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Silent Sam has been found according to UNC student radio; University cannot confirm

By Anna Pogarcic | September 14

The Daily Tar Heel found what appears to be the statue and pedestal of Silent Sam.

Expecting an easy win, UNC learns valuable lesson against Demon Deacons

By Parth Upadhyaya | September 14

The North Carolina football team came into its game against Wake Forest with confidence. It left with a 24-18 loss, and a valuable lesson learned. ...

Preview: UNC football looks to win QB battle against Wake Forest

By Madeline Coleman | September 12

The Tar Heel football team is looking to take advantage of a lackluster Wake Forest defense in this Friday's matchup.

The underreported trend of sexual assault during study abroad programs

By Elizabeth Thompson | September 12

While sexual assault on campus has become part of public discourse in recent years, sexual assault while studying abroad has not. An issue that impacts ...

silent sam toppling one year anniversary

Six months later, the pair that vandalized Unsung Founders Memorial were found guilty

By Hannah Lang | September 12

Ryan Barnett and Nancy Rushton McCorkle were arrested in April for vandalizing the Unsung Founders Memorial. Last week, they were sentenced to 200 hours ...

Supporters of presidential candidate Bernie Sanders attend a rally on Sept. 13, 2015 in Greensboro.

Bernie Sanders will come to UNC in September, Young Democrats announce

By Maeve Sheehey | September 11

Sanders follows a long line of politicians to visit the University, including Beto O'Rourke in 2019 and Barack Obama in 2016.

Universities grapple with providing affordable long and short-term mental health care

By Sofia Lesnewski | September 10

A dilemma that many low-income students and college counseling centers across the state are struggling with is how universities can make psychological ...

Faculty debate new program with undisclosed donors

By Ellie Heffernan | September 9

At the latest Faculty Executive Committee meeting, a new communication service, the Three Zeroes Initiative and the Program on Civic Virtue and Civil ...

UNC rises to third place in WSJ/THE public college rankings

By Nathan Wesley | September 9

UNC was ranked third for public universities in the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education's college ranking this year — but it dropped to fifth ...

After being judged for two years, the UNC defense proved it had enough against Miami

By Brian Keyes | September 8

The defense isn't perfect, not nearly. But so far, the Tar Heels have rallied, when last year they would have wilted.

'We're starting to turn some heads': In UNC's win, it's Sam Howell. Again.

By Chapel Fowler | September 8

In a 28-25 win over Miami, UNC started out hot, flirted with disaster, eventually lost its lead and, for the second week in a row, exorcised the fourth-quarter ...

Keeping faith: Family and police grapple with Hedgepeth’s unsolved murder years later

By Suzanne Blake | September 6

Seven years after Faith Hedgepeth was beaten to death on Sept. 7, 2012, her murder remains unsolved. Chapel Hill Police continue to investigate the case ...

UNC's new police chief talks campus culture, protocol and football

By Preston Lennon | September 4

UNC Chief of Police David Perry met with the campus safety commission to discuss his experience at Florida State University, campus culture, plans for ...

March for a Hate-Free Hillsborough reacts to last week's KKK rally

By David Saff | September 1

“I think that there is a new recognition that we still have this sort of racism to fight against,” said Hate-Free Schools Coalition founder ...

Senior defensive back Myles Dorn (1) tackles USC’s quarterback during the Belk College Kick Off in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, August 31, 2019.

UNC football wins against South Carolina with late interceptions, improved defense

By Brian Keyes | August 31

North Carolina's defense came up big in the fourth quarter, with Myles Wolfolk having two interceptions to cement the season-opening 24-20 win for UNC ...

First-year quarterback Sam Howell (7) prepares to hand off the ball during during the Belk College Kick Off in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, August 31, 2019. UNC beat South Carolina 24-20.

Quietly, confidently, Sam Howell leads UNC to season-opening comeback win

By Ryan Wilcox | August 31

“Sam’s a baller. No matter what situation he’s in, he’s got control,” wide receiver Beau Corrales said.

'Aren't we all interim in what we do?': Guskiewicz responds to faculty concerns

By Preston Lennon | August 29

Faculty are concerned about the state of the University's interim administration and their voices not being heard where it matters the most.

In secondary, former Tar Heel Dré Bly to lead a mix of experience and youth

By Matt Chilson | August 28

Cornerback coach Dré Bly is inheriting a team that was a part of the No. 95 defense in the country last season. He'll have both new and returning talent ...

Lawyer Hugh Stevens presents the DTH's argument in court on Tuesday morning.

DTH public records lawsuit against UNC goes before the North Carolina Supreme Court

By Maeve Sheehey | August 28

The lawsuit, which was filed in 2016, reached the highest court in the state on Tuesday.

Mack like he never left: Brown returns as UNC head football coach

By Ryan Wilcox | August 27

Mack Brown still wants to make North Carolina a championship contender. Make no mistake, though: a lot has happened since he left UNC in 1997. After a ...