Sexual Assault -

Assault cases may be put on hold

By Benji Schwartz | October 3

As the government continues into the fourth day of the federal shutdown, many services are suspended — possibly including the three pending federal ...

Panel discusses social, political roots of sexual assault

By Amy Watson | September 30

When tackling the issue of sexual assault, people must consider the political and social roots that have made the issue so complicated, said three professors ...

RAs, other employees required to report sexual assault

By Jordan Bailey | September 25

Andrea Pino said when she was a resident advisor in Kenan Community last year, dozens of sexual assault survivors would approach her every week with their ...

Sexual Assault Forum
(left to right)
1. Christy Lambden, Student Body President
2. Ew Quimbaya-Winship, Deputy Title IX Coordinator
3. Christi Hurt (Interim Title IX Coordinator)
4. Bob Pleasants (Interpersonal Violence Prevention Coordinator)

Sexual assault forum emphasizes feedback and education

By Sarah Headley | September 23

Interim Title IX Coordinator Christi Hurt said the task force charged with rewriting UNC’s sexual assault policy hopes to finish its work before the ...

Warrants issued in SECU assault

By Andy Willard | September 16

UNC’s Department of Public Safety issued warrants Sunday for the arrest of Rafael Gaona Sierra after a sexual assault was reported at the State Employees ...

Title IX candidate calls for system balance

By Trevor Casey | September 15

Howard Kallem believes that UNC must build a response system for sexual harassment charges amid what he called the community’s grieving process.

John Sweet presents on the history of rape and its persecution in America.

Series explores social issues around rape

By Jake Barach | September 10

A lawyer, a historian and a social worker each offered their own take in a lecture Monday on how to tackle the complicated issue of rape.

Forums held for Title IX candidates

By Trevor Casey | September 9

A public forum was held Monday to give Crystal Coombes, a candidate for the University’s Title IX coordinator position, the opportunity to address ...

Sexual Assault Task Force continues work

By Andy Willard | August 15

The University’s Sexual Assault Task Force will continue rewrites of the Honor Code this fall — despite its original goal to have recommendations ...

Student Congress gears up for upcoming school year

By Leeann Chen | July 17

At the second Student Congress meeting of the summer Tuesday, Student Body President Christy Lambden announced one step being taken to address the University’s ...

Duke to increase sanction on assault cases

By Jordan Bailey | July 17

As UNC’s handling of sexual assault cases continues to be examined, Duke University has taken steps to toughen its own sanctioning in such cases — ...

Sexual Assault Task Force holds 7 hour meeting

By Andy Willard | July 10

Handwritten lists on sticky notes and large sheets of paper plastered the walls during the Sexual Assault Task Force’s meeting Wednesday.

New retaliation probe announced

By Megan Cassella | July 10

Despite a pre-emptive external review completed by the University weeks ago, a third federal investigation regarding UNC’s handling of sexual assault ...

Q&A with new Employee Forum chairman Charles Streeter

By Anna Long | July 9

Charles Streeter, an analyst in the Department of Information Technology, took over as chairman of the Employee Forum when Jackie Overton, who served ...

Folt greets UNC, meets tough job ahead

By Megan Cassella | July 3

Tucked in a corner office within South Building, a very small woman sits behind a very big desk.

Top equity officer Ann Penn announces retirement

By Andy Willard | July 3

After spending 30 years helping collegiate institutions comply with federal requirements, Ann Penn will retire at the end of July.

Thorp, Carney will leave office at end of month

By Jordan Bailey | June 26

Throughout Chancellor Holden Thorp’s career, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Bruce Carney stood faithfully beside him to fill in where he was ...

Gambill case review reveals flaws in Honor System

By Megan Cassella | June 12

An external review of the Landen Gambill Honor Court case detailed weaknesses in the University’s Honor System and called into question the merits of ...

Task force debates definition of sexual assault

By Andy Willard | June 11

The University’s Sexual Assault Task Force is taking a measured approach as it attempts to bring clarity and accessibility to UNC’s Honor Code — ...

Administrators should redefine Honor Court's reach

June 11

Chancellor Holden Thorp’s recent decision to suspend and review a provision of the Honor Code is a step in the right direction for the University — ...