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University to install license plate readers to improve campus safety

By Samantha Nichols | October 10

In a partnership with Flock Safety, the University plans to install 22 license plate recognition cameras for an estimated cost of $80,000.

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UNC African Studies Center holds third annual Africa Fest with local partners

By Michael Singleton | October 10

Organized in conjunction with Weaver Street Market and the Town of Carrboro, the event aimed to raise awareness about African culture.

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Gillings School receives CDC grant to forecast disease outbreaks

By Ananya Cox | October 6

The Gillings School of Public Health received grant funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for a new initiative called the Outbreak ...

UNC opens new Innovation Junction on Franklin Street

By Lucas Moore | October 5

The Innovate Carolina Junction had its ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 27. It aims to foster the innovation, community and growth of startups and small ...

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School of Social Work provides free mental health training for UNC staff, students

By Kamryn Hailey | October 5

The School of Social Work's Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) provides training for UNC students, faculty and staff at no cost and is available to other ...

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Logan Grodsky announces intent to step down as student body treasurer

By Julian Hill | October 3

Logan Grodksy said he could no longer justify the expenses that the role of Student Body Treasurer has taken on his life. He is currently working with ...

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Asbestos-containing materials found in residence halls, campus buildings

By Celia Funderburk | October 3

Materials containing asbestos have been located in 10 residence halls on UNC's campus, including Hinton James, Morrison and Spencer — potentially exposing ...

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'A matter of equal treatment': ASO hosts sit-in to demand business school action

By Lily Kane | October 1

On Sept. 21, the Arab Student Organization held a sit-in on the steps of Wilson Library advocating for the Kenan-Flagler Business School to hang a Palestinian ...

UNC on-campus housing costs continue to rise each year

By Lauren Lovitt | September 28

UNC's increase in on-campus housing costs can be attributed to inflation, development and the upkeep of residence halls. Allan Blattner, executive director ...

UNC to hire three faculty members focused on Asian American studies after student petition

By Madeleine Ahmadi | September 28

The University will hire three faculty members focused on the area of Asian American studies. This comes after a student-made petition was created in ...

'Pens, paper and politics': Campus organizations hold event to increase student voter registration

By Makenzie Mills and Ashley Dowdney | September 27

Campus organizations such as Student Life and Leadership and the North Carolina Public Interest Research Group communicated information to possible voters ...

UNC's on-campus housing shortage 'debilitating' for some students

By Zoe Sinclair | September 27

As the housing search begins again for many UNC students, the University community reflects on housing stress. Carolina Housing expects a waitlist for ...

UNC food pantries and organizations work to combat food insecurity on campus

By Ananya Cox | September 26

This September, which is also Hunger Action Month, food pantries and organizations are working to combat food insecurity across campus. Programs such ...

UNC Black Pre-Law Student Association to create space for Black students pursuing legal careers

By Kamryn Hailey | September 25

Co-founders Joann Obioma, Taylah Smith and Jaleah Taylor founded the BPLA last summer, a student organization that aims to support aspiring Black legal ...

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OPA hosts national postdoctoral appreciation week

September 21

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, UNC Postdoctoral Association and other organizations hosted National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week at the University ...

SWE and UNC Police host Rape Aggression Defense course

By Catherine Tiddy | September 20

Students attended an introductory course for UNC Police's Rape Aggression Defense program on Sep. 18. While the UNC RAD program typically teaches practical ...

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UNC chapter of AMEXCAN founded to offer space for Mexican community

By Celia Funderburk | September 20

Jonathan Cortez said one of the reasons he founded a chapter of AMEXCAN at UNC was to ensure representation on campus of groups affected by the Supreme ...

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'Their community is our community': Campus organizations support DREAMers amid DACA ruling

By Grace Whittemore | September 20

On Sept. 13, U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Hanen ruled the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, commonly known as DACA, illegal. In light ...

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FEC discusses new free tuition program in Monday meeting, submits resolution

By Olivia Metelo | September 20

During their Monday meeting, the Faculty Executive Committee discussed the university’s new free tuition program for eligible incoming undergraduates ...

Satire: It's time for the annual running of the bids

By Hannah Kaufman | September 12

"You’re on campus one Wednesday afternoon, and something feels off. There’s a rare energy in the air — Gucci perfume with hints of Lululemon — ...