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Graduate, professional student association works to 'feel like a home' for Latino community

By Natalie McCormick | September 12

The LGPSA is a student-run organization for students that identify as or in support of Latin American and Hispanic people at the University. The club ...

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Column: How I survive embarrassment

By Spence Whitman | September 11

"I have had my fair share of gasp-worthy moments in the past. Did I wear yellow corduroy bell bottoms with cowboy boots and a jean jacket? I did. Someone ...

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Student film organizations sustain community, prepare for upcoming projects

By Hamsini Sivakumar | September 4

Student organizations on UNC's campus prepare for the upcoming year of producing films and supporting student writers, actors, producers and directors. ...

'Everything sounded like gunfire': Student organizations hold rally against gun violence

By Lauren Rhodes | September 1

Co-hosted by UNC Young Democrats and the University chapters of March for Our Lives and Students Demand Action, a rally following UNC's campus shooting ...

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'Sigh of relief': Resident advisers and students reconnect after shooting

By Eliza Benbow | August 31

Students on campus reconnected with each other after the Monday afternoon lockdown — sharing hugs, moments of silence and space to process their experiences. ...

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UNC first-years hold vigil day after campus shooting, hundreds of students attend

By Lucy Marques | August 30

“Let’s do something to show our support and to help make some change,” said Raife Levy, a first-year who helped coordinate the vigil after UNC's ...

Annual SmallFest connects students to UNC clubs and organizations

By Amie Cooke | August 27

SmallFest, the University's in-person student organizations involvement fair, will return this year during the second week of classes. More than 350 clubs ...

Organizations on campus display students' creative work

By Kathryn Bragg | August 22

A variety of creative organizations on UNC's campus feature student writing and artwork and provide them with publication opportunities.

'We are here': UNC Equal Opportunity and Compliance Office to support students

By Adele Morris | August 22

The EOC handles everything related to federal laws addressing protected statuses by providing support to students and faculty. Although the office works ...

'Broke college kids love free stuff': Students reflect on FallFest 2023

By Lauren Rhodes | August 22

Despite the 90-degree heat, 15,000 students and 40 sponsors attended FallFest on campus on Sunday. This tradition builds a sense of community at the University, ...

Sipping for success: UNC community reflects on Old Well tradition

By Maeson Wagner | August 21

Hundreds of students line up on the first day of classes to take a sip from the Old Well in hopes of achieving perfect grades — yet the origin of this ...

School of Civic Life and Leadership works toward hiring faculty despite pushback

By Ashley Quincin | July 26

In the past few months, the SCiLL has seen several developments — including the hiring of its first faculty member and the meeting of a faculty committee ...

Former GPSG President Theodore Nollert announces run for Chapel Hill Town Council

By Walker Livingston | July 10

Theodore Nollert, the 2022-23 president of the Graduate and Professional Student Government, announced his candidacy for Chapel Hill Town Council this ...

Affirmative action unconstitutional, SCOTUS rules

By Eliza Benbow , Ira Wilder and Ethan E. Horton | June 29

Public universities can no longer consider race in admissions, a practice known as affirmative action, following a 6-3 decision released by the U.S. Supreme ...

'An inviting welcome back to campus': Carolina Union plans for 28th annual FallFest

By Ali Hardin | June 28

FallFest is an annual celebration welcoming students to campus in the fall. The 28th annual FallFest will be held on Sunday, August 20, from 6:30 p.m. ...

From the UNC System to our University – how the state, school and student body are led

By Eliza Benbow | June 27

UNC is led by a variety of governing bodies that make decisions on the state, school and student body level. The Daily Tar Heel has compiled a list of ...

'A source of pride': First-generation students find their way at UNC

By Natalie Bradin | June 27

First-generation college students make up nearly 20 percent of the undergraduate population at UNC. Several first-generation students shared their experiences ...

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Q&A: Graduate and Professional Student Government President Lauren Hawkinson

By Akash Bhowmik | May 29

The Daily Tar Heel's Akash Bhowmik sat down with Graduate and Professional Student Government President Lauren Hawkinson to discuss her administration's ...

IDEAs in Action curriculum to be continued, improved in 2023-24 academic year

By Akash Bhowmik | May 23

The IDEAs in Action curriculum, which started in the 2022 fall semester for first-year and transfer students, will be continued into the next academic ...

Playmakers looks forward to next season, educating the heart of campus

By Corey Davis | May 8

The PlayMakers Repertory Company recently announced their upcoming productions for the 2023-2024 season in a Youtube video, including well-known shows ...