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North Carolina Hillel, a proposed on-campus voting site, pictured Thursday.

UNC Hillel's annual Israel Day provides space for Jewish students to celebrate heritage

By Claire Harutunian | April 22

Students gathered at UNC Hillel Friday for an array of activities, discussions and speakers on Israel Day.

Southern Student Action Coalition files complaint against UNC System, says students were denied access to public meeting

By Lauren Rhodes | April 22

Early on Monday morning, The Southern Student Action Coalition filed a complaint with the N.C. Attorney General’s office against the UNC System for ...

Board of Governors discusses FASFA delays, potential D&I policy changes

By Josie Wissel | April 22

UNC Board of Governors Chair Randall Ramsey said federal financial aid delays are likely to hurt enrollment in the coming year, and it may be necessary ...

UNC Department of Environmental Affairs hosts 5k for SolarEquity project

By Zoe Sinclair | April 21

All proceeds of the event will fund the organization’s newest solar panel project at St. Joseph Christian Methodist Church in the Northside neighborhood ...

Community gathers for 17th annual Tar Heel 10 Miler

By Sofia Szostczuk | April 21

Students, faculty, alumni and community members from across the country gathered for the event on Saturday morning to run or cheer on friends and family. ...

UNC SJP protests in support of students arrested at Columbia University encampment

By Daneen Khan | April 21

In solidarity with the students arrested at Columbia University, UNC Students for Justice in Palestine and Students for Justice in Palestine Carolinas ...

BOG to vote on reinstatement of minimum GPA, standardized testing requirements

By Darby McBride | April 19

If approved by the full board on May 23, changes to the UNC Policy Manual would update current minimum GPA and standardized test score requirements for ...

Swifties at Carolina holds space for fans of Taylor Swift

By Maeson Wagner | April 18

UNC's new Taylor Swift-centric club, Swifities at Carolina, eagerly awaits the upcoming release of her eleventh studio album on Friday, The Tortured Poets ...

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Chancellor search committee holds meeting with executive search firm

By Lena Miano | April 17

Laurie Wilder, the firm’s president and co-owner, said the next step for the committee will be to finalize a leadership profile, which includes marketing ...

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'Nutrition matters': New UNC research offers solutions to income-related nutrition inequities

By Akash Bhowmik | April 17

A study by UNC researchers at the Global Food Research Program tested the impact of subsidies for fresh produce offset by taxes on ultra-processed foods. ...

Motion to vote on UNC System DEI policy change approved by BOG committee

By Lauren Rhodes and Ashley Quincin | April 17

On Wednesday, the UNC Board of Governors Committee on University Governance passed a motion to allow the Board to vote on a new diversity and inclusion ...

Renovations underway for new Franklin Street Purple Bowl location

By Lucy Kraus | April 16

After being forced to relocate to a new location, the Franklin Street acai bowl business is carving out its new space.

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Mental Health Coalition brings together leaders, resources on campus

By Claire Harutunian | April 16

The coalition, which was active from 2019 to 2021, was brought back by student leaders hoping to streamline mental health efforts on campus this year. ...

Complaint filed against UNC urges investigation into discrimination of Palestinian students

By Daneen Khan | April 16

The complaint cited three incidents of anti-Palestinian discrimination, including UNC's lack of administrative attempts to connect with Palestinian students ...

Students give feedback on proposed designs for Pit improvement project

By Darby McBride | April 15

UNC Facilities Planning and Design presented three potential design projects for the Pit that would solve drainage issues and improve accessibility.

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‘A showcase of our culture’: Mi Pueblo to host Noche gala on April 19

By Olivia Metelo | April 14

The event will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Blue Hill Event Center and is open to anyone interested in attending.

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Carolina Community Garden provides freshly grown produce to UNC housekeepers

By Alyssa Acevedo | April 11

Volunteers at the garden plant and harvest food that is then distributed to low-wage employees at the University.

Local nonprofits collaborate to install solar panels on PEACH apartments

By Sophie Baglioni and Sofia Szostczuk | April 10

SolarEquity has partnered with EMPOWERment, Inc. to raise money for the installation of solar panels on the roof of the upcoming PEACH apartments.

'Everyone having fun': Campus community comes together for Holi Moli

By Caleb Herrera and Nithya Indlamuri | April 10

Last weekend, UNC students and community members celebrated Holi, a Hindu tradition that welcomes spring with brightly colored powders. At UNC, Holi Moli ...

'A force for good': Students prepare to be the next generation of mental health professionals

By Lauren Rhodes | April 9

Younger generations uniquely struggle with mounting academic and social pressure, which can exacerbate existing conditions or genetic predispositions ...