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What does the new Weeknight Parking Program mean for on-campus employees?

By Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez | April 21

The weeknight parking program is set to begin Aug. 15, and for some employees, it might cost them their job.

Women scientists get the Wikipedia pages they deserve thanks to UNC's Science Library

By Elizabeth Thompson | April 18

Participants gathered to write women back into history in the Edit-a-thon, a drop-in event geared toward improving Wikipedia entries about and related ...

These Christian ministries team up for a Week of 24/7 Prayer

By Elizabeth Holmes | April 17

Christian-oriented groups including Cru, Every Nation Campus and Summit College participated in a weeklong initiative for prayer this week.

101st Undergraduate Senate disagrees over first substantive bill

By Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez | April 17

The 101st Undergraduate Senate's first substantive bill was meant to create annual reports on the work of student government — and cut funding for branches ...

This research symposium encouraged women in physics to stay in physics

By Evelyn Gandy | April 16

The second annual Women in Physics Research Symposium featured interesting projects and speakers that can relate to the difficulties that young women ...

How off-campus student living affects Chapel Hill residents

By Jessica Snouwaert | April 16

For some students, off-campus living is a rite of passage. For others, it's the next step in the natural progression of college life. But for local residents, ...

Chancellor's Award recipient criticizes Guskiewicz’s Silent Sam response at ceremony

By Praveena Somasundaram | April 16

Senior Pulawski, among other recipients, utilized their recognition at the ceremony to speak out about the Silent Sam controversy and disconnect between ...

How climate change impacts national security, according to a former marine general

By Kyle Arendas | April 15

"Climate change has also been an exasperating factor with the Arab Spring and the ongoing civil war in Syria."

UNC students receive free expression survey requests

April 15

“Our goals are to better understand students’ attitudes and experiences related to free expression on campus,” Professor Timothy Ryan stated in ...

School of Social Work holds ethics panel about immigration in the U.S.

By Casey Quam | April 15

Lecture organizers hope the attendees of the final Clinical Lecture Series hosted by the School of Social Work are able to learn how to better serve their ...

Celebrate with Lambda Pi Chi this week

By Rachel Crumpler | April 15

One of two Latina-focused sororities on campus, the UNC chapter of Lambda Pi Chi celebrated both the national and local founding of their chapter with ...

How’d Beto O’Rourke’s meet-and-greet go?

By Taylor Buck | April 15

Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke came to UNC Monday to discuss immigration reform, healthcare and to answer questions from students.

UNC Global hosts naturalization ceremony for nearly 60 people

By Will Forrest | April 14

"Everybody’s got a long journey and the whole process from going from whatever status they came to the United States to permanent resident status.” ...

Pollen is here, and it's only going to get worse

By Brandon Gianikos | April 14

Dr. Saira Sheikh, director of the UNC Rheumatology Lupus Clinic, said the first step allergy sufferers should take is to make an appointment with an allergist ...

What's the difference between anti-Israelism, anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism?

By Elizabeth Moore | April 14

Following last week's discovery of anti-Semitic messages on campus, professor Marc Dollinger gave a speech on the effects of anti-Semitic ideas.

UNC Chief of Police Jeff McCracken to resign in July

By Taylor Buck | April 12

UNC Police Chief and Director of Public Safety Jeff McCracken will retire in the beginning of July, the University announced in a letter on Twitter Friday ...

Ready, set, go: Gearing up for this weekend's Tar Heel 10 Miler

By Praveena Somasundaram | April 11

Proceeds from this Saturday's Tar Heel 10 Miler will benefit the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA’s We Build ...

UNC School of Law professor wins 2019 BOG Excellence in Teaching Award

By Nathan Wesley | April 11

Donald Hornstein, a winner of the 2019 Award of Excellence in Teaching selected by the UNC Board of Governors, has been teaching "Environmental Law and ...

Innovation Showcase gives UNC students the opportunity to show off their businesses

By Stephanie Mayer | April 11

From clothes made out of billboards to promising cancer treatments, Innovation Showcase lets students share their businesses and network with investors. ...

UNC students celebrate the life of rapper Nipsey Hussle

By Edward Trentzsch | April 11

The Eritrean and Ethiopian Tribe at UNC held a vigil to honor the death of rapper Nipsey Hussle on Wednesday. Although he was born in Los Angeles, Hussle ...