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The Faculty Executive Committee talked student voter IDs and more at Monday's meeting

By Rachel Crumpler | March 18

The UNC Faculty Executive Committee's meeting on Monday addressed some of the most important issues facing the University, from libraries to data retrieval. ...

Morehead Planetarium aims to increase inclusivity with sensory-friendly show

By Brandon Gianikos | March 18

As part of the Autism Awareness Evening, the Morehead Planetarium will adjust the sound and lighting of one of their shows to create a more comfortable ...

UNC students study domestic and global policy issues in the nation's capital

By Maydha Devarajan | March 18

Students studying abroad in D.C. receive real-world experience in their chosen field via internships, on top of completing intensive coursework for credit. ...

From vaccines to food deserts, meet UNC grad students pioneering award-winning research

By Nathan Wesley | March 18

Several graduate students at UNC have recently received awards for research that will have significant impacts in North Carolina either now or in the ...

UNC held a symposium to discuss neurotraumatic injuries in athletes

By Kyle Arendas | March 18

The symposium featured keynote speakers Dr. Allen Sills, the National Football League’s chief medical officer, former NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, ...

UNC club squash impresses at nationals and at home with new women's team

By Will Forrest | March 18

Squash isn't usually a sport popular in the Southern states of the U.S. But at UNC, the team just keeps getting better.

The best thing about the early 2000s is back, and it's not the Jonas Brothers

By Aaron Sugarman | March 17

Flip phones are making a comeback, with one UNC student describing his experience with owning one as liberating.

Kevin Guskiewicz Faculty Council March 8

Here's what the "I Act On" diversity pledge could mean for UNC

By Stephanie Mayer | March 17

Interim Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz has signed the "I Act On" diversity pledge of the CEO Action coalition, committing himself, as well as all of UNC, ...

CIRA board apologizes after finding no evidence of misconduct by Denton Ong

By Praveena Somasundaram | March 17

Senior Denton Ong, editor-in-chief of The Internationalist, a journal that partners with the Carolina International Relations Association (CIRA), was ...

Here's what you missed at March's Faculty Executive Committee meeting

By Noah Dolgoff | March 17

UNC’s Faculty Executive Committee met to discuss Kevin Guskiewicz’s first few weeks as interim chancellor, digital education and the general education ...

Here are the rulings on four anti-Silent Sam demonstrators' charges

By Cynthia Dong | March 17

Many anti-Silent Sam protesters were in the courthouse during all four trials, and some mentioned a discomfort with the judge handing down the rulings. ...

Read this if you park on campus after 5 p.m.

By Edward Trentzsch | March 7

As part of the University's Five-Year Plan, new parking regulations are coming in August 2019 for the weeknights.

Parents and teachers discuss racial inequalities in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School system at the Carrboro Century Center in September of 2017.

How parents' trust of school officials can lead to segregation

By Elizabeth Moore | March 7

UNC Professor Karolyn Tyson presented her research for the first time at an Ethics Around the Table installment. The goal of her research is to show how ...

Here's what you missed at Wednesday's Undergraduate Senate meeting

By Janet Haver | March 6

Three University resolutions were proposed and voted on, including one proposal that passed unanimously.

UNC student organization CIRA impeaches editor-in-chief over alleged misconduct

By Praveena Somasundaram | March 6

The Carolina International Relations Association's Executive Board voted to impeach the senior acting as editor-in-chief of The Internationalist, who ...

UNC's Minority Advising Program joins the social media game

By Stephanie Mayer | March 6

While MAP helps minority students develop relationships with those of similar backgrounds, it also helps bridge gaps between the students it mentors and ...

91.1 percent of 2017 UNC graduates experience positive outcomes in their careers

By Jessica Snouwaert | March 5

A report presented by University Career Services shows that over 90 percent of 2017 graduates experienced positive outcomes within six months of graduating. ...

The life of a UNC student Instagram influencer

By Evelyn Gandy | March 5

These three UNC students are using Instagram to share what they love, and make a little bit of money on the side.

The Silent Sam decision has been extended for a second time

By Taylor Buck | March 4

The email did not cite reasons for the extension.

Despite the cold, people take the plunge at Lark pool to support Special Olympics

By Will Forrest | March 4

UNC Special Olympics’ Polar Plunge brought approximately 25 people to the Lark apartment complex pool Saturday to jump into the frigid water together ...