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Putnam and Hernandez Student Leaders on Folt

Here's what student leaders across campus have to say about Folt's departure

By Suzanne Blake | January 31

Students reflect on Chancellor Folt's legacy and their hopes for the next chancellor in the face of Folt's tumultuous relationship with students.

Students say goodbye to Chancellor Carol Folt before final day in office

By Edward Trentzsch | January 30

Folt, who is entering her final day as chancellor, paid a visit to the students who gathered in her honor and couldn’t hold back the tears as she read ...

Meet this year’s Media and Journalism School commencement speaker

By Lauren Westbrook | January 30

“She started as a reporter, writing for the same newspaper she does now. She does documentaries, radio, and social media. She represents the future,” ...

UNC School of Dentistry is giving kids something to smile about

By Janet Haver | January 30

The student-led event will give free dental care to over 150 children and works to improve education about oral health, as well as overall health.

Trespass notices were dropped for seven anti-Silent Sam demonstrators

By Taylor Buck | January 30

On Aug. 30, Dwayne Dixon, an adjunct professor in the Department of Asian Studies, was charged with simple assault over allegations of striking editor-in-chief ...

Is there an app for that? If not, make it yourself at the newly opened App Lab

By Evelyn Gandy | January 29

The UNC App Lab serves as a collaborative, open space for programmers to work on collective projects, as well as projects of their own.

Savannah Putnam reacts to winning the 2018 UNC Student Body President Election on Feb. 13.

Letter to the Editor: The next generation of leaders

January 29

"And to the next generation of student leaders, I say this: Your leadership matters because Carolina needs leading. Now more than ever."

Meet the UNC students teaching their peers about a new form of investment

By Emily Holler | January 29

Looking for a new way to get involved in activism? Join UNC's Impact Investing Club as they show students how to use economics to promote companies that ...

UNC eliminates deferment in admissions outcomes

By Rachel Crumpler | January 28

The UNC Office of Undergraduate Admissions has gotten rid of deferment, the decision outcome that let Early Action applicants know if they were admitted, ...

Peabody Award Winner discusses Iran-U.S. relations during the Trump Administration

By Nathan Wesley | January 28

After two years, Peabody Award Winner Reese Erlich returned to UNC on Thursday to speak about U.S. policy in Iran and the Middle East. Touching on topics ...

Possible national championship has jump rope club jumping for joy

By Evely Forte | January 28

UNC will be hosting a national collegiate competition for jump roping this weekend, and the president of the club hopes it will encourage interest in ...

Here's how you can help Carolina for the Kids raise $60,000 in 24 hours

By Raymond Chen | January 28

Carolina For The Kids is planning exciting events to meet their goal to raise $60,000 in a 24-hour period between Feb. 11 and Feb. 12.

Step aside, peasants: AirPods have arrived on UNC’s campus

By Macy Meyer | January 28

Apple's wireless headphones, otherwise known as AirPods, are taking the world by storm, and UNC's campus is no exception.

Clef Hangers bring a cappella aficionados together for Winter Jam

By Ellie Heffernan | January 27

The Clef Hangers' annual Winter Jam concert was a success on many levels, with audience engagement, as well as bringing a community of a cappella singers ...

'I hate 2-Step': Students and ITS are at odds over HeelMail's 2-step verification

By Elizabeth Moore | January 24

While ITS views 2-step verification as necessary, students and faculty alike have a much less flattering opinion of it.

Undergraduate Senate recommends renaming of Aycock Hall

By Casey Quam | January 22

The residence hall was built in 1924, 12 years after Aycock's death.

Carolina General Aviation to offer free flights for students

By Cam Edson | January 22

Flying isn’t always the most affordable endeavor for college students on a budget. But Carolina General Aviation is changing that.

It's ghost or be ghosted: UNC students tell us about this dating disappearing act

By Suzanne Blake | January 22

You probably know about the dating trend called ghosting, common on college campuses with the widespread accessibility and anonymity of digital communication. ...

Did y'all notice Roy Williams' shoes last night?

By Abbey Thompson | January 21

At Monday night's game, Roy Williams wore some very special accessories for a good cause.

The Global Gap Year program will triple in size by 2020

By Evely Forte | January 21

The Global Gap Year program allows high school graduates to take a year off and complete public service abroad before coming to UNC in the fall.