Q&A with MacArthur Genius Grant recipient, UNC alum Nikole Hannah-Jones

UNC alum and The New York Times magazine writer, Nikole Hannah-Jones, was named a MacArthur Genius Grant fellow for her work and documentation on resegregation ...

UNC Institute of Marine Sciences uses coast as their outside laboratory

Faculty, students and community members celebrated the 70th anniversary of the UNC Institute of Marine Sciences on Saturday with a community open house.  ...

Club Field Hockey prepares for post-season national competition

UNC’s club field hockey team will travel to Durham next Sunday to face off against Duke University in an important rivalry match. This weekend marks ...

Ackland expands art collection, may move to new building

The Ackland Art Museum could grow closer to its goal of becoming the preeminent public university art museum through UNC’s five-year capital campaign, ...

Student vote carries serious weight in Orange County

Early voting starts this Thursday for local elections, and local efforts are underway to motivate students to vote.  

New research center aims to address global social issues

University Workers Union hosts graduate grade-in to highlight their work

There is a population on campus that frequently lives below the poverty line. Despite their long hours and immeasurable contributions to the campus community, ...

Relaunch of ethics hotline encourages reporting of unethical behavior

The Compliance Line will be re-launching in November to allow for a broader range of reports to be filed and easier access through internet and phone. ...

UNC GIFable elevates GIFs from meme culture to storytelling

It appears to be an exclusive club: Shimmying Shaquille O’Neal. Crying Michael Jordan. That one guy blinking a lot.  But Kelsey Hammer wants to ...

Word on the Street: What are you doing for fall break?

As the weather chills down and the workload ramps up, students gear up for fall break. Staff Writer Jerry Jiang asks students what their plan is for the ...

WOTS — Parents' Edition: What is your favorite part about visiting Chapel Hill?

With Fall Break looming, UNC hosted Carolina Family Weekend 2017 this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Families on campus could enjoy the UNC vs Virginia ...

CFTK races to donate money to UNC children's hospital

Bright and early on Sunday morning, Tar Heels of all ages gathered around the Old Well to run the sixth annual Kilometers For The Kids race. 

Carnaval brings Latinx cultures and communities to UNC

The Alderman quad echoed with the sounds of Latin music and excited voices Sunday afternoon as the Carolina Hispanic Association hosted Carnaval, its ...

Forum sparks discussion about President Donald Trump's mental stability

A group of mental health professionals and concerned citizens gathered at the Chapel Hill Public Library on Saturday to discuss their opinions on President ...

Faculty Council passes DACA resolution

Friday’s Faculty Council meeting tackled student and campus enrichment, UNC’s Campaign for Carolina and a resolution supporting permanent legal status ...

Diwali brings light to campus and a home for students

Colors, music and a vibrant atmosphere were all present at Diwali Night, hosted by Hindu YUVA-Youth for Unity, Virtues and Action and Carolina Asia Center ...

APPLES gives fall break a purpose for UNC students

While most students are relaxing during their time off this fall break, the students participating in the APPLES alternative fall break will be helping ...

Word on the Street: What is University Day?

Staff writer Giselle Pagunuran asked a few UNC students what they knew about University Day. Some had a little more to say than others, but if there was ...

Silent protest over confederate monument speaks volumes

Half an hour into the annual University Day performance, students rose from their seats and exited Memorial Hall silently. The students conducted this ...