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Brooke Baldwin, a CNN Newsroom anchor, will be the commencement speaker for spring graduation.  Photo courtesy of Pamela Gomez.

Q&A with Brooke Baldwin, the 2017 spring commencement speaker

By Acy Jackson | January 11

A 2001 graduate of UNC, Baldwin joined CNN in 2008 and became an anchor in 2010. University Editor Acy Jackson spoke with Baldwin about being the ...

Student government will be split into undergraduate and graduate bodies

By Allie Mobley | January 11

After months of conflict among students, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Winston Crisp stepped in to resolve the question of a divided student government. ...

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UNC working on finalizing concepts for Student Rec master plan

By Anish Bhatia | January 11

Plans are still in the works to expand campus recreational space.

There was a successful break-in at Spencer Residence Hall over Winter break. Residents have received no further information outside the general Alert Carolina email.

Attempted break-ins and one successful break-in at Spencer dorm over break

By Jamie Gwaltney | January 11

Over winter break, someone broke into a room in Spencer Residence Hall and attempted to break into six other rooms in the dorm.

UNC students have created a movement and petition to get the university to provide female hygiene products around campus free of charge.

Free pads, tampons available in Student Union restrooms

By Brinley Lowe | January 11

The Carolina Union Board of Directors voted unanimously on Oct. 12 to make the menstrual products in the Union’s gender-neutral and women’s bathrooms ...

Crisp intervenes: Graduate students will now have their own government

By Acy Jackson | January 7

Student governance will be split into two governing bodies — an undergraduate student government and a graduate and professional student government. ...

During exam week, CAPS recommends developing a healthy schedule

By Katie Rice | December 9

All students are familiar with exam week stress, but few know how their stressed behaviors may be affecting their health or their potential performance ...

Word on the Street: How do you study for finals?

By Brinley Lowe | December 9

With final exams closing in, students are starting to hit the books in different ways. Staff writer Brinley Lowe asked students, "What study method do ...

A town hall event on the steps of South Building on Wednesday afternoon discussed what administration can do to promote equality at UNC

Students hold town hall to support undocumented students

By Dhvani Bhatia | December 8

On the steps of South Building Wednesday, senior Danielle Balderas demanded UNC do more for undocumented students.

Year in Review: Business school fee proposal

By Aaron Redus | December 7

In September, the Kenan-Flagler Business School proposed a plan that would raise the cost of attendance for undergraduate business students by charging ...

Year in Review: Student Stores privatization

By Sofia Edelman | December 7

This time last year, UNC Student Stores was an independently operating entity on campus. Since July 1, it has been operated by Barnes & Noble College. ...

Year in Review: GPSF attempted to split from student government

By Jamie Gwaltney | December 7

After referendums failed to pass in two elections, administrators are stepping in to resolve tension between the Graduate and Professional Student Federation ...

Professor of English and Creative Writing, Randall Kenan, talks about the formation and purpose behind his new anthology, "The Carolina Table."

Carolina Table opens the door to North Carolina through food

By Molly Looman | December 7

Professors and students from UNC helped create a compilation of stories about North Carolina food called “The Carolina Table.”

Senators from the different departments listen to the presentation of the different bills before casting their vote.

GPSF supports UNC as a sanctuary campus

By Danielle Bush | December 7

The Graduate and Professional Student Federation senate met for the last meeting of its 47th session of the calendar year on Tuesday to vote on upcoming ...

Study abroad office is available 24/7 for students' emergencies

By Alexis Bell | December 7

The terrorist attack in Paris in 2015 is still a strong memory for Bob Miles, associate dean of study abroad and international exchanges.

Medical Student, Neha Verma, who started the writing program for survivors of domestic abuse.

UNC medical student creates writing support group at Compass Center

By Natalie Conti | December 7

A UNC medical student created an eight-week support group at the Compass Center to help domestic violence victims heal through writing.

Students vote to approve $10 increase in student fees

By From staff and wire reports | December 6

On Tuesday, students voted to approve a $10 increase in student fees. The referendum was approved, getting 68.8 percent of the vote.

Event allows students to explore faiths

By Seth Pyle | December 5

At Tuesday night's FaithFest, students were able to learn more about the many different religions on campus.

Christopher Armitage, a professor in the English Department, is teaching his 100th semester at Carolina.

English professor and study abroad pioneer celebrates 100th semester at UNC

By Charlotte Thompson | December 5

By Charlotte Thompson Staff Writer The spring of 2017 marks 100 semesters as a UNC faculty member for Professor Christopher Armitage. Armitage is a Professor ...

Dwayne Pinkney was just chosen as the new Senior Associate Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration.

Dwayne Pinkney named UNC's new chief financial officer

By Harris Wheless | December 5

Dwayne Pinkney will bring his experience working for the N.C. General Assembly, the UNC system's general administration and UNC-Chapel Hill itself to ...