Student Groups and Organizations -

“A sense of home” — Sangam brings together South Asian campus community

By Ira Wilder | August 24

Established in 1987, Sangam is a UNC campus organization that connects South Asian students over shared experiences. Sangam organizes cultural events ...

CHAARG sparks interest at UNC, promotes body positivity and empowerment through exercise

By Maddie Singleton | July 19

Changing Health, Attitudes + Actions To Recreate Girls is a fitness community that aims to empower women by promoting body positivity and encouraging ...

'Honored to join such a hardworking team': Danielle Hiraldo named new director of AIC

By Madi Kirkman | May 29

Danielle Hiraldo, who specializes in federal Indian law and policy, will serve as the new director of UNC's American Indian Center starting in July. ...

Student-led nonprofit provides free health screenings and examinations to Orange County residents

By Samuel Long | May 19

The Community Care Program, a part of the Cardiovascular Health Education Campaign, provides free health screenings to residents in the Triangle. They ...

'It all becomes magical': UNC students offer advice to the class of 2026

By Natalie McCormick | May 13

“Enjoy it," rising junior Yasmine Hernandez said. "It can be scary at first but once you are here and you get into it, it’s going to go by super fast ...

Campus organizations offer UNC students support and community

By Madi Kirkman | May 11

The Daily Tar Heel spoke with leaders from the Carolina Indian Circle, Phi Delta Epsilon and Mi Pueblo about the benefits of joining student organizations ...

New UNC student organization uplifts Tamil culture and language at UNC

By Abby Pender | April 5

"One freshman told us that she, for her it feels like she doesn't miss home as much because of the club, because it feels like home," Nasiha Rizwan, president ...

Carolina Ukulele Ensemble brings students together through music

By Valeria Cloës | September 26

The Carolina Ukulele Ensemble became the world's first collegiate ukulele ensemble in 2010. The group is currently taking new members in their rolling ...

Looking back at 30 years of the Asian American Students Association

By Amy Xu | September 13

Amid the challenges of a virtual school year and COVID-19 last year, one of UNC’s first Asian-interest organizations — now called the Asian American ...

UNC student founds Carolina Outing Club to engage the community outdoors

By Chelsea Ramsey | September 2

Junior Charles Blanton founded Carolina Outing Club, an organization that teaches students to love the outdoors. Activities include skiing, kayaking, ...

Israeli-Palestinian conflict inspires protests, vigil in Raleigh and faculty statement

By Isabella Reilly and Audrey Selley | May 23

People in North Carolina have shown support for Palestinians during the Israeli attacks, from protests in Raleigh to a statement signed by faculty from ...

UNC group to hold virtual art show to benefit Habitat for Humanity

By Sara Raja | April 15

“It’s about physically lending your support to two communities that mean a lot to North Carolina, which is Habitat and the arts community,” junior ...

UNC sophomore Greear Webb appointed to governor's committee on youth justice

By Hayley Rosewall | December 13

The committee, called the Juvenile Justice Planning Committee, was established on Sept. 25 to advise the Governor's Crime Commission and administer ...

Virtual race raises over $4,000 in support of Marian Cheek Jackson Center

By Emma Geis | July 13

Two UNC student organizations hosted a virtual fundraiser Saturday, called the Race Against Racism, which raised over $4,000 for the Marian Cheek Jackson ...

Demonstrators gather in Chapel Hill to honor the life of Breonna Taylor

By Crystal Yu | June 7

On Friday, UNC students and community members gathered to honor the life of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman fatally shot by Louisville police officers as ...

Mental Health Monday addresses body positivity during the holiday season

By Abbey Thompson | November 5

For the most recent Mental Health Monday, Embody Carolina hosted an event focused on body positivity and mental health during the holiday season. ...

UNC-Chapel Hill Institute for Global Development

New global development club seeks to take a different lens on international issues

By A.J. OLeary | October 1

The UNC-Chapel Hill Institute for Global Development — better known as The Global Development Association — is a new club on campus that is hoping ...

Students and community protest DOE intervention into UNC Middle Eastern studies

By Rachel Crumpler | September 25

Students and community members gathered at UNC's South Building to protest the U.S. Department of Education’s request for the Duke-UNC Consortium for ...

Latinx Center set to officially open after years of campaigning

By Stephanie Mayer | September 4

New Latinx Center set to open its doors, bringing students together in a community setting.

Here's how student-run Triad Studios has made it in less than two years

By Rachel Crumpler | August 29

Student-run media production agency, Triad Studios, is making its mark on local businesses and beyond.