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Disadvantaged minority college grads face increased health risks

By Mitra Norowzi | January 15

A new UNC study may have implications debunking the traditional rags to riches narrative surrounding upward mobility and its relationship to higher education. ...

Humanities Happy Hour brings lectures outside the classrom

By Hannah McClellan | January 15

Everyone likes a good happy hour, but on the third Wednesday of every month at Top of the Hill’s Back Bar, bar patrons will also hear lectures and discussion ...

UNC Chancellor Carol Folt speaks at the 2017 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Kenan Memorial Football Stadium.

Faculty, staff weigh in on Folt's pledge to review UNC sexual harassment policies

By Eva Ellenburg | January 15

In a university-wide message on Jan. 9, Chancellor Carol Folt said UNC administration will review its sexual harassment and discrimination policies in ...

BOG-approved free speech policy could lead to student expulsion

By Ana Irizarry | January 10

UNC system students and faculty can now be punished for "substantially (disrupting) the functioning of the constituent institution or substantially ...

UNC considering revoking Charlie Rose's honor

By Katie Rice | December 5

The DeWitt Wallace Center for Media and Democracy at Duke University announced on Monday that it was rescinding an award honoring prominent journalist ...

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Faculty depends on student evaluations to improve

By Kate Karstens | December 5

With finals around the corner, students in Chapel Hill are taking study breaks by agreeing or disagreeing if “the course challenged (them) to think ...

Leftover food and bowls left by a student in Lenoir Dining Hall with first years Deanna Upchurch and Emma Berry, who are studying for their upcoming finals.

Study tips from the Learning Center with academic coach Jackie Stone

By Summer Epps | December 5

The two days UNC sets aside leading up to final exam period are titled “reading days,” but UNC Learning Center academic coach Jackie Stone said students ...

Word on the Street: What are you look forward to most during the holidays?

By Ramishah Maruf | December 5

During finals week, it seems winter break is on every student's mind. Staff writer Ramishah Maruf asked students what they were most looking forward ...

Q&A with Study Abroad Adviser Anna Wilson

By Marine Elia | December 4

With the recent opening of study abroad applications, Tar Heels are preparing to pack their suitcases and expand their world views. But what exactly should ...

Study finds ACA provides better care for mental health patients

By Charlie McGee | November 30

A new study led by a UNC professor found that people with mental health conditions are more likely to be insured and receive sufficient, affordable ...

Eduardo Douglas brings Latin American art to Chapel Hill

By Ashley Cruz | November 30

Associate professor of art and art history, Eduardo Douglas, offers his unique knowledge of Mesoamerican and Latin American Art.

UNC striving to increase study abroad opportunities

By Ramishah Maruf | November 30

When Bob Miles was first appointed the full-time study abroad director in 2000, he saw less than 800 students go through his program. Now, UNC is ...

Absolutely definitive best places to cry on campus

By Cy Neff | November 30

Finals season. Dreaded more than a political discussion with your grandparents; scarier than a ‘we need to talk’ text. For the more high-strung Tar ...

Word from the classroom: How do professors feel about upcoming final exams?

By Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez | November 30

As exams creep ever closer, the stress is building not only for students but for professors as well. Staff writer Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez asked professors ...

Surviving finals and discussing mental health with CAPS director Allen O’Barr

By Eva Ellenburg | November 29

Allen O’Barr is the director of Counseling and Psychological Services and a psychiatrist. Staff writer Eva Ellenburg spoke with him about managing stress ...

Photo illustration. Navigating college party and binge drinking culture makes it difficult for students who are recovering from alcoholism.

Recovering students overcome addiction amid college drinking culture

By Eva Ellenburg | November 28

Senior Morgan Vickers spent the night of the 2017 national championship like most other UNC students: she watched the game, rushed Franklin Street and ...

Two UNC graduates make Forbes 30 under 30 Education list

By Cy Neff | November 28

Forbes is known for its lists -- the Forbes 500, the Forbes list of the World’s Most Powerful People and the Forbes 400. One can imagine the shock North ...

Scientists from all over world, including UNC, call on Roy Cooper to protect forests

By Charlie McGee | November 26

A letter signed by over 100 scientists across the world, including professors at UNC, urged Gov. Roy Cooper to implement forest restoration in his climate ...

Davie Poplar fire suspect faces multiple felony charges in court

By Seth Newkirk | November 22

Joshua Daniel Edwards made his second appearance at the Orange County Court on Wednesday afternoon in a bail hearing. Edwards is facing six felony charges ...

Two UNC students to head to Ireland as Mitchell Scholars

By Kayla Boswell | November 20

A UNC student, Alexander Peeples, and a UNC graduate, Shauna Rust, have been awarded this year's George J. Mitchell Scholarship, a highly prestigious ...