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Race must remain a factor in affirmative action policy

By Taylor Hartley | April 2

People believe that we live in a post-racial society. It’s a nice thought, an ideal, but ultimately a fallacy.

Supreme Court to hear affirmative action case regarding college admissions

By Sarah Brown | March 1

Less than a decade after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the use of race as a factor in college admissions, a new case could reverse that decision, affecting ...

UNC campus tours adjust to increasing demand

By Dana Blohm | February 7

Jackson Hall is becoming a more popular place on campus year after year.

Common Application leads to 23 percent increase in applications at UNC

By Meredith Hamrick | January 26

The University’s switch to the Common Application has admissions staff reviewing 5,468 more applications than last year — a jump of 23 percent.

UNC system to discuss the use of paid recruiting agents for international admissions

By Miranda Murray | October 3

Universities paying international recruiting agents on a per- student commission have fueled a national ethical debate. And the UNC system will be joining ...

UNC-Chapel Hill admissions successful in recruiting top students, Thorp says

By Grace Raynor | September 26

Despite stagnant faculty salaries and likely tuition hikes, the University is no less attractive to top high school students, said Chancellor Holden Thorp ...

College enrollment of Hispanic students on the rise nationwide

By Corinne White | August 31

Hispanic college enrollment increased by almost a quarter from 2009 to 2010, mirroring the nation’s rapidly diversifying population.

New study abroad program would make UNC students international admissions ambassadors

By Maria Gontaruk | August 30

In an effort to make UNC a more diverse campus, student government’s Global University Committee is working with the Study Abroad Office and the Office ...

Tours, CTOPS a positive experience

By Blair Brown | April 11

With summer quickly approaching, new and prospective students are appearing around campus. Whether following along on a tour or visiting during CTOPS, ...

UNC administrators looks to improve scholarship distribution

By Amelia Nitz | March 30

Administrators are trying to rework financial awards to attract top students to UNC in new ways. The committee on scholarships, awards and student aid ...

Pre-senior admissions practices rising

By Danielle Stephenson | March 27

In September, many high school seniors are expecting to receive their early acceptance letters from colleges. These admission letters will be sent by ...

UNC ?ned for violating out-of-state cap

By Katia Martinez | February 10

For the second consecutive year, the University admitted too many out-of-state students. UNC faces a $158,225 fine as punishment.

Record total of students applies early to UNC

By Paula Seligson | January 24

Early applications to UNC jumped 7 percent from last year, marking a record number of first-deadline applicants for UNC. In January, UNC welcomed a lucky ...

UNC raises deposit for admitted students to $250

By Paula Seligson | January 19

In the coming months, high school seniors and transfer students accepted to UNC will have to pay an enrollment deposit of $250, marking an increase of ...

UNC may switch to the Common Application

By Keren Goldshlager | January 18

This year’s applicants to the University could be the last to submit applications without the Common Application. More than 400 universities currently ...

Colleges struggle to house new students

By Estes Gould | January 18

Moving away from home is always an adjustment for freshmen. But some students have to go one step further: moving into a study lounge or even an off-campus ...

Legacy matters for out-of-state UNC applicants

By Jessica Seaman | January 11

Applicants who have family ties to certain universities could have a significant leg up on admissions. Some UNC administrators say this rings true on ...

UNC named Best Value' university by Kiplinger's for 10th straight year

By Paula Seligson | January 11

For the tenth consecutive year, UNC has been named the best value in the land. The University received the No. 1 ranking on Kiplinger’s “Best Values ...

Conor Farese plays with Tupapa Maasai and his brother Papai, a family he got to know while working in Monduli Juu, Tanzania. While in Tanzania, Farese taught English and helped construct a school in the village. – Courtesy of Conor Farese

Campus Y to offer gap year fellowships

By Caitlin McCabe | October 12

The UNC Campus Y’s newest initiative, the Global Gap Year Program, will allow students to expand their opportunities, both mentally and physically. Next ...

UNC enlists study abroad students, alumni abroad as recruiters

By Colleen Volz | October 12

Study abroad students may soon have the chance to recruit foreign high schools students with the help of international alumni. The program is meant to ...