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UNC System presents two proposals aimed to combat "civic illiteracy"

By Lena Miano | February 1

UNC System president Peter Hans presented a proposal for two new learning outcomes during a UNC Board of Governors meeting on Jan. 25. The two learning ...

Q&A: UNC System President Peter Hans discusses the search for the next chancellor

By Lauren Rhodes and Ashley Quincin | January 23

University Editor Lauren Rhodes and Assistant University Editor Ashley Quincin sat down with UNC System President Peter Hans to discuss the search ...

How does UNC's chancellor search process work?

By Catherine Tiddy | January 17

A search advisory committee will be selected by UNC System President Peter Hans and Board of Trustees Chair John Preyer.

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Q&A: Chancellor Lee Roberts reflects on his goals as interim chancellor

By Lauren Rhodes | January 15

On Chancellor Lee Roberts's first day as interim chancellor, University Editor Lauren Rhodes sat down with him to discuss his new role and future plans ...

Lee Roberts, former state budget director, announced as University interim chancellor

By Lauren Rhodes | December 15

UNC System President Peter Hans named Lee Roberts as the University's interim chancellor, beginning Jan. 12.

UNC administrators, state politicians alarmed by Students for Justice in Palestine

By Aisha Baiocchi | December 5

Emails obtained by The Daily Tar Heel show members of the UNC administration and state officials commenting on UNC's Students for Justice in Palestine ...

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First class of students apply to UNC since Supreme Court ruled against affirmative action

By Olivia Metelo | November 29

Changes include the removal of race as a factor during any stage of the admissions process, including using race as a “benefit” for an applicant profile ...

As Guskiewicz considers departure, some faculty are concerned over possible destabilization

By Abby Pender and Ashley Quincin | November 29

UNC has faced political tensions between the Board of Trustees, the General Assembly and the chancellor, which could have contributed to Chancellor ...

UNC to cover some students' tuition in 2024-2025 through new financial aid program

By Natalie McCormick | November 28

Beginning in 2024, the University will begin covering the tuition of undergraduate in-state students whose families make less than $80,000 a year.

University announces change in leadership, location for Carolina Women's Center

By Lauren Rhodes | November 27

Shauna Harris will become the Carolina Women's Center's new director on Jan. 2.

Op-ed: The value of a liberal arts education in the wake of H.B. 259

November 26

"Ceasing to fund distinguished professorships in the humanities detracts from the education of every student at Carolina. We must continue to reward and ...

Board of Governors discuss enrollment restrictions, laboratory schools

By Lena Miano | November 20

At Thursday's meeting, board members discussed the freshman enrollment caps for out-of-state students, failing reports for laboratory schools and elected ...

Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz seeks presidency of Michigan State University

By Emmy Martin | November 15

Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz is the sole candidate in the search for president of Michigan State University.

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Students discuss diversity, equity and inclusion at UNC Executive Branch Town Hall

By Lauren Lovitt | November 14

Students discussed safety, community and representation at a town hall focused on diversity, equity and inclusion hosted by the UNC Undergraduate Executive ...

FEC discusses distinguished professorships, campus discourse regarding Israel and Gaza in Monday meeting

By Lena Miano | November 14

Members discussed distinguished professorship changes and discourse on campus regarding the war in Israel and Gaza, and debated methods improving meeting ...

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'Panic mode': Humanities faculty struggle with burnout in their departments

By Olivia Metelo | November 14

Chair of the Linguistics Department Misha Becker negotiated a “much-needed” semester of Research and Study Assignment leave for the 2023 spring semester ...

Board of Trustees discusses Tar Heel Bus Tour and UNC Facilities during meeting

By Catherine Tiddy | November 12

UNC Student Body President Chris Everett addressed the current state of certain UNC facilities.

Chancellor Guskiewicz delivers annual state of the University address

By Lauren Lovitt | November 9

At the address, Guskiewicz spoke about campus safety, affirmative action and mental health.

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'Why would they do that?': Faculty reflect on restrictions for distinguished professorships

By Brooke Elliott | November 7

“I always thought it was the next honor one would aspire to, to be given this kind of position, and I appreciated it very much,” Philip Gura, UNC’s ...

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Satire: Stop funding the humanities

By Spence Whitman | November 5

"Recently, the Board of Governors approved a new policy for the state budget that non-STEM professors in the UNC System can no longer receive distinguished ...