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Faculty Executive Committee discusses chancellor search and curriculum at meeting

By Dania Al Hadeethi | February 21

UNC’s Faculty Executive Committee met on Monday to discuss the UNC Board of Governors' proposal to mandate “Foundations of American Democracy” ...

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Lack of graduate student representation on chancellor search committee raises concern

By Lauren Rhodes | February 20

Despite including three out of the 15 members of the Board of Trustees, there is one only student representative and no graduate students.

'It has implications nationally': Former UNC System leaders discuss UNC governance, bipartisanship

By Aidan Lockhart | February 19

Three former UNC System and UNC-Chapel Hill leaders discussed the increase of political influence in UNC-Chapel Hill’s governance and ways in which ...

Jaleah Taylor elected as 2024-25 UNC student body president

By Lauren Rhodes | February 15

Taylor will be sworn in later this spring, succeeding current Student Body President Chris Everett.

UNC System President Peter Hans announces chancellor search committee

By Ashley Quincin | February 12

The committee will be tasked with selecting candidates and making recommendations to the Board of Trustees, who will then vote on candidates to recommend ...

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 ...