UNC BOG finance committee proposes performance-weighted budget model

The UNC Board of Governors Committee on Budget and Finance proposed a performance-weighted funding model Wednesday. The model would eliminate tuition ...

UNC astronomy professor named next provost amid concerns about political interference

Chris Clemens, the UNC College of Arts & Sciences’ Jaroslav Folda Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy, will be the next provost and ...

University to add one wellness day for the spring semester, Guskiewicz says

As 2021 comes to a close, Editor-in-Chief Praveena Somasundaram spoke with Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz about his reflections on the past year, concerns ...

‘In a difficult place’: Exodus of leaders hits UNC

Since last May, nine top leaders have announced their retirement, resignation or departure from the university, including Bob Blouin, executive vice chancellor ...

Editorial: We stand with The Daily Gamecock — enough is enough.

"We will continue to use our voices as student journalists to call upon the University to be more accountable to students — not to their public image. ...

Editorial: UNC is asking the wrong questions about police on campus

"The assumption behind questions about UNC Police’s presence and programming is that UNC Police plays some kind of beneficial role for UNC students ...

Column: We shouldn’t still be squabbling over affirmative action

"Yes, it is frustrating whenever anyone receives an advantage in college admissions — fair or not. However, the real problem is that we have to play ...

Coalition launches to address UNC governance concerns

Co-founded by Faculty Chairperson Mimi Chapman, the Coalition for Carolina launched publicly Thursday and has a mission to “support and defend the University ...

Editorial: The chancellor's commissions were made to be ignored

"These commissions are full of students, faculty, staff and community members who volunteer their time to discuss how to make Carolina better, but their ...

Editorial: UNC's COVID-19 testing needs to expand

"It’s imperative the University step up and use the resources available to them to expand testing, and to prevent further COVID-19 cases spiking further ...

Column: Giving journalism a better name

"You can recognize the monetary contributions Walter Hussman has made for journalism at UNC and still be critical of the values he stands for." 

Editorial: The feasibility of UNC mandating COVID-19 vaccines

The lack of a vaccine mandate has stirred frustration from students and faculty. The Editorial Board hopes to answer some frequently asked questions.

As UNC reopens in-person, students and faculty have COVID-19 safety concerns

As UNC begins the fall semester, thousands of people are returning to campus without a vaccine mandate, consistent gathering limits or physical distancing ...

UNC System to require weekly COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated students

The University will not require vaccination, but will instead follow the guidelines in the UNC System ‘Get Vaccinated or Get Tested Weekly’ requirement. ...

BOG discusses plans for new relationships with community colleges

The Board of Governors discussed recent UNC System controversies and updates on university and community college relations and reviewed tuition policy ...

LISTEN: University building renaming process and new BOG members

'Start educating yourself now': Groups around campus celebrate Earth Day

Plant a tree and make a friend. Earth Day is an appreciation for the planet we all share together. From planting flowers to being activists for the global ...

UNC System not planning to require COVID-19 vaccines for students returning this fall

The Faculty Council heard updates regarding COVID-19 vaccine requirements, resolutions supporting inclusivity on campus and the election of a new secretary ...

Wanna Smash, Bro?: UNC students unwind with virtual tournaments

“Smash is easy enough to get into that there’s a constant influx of new players,” Phil Register said. “It’s really satisfying to learn more ...