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Faculty Council discusses freedom of speech, artificial intelligence at meeting

By Celia Funderburk | November 7

The Faculty Council discussed freedom of speech and expression, as well as the role of the University in responding to the Israel-Hamas conflict, during ...

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'Invest in Indigenous education': UNC hosts series of events for American Indian Heritage Month

By Charlotte Wilkerson | November 6

The events include speakers, dancing and free food for students and community members.

'A jewel on this campus': Wilson Library to close until 2027 pending renovations

By Keerthana Gotur | November 6

Three official priorities for the renovation project are extending sprinkler coverage, creating emergency exit stairs and upgrading the fire alarm system ...

Diaspora Festival of Black and Independent Film celebrates diverse filmmakers

By Celia Funderburk | November 5

Hosted by the Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History, the festival celebrates and promotes the work of Black and independent filmmakers. ...

Carolina Indian Circle prepares for annual Culture Showcase

By Ananya Cox | November 5

The Carolina Indian Circle is expected to host its annual Culture Showcase on Monday, Nov. 13 at the Student Union's Great Hall. Starting at 6:30 p.m., ...

Hussman School to launch new political communication certificate next fall

By Samantha Nichols | November 2

Faculty members involved said the creation of the program was driven by a high demand among students for political communication courses. The program ...

FEC discusses free speech, distinguished professorships in Monday meeting

By Aidan Lockhart | November 1

The UNC Faculty Executive Committee reviewed a resolution concerning the right to free speech and a proposal to cut fund matching for non-STEM distinguished ...

Legislators discuss bipartisan healthcare policies at pharmacy school forum

By Isabella Hopkins | October 31

The event joined Sen. Gale Adcock (D-Wake) and Rep. Wayne Sasser (R-Montgomery, Stanly) to discuss bipartisan partnerships in healthcare.

'Not an ideal time to be conservative': Ben Carson speaks on UNC Campus

By Brooke Elliott | October 31

In his speech, Carson spoke about his stance on liberalism and Christian faith in the United States.

Emergency contraceptive pill distribution service aims to improve campus sexual health

By Lucy Kraus | October 31

Laura Saavedra Forero receives texts from people seeking free emergency contraception pills at a number posted on the Campus Y’s Instagram. From there, ...

UNC's Honor System explained, from investigation to appeals

By Catherine Tiddy | October 30

The UNC Honor System, which has been student-led for over 100 years, includes three stages: investigation, hearing and post-hearing.

Satire: How to get your dream schedule on ConnectCarolina

By Katelin Harmon | October 30

"It looks like you still have 50 general education requirements left; It's almost like they keep adding new ones every year. Before you know it, you’re ...

Former Chapel Hill Town Council member Gene Pease remembered by family, former colleagues

By Emma Hall | October 30

“What I bonded with Gene over was that we both recognize that our different views and perspectives on things actually, when brought together, created ...

School of Education hosts World Anti-Bullying Forum for first time outside Europe

By Lena Miano | October 30

The conference invited experts from a variety of disciplines to discuss bullying and violence against young people.

UNC students bring 'moments of magic' to kids at UNC's Children's Hospital

By Daneen Khan | October 30

UNC’s chapter of A Moment of Magic, a national nonprofit organization, allows students to dress up as princesses and superheroes to visit children in ...

'An important start': Organization installs solar table to increase sustainability on campus

By Zora Hollie | October 29

The solar table produces electricity that powers the wireless charging stations, outlets and automatic lighting system the table features.

First-generation students feel uninformed about resources despite UNC’s First-gen Forward status

By Samantha Nichols | October 26

The University conducted a needs assessment survey of first-generation students before the COVID-19 pandemic and found that students wanted opportunities ...

Word on the Street: What are you most excited about this year for men and women’s basketball season?

By Zoe Sinclair | October 26

Students say they are excited about the UNC-Duke game, seeing new team talent and hopefully rushing Franklin Street.

2023 Hettleman Prize recognizes early-career researchers and professors

By Michael Singleton | October 26

The 2023 Hettleman Prize recognizes the faculty members, whose research ranges from mathematics to climate change to antibiotics, for their "exceptional" ...

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'The spirit of discovery': Research Week highlights climate projects, opportunities at UNC

By Zora Hollie | October 25

University Research Week is being celebrated this week, with dozens of events geared toward highlighting research projects and opportunities at UNC. ...