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Meet Beth Moracco, a candidate for chairperson of the faculty

By Defne Önal | April 4

Health behavior professor Beth Moracco is running for the UNC faculty chairperson position. She said she has a “very, very in-depth knowledge” of ...

'It is so frightening': Faculty Executive Committee concerned by proposed firing rules

By Emi Maerz | April 4

At their Monday meeting, the Faculty Executive Committee discussed proposed language that would loosen the rules surrounding faculty firing. It also considered ...

New website creates a virtual space for American South collaboration

By Madison Gagnon | April 4

The Digital South website is a collaborative effort between University Libraries and the College of Arts and Sciences as a part of the Southern Futures ...

UNC program aids veterans and first responders with traumatic brain injuries

By Satchel Walton | April 3

The UNC THRIVE Program works with veterans to address the symptoms of traumatic brain injuries, such as headaches, dizziness and sleep issues. Through ...

Q&A: Anna Wu retires, reflects on 28 years with Facilities Services

By Ashley Quincin | April 3

Anna Wu, the previous associate vice chancellor for Facilities Services, sat down with staff writer Ashley Quincin to talk about her time at the University. ...

NCDHHS to retire COVID-19 vaccination data, testing sites as state recovers from pandemic

By Sam Kornylak | April 3

The federal public health emergency due to COVID-19 comes to an end on May 11. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced changes ...

Seniors prepare themselves, and their wallets, for graduation

By Adele Morris | April 3

As the days tick down until UNC commencement on May 14, seniors are making their final preparations for this highly-anticipated day — including adjusting ...

Police respond to shooting 1500 block of Mason Farm Road

By Liv Reilly | April 2

Chapel Hill Police Department and UNC Police Department responded to a shooting in the 1500 block of Mason Farm Road today at approximately 2 p.m, according ...

UNC Science Expo returns to Morehead Planetarium this weekend

By Samantha Nichols | March 30

As part of the month-long North Carolina Science Festival, the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center will be hosting its annual UNC Science Expo on ...

GiveUNC raises over $10 million for University

By Maeson Wagner | March 30

On Tuesday, ten thousand donors cumulatively gave over $10 million to UNC departments, student organizations and athletic teams through GiveUNC. ...

University announces launch of HEELSENGAGE, an alumni engagement platform

By Madison Gagnon | March 29

The HEELSENGAGE Network launched this month with the goal of ensuring students and alumni can connect with people and networks needed to succeed and enable ...

Trustees donate near $1 million to political causes, spark partisan concerns

By Hannah Rosenberger | March 29

Among the the UNC Board of Trustees' current members, there are six registered Republicans, two registered Democrats and two unaffiliated trustees. Their ...

Underwear hung by the Old Well on Tuesday, students bring attention to campus sexual assault

By Eileen Foster | March 28

A group of students in the class ART 490: Art as Social Action created the project to bring attention to sexual assault on campus. Beneath a display of ...

Exhibitions celebrate Women's History Month at UNC

By Mary Mungai | March 28

Throughout Women’s History Month, students and faculty members have had the opportunity to explore female experiences and intersectional identities ...

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Lauren Hawkinson elected president of Graduate and Professional Student Government

By Hannah Rosenberger | March 28

Lauren Hawkinson has been elected as the 2023-2024 Graduate and Professional Student Government.

Theodore Nollert reflects on term as GPSG president

By Adele Morris | March 28

Theodore Nollert, the 2022-23 Graduate and Professional Student Government president reflects on the year as his term comes to an end. During his time, ...

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Computer science department works to close the gender gap

By Eilah Wood | March 28

The computer science department, typically a male-dominated field, has seen an increase in students identifying as non-binary and female over the past ...

Taliajah "Teddy" Vann reflects on her year as student body president

By Jessica Walker | March 28

Student Body President Taliajah "Teddy" Vann doesn’t measure the success of her term by how many changes she’s made or boxes she can check off, she ...

Muslim students observe Ramadan and begin fasting period with support of MSA

By Arwen Helms and Lauren Fichten | March 28

As dusk descended on Murray Hall last Thursday, students gathered to celebrate Ramadan, a holy month for Muslims marked by deep spiritual reflection, ...

Ackland Art Museum to unveil new Japanese art collection Friday

By Brianna Atkinson | March 27

The Ackland Art Museum holds the largest Asian art collection in the Southeastern part of the United States, which is set to become even larger soon. ...