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LGBTQ Center focuses on connection and visibility during Pride Week

By Michael Singleton | April 10

The UNC LGBTQ Center is partnering with campus organizations to host events and activities throughout the week to celebrate the LGBTQ community and allies. ...

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Students petition for UNC law student Jamie Marsicano to attend graduation despite campus ban

By Emmy Martin | April 9

Jamie Marsicano was banned from campus last spring following a charge of domestic terrorism. Her fellow third-year law students are asking interim Chancellor ...

'Original strife' to spring sign-ups: How the School of Civic Life and Leadership came to be

By Madeleine Ahmadi | April 9

Emails obtained by The Daily Tar Heel reveal the initial stages, going back to 2017, of developing a civil discourse program — initially called ...

New SCiLL director Jed Atkins wants to help UNC students 'flourish' with civic education

By Maeson Wagner | April 9

Jed Atkins, who officially became dean of the School of Civic Life and Leadership on March 28, previously served as director of Duke University's Civil ...

'A force for good': Students prepare to be the next generation of mental health professionals

By Lauren Rhodes | April 9

Younger generations uniquely struggle with mounting academic and social pressure, which can exacerbate existing conditions or genetic predispositions ...

Carolina Alumni Awards recognize alumni for distinguished service to UNC

By Dania Al Hadeethi | April 8

This year, the 2024 Carolina Alumni Awards will recognize Charles G. Duckett, Janet Southerland, Michael Bury, Eric Garcia, Angela Kashuba, Gary Koch ...

'Makes you feel young again:' Senior assassin game kicks off at UNC

By Emmy Benton | April 8

Senior Assassin is an annual competition in which members of the senior class try to eliminate other participants by spraying them with water guns. “We’re ...

Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts speaks at TransparUNCy teach-in

By Claire Harutunian | April 7

The teach-in was planned to discuss the actions of powerful hidden figures in North Carolina controlling education and advocating against their involvement. ...

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Southern Oral History Program celebrates 50th anniversary

By Jessica Walker | April 7

On Friday and Saturday, UNC’s Center for the Study of the American South celebrated the Southern Oral History Program's 50th anniversary and the center’s ...

Middle East Refugee Aid receives service award, addresses health disparities

By Adele Morris | April 7

On Friday, MERA received the Robert E. Bryan Public Service Award from the Carolina Center for Public Service for their work to reduce health disparities ...

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'Slice of heaven in the middle of campus': Coker Arboretum in full bloom

By Josie Wissel | April 7

The Coker Arboretum's variety of flowers, trees and other plant life will be flowering and blooming throughout the next few weeks.

'Make actual changes': Students voice their opinions at first chancellor listening forums

By Lena Miano | April 4

Many undergraduate students expressed doubt about the committee's prioritization of student input in the search for a new chancellor.

School of Education dean named provost and senior vice chancellor for academic affairs at UMass Amherst

By Samantha Nichols | April 4

Abd-El-Khalick has served as the dean of the School of Education since 2016 and will depart at the end of June.

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CUAB cancels annual Jubilee festival due to 'unforeseen circumstances'

By Maria Sullivan | April 3

The annual festival, which includes food trucks, vintage clothing vendors and a slate of music performers, was set to occur on April 14, but was cancelled ...

On-campus groups provide free menstrual products where the University does not

By Claire Harutunian | April 3

The University spends about $240,000 annually to provide toilet paper and paper towels to bathrooms on campus, but does not have a plan to centrally fund ...

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TikTok-famous preachers answer student questions

By Olivia Metelo | April 3

The preachers, Cliffe Knechtle and his son Stuart, are popular on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram for traveling to college campuses across ...

TransparUNCy hosts teach-in on financial influence in the UNC System

By Elizabeth Pham | April 3

The teach-in explored topics such as Board of Governors member Art Pope and his influence over the UNC System, how higher education is at risk from the ...

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Women’s and gender studies department challenges mainstream feminism

By Olivia Metelo | April 3

The women's and gender studies department curriculum aims to address the intersection of gender with other identity-based issues.

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Community gathers for interfaith iftar dinner to promote connection while fasting

By Daneen Khan | April 2

The Holy Trinity Lutheran Church offered its space for members of different religions to connect and learn about fasting in different faiths.

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Student-run chUNC Cookies brings gluten-free treats to campus

By Daneen Khan | April 2

“You taste the goodness, and the gooeyness, and the warmth and just the creativity and personalization that goes into these cookies,” first-year Rachel ...