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University extends enrollment deadline to May 15 due to FAFSA delays

By Akash Bhowmik | April 2

The enrollment deadline has been extended due to issues with receiving information from the newly redesigned FAFSA application.

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Coalition for Carolina informs UNC communities about university governance issues

By Alyssa Acevedo | April 2

The Coalition for Carolina was established in 2021 after a series of incidents sparked concern from some faculty about the systems of university governance. ...

SHAC provides pro-bono medical care for students, community members

By Darby McBride | April 2

The student-run organization housed under the UNC School of Medicine offers a free medical clinic, dental clinic, HIV testing, mental health care and ...

UNC naval armory added to national historic register, making demolition less likely

By Lana Maizel and Kristin Kharrat | April 1

Over a decade ago UNC's naval armory was facing plans for demolition, today UNC faculty and staff celebrate its addition to the national historic register. ...

UNC School of Education to launch UNC's first fully online doctorate program

By Cormac Baxter | April 1

Applications for the University's first fully online doctor of education degree program opened on March 20.

UNC Police investigates vandalism to Old Well totaling more than $2,500

By Lauren Rhodes | April 1

Vandalism to the Old Well occurred between Saturday night and Sunday morning and resulted in an estimated $2,550 of damage.

A look at the role of UNC's chancellor, 'the mayor of a small city'

By Maria Sullivan | March 31

As the executive authority of the University, the chancellor is responsible for carrying out policies of both the UNC Board of Trustees and the UNC System ...

Renaming process for Hamilton Hall to Pauli Murray Hall stalled

By Caleb Herrera | March 31

Four years after department chairs, commissions and advocates originally petitioned for the renaming of Hamilton Hall, the name has remained officially ...

'It's significant. It's meaningful. It's important': Four individuals to receive honorary degrees

By Celia Funderburk | March 31

Deitre Allen Epps, Howard Lee and Richard Stevens will receive Doctor of Law degrees and Michelle Dorrance will receive a Doctor of Arts degree on May ...

BOT University Affairs Committee discusses DEI trainings, strategic plan and grade inflation

By Bridget Reeder | March 28

Faculty members of UNC's Heterodox Academy suggested changes to the University's strategic plan and diversity, equity and inclusion trainings at the UNC ...

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New Undergraudate Student Government bill cuts stipends for Honor Court members

By Lena Miano | March 26

The original bill proposed by Pollack eliminated stipends for summer members of the Honor System – which includes members of the Honor Court and attorney ...

Office DJ: This playlist is NOT about Jimmy Buffett

By Lauren Rhodes | March 26

I love Jimmy Buffett and no one can stop me.

AI modules aim to equip students and faculty with tools to navigate new technology

By Dallia Lindell | March 26

The Carolina AI Literacy Initiative introduced three modules aimed at helping students and faculty navigate the use of generative AI in the classroom. ...

Sports betting during March Madness builds community, raises concern about gambling

By Tess Alongi and Akash Bhowmik | March 26

Online sports betting was legalized in North Carolina on March 11. Since then, students and experts have voiced concerns about gambling addictions but ...

Potential anonymous app ban could restrict campus access to Yik Yak, other apps

By Josie Wissel and Caleb Herrera | March 26

UNC System President Peter Hans introduced a plan to ban anonymous apps on UNC campuses, which he said is to prevent bullying and harassment.

Taylor Hall welcomes new hot food vending machine

By Sofia Szostczuk | March 26

The new Just Baked Smart Bistro kiosk offers warmed savory and sweet foods such as small burger sliders, potstickers, cinnamon rolls and molten lava cakes. ...

UNC Cleantech Summit highlights need for clean economy, green technology

By Alyssa Acevedo | March 26

The event included a variety of keynote speakers and discussions about topics contributing to a clean economy. The Summit invited academic, business and ...

Carolina For the Kids hosts 26th annual dance marathon

By Michael Singleton | March 25

The 12-hour dance marathon featured performances from student groups and a family hour where families from UNC Children's Hospital shared their stories. ...

Phi Delta Epsilon to host second Anatomy Fashion Show, fundraise for children’s hospitals

By Emmy Benton | March 25

The fraternity is hoping to bring even more awareness to the work of Duke Children’s Hospital and Health Center in Durham this year. All proceeds raised ...

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Interim Chancellor Roberts discusses priorities in Q&A hosted by Coalition for Carolina

By Aidan Lockhart | March 25

The two co-founders of the Coalition asked Roberts about issues ranging from affirmative action to political influence in academics and University governance. ...