Vaults, concrete and holograms: Here's what people wanted done with Silent Sam

Students provide support for pediatric cancer patients at Lineberger's

“Volunteering with CPALs offers a breath of fresh air for patients who are going through an unspeakably hard time. Maintaining a friendship can make ...

The Bell Tower is getting a makeover

The shrubs surrounding the Bell Tower are being removed in hopes of creating more usable space on UNC’s campus and enticing more events to be hosted ...

Mi Pueblo holds vigil to show that 'Love Knows No Borders'

Latinx student organization Mi Pueblo will be holding a vigil today in a sign of solidarity for the plight of undocumented people across the North Carolina ...

How the law used to keep Silent Sam up is being used to defend the James Cates plaque

The memorial commemorating James Cates was placed by activists on Tuesday afternoon in the Pit, the same place he was killed 49 years ago. By the next ...

Isn’t it (academia) romantic? Fall in love with these professor couples at UNC

Love is in the air today at UNC, and students aren’t the only ones who will be celebrating the romance. Here are the stories of two professor couples ...

These UNC researchers are exploring the impacts of marijuana on air pollution

New research conducted in part by a professor within the Gillings School of Global Public Health is examining how the growth of the marijuana industry ...

There's no official policy providing family leave for undergraduate student parents

Despite a growing number of resources on campus, undergraduate and graduate student parents at UNC still face various challenges ranging from time management ...

Maya Little's Honor Court case has been dismissed

An appeal hearing took place on Tuesday for UNC doctoral student Maya Little, who was found guilty by the Honor Court in October of defacing Silent Sam. ...

How much power does Student Government really have?

Despite the conclusion of student body elections, much of the student body does not exactly comprehend the role Student Government plays and how it relates ...

Why hospitals are becoming increasingly popular Uber and Lyft destinations

Transportation is a major barrier to health care for millions, but ride-sharing services are trying to fill the gap.

TEDx fans, rejoice: UNC to host 2019 conference this weekend

At TEDxUNC, Chapel Hill's annual TED Talk event, speakers will discuss their interpretation of "flow" and how it relates to their work and passions.

Two months after General Counsel Mark Merritt resigned, there's still no replacement

The position of UNC General Counsel remains unfilled, with two long-time UNC Office of the University Counsel members holding the position temporarily.  ...

Second dedication plaque on Franklin Street has been stolen

Activists placed a dedication plaque in the Pit on Tuesday honoring James Cates, a Black student activist who was stabbed to death in the Pit in 1970. ...

Statement claims SBP candidate Tarik Woods challenged leadership capabilities based on gender

Katharine Shriver, speaker of the 99th Undergraduate Senate, released a statement Tuesday about student body presidential candidate Tarik Woods.  ...

SBP candidate Jack Noble disqualified night before election

 According to a statement from the Board of Elections, the Noble campaign was found guilty of five violations: three counts of misrepresentation, ...

This UNC research team is trying to patent a potential Zika vaccine

In late January, a team of researchers at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health announced a possible vaccine for the Zika virus. 

Photos of blackface in UNC yearbooks reflect on the University's history of racism

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s 1984 medical school yearbook page surfaced with a picture of a man in blackface standing alongside another in KKK ...

Meet your 2019 student body president candidates

Before you vote for UNC student body president, get to know your candidates and their platforms.