UNC professor receives award to support graduate education

Steven Matson, UNC professor and dean of the Graduate School, is a recipient of the Debra W. Stewart Award for Outstanding Leadership in Graduate Education.  ...

Meet Maggie Hilderbran, a UNC senior who received a scholarship that only 40 people get

Exploring the intersection of religion and science, Maggie Hilderbran received a remarkable scholarship to continue a passion that began with watching ...

Take a look at where the Silent Sam debate stands as the spring semester begins

The conflict surrounding Silent Sam will not be left in 2018 after the UNC Board of Governors rejected the plan to move the monument to a separate building ...

Here's what a nearly million dollar grant can do for UNC's women in STEM

The National Science Foundation awarded the grant to boost mentorship opportunities for women pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and ...

Protests and rallies mark Winter Commencement in Chapel Hill

The  University granted permission for Silent Sam supporters to gather for a group prayer Sunday, when UNC's Winter Commencement was held, alongside ...

UNC general counsel and vice chancellor Mark Merritt to step down

Merritt, a UNC graduate, has guided the University through several legal battles since 2016, including suits regarding affirmative action, the academic-athletic ...

This UNC professor's suggestion for Silent Sam is nearly identical to December proposal

Mark Crescenzi, chairperson for both the Department of Political Science and the Administrative Board of the Library, sent a personal suggestion about ...

Board of Governors denies Chancellor Folt, UNC's Silent Sam proposal

The UNC-system Board of Governors rejected the plan to house Silent Sam in a new on-campus on building on Friday.

Students interrupt faculty council as they discuss Silent Sam proposal, strike

The Dec. 7 Faculty Executive Council Meeting, attended by Folt and Blouin, was interrupted by students reading from Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "Letter ...

Jewish community opposes Silent Sam's proposed relocation near Kehillah synagogue

Of the numerous groups on and off campus who have spoken out about Silent Sam's relocation, Carolina Jews for Justice added their voice. Here's what they ...

BREAKING: UNC will remain in Condition 2 until 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday

 UNC will enter Condition 2 starting at 12:01 on Sunday, Dec. 9. 

University monitoring weather conditions as Winter Storm Diego approaches

If the University moves to Condition 1, semester exams will continued as scheduled, the AlertCarolina said. If the University moves to Condition 2, Monday's ...

Meet Todd Pope, a UNC graduate named in Time's 50 Most Influential in Healthcare

Pope is the founder, president and CEO of TransEnterix, a medical robotics company.

Jeffrey Johnson, chemistry professor, honored for outstanding work in research

Chemistry professor Jeffrey Johnson has joined the ranks of Thomas Edison and Grace Hopper as a lifetime fellow of the American Association for the Advancement ...

Three major changes in UNC leadership this year

Margaret Spellings, Dr. Bill Roper and Winston Crisp have given up their current positions within the UNC system this year. 

'It felt like Carolina didn’t care': Students say on-campus housing hunt is unideal at best

Last year, Carolina Housing was in the same position with unassigned students but, by the start of classes the next year, there were 60 vacant beds.

What does Savannah Putnam's administration look like after eight months?

After eight months in office, UNC Student Body President Savannah Putnam reflects on the work that her administration has completed — specifically emphasizing ...

Maya Little has been charged following Monday's protest, along with another student

This arrest is in connection to the Monday night protest of Chancellor Folt and the Board of Trustees' proposed solution to Silent Sam.

Folt explains Silent Sam decision amid student and community backlash