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UNC's semi-annual Research Week begins despite delays

By Stephanie Mayer | November 7

Symposiums, showcases and talks deliver opportunities to undergraduate students who are interested in participating in research at UNC.

HPV vaccination rates fall short of goal

By Cynthia Dong | November 6

HPV is the most common STI and has the capability to cause six cancers. Despite easy access for prevention, vaccination rates fall short of desired goal. ...

Word on the Street: Voting in college

By Casey Quam | November 6

It's not over 'til it's over... and today, it's over! Staff writer Casey Quam spoke to students in the Pit about their voting experience at UNC this year, ...

DTH File Photo. The FedEx Global Education Center is located at 301 Pittsboro St on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus.

Here's how you can get a passport through UNC Global

November 5

If you plan on studying abroad, want to renew your passport or need to get your first passport, the annual passport drive is offering passport services ...

Meet this year's Mr. and Miss UNC, and what they mean to the campus Black community

By Suzanne Blake | November 5

This year's Mr. and Miss UNC, Alton Peques and Myra Parker, agree that while there is a place for Black students at UNC, there's still work that needs ...

OWASA crews have stopped the leak, boil water advisory lifted for most

By Anna Pogarcic | November 5

A main water line leaving Orange Water and Sewer Authority's Jones Ferry Water Treatment Plant broke this morning and is causing major water drainage. ...

UNC Sailing Club perseveres after Hurricane Florence

By Raymond Chen | November 4

The club has still maintained a competitive presence despite facing unforeseen difficulties and costly repairs.

Carolina Women in Business Conference brings graduates and students together

By Praveena Somasundaram | November 4

“To have female leaders telling you to be assertive and network with other women and men in the industry to get to the next level, I think it’s really ...

Postdoctoral diversity fellow makes her homecoming to UNC

By Praveena Somasundaram | November 2

Danielle Purifoy spent many weekends at UNC during middle and high school as part of the North Carolina Math and Science Education Network, a program ...

Roper awarded interim president role, BOG dodges public discussion of transition

By Cole Villena | November 2

"I can't think of anyone I'd rather give the reins to than Bill Roper,” Margaret Spellings said.

Hillel holds vigil for Pittsburgh victims

By Elizabeth Moore | November 2

“When a great tragedy affects the Jewish people, it says, “If God has two giant tears, it fills the whole sea,” she said.

Chapel Hill’s small-town feel keeps UNC graduates close, despite constant change

By Jamey Cross | November 1

“Chapel Hill pretends to be a village.”

Dr. Roper is the Dean of the School of Medicine, Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs and Chief Executive Officer of the UNC Health Care System at UNC.

Roper announced as interim UNC-system president

By Kate Karstens | November 1

The announcement comes exactly one week after UNC-system President Margaret Spellings' plan to leave her position was made public.

Meet the students behind Homecoming Week

By Arabella Saunders | October 31

“Everyone can join together and have fun because that’s what it’s about, having fun. That's why we have these events for people, so everyone can ...

Congressional bill aims to combat sexual harassment in the STEM field

By Mayla Gilliam | October 31

An act was introduced that seeks to identify ways to prevent sexual harassment in certain STEM fields to support professional development.

Josh Stein leads panel discussion on six proposed NC constitutional amendments

By Zoe Beyer | October 31

“It’s like being told that you are buying candy, and you go home and you are eating cat food,” Stein said.

Robert Humphreys (left) and Aaron Cecil (right) team up for a picture perfect Bob Ross themed costume.

A spooky trip through the archives: Halloween at UNC in the '80s

By Casey Quam | October 31

Students come and go, but the traditions haven't changed all that much. UNC students knew how to do Halloween justice in the 80s.

UNC students reel in aftermath of Butler High School shooting

By Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez | October 31

“I’ll see news reports about the Butler shooting, and I’m like, 'Wow that’s me, that’s my classmate, that’s my school, and my safety and my ...

Editor from Breitbart met with protest from UNC law students during guest lecture

By Stephanie Mayer | October 30

Students protested guest lecturer Ken Klukowski, senior legal editor for Breitbart News Network, condemning his place of employment and positions on Brett ...

Well water quality is improving post-Florence

By Julia Masters | October 30

"There is not much anyone can do except to test personal water supplies and wait for the waters to subside," Taylor said.