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Campus and Community Advisory Committee reaches two recommendations in third meeting

By Anne Tate | October 7

The Campus and Community Advisory Committee discussed a delayed start to the spring semester, mandatory surveillance and reentry testing and potential ...

UNC graduate discusses history of the political divide in America during lecture event

By Kaitlyn Dang | October 6

UNC alumnus and Princeton History Professor Kevin Kruse gave a virtual Honors Carolina lecture about the history of American politics and how it relates ...

'Things are moving quickly' in planning for spring semester, chair of the faculty says

By Brandon Yoo | October 6

The UNC Faculty Executive Committee discussed COVID-19 testing methods and spring semester plans in a virtual meeting on Monday.

Students express concerns over impact of single-use items in UNC dining halls

By Charlotte Geier | October 6

CDS announced it would reimplement the use of reusable to-go containers on Aug. 17, but some students worry about the long-term impact of UNC's use of ...

Master Plan update: UNC continues campus renovations despite COVID-19

By Claire Tynan | October 6

The Daily Tar Heel spoke with Evan Yassky, University architect and executive director of facilities planning and design, to discuss what parts of the ...

Heel Talk Episode 24: Student leaders look ahead to spring semester

By Jennifer Tran , Praveena Somasundaram and Evely Forte | October 6

UNC student leaders reflect on shortcomings of the fall semester and share their perspective on what changes the University should consider as it plans ...

'A very significant voice on campus': Your guide to the Faculty Executive Committee

By Chelsea Ramsey | October 5

UNC’s Faculty Executive Committee is a group of professors and staff who act as the voice of the faculty at large, keeping in mind the interests of ...

Student commission seeks student input on planning for spring semester

By Anthony Howard | October 5

The Commission on Campus Equality and Student Equity tweeted out a survey to gather student responses about their thoughts and concerns in regard to spring ...

Student leaders continue the push for Election Day course accommodations

By Emily Orland | October 5

After the University suggested a pause in classes on Oct. 9 in observance of World Mental Health Day, students are continuing to advocate for accommodations ...

UNC asks faculty to pause classes for a mental health day following student petition

By Greta Travaglia | October 4

UNC senior Katie Horn created a petition calling for a mental health day off, which gathered over 3,000 signatures.

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Ida B. Wells symposia kicks off six-part series on legacy of 19th century journalist

By Emily Schmidt | October 4

The UNC Center for the Study of the American South began its six-part series titled "The Light of Truth" on Oct. 3 honoring the life and legacy of journalist ...

'He was everything': Colleagues and former students reflect on Randall Kenan

By Isabella Sherk | October 4

“I don’t think he had any non-friends,” UNC creative writing professor Bland Simpson said. “This is a beloved man, and not just thought well-of, ...

Carolina Union event space reservations to be available starting in November

By Malak Dridi | October 1

Starting Nov. 5, student organizations can reserve event spaces in the Student Union for the spring semester. But, some students have expressed concerns ...

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Faculty Athletics Committee discusses plans for spring semester

By Lauren McCarthy | October 1

The Faculty Athletics Committee met Thursday to discuss a plan for students and student athletes for the rest of the academic year.

UNC petitions U.S. Supreme Court to review ruling in sexual assault records case

By Anna Neil | October 1

UNC filed a petition for writ of certiorari on Sept. 28, which requests the ruling in the case of DTH Media Corp. vs. Folt be sent to the U.S. Supreme ...

Carolina For The Kids continues its annual 5K fundraiser virtually

By Bronwyn Campbell | October 1

Carolina For The Kids will hold a virtual 5K, called Kilometers For The Kids, from Oct. 9 through 11 to raise money for patients and families at UNC Children's ...

UNC System sees record enrollment for third year in a row

By Emily Schmidt | October 1

Despite the shift to virtual learning, the UNC System is seeing its third consecutive year for record-breaking enrollment numbers. UNC-Chapel Hill saw ...

Campus Health now offers saliva-based COVID-19 test, free for students on and off campus

By Raymond Pang | October 1

A new saliva-based COVID-19 test, free for students, will be available in the Student Union Monday through Friday from now on.

University will ask faculty to pause instruction on Oct. 9

By Maddie Ellis | October 1

UNC will ask faculty to pause instruction on Oct. 9, giving students a three-day weekend, and day-off before the end of the semester.

'We're prepared': UNC students plan to go global for spring study abroad

By Evan Castillo | September 30

Heather Ward, associate dean of study abroad and international exchanges, said students have applied to study in 27 countries, rather than the typical ...