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Here's what you need to know about UNC libraries, Elsevier and open access

By Greta Travaglia | April 20

Earlier this month, UNC Libraries announced that its contract with publishing company Elsevier would shrink. We spoke with Elaine Westbrooks, vice provost ...

No more handshakes: UNC sociologists on the potential long-term impacts of COVID-19

By Ryan Wilcox | April 20

As the world soldiers on, some UNC professors are already looking into the impact of the virus on different industries, while others are thinking about ...

'Harder to justify': Students consider taking time off if fall semester goes remote

By Maydha Devarajan | April 19

Spring 2020 unexpectedly went remote due to the spread of COVID-19. University Media Relations said in a statement that UNC is working with the UNC System ...

'We will not be going back to normal': Faculty Council looks ahead

By Nicole Moorefield | April 19

Topics of Friday's Faculty Council meeting included how the fall semester may take place and graduate student concerns.

From CK to Summer Bridge, UNC summer programs prep for cancellations

By Preston Fore | April 19

As other COVID-19 cancellations stretch into the summer, some summer programs held on campus have already decided to move online. Others are holding back. ...

'The only option': Faculty and students prepare for a summer of remote courses

By Addison Skigen | April 19

Summer 2020 courses, like the end of the spring 2020 semester, will be online due to COVID-19. Here's how faculty and students are reacting to the decision, ...

'These are extraordinary times': UNC honors Chancellor's Awards virtually

By Sara Raja | April 16

This year's Chancellor's Award Ceremony has been postponed due to COVID-19, but in the meantime, the recipients are being honored virtually.

These students are cutting, coloring and styling their own hair during quarantine

By Katie Clark | April 16

From cutting their own bangs to dyeing their hair to going for a buzzcut, here's how UNC students are styling their hair during quarantine.

UNC scientists partner to develop new drugs for future pandemics

By Kate Carroll | April 15

In the wake of COVID-19, these UNC scientists are spearheading a new global partnership meant to facilitate vaccine research and combat future pandemics ...

Coronavirus extends uncertainty of study abroad programs into the fall semester

By Anthony Howard | April 15

With the COVID-19 pandemic still heavily affecting day-to-day life, the fate of fall study abroad programs are still uncertain. With this in mind, the ...

Here's a rundown of Wednesday's Zoom campus safety meeting

By Sasha Schroeder | April 15

Members of the University's Campus Safety Commission met Wednesday to discuss appropriate action UNC should take relating to sexual violence and police ...

'Appreciation doesn’t pay anyone’s rent': Graduate workers send demands to UNC

By Rachel Crumpler | April 15

“I think it is very important for us to have this opportunity to have a genuine, deep, difficult and important discussion about how we are going to ...

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UNC researchers collaborate on a potential pill to help treat COVID-19

By Isabella Sherk | April 14

We talked to Timothy Sheahan, a virologist and assistant professor in UNC's Gillings School of Global Public Health, about a drug UNC researchers are ...

Meet the UNC alumna whose company is trying to prevent seizure tongue injury

By Olivia Rojas | April 14

While getting her master's degree at Duke, UNC alum Ashlyn Sanders was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition. Now, her company aims to help others ...

Column: Listen to 'Heel Talk,' our new University-focused podcast

By Evely Forte | April 13

Listen to the DTH University Desk's new podcast, "Heel Talk," to learn about the University's response to COVID-19 and how it could affect you. ...

New Student Orientation to be held online due to novel coronavirus pandemic

By Preston Fore | April 13

New Student & Family Orientation, a staple of the incoming student experience, is going virtual in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Planning is underway, ...

This UNC fraternity donated over $17,000 in dues to local hunger relief efforts

By Lejla Brka | April 13

UNC fraternity Delta Kappa Epsilon, Beta Chapter, used its leftover dues to help feed hungry people during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meet the students and volunteers making face shields to donate during COVID-19

By Claire Tynan | April 13

Nearly 40,000 face shields are aiming to be made in the coming weeks.

UNC Campus Recreation offers online fitness classes for the campus community

By Hunter Haskett | April 9

COVID-19 has closed campus down, but UNC Campus Recreation is continuing its fitness classes virtually. Live fitness classes are offered every ...

'We’ve taken it in stride': Club sports teams adapt as COVID-19 cancels their seasons

By Anna Neil | April 9

While they're disappointed that their seasons have been canceled or postponed due to COVID-19, athletes from UNC's club sports teams are finding ways ...