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UNC SJP protests in support of students arrested at Columbia University encampment

By Daneen Khan | April 21

In solidarity with the students arrested at Columbia University, UNC Students for Justice in Palestine and Students for Justice in Palestine Carolinas ...

'A chilling effect:' UNC community grapples with pending diversity and inclusion policy change

By Aidan Lockhart | April 19

Regulation 300.8.5, titled “Regulation on Diversity and Inclusion Within the University of North Carolina," has been the UNC System’s policy on D&I ...

BOG to vote on reinstatement of minimum GPA, standardized testing requirements

By Darby McBride | April 19

If approved by the full board on May 23, changes to the UNC Policy Manual would update current minimum GPA and standardized test score requirements for ...

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UNC Street Drug Analysis Lab anonymously tests substances

By Natalie McCormick | April 19

The lab partners with different programs throughout the community but has also gained national attention since Nabarun Dasgupta, a senior scientist at ...

Swifties at Carolina holds space for fans of Taylor Swift

By Maeson Wagner | April 18

UNC's new Taylor Swift-centric club, Swifities at Carolina, eagerly awaits the upcoming release of her eleventh studio album on Friday, The Tortured Poets ...

App State chancellor steps down amid student concerns over free speech, LGBTQ rights

By Caleb Herrera | April 18

Appalachian State Chancellor tendered her resignation on Monday and will formally exit the position on Friday.

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Chancellor search committee holds meeting with executive search firm

By Lena Miano | April 17

Laurie Wilder, the firm’s president and co-owner, said the next step for the committee will be to finalize a leadership profile, which includes marketing ...

Students express frustration, scholarships taxed as income

By Maria Sullivan | April 17

UNC Media Relations said in an email statement that it is generally the student's responsibility to navigate their scholarship's taxes and to speak with ...

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'Nutrition matters': New UNC research offers solutions to income-related nutrition inequities

By Akash Bhowmik | April 17

A study by UNC researchers at the Global Food Research Program tested the impact of subsidies for fresh produce offset by taxes on ultra-processed foods. ...

Motion to vote on UNC System DEI policy change approved by BOG committee

By Lauren Rhodes and Ashley Quincin | April 17

On Wednesday, the UNC Board of Governors Committee on University Governance passed a motion to allow the Board to vote on a new diversity and inclusion ...

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Mental Health Coalition brings together leaders, resources on campus

By Claire Harutunian | April 16

The coalition, which was active from 2019 to 2021, was brought back by student leaders hoping to streamline mental health efforts on campus this year. ...

Complaint filed against UNC urges investigation into discrimination of Palestinian students

By Daneen Khan | April 16

The complaint cited three incidents of anti-Palestinian discrimination, including UNC's lack of administrative attempts to connect with Palestinian students ...

Dialectic and Philanthropic Societies discusses race and politics in North Carolina

By Keerthana Gotur | April 15

In the first half of his lecture, UNC law professor Gene Nichol told the story of James Robert Walker Jr., one of the first five Black graduates at the ...

Healthcare startup receives grant, trains students to be home healthcare providers

By Dallia Lindell | April 15

The training program will become available at the beginning of the summer, and will include digital health literacy and interpersonal skills for students. ...

Students give feedback on proposed designs for Pit improvement project

By Darby McBride | April 15

UNC Facilities Planning and Design presented three potential design projects for the Pit that would solve drainage issues and improve accessibility.

'Getting your hands dirty': How UNC students are composting on campus

By Maria Sullivan | April 14

Students living on campus can utilize composting resources in residence halls, and those living off-campus can donate or have their food scraps picked ...

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‘A showcase of our culture’: Mi Pueblo to host Noche gala on April 19

By Olivia Metelo | April 14

The event will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Blue Hill Event Center and is open to anyone interested in attending.

Word on the Street: What's your go-to comfort food?

By Emma Kate Lauf and Cormac Baxter | April 14

From pasta salad to "blue Doritos," students in the Pit talk about their favorite comfort food.

Beard Hall of the Eshelman School of Pharmacy in 2016.

Eshelman School of Pharmacy ranked No. 1, other UNC graduate programs in top 10

By Jessica Walker | April 14

In the U.S. News & World Report 2024 rankings, UNC's Eshelman School of Pharmacy was named the top pharmacy school in the nation, and ...

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A guide to lactation spaces at UNC

By Zoe Sinclair | April 11

There are currently more than 30 lactation rooms on UNC’s campus and owned property, which University students, faculty and visitors have access to. ...