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Coronavirus affects UNC students studying abroad in Italy

By Claire Tynan | February 29

The recent outbreak of coronavirus in Italy has led to canceled classes, shifting travel plans and a level of anxiety for students studying abroad.

Black Business Student Association talks ways to improve diversity at Kenan-Flagler

By Katie Clark | February 28

The Black Business Student Association hosted a panel on Wednesday to discuss the importance of incorporating diversity in the workplace and the impacts ...

Terry Rhodes named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

By Maeve Sheehey | February 28

Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Terry Rhodes will take on her role permanently, effective March 1, according to a message from Chancellor ...

Wilson Library showcases the work of specialized state newspapers

By Anna Neil | February 27

Forty-five news sources, nearly two centuries of news: Get a glimpse of North Carolina history through Wilson Library's "Papers for the People: A Treasury ...

'She really understands students': Meet UNC's interim chief diversity officer

By Evan Castillo | February 27

Anderson-Thompkins' new role will focus on building diversity and inclusion throughout the university.

Don't let midterms get you down — here's how to prioritize your mental health

By Emily Orland | February 26

“I just think the increase in academic stress causes whatever else is creating a disturbance to rise to the surface."

This art class is taking it back a few centuries with printing presses

By A.J. OLeary | February 26

In Beth Grabowski's letterpress class, students work to recreate a centuries-old craft and sell their creations for a cause.

Here's how Carolina For The Kids is trying to raise $60k in one day

By Madeline Pennington | February 26

UNC's Carolina for the Kids is aiming to raise $60,000 in one day this year through fundraising events at the Pit, Cold Stone Creamery and Linda’s Bar ...

New visitors center looks to connect campus to the world beyond UNC

By Kaitlyn Boeckel | February 25

The new visitor center will feature a life-sized Ramses, a digital portrait gallery of UNC students, among other attractions. But it also serves to showcase ...

Meet the UNC student whose non-profit for his hometown went viral on Twitter

By Stephanie Mayer | February 25

Chris Suggs, a UNC student and president of Black Student Movement, began Kinston Teens years ago to support youth in his community.

'A space, as well as a destination': Hussman School opens its Undergraduate Hub

By Isabella Sherk | February 25

A new Undergraduate Hub at the journalism school is intended to be a place where students and staff can collaborate.

Pulitzer-winning journalist tells historically untold story of Wilmington coup

By Maddie Ellis | February 25

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Zucchino, a UNC graduate, came to the University Monday for a lecture on his book, "Wilmington's Lie," which tells ...

Students plan further activism regarding Silent Sam case

By Allie Kelly | February 25

Student activism has continued after Judge Allen Baddour dismissed the Silent Sam lawsuit between the UNC Board of Governors and North Carolina Sons of ...

Faculty Executive Committee discussed Silent Sam, campus safety and more

By Dylan Morgan | February 24

The Faculty Executive Committee met Monday afternoon to discuss UNC's strategic plan and the recently voided Silent Sam settlement, among other topics. ...

Hussman School terminates business journalism degree, returns it to certificate program

By Lauren Cook | February 24

The Hussman School of Journalism and Media is getting rid of its business journalism major.

Cheek Clark Building exhibit honors integral African American staff

By Claire Tynan | February 24

Three staff members, Kennon Cheek, Rebecca Clark and William “Bus” Hubbard, enormously impacted UNC during their time at the University. Now, an exhibit ...

Ryan Collins elected Graduate and Professional Student Federation president after SBP loss

By Kate Carroll | February 24

After losing to junior Reeves Moseley in the general student body president election, Ryan Collins was elected president of the Graduate and Professional ...

Students, professors debate whether course packs are worth the price tag

By Jessica Mastor | February 24

Due to the amount of information that is typically included in them, course packs can be relatively expensive, especially when added on top of other tuition ...

Exhibit shows how science historically informed racial attitudes

By Kate Carroll | February 24

UNC libraries celebrated the opening of the exhibition: “Race Deconstructed: Science and the Making of Difference” in Wilson Library on Feb. 13, featuring ...

Happy 127: The DTH celebrates over a century of printing news and raising hell

By Sara Raja | February 24

The Daily Tar Heel will reflect on its 127-year history at its birthday celebration this weekend.