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UNC Clean Tech Summit ignited conversations about the future of sustainability

By Chiara Evans | February 23

Here's what happened at the UNC Clean Tech Summit on Feb. 20 and 21.

University leaders brainstorm how to fix sinking Unsung Founders Memorial

By Rachel Crumpler | February 23

The memorial has been sinking since it was installed in 2005 but there is pressure, now more than ever, to resolve the issue.

UNC seniors hope to travel to Berlin, armed with only 24 Red Bulls

By Anna Neil | February 20

A week-long trip traveling throughout Europe in the summer sure sounds lovely. But what if you had seven days to travel to Berlin without money or personal ...

'It’s like a dream': Two UNC medical residents to appear on Wheel of Fortune

By Katie Clark | February 19

Since becoming friends four years ago, Emily Newton and Pauline Filippou have had weekly girls' nights where they watch "Wheel of Fortune." Now, the two ...

Here's what you missed at Wednesday's Advisory Committee meeting

By Sasha Schroeder | February 19

Members of the Advisory Committee convened Wednesday to discuss changes to leadership on campus, along with UNC's strategic plan for the coming years ...

Civil rights group asks Board of Governors to recover SCV $74,999 settlement

By Maeve Sheehey | February 18

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law wrote to multiple parties on Tuesday, requesting the Board of Governors recover the $74,999 it paid ...

Free expression survey found UNC students are self-censoring their beliefs in class

By Praveena Somasundaram | February 18

A recent report conducted by political science professor Timothy Ryan, English and comparative literature professor Jennifer Larson and business professor ...

African American Heritage Month Lecture celebrates the life of Coretta Scott King

By Isabella Sherk | February 18

Beverly Guy-Sheftall visited UNC for the Stone Center's African American Heritage Month Lecture to lecture on the life and legacy of Corretta Scott King. ...

Carolina for the Kids takes recruitment digital this February

By Madeline Pennington | February 18

Carolina for the Kids is doing a second — digital — round of recruitment this year.

Meet the UNC students creating a safer, campus-friendly alternative to Uber

By Alexis Dumain | February 18

Junior Nehemiah Stewart created Vector Rideshare after struggling to find affordable, time-efficient trips to his home in Washington, D.C. The app implements ...

Here's what you need to know about Kenan-Flagler's newest master's concentration

By Emily Orland | February 18

Kenan-Flagler is introducing a new STEM-based concentration to its MBA program for Business Analytics and Management Science.

UNC student starts group to address local sex trafficking

By Allie Kelly | February 18

UNC first-year Caitlin Davis began UNC-CH Students Against Sex Trafficking to address the complexities of sex trafficking in the state, educate students ...

Student brand ambassadors connect the corporate with the campus

By Alexis Dumain | February 17

Ever wondered what student brand ambassadors on campus do? Three students share their experiences promoting various brands at UNC.

'Clothing has no gender': Feminist Clothing Swap celebrates gender identity

By Evan Castillo | February 17

Carolina Advocates for Gender Equity and Coulture Magazine hosted a clothing swap in the Pit on Monday.

Personal Branding 101: Here's the class to help you stand out online

By Kaitlyn Boeckel | February 17

Gary Kayye's Hussman class is teaching students how to brand themselves, which is an especially useful skill in the age of social media profiles. ...

Individual arrested for firearm possession in residence hall

By Maeve Sheehey | February 17

UNC Police arrested an on-campus resident for firearm possession in a residence hall on Sunday, according to an Alert Carolina message Monday.

9th annual TEDxUNC conference goes 'Under the Surface'

By Anthony Howard | February 16

Saturday's TEDxUNC conference addressed the theme, "Under the Surface," with talks surrounding immigration, race, female empowerment and more.

Students approved a $17 annual fee for BeAM Makerspaces, here's what that means:

By Nicole Moorefield | February 16

The BeAM Student Fee Referendum, which would create a $17 annual fee to fund the Makerspaces on campus, was supported by 1,875 students in the general ...

Some University housing falls behind in accessibility areas

By Hunter Haskett | February 16

At least 11 residence halls on UNC’s campus don't have elevators, and some dorm areas lack certain accessibility features. What keeps Carolina Housing ...

Guskiewicz said he will work to keep Silent Sam off campus at Faculty Council meeting

By Maeve Sheehey | February 16

The recent news about Silent Sam, free expression on campus and other issues were discussed at Friday's Faculty Council meeting.