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Randy Ramsey selected as Board of Governors chairperson

By Preston Lennon | October 1

Randy Ramsey, the previous vice chairperson of the Board of Governors, was selected as the chairperson at a Tuesday meeting.

Chuck Lovelace to leave Morehead-Cain Foundation after 35 years

By Casey Quam | September 30

The executive director of the Morehead-Cain Foundation, Chuck Lovelace, is leaving his position at the end of the academic year. Here's how Lovelace feels ...

Here's who plays the largest instrument on UNC's campus

By Jackie Sizing | September 30

The Morehead-Patterson Bell Tower is one of UNC's most well-known landmarks. Here's how it rings, and why it's always a bit behind.

Man arrested and charged for Sept. 13 sexual assault at Shortbread parking deck

By Maeve Sheehey | September 30

Chapel Hill Police arrested Vernon Lamont Reed, 46, for the sexual assault that occurred on Sept. 13 at the Shortbread Lofts parking deck, according to ...

These three UNC juniors are using their startup to reduce food waste in India

By Hunter Haskett | September 30

Veera is a startup, started by UNC junior Varun Jain, seeking to reduce food waste in rural communities by providing cold storage units — powered by ...

Invest in Nursing allows students to work in rural, underserved areas

By Nathan Wesley | September 29

“This program really shows the other side of nursing and how nurses can really get involved in the community.”

Three years in, The Meantime hopes to continue its legacy of giving back

By Noah Dolgoff | September 29

For some students, the Meantime in the Campus Y is a staple — and it's only been around for three years, as of Sept. 12. Here's what the campus coffee ...

Leadership shakeup continues with resignation in UNC System

By Preston Lennon | September 29

Two high-profile administrators resigned in the aftermath of Silent Sam's toppling, and Harry Smith, chairperson of the Board of Governors, will be the ...

Morehead-Cain Foundation gets $10 million to sustain larger class

By Julie Kim | September 29

The UNC Morehead-Cain Foundation has received an anonymous $10 million pledge from a former scholar and hopes the contribution will be matched by other ...

'It’s a duty that we owe to survivors': Rebuilding campus safety after spike in crime

By Anna Southwell | September 29

The UNC campus community is responding to a recent string of crimes that have impacted people, especially women, on campus. Organizations like UNC SafeWalk ...

Honors Carolina launches new PRIDE group, creating a space to serve LGBTQ+ members

By Addison Skigen | September 27

Honors Carolina PRIDE aims to create a safe community for its LGBTQ+ students on campus. A launch party on Oct. 11 will commemorate its official unveiling. ...

Learning Center initiative works to support students with ADHD

By Anna Neil | September 26

The UNC Learning Center has launched a new program called ADHD, Me and UNC to support, and assist, students with ADHD on campus with resources they may ...

'Who run the world? Girls.' Female Quotient brings workplace equality to UNC

By Emily Holler | September 26

Female Quotient, a company dedicated to promoting gender equality and female empowerment in the workplace, is bringing its distinctive lounges to college ...

UNC launches 'The Well,' a digital news outlet for faculty and staff

By Kyle Ingram | September 25

The University launched The Well — an online version of its faculty news outlet — which replaces its former, print version, The Gazette.

South Campus dorms left with boil-water advisory after scheduled water outage

By Preston Fore | September 25

Residents of Hinton James and Ram Village 5 were left without water Tuesday night while OWASA worked to replace a pipe on Manning Drive.

Bill Roper has 'no plans' to become permanent president and will serve until June 30

By Maeve Sheehey | September 25

Bill Roper will serve as UNC-system interim president through June 2020 to give the Presidential Search Committee time to find a permanent replacement, ...

Check out these events celebrating Latinx heritage around campus

By A.J. OLeary | September 25

The recently-opened Latinx Center will be hosting events throughout the month to celebrate Latinx heritage. Here are some to check out.

UNC’s 'whistler' trespassed from campus by police

By Maydha Devarajan | September 25

Gregory Cheng, UNC's infamous "campus whistler," has been trespassed from campus, according to UNC Police. Now, he's considering appealing the decision. ...

Students appreciate CDS workers for National Food Service Employees Day

By Erich Hess | September 25

Wednesday is National Food Service Employees Day and UNC students are recognizing the efforts of CDS employees who brighten their days and serve them ...

UNC School of Medicine alumna raises money for cystic fibrosis

By Morgan Topol | September 24

Former UNC medical student Lauren Neighbours leads fundraising campaign for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, in hopes of eventually finding a cure to the ...