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Chancellor's Award recipient criticizes Guskiewicz’s Silent Sam response at ceremony

By Praveena Somasundaram | April 16

Senior Pulawski, among other recipients, utilized their recognition at the ceremony to speak out about the Silent Sam controversy and disconnect between ...

How climate change impacts national security, according to a former marine general

By Kyle Arendas | April 15

"Climate change has also been an exasperating factor with the Arab Spring and the ongoing civil war in Syria."

How’d Beto O’Rourke’s meet-and-greet go?

By Taylor Buck | April 15

Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke came to UNC Monday to discuss immigration reform, healthcare and to answer questions from students.

UNC Global hosts naturalization ceremony for nearly 60 people

By Will Forrest | April 14

"Everybody’s got a long journey and the whole process from going from whatever status they came to the United States to permanent resident status.” ...

Pollen is here, and it's only going to get worse

By Brandon Gianikos | April 14

Dr. Saira Sheikh, director of the UNC Rheumatology Lupus Clinic, said the first step allergy sufferers should take is to make an appointment with an allergist ...

UNC names new dean of students and associate vice chancellor for student affairs

By Maeve Sheehey | April 12

Desirée Rieckenberg will assume the title of dean of students effective immediately, according to an email from Christi Hurt, interim vice chancellor ...

UNC Chief of Police Jeff McCracken to resign in July

By Taylor Buck | April 12

UNC Police Chief and Director of Public Safety Jeff McCracken will retire in the beginning of July, the University announced in a letter on Twitter Friday ...

Ready, set, go: Gearing up for this weekend's Tar Heel 10 Miler

By Praveena Somasundaram | April 11

Proceeds from this Saturday's Tar Heel 10 Miler will benefit the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA’s We Build ...

UNC School of Law professor wins 2019 BOG Excellence in Teaching Award

By Nathan Wesley | April 11

Donald Hornstein, a winner of the 2019 Award of Excellence in Teaching selected by the UNC Board of Governors, has been teaching "Environmental Law and ...

Innovation Showcase gives UNC students the opportunity to show off their businesses

By Stephanie Mayer | April 11

From clothes made out of billboards to promising cancer treatments, Innovation Showcase lets students share their businesses and network with investors. ...

UNC students celebrate the life of rapper Nipsey Hussle

By Edward Trentzsch | April 11

The Eritrean and Ethiopian Tribe at UNC held a vigil to honor the death of rapper Nipsey Hussle on Wednesday. Although he was born in Los Angeles, Hussle ...

Beto O’Rourke is coming to UNC for a meet-and-greet on Monday

By Taylor Buck | April 11

O'Rourke has been to seven other college campuses since he announced his bid for the presidency.

Graduate Honor Court is still without a chairperson or attorney general for next year

By Taylor Buck | April 11

“I don’t know what will happen to the Honor System. That’s a question for GPSF leadership, and ultimately University administration."

Here's what you missed at Monday's Faculty Executive Committee meeting

By Evely Forte | April 10

The University’s Faculty Executive Committee gathered on Monday to discuss the future of Silent Sam and the election of a new faculty chairperson. ...

There’s paw prints in the pollen: Here’s why the Pit was full of dogs on Tuesday

By Janet Haver | April 9

The Buddy Project, UNC Paws and the Mental Health Coalition teamed up to host their “Doggies and Dialogue” event Tuesday morning for Mental Health ...

5 women who are making UNC a better place

By Lauren Westbrook | April 9

These five women were awarded for being "leaders on this campus trying to make a real impact to overcome the constraints of sexism and heterosexism and ...

These UNC students found a zero-waste way to reuse old billboards

By Abbey Thompson | April 8

The brand, Phoenyx, recycles old billboards and uses the vinyl material to create accessories like wallets, purses and backpacks.

Why was there so much trash in the Pit on Monday?

By Praveena Somasundaram | April 8

The Three Zeros Environmental Initiative chose to raise awareness for Earth Day a little early this year.

Middle schoolers visit UNC for Model UN conference

By Rachel Crumpler | April 8

UNC recently hosted a Model UN conference, which allows middle school students to sit on one of eight committees represented at UN summits, such as the ...

Two individuals arrested for March 31 vandalism

By Taylor Buck | April 8

Both individuals also received warnings of trespass from UNC's campus and will go to trial in late April.