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The Daily Tar Heel sets Oct. 28 deadline for University public records requests

By Katie Rice | September 30

The Daily Tar Heel issued a formal request for access to University public records on sexual assault cases Friday.

Federal complaint filed against UNC for use of live animal research

By Natalie Conti | August 26

Animal rights activists argue UNC’s use of live animals in its emergency medicine residency program violates animal research laws — the University ...

Scott Diekema (left), Keegan McBride and Lauren Eaves pose in front of the new sign for Meantime Coffee.

New coffeeshop opening in the Campus Y aims to invest in students

By Alexis Bell | August 24

A new coffee shop on campus promises to be for the students and by the students. Sophomore Scott Diekema, junior Lauren Eaves and senior Keegan McBride ...

Hooker Fields gets hooked up with $3 million in renovations

By Brinley Lowe | August 22

Hooker Fields, home to many of UNC’s intramural and club sports teams, will become one of the most sustainable and eco-friendly recreational fields ...

UNC challenges Notice of Allegations in response to NCAA

By Acy Jackson , C Jackson Cowart and Sofia Edelman | August 2

Two notices and 439 days later, UNC has responded to allegations of severe breaches of conduct related to its academic-athletic scandal.

The University will respond to NCAA allegations Aug. 1

By Staff reports | July 22

The University was granted an extra week by the NCAA to respond to its amended notice of allegations.

No asbestos in Ruffin residence hall

By Staff reports | July 15

There is no risk of asbestos in Ruffin dorms according to University officials.

Chair of the Faculty Bruce Cairns (left) and the new secretary of the faculty, Vincas Steponaitis (right), discuss how to best utilize the Faculty Executive Committee’s meetings on Monday afternoon.

Faculty Executive Committee plans for the upcoming academic year

By Macon Gambill | July 14

On Monday, the Faculty Executive Committee used its first meeting since the June 30 retirement of longtime secretary of the faculty Joseph Ferrell to ...

Thousands of UNC community members gathered at Hooker Field Sunday night for Fall Fest, where sponsors, local vendors and UNC organizations celebrated the beginning of the new school year.

FallFest will celebrate 20 years in new location

By Jamie Gwaltney and Sofia Edelman | July 14

FallFest is getting some new digs for its 20th anniversary.

Summer CUAB events keep campus cool

By Macon Gambill | June 30

With most of the student body away until August, campus over the summer can feel rather empty compared to the bustling grounds students grow accustomed ...

Settlement reached in alleged hazing incident

By Jamie Gwaltney and Sofia Edelman | June 24

UNC said it won’t release information about a settlement between a former UNC football player and the University over an alleged hazing event. News ...

Students Brittany Newby and Brian O'Donnell became the first graduates of the PATHSS, Project Achieve for Transitioning High School Students, program on June 1st.

Vigil for Orlando victims held on campus

By Sofia Edelman | June 16

A vigil for the lives lost in the Orlando shooting was held in the Union by the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and the UNC LGBTQ center Wednesday night.

Probation on University accreditation lifted

By Jamie Gwaltney and Sofia Edelman | June 16

Chancellor Folt announced today the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools has lifted UNC’s academic probation one year after it was put in place. ...

ITS works around the clock to fix email servers

By Jamie Gwaltney | June 16

Faculty and staff struggled with email problems last week as the transition to an updated system slowed the email service.

The goats were very effective at clearing out the overgrown area surrounding the Scrap Exchange Center.

Unlikely help clears space for community garden

By Julia Faulkner | June 16

Scout, Buddy, Elby and their friends chewed through the kudzu behind The Scrap Exchange, a nonprofit organization, for a cause on Saturday. Diana Tetens ...

Green Zone training will reach out to departments

By Anna Freeman | June 15

Green Zone training will expand to reach out directly to academic departments to make the training a part of their professional development.

23 years later, campus says goodbye to Daily Grind

By Sofia Edelman | June 8

“I associate the Daily Grind with my undergraduate career.” Graduate Tate Waddell said in the absence of clubs and fraternities, The Daily Grind ...

Stephanie Kim, a sophomore student, buys coffee from barista Mariko Davison at the Daily Grind located in the student store.

The Daily Grind Espresso Cafe will close June 10

By Sofia Edelman | June 3

The Daily Grind Espresso Café will close June 10 after more than 20 years of business on campus. The café was previously set to close on June 24.

Martin Brinkley took the stage as the fourteenth dean of the UNC School of Law in June 2015.

UNC law school dean sets sights on future

By Jamie Gwaltney | June 1

Whether it is for his speaking classical Greek and Latin or wearing a bow tie every day, Martin Brinkley has made a name for himself as he approaches ...

UNC professor among petitioners against Donald Trump

By Dominic Andrews | June 1

Over 450 U.S. writers initiated a stand against Donald Trump by signing a petition in direct opposition to him.