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Executive Chef at the Carolina Inn Brandon Sharp (left), discusses what keeps bringing him and his brother, Graham (right), back to Chapel Hill. Graham performed Friday evening at Memorial Hall as part of the Steep Canyon Rangers.

Award-winning chef and musician return to Chapel Hill after years apart

By Acy Jackson | November 14

For years, Brandon and Graham Sharp did not have a home in Chapel Hill.

Julia Mack talks to her Spanish Conversion for Heritage Learners class about the results of the election on Friday afternoon.

In emotional atmosphere, teachers take class time to discuss election results

By Brinley Lowe | November 14

Many classes did not follow their usual curriculums in the days following the presidential election on Tuesday. Julia Mack’s Spanish Conversation for ...

Researchers study negative impacts of dialects and accents at UNC

By Sarah Moore | November 7

Researchers sent out a research study on the impact of student dialects on academic experiences at UNC via email on Oct. 28.

Approximately 16,000 people turned out on Hooker Fields to see President Obama speak on Wednesday.

More than 60 people received medical attention at Obama rally

By Acy Jackson | November 3

More than 60 people were seen by medics at the rally with Barack Obama Wednesday.

Dr. Bill Ferris, a UNC Professor of the American South, will be giving a TED Talk in Durham, along with UNC's Dr. Flavio Frohlich and many other speakers on July 9th at the Carolina Theatre.

President Obama is visiting UNC on Wednesday

By Kent McDonald | October 31

President Barack Obama will visit UNC on Wednesday to campaign for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and encourage students to vote early. ...

Q&A with YouTube star Tyler Oakley about politics and early voting

By Kent McDonald | October 28

YouTube personality and author Tyler Oakley visited the UNC campus Friday to encourage students to participate in early voting.

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.