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Carolina Housing looks to accommodate 900 student waitlist

By Annie Ham | January 23

Due to increased demand and the renovation of Avery Residence Hall, the UNC housing waitlist sits at nearly 900 students. This uncertainty has become ...

'Do I spend all my money?': Graduate students grapple with finding affordable housing

By Madeleine Ahmadi | January 23

UNC offers on-campus housing for graduate students, including Baity Hill Apartments. Graduate students also look off-campus for housing but find that ...

Q&A: UNC System President Peter Hans discusses the search for the next chancellor

By Lauren Rhodes and Ashley Quincin | January 23

University Editor Lauren Rhodes and Assistant University Editor Ashley Quincin sat down with UNC System President Peter Hans to discuss the search ...

Word on the Street: What is your craziest dorm story?

By Zora Hollie | January 22

Staff writer Zora Hollie asked students: “What is your craziest dorm story?”

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BOT discusses School of Civic Life and Leadership, student wellness, chancellor search

By Zoe Sinclair | January 21

The board discussed the SCiLL's inaugural dean, heard from Student Body President Christopher Everett about student mental health and accessibility and ...

Campus organizations, students work to reduce the wastefulness of on-campus living

By Amie Cooke | January 21

Organizations like Carolina Thrift partner with Carolina Housing during the move-in and move-out processes to collect and donate items students no longer ...

Faculty Council discusses resolution on antisemitism, hosts Q&A with interim chancellor

By Amena Matcheswala | January 21

Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts presented the Thomas Jefferson Award and answered questions from faculty.

How does UNC's chancellor search process work?

By Catherine Tiddy | January 17

A search advisory committee will be selected by UNC System President Peter Hans and Board of Trustees Chair John Preyer.

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Fellowship program matches college graduates with local governments

By Dallia Lindell | January 16

Lead for North Carolina will open its fellowship application this spring to recent college graduates with "a commitment to public service."

Third party begins analyzing UNC's response to fatal campus shooting

By Madeleine Ahmadi | January 16

The Center for Naval Analysis is leading the process of reviewing the University's response to the Aug. 28 shooting, which will be conducted in four ...

UNC sophomore Rotimi Kukoyi makes the most of his 'Jeopardy!' Second Chance

By Amie Cooke | January 15

Kukoyi was invited to compete in the "Second Chance" competition that aired on Jan. 9. Winning the first game, advanced Kukoyi to the tournament’s next ...

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Q&A: Chancellor Lee Roberts reflects on his goals as interim chancellor

By Lauren Rhodes | January 15

On Chancellor Lee Roberts's first day as interim chancellor, University Editor Lauren Rhodes sat down with him to discuss his new role and future plans ...

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Dulcie Murdock Straughan, Hussman professor of more than 25 years, passes away

By Brooke Elliott | January 15

Dulcie Murdock Straughan, a professor at the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media who touched the lives of many passed away on Dec. 30. The professor ...

WATCH: Kevin Guskiewicz reflects on his time as UNC's chancellor

By Emmy Martin and McKenzie Bulris | January 15

Editor-in-Chief Emmy Martin sat down with Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz to talk about victories UNC has experienced and unprecedented challenges it has ...

'Truly remarkable:' Faculty and students remember classics professor Dr. Sharon James

By Annie Ham | January 11

UNC classics professor Dr. Sharon James passed away in her home on Dec. 28. Students and faculty remember her "force for good," and an advocate for student ...

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FEC discusses Chancellor departure, discourse on campus during first meeting of 2024

By Lucas Moore | January 9

The committee heard from outgoing Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz and discussed the creation of an ad hoc committee to consider when and how the committee ...

Department of Education opens investigation into UNC after antisemitism complaint

By Julian Hill | January 9

The Department of Education has opened an investigation following a complaint that alleged the University discriminated against Jewish students.

Lee Roberts to become interim chancellor on Friday

By Lauren Rhodes | January 9

Lee Roberts will become interim chancellor on Friday following Kevin Guskiewicz's departure to take the presidency of Michigan State University later ...

UNC events and clubs kickoff the spring semester

By Isabella Hopkins | January 9

Whether you're looking to meet new people, join a book club or learn more about social justice, there are plenty of ways for students to get involved ...

A look back on Guskiewicz's chancellorship

By Aidan Lockhart | January 9

Guskiewicz's legacy will be marked by the University's response to COVID-19, the tenure of Nikole Hannah-Jones, student movements, mental health and campus ...