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Leyla Santiago brings new perspective, representation to Hussman school

By Lucas Moore | October 11

“If I'm going to step back [from broadcast journalism], how do I spend my time with purpose? I can't think of a better way of doing that, than helping ...

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Anti-Death Penalty Project aims to raise awareness of, combat capital punishment

By Liza Smith | October 10

The student-led UNC Anti-Death Penalty Project is aiming to further the conversation surrounding the death penalty and it's socioeconomic, racial and ...

University to install license plate readers to improve campus safety

By Samantha Nichols | October 10

In a partnership with Flock Safety, the University plans to install 22 license plate recognition cameras for an estimated cost of $80,000.

Carolina Community Academy begins its second year by increasing K-2 literacy

By Sophie Baglioni and Dallia Lindell | October 10

The Academy provides an advanced social-emotional learning opportunity for students in "low-performing" schools and districts.

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UNC African Studies Center holds third annual Africa Fest with local partners

By Michael Singleton | October 10

Organized in conjunction with Weaver Street Market and the Town of Carrboro, the event aimed to raise awareness about African culture.

UNC awarded $18 million grant from Food and Drug Administration for tobacco research

By Daneen Khan | October 9

The University was chosen to receive a five-year, $18 million grant from the Food and Drug Administration to study tobacco regulation and marketing. UNC ...

Faculty Council discusses updates to the School of Civic Life and Leadership and UNC tuition

By Ashley Dowdney | October 8

Jim White, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, announced the hire of nine faculty members for the School of Civic Life and Leadership, effective ...

'Green in Kenan': Sustainable Carolina recognized at Champion Sustainability Game

By Jordan Gooch | October 8

“We’re out here today because we are celebrating the new energy-efficient LED lights in Kenan Stadium and Carmichael Arena,” Sustainable Carolina ...

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New Carolina Latinx Center endowment aims to make travel more accessible

By Lucy Kraus | October 6

Maribel Carrion said she started the Carrion Global Experiences Fund — the first endowed fund at the Carolina Latinx Center — to provide financial ...

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Gillings School receives CDC grant to forecast disease outbreaks

By Ananya Cox | October 6

The Gillings School of Public Health received grant funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for a new initiative called the Outbreak ...

New education building in School of Medicine aims to foster innovative learning environment

By Lena Miano | October 5

Among the new facility's features are simulation labs, 24 clinical exam rooms and an experiential learning space. Professors and students say the new ...

Wilson Library explores NC cartography in new exhibit

By Lilian Guglielmo | October 5

Prior to attending Wilson Library’s ‘Compasses, Cartouches, and Creatures’ gallery, Natalie Garcia said she felt her knowledge of North Carolina ...

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Landback Abolition Project reflects on historical enslaved labor at UNC

By Lucy Kraus | October 5

The Landback Abolition Project is based in the UNC geography department and facilitates public-facing primary research centered around how UNC has benefitted ...

Wi-Fi outages in residence halls temporarily resolved, firmware upgrade to be implemented Saturday

By Claire Harutunian | October 5

The issue was said to be caused by a code defect, according to Information Technology Services. Carolina Housing notified residents on Thursday via email ...

UNC opens new Innovation Junction on Franklin Street

By Lucas Moore | October 5

The Innovate Carolina Junction had its ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 27. It aims to foster the innovation, community and growth of startups and small ...

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School of Social Work provides free mental health training for UNC staff, students

By Kamryn Hailey | October 5

The School of Social Work's Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) provides training for UNC students, faculty and staff at no cost and is available to other ...

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Some professors switch classrooms following campus lockdowns

By Natalie McCormick | October 3

Following the lockdowns on UNC's campus, some professors switched classrooms. Richard Vernon, a professor who changed rooms, said he made the change out ...

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Logan Grodsky announces intent to step down as student body treasurer

By Julian Hill | October 3

Logan Grodksy said he could no longer justify the expenses that the role of Student Body Treasurer has taken on his life. He is currently working with ...

Carolina Latinx Center hosting first Mexican-born woman to go to space for Hispanic Heritage Month event

By Olivia Metelo | October 3

The Center’s theme for the year is “LatinxVerse: El Universo Es Tuyo,” which encourages UNC’s Latinx community to set no limits to their goals. ...

"This is a ‘you have no choice’ issue": UNC Workers Union discusses campus safety

By Madeleine Ahmadi | October 3

Campus workers plan to continue the conversation around worker safety and increasing accessibility to security on campus.