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'Passion and heart': UNC scientist recognized by Time100 for his work preventing overdose deaths

By Amie Cooke | September 25

Nabarun Dasgupta, an epidemiologist who has been studying opioid overdose for about 20 years, became interested in the issue after a friend passed away ...

UNC Black Pre-Law Student Association to create space for Black students pursuing legal careers

By Kamryn Hailey | September 25

Co-founders Joann Obioma, Taylah Smith and Jaleah Taylor founded the BPLA last summer, a student organization that aims to support aspiring Black legal ...

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OPA hosts national postdoctoral appreciation week

September 21

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, UNC Postdoctoral Association and other organizations hosted National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week at the University ...

David Boliek, member of BOT, to run for State Auditor

By Abby Pender and Walker Livingston | September 21

Boliek was chairperson of the BOT from 2022 to 2023. He is running against five other Republicans in the primary for state auditor.

SWE and UNC Police host Rape Aggression Defense course

By Catherine Tiddy | September 20

Students attended an introductory course for UNC Police's Rape Aggression Defense program on Sep. 18. While the UNC RAD program typically teaches practical ...

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UNC chapter of AMEXCAN founded to offer space for Mexican community

By Celia Funderburk | September 20

Jonathan Cortez said one of the reasons he founded a chapter of AMEXCAN at UNC was to ensure representation on campus of groups affected by the Supreme ...

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'Their community is our community': Campus organizations support DREAMers amid DACA ruling

By Grace Whittemore | September 20

On Sept. 13, U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Hanen ruled the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, commonly known as DACA, illegal. In light ...

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FEC discusses new free tuition program in Monday meeting, submits resolution

By Olivia Metelo | September 20

During their Monday meeting, the Faculty Executive Committee discussed the university’s new free tuition program for eligible incoming undergraduates ...

Jennifer Evans reflects on appointment to Board of Trustees

By Abby Pender | September 19

Jennifer Evans stood in the stands of Kenan Stadium when she had her "full circle moment." Evans is now a member of the UNC Board of Trustees. She was ...

‘Locks are the bare minimum’: UNC first-years start safety features petition

By Natalie Bradin | September 19

UNC first-years created a petition proposing four safety demands: locks on all classrooms and educational buildings, Alert Carolina messages available ...

Well Ride program returns to UNC, offers transport to mental health services

By Keerthana Gotur | September 19

The Well Ride program is returning to UNC to help students living on campus to access mental health services. Run by Counseling and Psychological Services, ...

'A visionary leader': Director of UNC cancer center to step down next summer

By Lauren Lovitt | September 19

Dr. Shelton Earp has served as director of the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center since 2018 but will retain his role as Distinguished Professor ...

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Morehead-Cain scholarship will accept sophomores, opens application

By Celia Funderburk | September 19

This year, the Morehead-Cain Foundation announced that it is doing something unprecedented: accepting current sophomores as scholarship recipients.

'Everyone starts bolting': UNC community reacts to second lockdown of semester

By Abby Pender and Ashley Quincin | September 19

After the second lockdown in 16 days, UNC community members reflect on their experiences and sense of safety on campus. “I just felt so sad,” Michael ...

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Board of Governors acknowledges campus safety, keeps tuition rates stable at Sept. 14 meeting

By Akash Bhowmik | September 18

The UNC Board of Governors members acknowledged campus safety throughout UNC System schools, elected to maintain undergraduate tuition rates at UNC System ...

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Suspect in Wednesday's gun incident at Alpine Bagel makes first appearance in court

By Ethan E. Horton and Abby Pender | September 14

Harris, 27, allegedly brandished a gun in the Student Union and was arrested around 2:45 p.m., more than 30 minutes after UNC issued the all-clear following ...

University cancels classes after lockdown, CHCCS dismisses students as usual

By Caitlyn Yaede | September 13

The University will cancel all classes for Wednesday, Sept. 13, according to email communications sent to UNC faculty.

Alert Carolina warns students of armed and dangerous person on or near campus

By Caitlyn Yaede | September 13

No shots have been fired on UNC's campus, according to a top University official. A man allegedly brandished a gun at Alpine Bagel over an employment-related ...

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‘We're humans as well’: Faculty feels weight of supporting student mental health

By Adele Morris | September 12

Though many professors view caring for their students’ mental health as part of their responsibility, some say they also feel the weight of that care. ...

Some faculty say unclear protocol led to continued instruction during lockdown

By Samantha Nichols | September 12

Some faculty and students speculated that miscommunication and lack of training were the reasons some professors continued teaching during the active ...