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'No definitive timeline': End date for lead remediation process still unclear

By Natalie Bradin | July 23

Over the past year, UNC has found detectable levels of lead in 435 water fixtures on campus. Since the original discovery, the University has repaired ...

FDA awards UNC and partner universities up to $50 million for new research center

By Akash Bhowmik | July 20

UNC, alongside other grant recipients, will receive up to $50 million from the Food and Drug Administration for the creation of a research center in the ...

UNC Chancellor presents plans to BOG for free tuition, admissions outreach

By Eliza Benbow | July 19

At the UNC System Board of Governors meeting on Wednesday, Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz presented UNC's plans to fund tuition for N.C. students whose annual ...

Blair LM Kelley selected as new director of the Center for the Study of the American South

By Madison Gagnon | July 16

The new director of the Center of the Study of the American South, Blair LM Kelley, is hoping to make the center a welcoming and inclusive place for all ...

Word on the street: How students are staying productive this summer

By Akash Bhowmik | July 13

During the summer, UNC students that stay in Chapel Hill have the opportunity to engage with new jobs, internships and coursework. Staff writer Akash ...

'A hidden gem': Students and librarians discuss archival research at UNC

By Natalie Bradin | July 10

Students and librarians discuss how to navigate the library archives at UNC for independent research and classwork.

UNC announces free tuition for undergraduates whose families make under $80,000

By Ethan E. Horton | July 7

Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz announced in a message to the UNC community on Friday that the University, starting with the 2024 incoming class, would be ...

Federal legislation increases accommodations for pregnant workers at UNC

By Ashley Quincin | July 7

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires employers, like UNC, to provide reasonable accommodations for workers with limitations related to pregnancy, ...

Members of the UNC community plan for a future without affirmative action

By Eliza Benbow | July 4

Student leaders, activists and University leaders share their plans to support students of color at UNC in a future without race-conscious admissions ...

Concerts and conch shells: UNC Summer Jazz Workshop hosts students, performers

By Ali Hardin | July 3

The UNC Music Department's Summer Jazz Workshop and concert series took place from June 26 to June 30. Students in musical performance learned jazz theory ...

Upcoming online Master's of Applied Data Science program expands opportunities in data

By Noelle Harff | July 3

UNC's new Master's of Applied Data Science program aims to provide graduate students and working professionals with the ability to advance their knowledge ...

UNC submits official request to approve One Cards as valid voter ID

By Eliza Benbow and Walker Livingston | July 3

UNC recently submitted a request for its students to be able to use their university-issued One Cards as valid photo IDs to vote. If approved, university ...

U.S. Secretary of Education does not have authority to forgive student loans, SCOTUS rules

By Ethan E. Horton and Caitlyn Yaede | June 30

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Joe Biden's executive order, forgiving up to $20,000 in student loans for select borrowers.

Affirmative action unconstitutional, SCOTUS rules

By Eliza Benbow , Ira Wilder and Ethan E. Horton | June 29

Public universities can no longer consider race in admissions, a practice known as affirmative action, following a 6-3 decision released by the U.S. Supreme ...

'An inviting welcome back to campus': Carolina Union plans for 28th annual FallFest

By Ali Hardin | June 28

FallFest is an annual celebration welcoming students to campus in the fall. The 28th annual FallFest will be held on Sunday, August 20, from 6:30 p.m. ...

From the UNC System to our University – how the state, school and student body are led

By Eliza Benbow | June 27

UNC is led by a variety of governing bodies that make decisions on the state, school and student body level. The Daily Tar Heel has compiled a list of ...

Tours of UNC's campus and community shed light on University history, traditions

By Akash Bhowmik | June 27

“Our job, our goal, our mission is to welcome these guests to campus,” Rhonda Beatty, director of the UNC Visitors Center, said. "We want them to ...

A guide to identity-affirming mental health resources at UNC

By Ashley Quincin | June 27

UNC and CAPS offer many identity-based mental health resources for students, including specialized care for people of color and gender-affirming healthcare. ...

Student leaders, historians discuss accessibility of UNC's history

By Akash Bhowmik | June 27

Incoming students interested in navigating UNC's campus should also expect to learn about the history of the University's landmarks.

'A source of pride': First-generation students find their way at UNC

By Natalie Bradin | June 27

First-generation college students make up nearly 20 percent of the undergraduate population at UNC. Several first-generation students shared their experiences ...