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Highest reports of on-campus sexual assult from 2015 to 2022 at Ram Village and Granville Towers

How sexual assaults are processed by the University Police

By Ashley Quincin | April 26

According to the UNC Police Department crime log, 76 sexual assault offenses occurred in either residence halls or fraternity houses between January 2015 ...

UNC community reflects on neurodivergent accessibility and awareness

By Adele Morris | April 26

As April is recognized as Autism Awareness Month, UNC employees and alumni talk about their experiences with researching or having autism, particularly ...

Q&A: Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz reflects on 2022-23 school year

By Guillermo Molero | April 26

Editor-in-Chief Guillermo Molero spoke with Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz on April 24 to discuss the highs and lows of this academic year, tenure and accessibility ...

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Mimi Chapman to leave role as chairperson of the faculty

By Abby Pender | April 26

Mimi Chapman's term as chairperson of the faculty will end in June, and she will be succeeded by Beth Moracco. However, she will continue to be involved ...

Recapping UNC's 2022-2023: a year of news

By Liv Reilly | April 26

The 2022-2023 school year at UNC was filled with news regarding leadership, students and faculty. From Supreme Court hearings of oral arguments to students ...

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As UNC maintenance backlog hits record high, facility worker morale at an 'all time low'

By Preston Fore | April 26

There is now a record $1.1 billion worth of UNC maintenance backlogged — deferred until the University has available funds. Specifically, $357 million ...

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House bill could eliminate tenure in the UNC System, faculty see it as a threat to academic freedom

By Allie Kelly | April 26

N.C. House Bill 715, or The Higher Ed. Modernization & Affordability Act, aims to end faculty tenure at all UNC System universities and community ...

'It's never too late': non-traditional students reflect on their UNC experiences

By Liza Smith | April 25

The undergraduate college experience is often thought of as a transitional time into adulthood, but the undergraduate experience is not limited to those ...

Senior BFA exhibit 'Intersecting Realms' explores identity

By Celia Funderburk | April 25

A group of 14 seniors have their art debuted in the John and June Alcott Gallery and the Hanes Hallway Gallery to showcase intersecting realms of art. ...

UNC hosts second annual Diplomacy Week, introduces students to global relations

By Brooke Elliott | April 25

Last week, UNC’s Diplomacy Initiative hosted the second-annual Diplomacy Week, which included discussions with notable diplomats, a policy brief competition ...

Word on the street: Seniors' favorite UNC memories

By Emily Chambliss | April 23

For seniors, it’s time to take their last exams, pose for graduation photos and look back on their years spent at the University. Staff writer ...

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NCYPA gains support for proposed legislation protecting user data on social media

By Lauren Lovitt | April 21

Members of the North Carolina Young People’s Alliance, a student-run advocacy organization, held a press conference alongside legislators on Wednesday ...

Board of Governors give service award, discuss equitable enrollment

By Defne Önal | April 21

The UNC Board of Governors full board meeting on Thursday approved the appointments of numerous Board of Trustee members for universities within the UNC ...

BOG Finance Committee discusses campus revenue, Project Kitty Hawk

By Akash Bhowmik | April 21

The UNC Board of Governors' Committee on Budget and Finance met on Wednesday and discussed athletic funds, partnerships with local businesses and discussed ...

Muslim students strive for visibility on campus

By Lauren Fichten | April 21

The UNC Muslim Students Association provides a space for students to pray, socialize and learn more about the culture. But attaining that space — both ...

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Word on the Street: How students are preparing for finals

By Samantha Nichols | April 20

Final exams are quickly approaching, and UNC students are beginning to break out their best — and strangest — study habits. Here is some advice from ...

Seniors unable to sign Bell Tower during climb express frustrations

By Jessica Walker | April 20

The classic UNC senior tradition of climbing the Bell Tower took place on Wednesday, with one twist — seniors weren't allowed to sign. "I think ...

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University Libraries provides access to over 3,500 e-books and audiobooks

By Elizabeth Pham | April 19

Offered by University Libraries, UNC students, faculty and staff can access a variety of of e-books and audiobooks for free through OverDrive. UNC has ...

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Campus to highlight climate change threat, sustainability in Earth Day events

By Mary Mungai | April 19

As Earth Day approaches later this week, experts at UNC in environmental and climate science reflect on the local and national efforts towards sustainability, ...

Qué Rico to host its first large-scale Latin dance showcase

By Kayla Hallac | April 19

Qué Rico will host their first ever Latin dance showcase this Sunday evening at the Great Hall in the Student Union.