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Anike Robinson brings her exhibit 'Gris Gris Gurlz' to the Stone Center

By Brooke Elliott | September 22

Multimedia artist Anike Robinson will present "Gris Gris Gurlz" — her unique collection of collages, paintings, videos and dolls — in the Brown Gallery ...

'A life changing experience:' Students abroad live through death of the queen

By Selena Hernandez | September 21

UNC students studying abroad in London arrived in the city on Sept. 2, mere days before the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Along with the emotional ...

'It's important they understand:' Leaders in Silent Sam reversal aim to educate next generation

By Allie Kelly and Madi Kirkman | September 21

This fall brings the first academic year that a full campus of undergraduate students will have never walked past the Silent Sam statue. Alumni and ...

Detectable levels of lead found in drinking fountains of eight campus buildings

By Preston Fore | September 20

Lead has been detected in drinking fountains in eight campus buildings this month, according to emails sent to building occupants and further confirmed ...

Three Hamilton Hall drinking fountains found to have detectable levels of lead

By Preston Fore | September 20

Detectable levels of lead has been discovered in three Hamilton Hall drinking fountains, according a University email sent Monday to the occupants of ...

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UNC student aims to bridge the gap in BIPOC business leadership

By Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata | September 19

UNC junior Devon Triplett founded the non-profit Bridging the Gap during the pandemic in 2021. The organization is dedicated to increasing BIPOC representation ...

Samaa fuses a symphony of South Asian and western music

By Eileen Foster | September 19

Samaa, the state's only South Asian fusion a cappella group, was founded at UNC in 2011. Their songs are written and arranged entirely by Samaa members, ...

A Family Tale: UNC alum creates documentary about brother's musical career

By Annie Ham | September 19

In five minutes, the documentary “Jacob’s First Mandolin” captures the start and success of the musical career of Jacob Sharp, Taylor Sharp’s ...

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Carolina Asia Center to host Sinophone literature workshop

By Jessica Walker | September 19

The Carolina Asia Center and the UNC Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies are hosting a workshop on Sinophone literature — Chinese language ...

Mural coming to Campus Y focuses on mental health awareness

By Sofia Casini | September 18

The Campus Y's first-year council chose the design of Tam Le, a junior majoring in biology, for the creation of a new mural centered on themes of mental ...

Ackland Art Museum to feature Dutch artist Rembrandt in new exhibit

By Emi Maerz | September 18

Community members will soon be able to see drawings of renowned Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn right on UNC's campus. Beginning Sept. 23, visitors ...

UNC Institute of Marine Sciences acquires island from family donation

By Natalie McCormick | September 18

The donation of Phillips Island, from alumnus Llewellyn Phillips II, will be used for research, classes, and more.

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'He brings so much joy:' Meet Oliver Huss, therapy dog-in-training

By Stella Griffin | September 18

Therapy dogs are used in public spaces to relieve emotional discomfort and promote well-being, often serving alongside their humans. Oliver is ...

Shackelford to step down as dean of UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, effective Monday

By Ira Wilder | September 16

Dean of the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Douglas A. Shackelford will step down from his position, he announced in an email sent to Kenan-Flagler ...

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Fire in McIver Residence Hall requires building evacuation

By Liv Reilly | September 15

UNC Police responded to a structure fire at McIver Residence Hall at 11:03 p.m. last night, according to the UNC Crime Log. The building was cleared ...

UNC Alliance hosts first event on Tuesday

By Madi Kirkman | September 14

This Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Stone Center Theater, the Alliance — a collaborative entity among the four academic and community engagement centers ...

'We need a raise:' Housekeepers express salary concerns during Appreciation Week

By Aisha Baiocchi | September 14

The recent UNC Housekeeping Employee Statement of Demands asks the University for increased pay, and share concerns that employees don't have enough compensation ...

SUIE fosters immigrant advocacy on campus

By Keerthana Gotur | September 13

SUIE was started in 2008 to raise campus awareness about different issues that prevent immigrants from enjoying basic human rights. “When ...

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UNC colloquium aims to expand mental health conversations

By Anna Neil | September 13

The Heels Care Network plans to host a mental health colloquium virtually on Sept. 14 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to continue the conversation about ...

Queerolina exhibit aims to preserve LGBTQ+ history at UNC

By Holly Adams | September 12

Queerolina, an online oral history exhibit in the Wilson Library Special Collections, works to tell the history of the LGBTQ+ community at UNC through ...