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'This work matters': UNC to host 34th annual blood drive on June 7 in Dean E. Smith Center

By Joelle Adeleke | June 1

On June 7, UNC will host its 34th annual Carolina Blood Drive in the Dean E. Smith Center from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Chancellor's committee discusses removal of Morrison and Pettigrew building names

By Emily Shih | May 31

The Chancellor’s Committee to Review Resolution from Commission on History and Race met Tuesday to discuss the removal of the campus building names ...

ACEJMC's site team report lays out the Hussman school's diversity and inclusiveness issues

By Madi Kirkman | May 31

The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication site team's 53-page report from their visit provides details about the standard ...

Four UNC voice students selected to compete in national performance semifinals

By Natalie McCormick | May 30

Four UNC vocal majors were invited to compete in the semifinals of the National Association of Teachers of Singing competition's national level this July ...

'Honored to join such a hardworking team': Danielle Hiraldo named new director of AIC

By Madi Kirkman | May 29

Danielle Hiraldo, who specializes in federal Indian law and policy, will serve as the new director of UNC's American Indian Center starting in July. ...

The "Tar Heels Bikes" bike share program was launched by Chancellor Folt and Associate Vice Chancellor of Campus Enterprises Brad Ives in front of Davis Library on Wednesday.

With Tar Heel Bikes set to end May 31, students describe their experiences with the program

By Madi Kirkman | May 29

Students discuss the positives and negatives of the Tar Heel Bikes program, which is ending on May 31.

Chancellor's committee discusses removal of Vance and Hamilton Hall building names

By Natalie McCormick | May 25

On Wednesday, the Chancellor’s Committee to Review Resolution from Commission on History and Race met to discuss the removal of Vance Hall and Hamilton ...

Valerie Howard, new dean of nursing school, prepares to educate N.C.'s future nurses

By Cameron Shaw | May 25

Valerie Howard will take over as the UNC School of Nursing's new dean on Aug. 1, where she will prepare to educate North Carolina's future nurses in the ...

Gillings awarded $65 million to create Antiviral Drug Discovery Center

By Collin Tadlock | May 24

A $65 million grant was awarded to the Gillings School of Public Health by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). The grant ...

UNC highlights eight members of campus community with 2022 Diversity Awards

By Reagan Allen | May 23

There were eight recipients of the University's annual 2022 Diversity Awards, which are part of an effort to honor those who help promote diversity, equity ...

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Chapel Hill and Carrboro

By Madi Kirkman | May 23

A severe thunderstorm warning until 4:30 p.m was issued by The National Weather Service in Raleigh.

BOT hears from new UNC leaders, discusses future plans for undergraduate research

By Emily Shih | May 20

In its May 19 meeting, he UNC Board of Trustees heard presentations on the importance of undergraduate research and discussed the new IDEAs in Action ...

Answering your questions about a second COVID-19 booster

By Natalie McCormick | May 19

The average number of new COVID cases per week in North Carolina has been on the rise, with about 4,500 new cases since last week. Here are answer to ...

Kim Ramsey-White appointed as Gillings associate dean for inclusive excellence

By Emily Shih | May 18

Kim Ramsey-White will bring a diversity and depth of experience to the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health as she begins her work there as associate ...

University officially dedicates McClinton Residence Hall and Henry Owl Building

By Collin Tadlock | May 17

The University held a ceremony Friday to celebrate the renaming of two UNC buildings after prominent campus community figures. Hortense McClinton was ...

James W.C. White named dean of College of Arts and Sciences, effective July 1

By Madi Kirkman | May 17

James W.C. White, an internationally recognized climate science researcher, was appointed dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, according to a campus-wide ...

Faculty react to AAUP report criticizing limits on academic freedom in UNC system

By Twumasi Duah-Mensah | May 16

A special committee report by the American Association of University Professors said political pressure has jeopardized academic freedom and reinforced ...

Breaking down the meaning of the Hussman school's provisional accreditation status

By Zoe Frederick | May 16

The Hussman School of Journalism and Media was granted provisional accreditation status by an international professional journalism evaluation agency. ...

Registration for fall 2022 classes and a look at the IDEAs in Action curriculum

By Allie Kelly | May 13

A guide to fall 2022 registration at UNC and a breakdown of the new University IDEAs in Action curriculum.

Here's a brief overview of The Daily Tar Heel, UNC's student-run newspaper, for new students

By Praveena Somasundaram | May 13

For more than 100 years, the DTH has been the newspaper of record at the University. If you’re a new UNC student or community member, here’s a rundown ...