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A first-year's guide to dorm room essentials at UNC

By Layna Hong | May 13

Current UNC students shared their favorite dorm room items, essentials and packing tips as the class of 2026 prepares to move into their residence halls. ...

'Come in with an open mind': UNC hosts first in-person orientation in two years

By Emmy Martin | May 13

This summer marks the first in-person new student orientation UNC New Student & Family Programs has hosted since 2019. The class of 2026 ...

Q&A: Class of 2022 commencement speaker Frank Bruni reflects on his UNC experience

By Allie Kelly | May 13

"So a school like Carolina that puts enormous value in public access, that cares about being open to all kinds of students in North Carolina and being ...

'It all becomes magical': UNC students offer advice to the class of 2026

By Natalie McCormick | May 13

“Enjoy it," rising junior Yasmine Hernandez said. "It can be scary at first but once you are here and you get into it, it’s going to go by super fast ...

Brian James named as the next UNC Police Chief, effective July 1

By Emmy Martin | May 13

Beginning July 1, outgoing Greensboro Police Department Police Chief Brian James will become the new chief of UNC Police. James will replace Acting Police ...

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'An open field': UNC presents many ways for students to connect with the arts

By Lauren Fichten | May 11

“Figuring out as a first-year what kind of community you want to be exposed to and then going from there— you really have an open field when it comes ...

Here's a look at student support resources available at UNC

By Reagan Allen | May 11

UNC offers many academic, social and health-related resources for students. Here's a look at some of those resources.

Campus organizations offer UNC students support and community

By Madi Kirkman | May 11

The Daily Tar Heel spoke with leaders from the Carolina Indian Circle, Phi Delta Epsilon and Mi Pueblo about the benefits of joining student organizations ...

Here are some of the mental health resources available to UNC students

By Zoe Frederick | May 11

Here's a look at resources for UNC students to help them prioritize their mental health and well-being while at the University.

Here's a look at the many traditions and legends around UNC's campus

By Eileen Foster | May 11

Throughout its 232-year history, UNC has established quite the selection of traditions from UNC-Duke games to finals week that students participate in ...

'Feel proud of your kids': A guide to caring for first-year students from afar

By Liv Reilly | May 11

A guide for new UNC parents and guardians as their students begin college. Learn more about open communication, family resources and how to support students ...

Valerie Howard named dean of UNC School of Nursing, effective Aug. 1

By Emmy Martin | May 11

Valerie Howard was named the dean of the UNC School of Nursing on Wednesday, according to a campus-wide email from the University. She will begin working ...

Janet Guthmiller named dean of Adams School of Dentistry

By Madi Kirkman | May 11

Dr. Janet Guthmiller was named the dean of the Adams School of Dentistry on Wednesday, according to a campus-wide email from the University. She will ...

'I deserve an education': Carolina for Every Body event calls for accessibility on campus

By Adele Morris | May 10

Dozens of UNC community members gathered in front of the South Building, holding posters with slogans reading “Accessibility is not an extra step, ...

Chancellor's committee discusses renaming three UNC buildings

By Madi Kirkman | May 8

On Thursday, the Chancellor’s Committee to Review History Commission Resolution met to discuss its report for Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz on building ...

University to close Carolina Together Testing Program on May 9

By Madi Kirkman | May 6

In a campus-wide announcement on Friday, the Carolina Together Testing Program Team announced that its testing program will be closed starting on May ...

Patricia Rosenmeyer named director for the Carolina Center for Jewish Studies

By Keerthana Gotur | May 3

Effective July 1, UNC classics professor Patricia Rosenmeyer will be the director of the Carolina Center for Jewish studies.

Looking back on a year of good news, bad news and unanswered questions

By Praveena Somasundaram | May 1

At The Daily Tar Heel, it was another year of covering breaking news while in class, studying for exams between finishing print pages and navigating ...

Q&A: Chancellor Guskiewicz reflects as spring semester comes to a close

By Praveena Somasundaram | April 26

As the semester wrapped up, Editor-in-Chief Praveena Somasundaram spoke with Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz about the triumphs and challenges of the academic ...

Local sisters create South Asian clothing with hopes of bringing it to the mainstream

By Annie Ham | April 26

UNC alumna Niki and her sister Ritika Shamdasani are the co-founders of Sani, a South Asian-inspired fashion company. The duo recognized the need for ...