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UNC's PlayMakers Repertory Company performs "A Wrinkle in Time"

By Sofia Casini | April 4

This spring, PlayMakers presents a theatrical adaptation of the 1962 novel "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L’Engle. Tickets for the show can ...

Muslim Student Association celebrates Ramadan

By Adele Morris | April 4

MSA's lantern lighting event in the Pit on April 1 celebrated the beginning of the month of Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar that marks ...

'This is epic': UNC community watches Final Four victory at Dean E. Smith Center

By Layna Hong and Jade Neptune | April 3

A crowd of students and community members gathered in the Dean E. Smith Center to watch the historic North Carolina men's basketball matchup against Duke ...

'Just take it all in': UNC students who won ticket lottery prepare for Final Four

By Jade Neptune | March 31

Some UNC students are gearing up to go to New Orleans and watch the men's basketball team take on Duke in its Final Four matchup. "Like when is the last ...

Tornado watch in effect for Chapel Hill and Carrboro

By Allie Kelly | March 31

Chapel Hill and Carrboro are under a Tornado Watch until 8 p.m. Thursday, the National Weather Service in Raleigh said.

UNC Board of Trustees discusses tenure clock, NC Policy Collaboratory

By Hannah Rosenberger | March 31

Student Body President Lamar Richards made his final remarks as an ex-oficio member of the UNC Board of Trustees at the full board meeting on March 24. The ...

Carolina For The Kids hosts first in-person Dance Marathon since 2019

By Simon Tan | March 30

Since the first Dance Marathon in 1999, CFTK has donated more than $5.1 million to the N.C. Children’s Hospital through a series of grants and activities ...

Over 50 years later, federal government opens investigation on James Cates' murder

By Susie Webb | March 30

The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation Wednesday morning into the 1970 murder of James Lewis Cates Jr.

University Librarian Elaine Westbrooks was 'right leader for the right time' at UNC

By Praveena Somasundaram | March 29

Elaine Westbrooks is the first Black University librarian since the position was created in 1901 at UNC. “I lean into that because it really changes ...

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UNC Libraries hosts virtual sustainability-themed collection

By Lauren Fichten | March 29

University Libraries and resident advisers at Carolina Housing have created a collection focused on environmentalism, sustainability and the climate crisis. ...

Raul Reis looks forward to new role as dean of UNC's journalism school

By Abby Pender | March 29

As Raul Reis prepares to be the next dean of the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media, he aims to emphasize diversity, equity and inclusion, and ...

Photo illustration. Navigating college party and binge drinking culture makes it difficult for students who are recovering from alcoholism.

Research study focuses on impact of alcohol culture on UNC students of color

By Eileen Foster | March 29

Based on the Color of Drinking study conducted in 2017 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, UNC researchers are conducting a similar study focusing ...

'I'm very proud of us': UNC students react to upcoming Final Four game

By Natalie Varma | March 29

As the UNC men's basketball team prepares to meet Duke in the Final Four on Saturday, students reacted with their plans to watch the game and their thoughts ...

'Garden for everybody': A look at the Coker Arboretum on UNC's campus

By Celia Funderburk | March 28

The Coker Arboretum is a 5-acre space on campus where UNC students and other Chapel Hill community members can relax and learn more about plants.

'Definitely a big deal': Faculty adjust exam schedules to celebrate UNC men's basketball

By Hannah Rosenberger | March 28

As the UNC men's basketball team continues its run through the NCAA Tournament, some UNC professors have moved exam dates as students celebrate the Tar ...

'We will be inheriting the Earth': Community gathers for climate strike

By Holly Adams | March 28

Organized by environmental organizations at UNC and in the area, the event was part of the Fridays for Future Global Climate Strike to protest against ...

UNC Board of Trustees finance committee talks all funds budget, campus renovations

By Layna Hong | March 27

The UNC Board of Trustees' Budget, Finance and Infrastructure Committee discussed the University's first all funds budget, which will be reviewed by the ...

Carolina Collaborative for Resilience offers student coaching program

By Hadley Chapman | March 27

On March 3, the University announced the official launch of the CCR, which connects students to Resilience Coaches who are trained to help students experiencing ...

'This is her time': UNC alumna to voice announcements for 94th Academy Awards

By Valeria Cloës | March 24

UNC alumna Janora McDuffie will be the voice behind all the announcements at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday. Now living in Los Angeles, she has ...

UNC professor prepares for space travel ahead of March 29 Blue Origin launch

By Lauren Fichten | March 24

After traveling to 193 United Nations-recognized countries, UNC Kenan-Flagler professor set his sight on space. Kitchen will join private-space travel ...