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UNC community members speak about campus culture at Mental Health Summit

By Elizabeth Egan | November 15

The University held its virtual Mental Health Summit on Nov. 15. The event included two sessions for students, faculty and staff to speak about campus ...

After petition, two AAPI providers were hired at CAPS, students say there's more work ahead

By Natalie Varma | November 15

Last spring, UNC community members petitioned for more representation of providers from Asian-American and Pacific Islander backgrounds within UNC CAPS. ...

UNC student-designed devices can sanitize objects on campus using UV light

By Ryan Koluch | November 15

New on campus this fall, Ultraloop devices use high-frequency ultraviolet light to sanitize everyday objects.

Asian Health Advocacy Alliance promotes wellness, community mental health support

By Jade Neptune | November 15

On Friday, the UNC Asian Health Advocacy Alliance partnered with HBO Max and Yaya Tea for the wellness day event, which featured activities hosted ...

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Researchers discuss advancing health equity as part of University Research Week

By Lauren Cook | November 15

UNC community members attended the "Advancing Health Equity Solutions at UNC" webinar Friday as part of the annual University Research Week. During the ...

'We have to make this a top priority': UNC hosting mental health summit Monday

By Willow Taylor Chiang Yang | November 15

The University is hosting a mental health summit on Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., centered around three topics: campus culture, crisis services and prevention. ...

UNC students enjoy 'Dogs and Donuts' event at Carroll Hall

By Alexis Siegler | November 12

The "Dogs and Donuts" event is the second of a series called "Pets on the Steps" hosted by the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media's Park Library ...

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Students share research, perspectives on Latinx art at undergraduate symposium

By Liv Reilly | November 12

The symposiums are part of an ongoing series that relate to historical and current events happening in Latinx communities and around the world. “We ...

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Professor Emeritus Genna Rae McNeil gives 29th annual Stone Center lecture

By Lia Salvatierra | November 11

During the lecture, the professor emeritus of history at UNC and a scholar of African American and U.S. constitutional history spoke about the lessons ...

Emmy-nominated director Janet Mock discusses entertainment industry, personal journey

By Claire Tynan | November 11

At the hour-long event, Mock, who directed the FX series “Pose,” gave advice to young QTPOC — queer and/or transgender people of color — and reflected ...

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2021 Hettleman Prize recipients present during University Research Week

By Jade Neptune | November 10

The four 2021 Hettleman prize recipients, Alice Marwick, Nicholas Law, Daniel Matute and Cleo Samuel-Ryals, presented their research during UNC's research ...

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Panelists discuss studies on mental health and stress during UNC Research Week

By Abby Pender | November 9

UNC School of Medicine panelists present research on mental health and stress treatment outcomes at 'Stress and Our Mental Health: Research Innovation ...

UNC students can access these mental health resources on campus and beyond

By Elizabeth Egan | November 9

The Daily Tar Heel has compiled resources both on and off campus that provide therapy and other mental health services for students, with information ...

CAPS works to eliminate waitlist by partnering with college teletherapy service

By Abby Pender | November 9

Ahead of a Nov. 15 Mental Health Summit at the University, UNC Counseling and Psychological Services announced a plan to eliminate its waitlist through ...

Faculty Council discusses Wellness Days and community mental health

By Emily Shih | November 9

Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz spoke about the potential for additional Wellness Days and community mental health support. The council also discussed models ...

Service corps helps health students gain clinical experience

By Carsen Smith | November 9

Kickstarted in March of 2020, the Carolina COVID-19 Student Services Corps helps students in health professions gain clinical experience by volunteering ...

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Army veteran John Spencer honored with Purple Heart Ceremony

By Hadley Chapman | November 9

John Spencer was drafted in 1969 to serve in the Vietnam War as an Army armored reconnaissance specialist in the infantry in combat. After an injury, ...

UNC music professor's project emphasizes the importance of female composers

By Aisha Baiocchi | November 8

Clara Yang, UNC associate professor of music and head of keyboard studies, will soon be co-presenting a spring performance highlighting the works of acclaimed ...

'Research Perseveres': A look ahead at the 60+ events of University Research Week

By Valeria Cloës | November 8

University Research Week, scheduled from Nov. 8-12, is dedicated to celebrating and learning about the research conducted at UNC through a variety of ...

'Colorful, bright and deserving of space': UNC student starts crochet business

By Jade Neptune | November 7

Tiffany Melenzio has been knitting and sewing since they were a kid. But it wasn’t until quarantine that the UNC junior turned their hobby into local, ...