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NANDO's Donuts, a 'bright spot' in Chapel Hill, set to reopen in September

By Isabella Reilly | August 25

Chapel Hill resident and twin UNC lacrosse players started NANDO's Donuts with a mission to raise awareness to human trafficking and provide their community ...

Your guide to UNC's identity-based resources and organizations

By Maydha Devarajan and Allie Kelly | August 25

University and student organizations are a big part of life at UNC. From the Asian American Center to the Carolina Women’s Center, The Daily Tar Heel ...

Have U Heard? Durham music festival features local talent and vendors

By Claire Tynan | August 24

UNC junior Aditya Surana's music discovery platform Have U Heard? will host its first live event in Durham this Friday.

Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz: 'I do support a vaccine mandate'

By Praveena Somasundaram | August 24

"I’d love nothing more than for us to be 100 percent vaccinated, here over the next week to 10 days," Guskiewicz said.

COVID-19 tracker: Testing, new cases and positivity rate at UNC

By Kalley Huang | August 23

The Daily Tar Heel is tracking COVID-19 cases and tests among students using data reported by UNC.

First physical space for UNC's Asian American Center to open this Friday

By Emily Shih | August 23

After years of active work by students and professionals, the UNC Asian American Center will open its first physical space on campus.

Members of UNC's environmental organizations discuss how students can live sustainably

By Aaron Miller | August 23

Even while living on campus, students can live sustainably in the dorms and the dining halls. Here are some ways for students to be more environmentally ...

Susan King reflects on 10 years as dean of the Hussman School of Journalism and Media

By Hannah Rosenberger | August 23

With the announcement of Dean Susan King's departure from her position of leadership, students and faculty remember her impact on the Hussman School ...

UNC researchers develop universal COVID vaccine with the potential to protect against variants

By Jackson Moseley | August 22

UNC researchers Dr. David Martinez and Dr. Ralph Baric, in the Gillings School of Global Public Health, developed a new universal coronavirus vaccine. ...

Leah Cox, UNC's new chief diversity officer, plans to improve equity at UNC

By Madi Kirkman | August 22

Leah Cox hopes to build a more inclusive campus environment. Her goals emphasize consistent community dialogue and an intersectional approach to DEI. ...

Journalists express frustration with UNC public records office

By Kyle Ingram | August 17

Since the Hannah-Jones saga began in May, over 200 records requests have been filed through the University’s fulfillment software. Requests were filed ...

As UNC reopens in-person, students and faculty have COVID-19 safety concerns

By Brianna Atkinson | August 17

As UNC begins the fall semester, thousands of people are returning to campus without a vaccine mandate, consistent gathering limits or physical distancing ...

COVID-19 testing, vaccine and mask requirements for the fall 2021 semester

By Hannah Rosenberger | August 17

Here’s what you need to know about UNC’s COVID-19 guidelines this semester.

Can't agree on who gets aux? There's an app for that, started by UNC students

By Lily Chubb | August 16

Meet the UNC students behind the new app Aux, a way to create a unique listening experience where everyone gets a say in the music.

UNC Libraries introduces reduced fines and new hours

By Preston Fore | August 16

Starting in mid-September, Davis Library will be open until 2 a.m., while the Undergraduate Library moves to a 10 p.m. closing time.

UNC students will once again be able to drink from the Old Well on FDOC

By Allie Kelly | August 16

The Old Well is reopened and functional this year, just in time for one of the University's student traditions: taking a sip on the first day of classes. ...

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UNC's partnership with Warrior-Scholar Project transitions veterans to university life

By Amy Xu | August 16

Through the Warrior-Scholar Project, a program designed for veterans and service members entering higher education, veterans apply to attend UNC-Chapel ...

Remembering 'Crouching Spider,' UNC's favorite arachnid

By Aaron Miller | August 15

Crouching Spider — an art piece by the late Louise Bourgeois previously located on East Cameron Avenue — has officially left campus for its next home. ...

New Student Convocation postponed, FallFest canceled due to inclement weather

By Allie Kelly | August 15

New Student Convocation will now be held at 7 p.m. Monday at Kenan Stadium.

Beard Hall of the Eshelman School of Pharmacy in 2016.

UNC identifies COVID-19 cluster related to Eshelman School of Pharmacy event

By Allie Kelly | August 11

UNC identified a COVID-19 cluster with six active cases Wednesday related to an event at the Eshelman School of Pharmacy.