UNC Hussman Professor Emeritus Michael Hoefges dies at 61

UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media professor emeritus Michael Hoefges died on March 9, 2021. Colleagues and students remember him for being passionate ...

Mental Health Awareness Week kicks off to destigmatize mental health

The University's Mental Health Coalition is hosting the Mental Health Awareness Week from March 29 to April 2.

A tool to kill COVID-19 might be in your medicine cabinet: mouthwash

Researchers at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry are conducting a clinical trial to test whether mouthwash use can reduce a person’s risk of spreading ...

UNC's COVID Recovery Clinic treats patients experiencing long-term symptoms

In many cases, COVID-19 affects patients beyond just the two week period that most people test positive. But through UNC’s new COVID Recovery Clinic, ...

UNC and Duke students work to improve access to clean water in India

The members of HHI are working to help communities in the Bokaro district of India to increase accessibility to sustainable, clean water sources. On Feb. ...

Lawrence Ferlinghetti, UNC graduate and Beat poet, dies at 101

UNC alum Lawrence Ferlinghetti was an esteemed poet, publisher, and owner of the City Lights Bookstore and City Lights Publishing in San Francisco. Ferlinghetti ...

After three years as DTH general manager, Erica Perel takes new job at Hussman School

Perel has played many different roles throughout her journalistic career. She was the DTH’s editor-in-chief and a reporter for The Charlotte Observer ...

Incoming SBP, administration work to make structural changes with Student Government

This restructure will focus on creating new roles and cabinets designed to make Student Government more accessible and efficient for students.

LISTEN: UNC Law School Racist Incident & COVID-19 Vaccine Updates

American Indian Center director announces intention to resign

At Friday's meeting between the Faculty Council and the General Faculty at UNC, American Indian Center Director Larry Chavis announced his impending resignation. ...

Campus Y vigil honors victims of Atlanta shooting, supports Asian American community

The event created space for the UNC Asian American community and allies to grieve and reflect. 

Mental Health Task Force discusses cost-benefit of UNC's self-help resources

UNC's Mental Health Task Force met Friday to discuss the benefit of two self-help resources and the potential for a new online mental health hub.  ...

UNC looks to fill roles of Title IX coordinator, senior prevention strategy officer

Here's how UNC's leadership of its efforts to prevent interpersonal violence will change in the future. 

Duke saw a major spike in COVID-19 cases. Could the same happen at UNC?

Following a sudden increase in COVID-19 cases at neighboring Duke University, UNC officials continue to encourage students to keep following all safety ...

BOG resolution allocates potential funding for crisis management

UNC System schools may choose to spend this extra funding on student mental health support and crisis response services, but universities can use the ...

Despite controversial origins, Program for Public Discourse aims to foster debate

The UNC Program for Public Discourse received an $8 million donation from UNC alumna Nancy Abbey and her husband, Doug Abbey, to fund a new speaker series, ...

Kenan-Flagler professor hosts simulation workshop on the realities of climate change

The North Carolina chapters of Citizens’ Climate Lobby hosted a simulation workshop on March 17 to teach community volunteers and members about solutions ...

Campus vaccine clinic to open next Wednesday with Johnson & Johnson doses

UNC will open a vaccination clinic in the Student Union in the former Wendy's restaurant location, the University announced in a campus email Thursday.  ...

Tar Heel Social compiles playlists for new UNC Spotify account

The playlists each cover a certain vibe or mood specific to UNC student life, Campbell said. Examples include “POV: You’re on a Wellness Day” or ...