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

By Emily Orland | March 21

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

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

By Isabella Reilly | March 21

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

By Anna Neil | March 21

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

The Duke University Chapel on Duke’s West Campus, as photographed in 2017, serves as a symbol of the university.

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

By Kennedy Rushing | March 21

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

By Hannah Rosenberger | March 18

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

By Emma Lindsey | March 18

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

By Kaitlyn Dang | March 18

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

By Maddie Ellis | March 18

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

By Caroline Yaffa | March 17

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 ...

Amid controversy, Darrell Allison starts as chancellor of Fayetteville State University

By Rachel Crumpler | March 17

A former UNC Board of Governors member is facing accusations about his qualifications and how he was hired.

UNC community issues statements of support in wake of violence against Asian Americans

By Maddie Ellis | March 17

Heidi Kim, director of the Asian American Center, said in a statement that the AAC is a resource for students. "The Asian American Center is here for ...

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UNC increases number of health greeter kiosks around campus to encourage mask-wearing

By Elena Tsai | March 17

The kiosks use artificial intelligence and computer vision to detect if people are wearing masks or if they are social-distancing. Kiosks are now ...

VITAE hiring program on pause due to University budgetary constraints

By Sasha Schroeder | March 16

Blouin said the program, formerly known as the Target of Opportunity program, is on hold due to fiscal challenges that UNC is facing as a result of the ...

UNC OASIS wins 2020 National African Student Association chapter of the year

By Grace Battle Thompson | March 16

OASIS was recognized for its "Culture Shock" event which celebrates and highlights African culture and diversity with over 50 virtual attendees. ...

Virtual ceremony will recognize first-generation college graduates

By Sabrina Ortiz | March 16

The First-Generation Student Association will be holding a virtual graduation ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of first-generation college graduates ...

'See that we exist': American Indian Center faces lack of University support

By Samuel Garzon | March 16

Members of the American Indian Center share how a lack of financial support from the University has impacted the center's ability to fulfill its purpose ...

Editorial: Our declassified campus survival guide

By Editorial Board | March 16

As the University plans to return to a “more typical” fall semester later this year, the Editorial Board wanted to impart some campus and Chapel Hill ...

Faculty Executive Committee discusses Franklin Street rush, vaccine distribution

By Emma Lindsey | March 15

Members of the Faculty Executive Committee met March 15 to discuss the distribution of vaccinations to the campus community and students rushing Franklin ...

Racist incident during UNC law class raises questions about diversity and inclusion

By Natalie Johnson | March 15

Following an incident during a Zoom class where one student was accused of making racist remarks toward a student of color, some UNC law students wrote ...

UNC alumna receives Association of Black Women Physicians lifetime achievement award

By Jennifer Tran | March 15

Chandra Ford — a longtime researcher on racism in the public health field — has become "an independent scholar on her own right."