Chancellor Lee Roberts answers questions about DEI, free speech and changes in administration from University Editor Ananya Cox.
Many Black UNC students have received anonymous racist texts, like many students nationwide. Government officials on the local and national level are working to identify the sender.
At a recent UNC Students for Justice in Palestine rally, a cry for 'No more Hillel' was met with cheers from the crowd. Jewish organizations speak out on fears of antisemitism as SJP compares Hillel and Heels for Israel to white supremacist organizations.
UNC held it's University Day celebration Friday, formally installing Chancellor Lee Roberts.
Former UNC Kenan-Flagler business school clinical professor Larry Chavis filed a complaint to begin a lawsuit for relief and damages around his loss of employment from the University. He alleges a First Amendment violation.
The University eliminated 20 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion positions, realigned 27 and redirected 5.3 million dollars of DEI funding.
According to UNC Student Body President Jaleah Taylor, UNC's Diversity and Inclusion office no longer exists.
"Certainly, everybody has the right to free speech, your fellow students, your faculty, your presidents, but we have the right to free speech too, and that's what tonight is all about," John Ondrasik, known by his stage name Five for Fighting, said.
"We are doing UNC a favor, reminding them that divestment now will save them from the disparagement of ethical failures," one speaker at the rally said.
After being elected UNC’s 13th chancellor, Chancellor Lee Roberts sat down with DTH University Desk Editor Ananya Cox to discuss his experience as interim chancellor and plans for this upcoming year.
Maintenence workers power wash the front of South Building after a group of autonomous protestors splashed red paint and wrote messages on the building on May 11, 2024, Spring Commencement Day.
