The Ackland Art Museum holds the largest Asian art collection in the Southeastern part of the United States, which is set to become even larger soon. On Friday, the Ackland Art Museum will unveil its Lotus Moon and Nandina Staff exhibit, which features about 50 pieces from two Japanese artists prominent in the 19th and 20th centuries.
For the first time, the UNC Alliance is hosting a Community Book Walk, which focuses on different cultures for different centers. These book walks will continue in the coming weeks. The Alliance is made up of the Asian American Center (AAC), the Stone Center, American Indian Center (AIC) and Carolina Latinx Center (CLC).
Bringing Southeast Asia Home, a UNC initiative funded by a $900,000 award from the Henry Luce Foundation, continues to expand its resources to enhance Southeast Asian studies. In the upcoming semesters, they will be increasing course offerings and opportunities.
Rachel Goode won the Society for Social Work and Research's 2023 Deborah K. Padgett Early Career Achievement Award this month. Her unique research is centered around eating disorders like binge and emotional eating, treatments for obesity and strategies for developing a healthy relationship with food. “Because people think thin affluent white women, they’re not looking at Black women who may be in a larger body,” Goode said. “They’re assuming that ‘Oh, because they’re in a larger body, they couldn’t have an eating disorder.’”
After the initial announcement of the Biden administration's loan forgiveness program, lawsuits are currently blocking the potential funding for millions of college students. Many remain concerned with the blocks consequences and what this will mean for the future of their loans.
In August, the Biden Administration announced plans to cancel up to $20,000 of student loan debt for some borrowers, including that of current college students. Factors that determine whether or not a student qualifies for forgiveness include when they took out a loan, how much money their parents make and the type of aid they receive while in college. According to the Department of Education, even some students who paid off their federal loans previously are eligible for a refund.
The order, titled Executive Order No. 2, prevents the executive branch from contracting or giving funds to any business, organization or individual that actively advocates against reproductive health care, such as abortions or contraceptives.
At Monday's Faculty Executive Committee meeting, School of Nursing clinical professor Rumay Alexander said some faculty members have expressed concerns about recent comments made by Provost Chris Clemens regarding the "Tarred Healing" photo story.
At its Feb. 14 meeting, the Committee on Community and Diversity met to discuss results from UNCu2019s 2018 Collaborative On Academic Careers in Higher Education survey and hiring processes within University departments.
The certified student body president candidates for next year are Ethan Phillips, Sage Staley, Sam Robinson and Taliajah "Teddy" Vann.
University Editor Liv Reilly and Audio Editor Will Christensen talk about staff shortages in the local public school and transit systems, and Liv interviews the new Dean of the Hussman School of Journalism and Media: Raul Reis.
DTH Screenshot. Screenshot of the History, Race and a Way Forward Commission meeting on Feb. 21, 2022.
DTH Screenshot. Screenshot of The Committee on Community and Diversity meeting on Feb. 14, 2022.
The UNC Board of Governors meets on April 22, 2021 to discuss returning to normal operations in the fall and other issues for the upcoming semester.
