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Aayas Joshi

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University establishes artificial intelligence committee amid rise in usage

By Claire Harutunian | October 11

In September, UNC announced the Provost's AI Committee and AI Acceleration Program.

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University announces Mia Hamm as 2025 Commencement speaker

By Megan Smith and Claire Harutunian | September 29

Mia Hamm played soccer at UNC from 1989 to 1993 and went on to be considered one of the greatest women's soccer players of all time. Hamm will return to UNC to speak at the 2025 Commencement in May.

Surabhi Damle

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Students see admissions' diversity impact since affirmative action repeal

By Claire Harutunian | September 17

Following a ruling against affirmative action, UNC admitted lower percentages of students from minority demographic groups for the fall 2024 incoming class.

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Safety and security changes this year on UNC campus

By Claire Harutunian | September 10

UNC announced changes to Alert Carolina on Aug. 22, almost a week from the one-year anniversary of the fatal shooting on campus. Changes at the University hailed from an after-action report produced by a third-party organization, with UNC also reinforcing collaboration with local emergency-preparedness organizations and faculty training, implementing further surveillance on campus.

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'It didn’t feel real until I got in that rocket': UNC student launches into space

By Claire Harutunian | September 1

On Thursday morning UNC senior Karsen Kitchen fulfilled her childhood dream and became the youngest woman to fly to space. Kitchen said the 10-minute flight onboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket was an incredible experience and gift.

Mila Horsley

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A look back on concerns about Alert Carolina since the Aug. 28 shooting

By Claire Harutunian | April 30

Many community members still want to see changes made to the Alert Carolina System in response to concerns from the fatal on-campus shooting last fall.

North Carolina Hillel, a proposed on-campus voting site, pictured Thursday.

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UNC Hillel's annual Israel Day provides space for Jewish students to celebrate heritage

By Claire Harutunian | April 22

Students gathered at UNC Hillel Friday for an array of activities, discussions and speakers on Israel Day.

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Anastasia Garcia

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Mental Health Coalition brings together leaders, resources on campus

By Claire Harutunian | April 16

The coalition, which was active from 2019 to 2021, was brought back by student leaders hoping to streamline mental health efforts on campus this year.

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Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts speaks at TransparUNCy teach-in

By Claire Harutunian | April 7

The teach-in was planned to discuss the actions of powerful hidden figures in North Carolina controlling education and advocating against their involvement. Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts spoke about his relationship with UNC Board of Governors member James Arthur “Art” Pope and potential anti-DEI legislation impacting UNC.

Shamil Luqman

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On-campus groups provide free menstrual products where the University does not

By Claire Harutunian | April 3

The University spends about $240,000 annually to provide toilet paper and paper towels to bathrooms on campus, but does not have a plan to centrally fund menstrual products.