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Department Adds New Computer Science Degree

By Emily Drum | August 22

Computer science students have a new degree option starting this fall, and department faculty say they are excited about the alternative. The Department of Computer Science is offering a bachelor of science degree in computer science beginning this academic year, the first undergraduate degree awarded by the department. Previously, students interested in computer science followed the computer science track in the Department of Mathematics. The computer science department offered only graduate and Ph.D. programs.

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Planetarium Might Get NASA Grant

By Emily Drum | July 26

The future of the Morehead Planetarium is up in the stars. UNC officials hope the U.S. Congress will approve a grant from NASA that would give the University more than $1 million to turn the planetarium into the Morehead Science Discovery and Outreach Center. "Our plan is to expand the scientific focus and the capabilities of the Morehead Planetarium," said Morehead Center Director Holden Thorp. Austin Guiles, the planetarium's assistant director, said UNC has been looking for ways to upgrade technology and facilities.

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Classrooms Get Atomic Clocks

By Emily Drum | July 5

UNC students have one less excuse for being late to class. This spring, the University began installation into classrooms of a system of highly accurate clocks dubbed "atomic" clocks, said Jim MacFarquhar, the director of buildings services. The clocks will receive signals from the U.S.

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Uplifting Experience

By Emily Drum | June 28

Rising high school seniors from around the state laughed and cheered as they got a taste of Carolina fever last week. Sure, they were on campus to learn about academics and what college could do for them.

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Department Adds New Computer Science Degree

Planetarium Might Get NASA Grant

Classrooms Get Atomic Clocks

Uplifting Experience

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