Walter Hussman talked to The Daily Tar Heel about his concerns regarding Nikole Hannah-Jones' hiring and her 1619 Project. He said he was concerned that her reputation would overshadow his core values, which are written on the wall of Carroll Hall and printed on the second page of his 10 newspapers.
The word "tenure" has been in the news a lot for the past couple weeks, but what does it actually mean? Here's a comprehensive look at tenure, including the definition, the process, the implications and why Nikole Hannah-Jones' case is an unusual one.
Topics of Friday's Faculty Council meeting included how the fall semester may take place and graduate student concerns.
Last week, UNC launched an online "CV19 Student Care Hub" where students can find academic, financial and wellness resources to help with the University's sudden switch to online learning and other disruptions caused by the spread of coronavirus.
Carolina Cupboard is continuing to provide resources for food-insecure students and faculty despite campus closures.
The BeAM Student Fee Referendum, which would create a $17 annual fee to fund the Makerspaces on campus, was supported by 1,875 students in the general body elections. The fee is still awaiting approval from the Board of Governors. Campus community members share their thoughts on the process of implementing the referendum and the significance of the change.
