Recapping UNC's 2022-2023: a year of news
When I took over the University Desk last August, I wondered what “my thing” was going to be — what big event would hit headlines and define my time in the newsroom.
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When I took over the University Desk last August, I wondered what “my thing” was going to be — what big event would hit headlines and define my time in the newsroom.
Beth Moracco has been elected as the next chairperson of the UNC faculty, succeeding current chairperson Mimi Chapman. In her new role, the associate professor of health behavior will update the Faculty Council on the state of the faculty and represent the chancellor in academic matters.
As a public-health expert, Beth Moracco is uniquely equipped for finding common ground between stakeholders. During her 15-year career at the University, she has leveraged qualitative and quantitative data to address complex issues, such as equitable pay and violence against women.
The Faculty Executive Committee discussed proposed language about faculty firing processes and UNC’s civics education at their Monday meeting.
Over two decades at UNC, law professor Tom Kelley has spent much of his time researching how institutions from Raleigh to Rwanda work and fail. Though recently, he has been unnerved by some governance decisions made much closer to home.
Anna Wu, associate vice chancellor for Facilities Services, retired Thursday after a 28-year career at UNC.
Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz gave updates about recent requests for information about UNC's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts from the North Carolina legislature at Friday's Faculty Council meeting.
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Chairperson of the Faculty Mimi Chapman has been invited to speak before the UNC Board of Trustees this coming Wednesday, March 22.
The UNC campus community honors Black History Month in various forms of celebrations, including performances, exhibitions and lectures.
Gaining tenure is one of the most coveted aspects of a professor's academic life.
In its first meeting since the UNC Board of Trustees voted to accelerate development of the School of Civic Life and Leadership, the Faculty Council primarily discussed the process of the school’s creation so far.
LeRhonda Manigault-Bryant has an extensive list of accomplishments: author, filmmaker, scholar and administrator — just to name a few.
Two weeks ago, María Estorino began her journey as the new vice provost for University Libraries and University librarian. Staff Writer Emi Maerz sat down to talk with her about the future of University Libraries.
The Faculty Executive Committee, in their Monday meeting, continued their discussion of the new School of Civic Life and Leadership proposed by the UNC Board of Trustees.
The new Committee on Academic Freedom and Free Expression was formally charged by Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz on Monday, Jan. 30.
After experiencing burnout throughout her career, Dr. Angela Smith said she rediscovered her passion for medicine through UNC resources.
The Faculty Executive Committee discussed the announcement of a new School of Civic Life and Leadership, along with a resolution on compelled speech proposed by the UNC System’s Board of Governors, in their meeting on Monday.
From 1991 to 1993, students, staff and public figures fought for a free-standing Black cultural center at UNC.
María Estorino has been appointed as the new vice provost for University Libraries and University librarian, effective Jan. 30. Estorino will succeed Elaine Westbrooks, who announced she would be leaving the position last spring.