University to lift mask mandate beginning March 7
UNC will lift its indoor mask mandate on March 7, the University announced in a campus-wide email on Wednesday.
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UNC will lift its indoor mask mandate on March 7, the University announced in a campus-wide email on Wednesday.
The UNC Board of Governors announced honorees for the faculty public service award and discussed affordable education at its Thursday full board meeting.
The UNC System announced on Friday that its institutions should make wearing masks indoors optional by March 7.
The UNC Board of Governors Committee on Budget and Finance proposed a performance-weighted model that incentivizes institutions to focus on student performance and enrollment at its meeting Wednesday.
UPDATE 12/14/2021: The story text has been updated to include new information on a Dec. 14 emergency meeting of the UNC Board of Trustees and a Dec. 10 statement from Faculty Chairperson Mimi Chapman.
As 2021 comes to a close, Editor-in-Chief Praveena Somasundaram spoke with Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz about his reflections on the past year, concerns surrounding mental health and the University's shared governance, as well as what to expect for next semester.
Outside Terry Rhodes’ office in South Building at UNC-Chapel Hill, students in Carolina Blue robes take graduation photos with the University seal that reads “Lux Libertas” on the ground in front of them: Light and Liberty.
Content warning: This article contains mention of suicide.
On Nov. 1, Derek B. Kemp, associate vice chancellor for campus safety and risk management, sent every UNC student a survey to give feedback on UNC Police.
Last week, U.S. District Judge Loretta Biggs ruled against the so-called Students for Fair Admissions in its lawsuit alleging that UNC discriminates against white and Asian applicants. This is one of three ongoing suits filed by the organization attacking affirmative action policies, including one against Harvard University that is currently under review by the Supreme Court.
UPDATE 09/19/2021 at 01:20 a.m.: The story text has been updated to include a statement from Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz provided by UNC Media Relations.
After trying to ensure police accountability and improve campus-community relationships with law enforcement, the UNC Campus Safety Commission has dissolved. However, this should come as no surprise, as the commission was given virtually no authority to make decisions or directly influence campus leadership.
Update: Campus Health has started waiving the $50 weekend charge for COVID-19 testing and care at the beginning of fall semester. However, some students were recently charged in error (if this is the case, they can contact Campus Health Patient Accounts for a refund), according UNC Media Relations.
News broke months ago that acclaimed journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones was initially denied tenure at the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media. Jones is well-known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning work on The 1619 Project, co-founding the Ida B. Wells society and winning a MacArthur "genius grant."
For the fall 2021 semester, Indiana University announced a vaccine mandate for all students, faculty and staff, becoming one of the first major public universities to do so. Predictably, the mandate was met with mixed reactions. Legal opposition rose to the U.S. Supreme Court, where justice Amy Coney Barrett turned down a group of students' request to block the vaccine mandate.
As UNC begins the fall semester, thousands of people are returning to campus without a vaccine mandate, consistent gathering limits or physical distancing procedures.
The UNC System has announced Thursday that all students returning to campuses must get vaccinated – or be required to participate in weekly COVID-19 testing.
On Thursday, the Board of Governors met to discuss recent UNC System controversies, review tuition policy recommendations and discuss updates on university and community college relations.
Episode hosted by Evely Forte and produced by Praveena Somasundaram. Supervising producers are University Desk Editor Maddie Ellis, Digital Managing Editor Will Melfi and Editor-in-Chief Anna Pogarcic.
As we progress into spring, the quad is brimming with students and community members enjoying the blooming flowers and sunshine. Earth Day is an opportunity for people to reflect on the importance of sustainability and preservation to ensure everyone can continue to enjoy what the Earth has to offer.