Wednesday marked Margaret Spellings’ first completed year in office
Posing for photos with a January 2016 edition of The Daily Tar Heel, UNC-system President Margaret Spellings joked she ought to keep the paper for her performance review this week.
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New posters with quote from Folt appear on campus
Fliers with quotes from Chancellor Carol Folt, images of a pig in a police hat and warnings of Nazi propaganda were put up around the quad area — some seemingly in response to a statement made by Chancellor Carol Folt regarding previous anti-fascist fliers.
Duke alumni take action against Trump's executive order
In the wake of President Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration — which limits entry from seven majority-Muslim countries — there is uncertainty about the role universities should play in public discourse about political issues.
University officials respond to anti-Trump fliers on campus
Fliers depicting violence against fascists and damage to President Donald Trump supporters’ property began appearing around campus early last week and were posted on the Overheard at UNC Facebook page on Tuesday.
UNC Visitors’ Center offers campus tours in Spanish
To make campus more accessible, the UNC Visitors’ Center has started offering their Welcome to Carolina tour in Spanish.
UNC Registrar Chris Derickson leaves for position at Duke
Chris Derickson, the former University Registrar, has left his position of 10 years with UNC to take on the position of assistant vice provost and director of Student Information Systems and Services Office at Duke University.
UNC faculty members ask administration to do more about immigration ban
Some UNC faculty are not happy with Chancellor Carol Folt’s response to President Donald Trump’s executive order to ban immigrants from seven predominantly-Muslim countries.
Ackland receives $17 million in works of art, largest donation in museum's history
As Chancellor Carol Folt announced that the Ackland Art Museum had received the largest donation ever, Leena Peck had tears rolling down her face.
Graduation speaker focuses on undocumented immigrants in commencement speech
Commencement speaker Paul Cuadros spoke about his experience as the son of immigrants in his speech at UNC's winter commencement ceremony Sunday.
Dwayne Pinkney named UNC's new chief financial officer
Dwayne Pinkney will bring his experience working for the N.C. General Assembly, the UNC system's general administration and UNC-Chapel Hill itself to his new role as chief financial officer and senior associate vice chancellor for UNC’s finance and administration department.
Student leads waste-free initiative on campus
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Forum attendees talk growth of University democracy, interdisciplinary studies
At a public forum Tuesday, Chancellor Carol Folt talked about the University’s future.
Chancellor and Chapel Hill mayor encourage students to vote early, vote often and get your voice heard
Before they voted publicly at Chapel of the Cross Thursday, Chancellor Carol Folt, Mayor Pam Hemminger and student government representative Wilson Sink talked about why going to the polls is so important.
Folt hosts panel on Zika virus
Chancellor Folt hosted an event to raise awareness about the Zika virus on June 30.
Folt holds panel on Zika virus
Chancellor Folt hosted an event on Zika virus awareness Thursday.
UNC maintains accreditation after scandal
On Thursday, Chancellor Carol Folt announced the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges had lifted UNC's academic probation and maintained the University's accreditation.
Probation on University accreditation lifted
Chancellor Folt announced today the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools has lifted UNC’s academic probation one year after it was put in place.
Board of Trustees discusses Alert Carolina, renovations and applied sciences
The Board of Trustees convened on May 18 and 19 for their May meetings. Members heard presentations across many topics, including the University’s security system and funding for the Applied Physical Sciences department.
Chancellor Folt creates new position for the arts
Roy Williams might want to warm up his vocal chords — UNC is about to get a lot more artsy.
University announces Mark Merritt is new general counsel
The University announced Mark Merritt has been named vice chancellor and general counsel for the University.
