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The university released a statement on Thursday in response to an anti-Trump supporter and anti-fascist flier that was appearing on campus.

University officials respond to anti-Trump fliers on campus

By Leah Asmelash | February 20

Fliers depicting violence against fascists and damage to President Donald Trump supporters’ property began appearing around campus early last week and ...

Craige Parking Deck may be receiving a "green" make-over, with plans to build an environmentally-friendly plant structure on it to spruce up its appearance and help clean the air. The plan is in the works and still requires BOG approval.

UNC Visitors’ Center offers campus tours in Spanish

By Kamilla Rekvényi | February 16

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

By Madeleine Fraley | February 16

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 ...

Faculty members signed a response to Chancellor Carol Folt's letter that responded to President Trump's executive order to ban immigration of citizens from seven countries.

UNC faculty members ask administration to do more about immigration ban

By Acy Jackson | February 1

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 ...

Sheldon Peck speaks at the donation announcement of various pieces of artwork to the Ackland Art Museum. Peck and his wife were the donors of the the collection, valued at $25 million and containing some of Rembrandt's most famous pieces.

Ackland receives $17 million in works of art, largest donation in museum's history

By Acy Jackson | January 26

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

By Leah Moore | December 18

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 was just chosen as the new Senior Associate Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration.

Dwayne Pinkney named UNC's new chief financial officer

By Harris Wheless | December 5

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 ...

Student leads waste-free initiative on campus

By Allie Mobley | November 14

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Forum attendees talk growth of University democracy, interdisciplinary studies

By Molly Looman | November 2

At a public forum Tuesday, Chancellor Carol Folt talked about the University’s future.

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger (right) made statements at the Chapel of the Cross before she casted her vote Thursday.

Chancellor and Chapel Hill mayor encourage students to vote early, vote often and get your voice heard

By Dominic Andrews | October 28

Before they voted publicly at Chapel of the Cross Thursday, Chancellor Carol Folt, Mayor Pam Hemminger and student government representative Wilson Sink ...

Chancellor Carol Folt hosted a Zika Virus Awareness event on Thursday, June 30 at the FPG Student Union.

Folt hosts panel on Zika virus

By Noni Shemenski | July 7

Chancellor Folt hosted an event to raise awareness about the Zika virus on June 30.

Folt holds panel on Zika virus

By Noni Shemenski | June 30

Chancellor Folt hosted an event on Zika virus awareness Thursday.

UNC maintains accreditation after scandal

By Jamie Gwaltney | June 23

On Thursday, Chancellor Carol Folt announced the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges had lifted UNC's academic probation ...

Probation on University accreditation lifted

By Jamie Gwaltney and Sofia Edelman | June 16

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

By Jamie Gwaltney and Dominic Andrews | May 25

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 ...

Emil Kang, Carolina’s first Executive Director of the Arts, poses in front of Memorial Hall. Kang has pioneered the univeristy’s recent artistic expansion.

Chancellor Folt creates new position for the arts

By Jenni Ciesielski | May 25

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

By Jamie Gwaltney | May 11

The University announced Mark Merritt has been named vice chancellor and general counsel for the University.

Genetics chairperson appointed vice chancellor for research

By Acy Jackson | February 23

On Tuesday, Chancellor Carol Folt announced that UNC’s next vice chancellor for research will be Terry Magnuson, chairperson of the department of genetics. ...

North Carolina Ag-gag law draws lawsuits

By Mali Khan | February 7

A new law in North Carolina that prohibits the use of recordings in businesses such as daycares, nursing homes or agricultural and farm venues has ignited ...

Andy Kant, speaking at the Board of Trustees meeting on the Commercialization & Economic Development Committee on Jan. 27th.

Board of Trustees learn about UNC's new environmental goals

By Jane Wester | January 27

Chancellor Carol Folt has three environmental goals for UNC, but no timeline has been set for achieving them.