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UNC to hire three faculty members focused on Asian American studies after student petition

By Madeleine Ahmadi | September 28

The University will hire three faculty members focused on the area of Asian American studies. This comes after a student-made petition was created in ...

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UNC student law organizations hosting Lunch & Learn to highlight farmworkers

By Michael Singleton | September 28

The Farmworker Lunch & Learn will highlight migrant and seasonal farmers across all 100 counties in North Carolina who either live in the state permanently ...

'Pens, paper and politics': Campus organizations hold event to increase student voter registration

By Makenzie Mills and Ashley Dowdney | September 27

Campus organizations such as Student Life and Leadership and the North Carolina Public Interest Research Group communicated information to possible voters ...

Only one UNC residence hall still has detectable levels of lead in fixtures

By Eilah Wood | September 27

UNC Environment, Health and Safety is continuing to remediate drinking water fixtures at the University that have tested positive for lead. Some students ...

UNC's on-campus housing shortage 'debilitating' for some students

By Zoe Sinclair | September 27

As the housing search begins again for many UNC students, the University community reflects on housing stress. Carolina Housing expects a waitlist for ...

The history of Old East Residence Hall, UNC's first building

By Keerthana Gotur | September 27

Built in 1793, Old East Residence Hall is UNC’s first building and the oldest state university building in the nation. Sitting between the Old Well ...

UNC food pantries and organizations work to combat food insecurity on campus

By Ananya Cox | September 26

This September, which is also Hunger Action Month, food pantries and organizations are working to combat food insecurity across campus. Programs such ...

'A beautiful opportunity to broaden perspective': CPA welcomes Philadelphia Orchestra

By Lena Miano | September 25

A week of musical events celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s trip to China, which earned them the title of the first American ...

'Passion and heart': UNC scientist recognized by Time100 for his work preventing overdose deaths

By Amie Cooke | September 25

Nabarun Dasgupta, an epidemiologist who has been studying opioid overdose for about 20 years, became interested in the issue after a friend passed away ...

UNC Black Pre-Law Student Association to create space for Black students pursuing legal careers

By Kamryn Hailey | September 25

Co-founders Joann Obioma, Taylah Smith and Jaleah Taylor founded the BPLA last summer, a student organization that aims to support aspiring Black legal ...

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OPA hosts national postdoctoral appreciation week

By Zora Hollia | September 21

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, UNC Postdoctoral Association and other organizations hosted National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week at the University ...

David Boliek, member of BOT, to run for State Auditor

By Abby Pender and Walker Livingston | September 21

Boliek was chairperson of the BOT from 2022 to 2023. He is running against five other Republicans in the primary for state auditor.

SWE and UNC Police host Rape Aggression Defense course

By Catherine Tiddy | September 20

Students attended an introductory course for UNC Police's Rape Aggression Defense program on Sep. 18. While the UNC RAD program typically teaches practical ...

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UNC chapter of AMEXCAN founded to offer space for Mexican community

By Celia Funderburk | September 20

Jonathan Cortez said one of the reasons he founded a chapter of AMEXCAN at UNC was to ensure representation on campus of groups affected by the Supreme ...

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'Their community is our community': Campus organizations support DREAMers amid DACA ruling

By Grace Whittemore | September 20

On Sept. 13, U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Hanen ruled the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, commonly known as DACA, illegal. In light ...

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FEC discusses new free tuition program in Monday meeting, submits resolution

By Olivia Metelo | September 20

During their Monday meeting, the Faculty Executive Committee discussed the university’s new free tuition program for eligible incoming undergraduates ...

'Why don't we deserve just basic safety?': Transgender students struggle with on-campus housing

'We just need more damn money': UNC Housekeepers continue to advocate for change

Students express concern about mold in on-campus housing

UNC on-campus housing costs continue to rise each year

UNC to hire three faculty members focused on Asian American studies after student petition

UNC student law organizations hosting Lunch & Learn to highlight farmworkers

'Pens, paper and politics': Campus organizations hold event to increase student voter registration

Only one UNC residence hall still has detectable levels of lead in fixtures

UNC's on-campus housing shortage 'debilitating' for some students

The history of Old East Residence Hall, UNC's first building

UNC food pantries and organizations work to combat food insecurity on campus

'A beautiful opportunity to broaden perspective': CPA welcomes Philadelphia Orchestra

'Passion and heart': UNC scientist recognized by Time100 for his work preventing overdose deaths

UNC Black Pre-Law Student Association to create space for Black students pursuing legal careers

OPA hosts national postdoctoral appreciation week

David Boliek, member of BOT, to run for State Auditor

SWE and UNC Police host Rape Aggression Defense course

UNC chapter of AMEXCAN founded to offer space for Mexican community

'Their community is our community': Campus organizations support DREAMers amid DACA ruling

FEC discusses new free tuition program in Monday meeting, submits resolution