SFFA claims that UNC’s admissions policies violate the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause, and are intentionally discriminatory against white and Asian American applicants.
The delayed start to registration is presenting challenges and conflicts for some students who are used to registering before the end of the fall semester.
Contributions from members of the UNC System's Board of Governors show significant donations to a variety of sources over the past two years, from North Carolina's 2020 U.S. Senate race to small local races. These contributions are overwhelmingly to Republicans — indicating a conservative partisan slant among the body.
Senior Vice Provost for Business Operations Rick Wernoski said the classroom operations team is building the spring model on work that occurred for the fall semester, with measures including new technology, precise seating and guidance for campus navigation.
The University recently announced changes to the spring semester, including mandatory reentry testing and single-occupancy rooms in on-campus housing. The UNC community is reflecting on the events of the fall semester and anticipating how the spring will unfold.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many out-of-state students have had to return to their homes outside of North Carolina. But those seeking therapy from Counseling and Psychological Services have been unable to because such counselors are only licensed to practice within the state of North Carolina.
UNC professors and students share tips and advice for campus community members who may be taking remote classes during the spring semester.
“I find myself adopting new perspectives and problem-solving strategies,” Ritika Desai said about her favorite class from the fall semester, Biology 202: Molecular Biology and Genetics.
A prominent position that's never been filled by a woman or person of color, changes to COVID-19 testing policies and spring reopening were all topics of discussion at the recent Advisory Committee meeting on Nov. 11.
Carolina Housing announced they will hire a limited of resident advisers, community managers and office assistants for spring 2021, based on operational need.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought changes to all aspects of our lives, including our relationships. Here's how couples have adjusted to the pandemic.
Many student hope that cooking, decorating and spending time with family and friends will remain part of their Diwali festivities.
For students returning to campus this spring, reentry COVID-19 testing will be required, said Chancellor Guskiewicz at Thursday's Board of Trustees meeting. The Board also voted to increase undergraduate and graduate nonresident tuition for 2021-2022 by two percent, or $684 for undergraduates and $566 for graduate students.
The UNC System Office has plans to establish an “internal bank” in which it would provide loans for certain capital projects to its 17 institutions. This would allow system schools to seek loans from the UNC System internal bank rather than borrowing money from private lenders. But the treasurer of North Carolina said he and his office have questions and concerns around the legality, necessity and accountability of creating an internal bank. Josh Ellis, associate vice president for Media Relations for the UNC System, said in an email that the internal bank would increase timely and flexible access to capital while lowering the cost of borrowing.
The Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Outreach Committee discussed the COVID-19 pandemic, the recent election and race in America during a Community Dialogue held on Tuesday.
The Campus and Community Advisory Committee discussed off-campus student behavior this fall, Community Standards and enforcement in their meeting Tuesday.
"I'm a leader who's going to always lead with cautious optimism," Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz said, looking toward the spring semester.
First-generation college students who have accumulated at least 36 credit hours and have a 3.2 cumulative GPA are eligible to join the society, which aims to create a tight-knit community while recognizing the achievements of UNC's first generation students.
UNC Junior Diego Ramos created an Instagram page in January for his start-up Tar Heel Throwback that sells vintage UNC gear, but was unaware of the role that COVID-19 would play into allowing his business to succeed.
Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity and Students United for Immigrant Equality hosted an event Monday to discuss ICE, its impact and what universities — including UNC — can do to help DACA and undocumented students.
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