UNC's Status of Women Committee seek salary equity on campus
UNC’s Status of Women Committee met Wednesday to discuss how to remedy the gender pay gap present at the University.
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Student government creates new student support network for mental health
A new peer support system for students is set to launch at the end of September. This new system, created by the Undergraduate Executive Branch of UNC Student Government, will focus on student-to-student interactions and changing the way people approach student mental health.
College of Arts & Sciences receives anonymous $25 million donation
UNC's graduate programs received a significant funding boost on Wednesday. While the donor remains anonymous, the money may dramatically affect students' college careers.
What to do with your parents on campus this Family Weekend
Family Weekend is here, which means you'll have lots of time to show your parents the sights. Here are some activities, on-campus and off, to fill the time.
Unsustainable scholarship: How private companies control research in higher education
Academic research is a staple of university libraries. Faculty depend on it for their own research, and students need it for their studies. But because of private publishing companies, who play a confusing and controlling role in the process of research creation, UNC Libraries is sounding alarms about the system's flaws. The publishing companies make money by selling research journal access to university libraries in confidential deals. UNC Libraries said there's an imbalance in the process, because tax payers subsidize research authoring, then subsequently have to pay again for research access. Rebels against the publishing giants advocate for open access — publishing online for free without paywalls — and say that continuing to buy into publishers' demands will impair scientific progress.
'There has never, ever been a police chief here like me': Q&A with David L. Perry
UNC Police Chief David L. Perry speaks on his goals to bring the community together, protect against sexual assault and active shooters and ensure peaceful free speech events.
Committee discusses parking citations, lighting and updates to UNC's transportation
UNC's Advisory Committee on Transportation & Parking (ACT) met on Wednesday afternoon to update community members on upcoming changes regarding parking on campus.
How UNC's campus and culture have changed since your parents went here
Pepper's Pizza, Michael Jordan, the original Mack Brown — these are all things alumni parents might remember from their time at UNC. Here are some parents' favorite memories from the University when they attended.
UNC receives $20 million to explore the future of the internet
UNC, Duke and N.C. State will collaborate with universities all over the country to imagine a newer, more secure version of the internet.
Meet the WWII veteran who's going for his degree at 100 years old
Colonel L.C. Selden served in the military for 30 years and provided air support during D-Day. He couldn't graduate from UNC because he answered the call of duty, but nearing age 100, he hopes to earn an honorary degree from the University.
The LSAT will go fully digital starting this month
The Law School Admission Council is changing the LSAT format starting this September.
'Freedom isn’t free': UNC law students and professors commemorate Constitution Day
The UNC School of Law commemorated Constitution Day on Sept. 17. This marked the 232nd anniversary of the signing of the constitution.
Community members give input in chancellor search process
The second, and final, Chancellor's Search Committee public forum was hosted where campus and community members were able to express their views on what the next UNC Chancellor should be like.
New initiative explores redefining UNC's data science curriculum
UNC students, professors and researchers will come together to conduct a study that examines the feasibility of changing the University's data science curriculum.
Suspect in verbal harassment complaint at Davis Library not caught by UNC Police
UNC Police responded to an incident of verbal harassment on Tuesday night outside of Davis Library, according to UNC Police spokesperson Randy Young. Police searched for the suspect but did not find him.
UNC Health Care System introduces new safety measures for platelet transfusions
UNC Health Care has implemented a new system to reduce the risk of transfusion-transmitted infections.
Rebranded dance team “Carolina Girls” merges with UNC marching band
“I can’t find anything negative to say about this merge. I think for the present and future it will be wildly beneficial. I am lucky to have the opportunity to experience this rebranding and to experience the positive outcome it has brought and will continue to bring.”
'It’s a beautiful vision': Students and residents gather to mourn fallen emu
UNC students and community members gathered at a vigil on Sunday night to honor Eno, a well-known emu who died on Sept. 12. Some students said though memorializing the emu began as a joke, Eno is now a martyr.
CDS took disposable, hot beverage cups out of dining halls for sustainability
Carolina Dining Services has implemented a sustainability initiative which includes eliminating disposable cups for hot beverages.
The Program for Public Discourse's seed money donor was the Dowd Foundation, director said
Part of the controversy surrounding UNC's new Program for Public Discourse was the lack of transparency about funding. Now its major donor has been revealed.
