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What was the legal reasoning behind the affirmative action decision?

By Ethan E. Horton | July 27

Students for Fair Admission v. UNC, a case decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in June that struck down affirmative action in higher education, could have ...

SCOTUS struck down affirmative action. Where do UNC students go from here?

By Adele Morris | July 27

In the wake of the June 29 U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning affirmative action – the consideration of race in college admissions – some groups ...

UNC and Chapel Hill Black leaders respond to SCOTUS affirmative action decision

By Emma Geis | July 27

"I hope frankly that the University doesn't embrace a legal regime in which people are excluded on the basis of race," Theodore Shaw, director of the ...

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Who's new at UNC: An overview of this summer's new University leaders

By Eliza Benbow | July 27

This summer, a range of leaders have stepped into new roles at UNC. These roles include the new faculty chair, chair of the UNC Music Department, director ...

Disability Pride Month highlights need for accessibility, accommodations

By Adele Morris | July 26

July 26 was the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Disability Pride Month creates a space to celebrate the resilience and joy of ...

Penny Gordon-Larsen, new vice chancellor for research, hopes to continue collaboration

By Mary Mungai | July 26

Penny Gordon-Larsen, who accepted the permanent position of vice chancellor for research earlier this month, said that strategic priorities are being ...

School of Civic Life and Leadership works toward hiring faculty despite pushback

By Ashley Quincin | July 26

In the past few months, the SCiLL has seen several developments — including the hiring of its first faculty member and the meeting of a faculty committee ...

Old Well construction expected to be complete by the first day of classes

By Eliza Benbow | July 24

This summer's construction to improve the accessibility of the Old Well will still be complete by the first day of class, according to UNC Media Relations. ...

'No definitive timeline': End date for lead remediation process still unclear

By Natalie Bradin | July 23

Over the past year, UNC has found detectable levels of lead in 435 water fixtures on campus. Since the original discovery, the University has repaired ...

FDA awards UNC and partner universities up to $50 million for new research center

By Akash Bhowmik | July 20

UNC, alongside other grant recipients, will receive up to $50 million from the Food and Drug Administration for the creation of a research center in the ...

UNC Chancellor presents plans to BOG for free tuition, admissions outreach

By Eliza Benbow | July 19

At the UNC System Board of Governors meeting on Wednesday, Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz presented UNC's plans to fund tuition for N.C. students whose annual ...

Blair LM Kelley selected as new director of the Center for the Study of the American South

By Madison Gagnon | July 16

The new director of the Center of the Study of the American South, Blair LM Kelley, is hoping to make the center a welcoming and inclusive place for all ...

Word on the street: How students are staying productive this summer

By Akash Bhowmik | July 13

During the summer, UNC students that stay in Chapel Hill have the opportunity to engage with new jobs, internships and coursework. Staff writer Akash ...

'A hidden gem': Students and librarians discuss archival research at UNC

By Natalie Bradin | July 10

Students and librarians discuss how to navigate the library archives at UNC for independent research and classwork.

UNC announces free tuition for undergraduates whose families make under $80,000

By Ethan E. Horton | July 7

Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz announced in a message to the UNC community on Friday that the University, starting with the 2024 incoming class, would be ...

Federal legislation increases accommodations for pregnant workers at UNC

By Ashley Quincin | July 7

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires employers, like UNC, to provide reasonable accommodations for workers with limitations related to pregnancy, ...

Members of the UNC community plan for a future without affirmative action

By Eliza Benbow | July 4

Student leaders, activists and University leaders share their plans to support students of color at UNC in a future without race-conscious admissions ...

Concerts and conch shells: UNC Summer Jazz Workshop hosts students, performers

By Ali Hardin | July 3

The UNC Music Department's Summer Jazz Workshop and concert series took place from June 26 to June 30. Students in musical performance learned jazz theory ...

Upcoming online Master's of Applied Data Science program expands opportunities in data

By Noelle Harff | July 3

UNC's new Master's of Applied Data Science program aims to provide graduate students and working professionals with the ability to advance their knowledge ...

UNC submits official request to approve One Cards as valid voter ID

By Eliza Benbow and Walker Livingston | July 3

UNC recently submitted a request for its students to be able to use their university-issued One Cards as valid photo IDs to vote. If approved, university ...