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Carolina Puppies Unite People serves canine, UNC community

By Elizabeth Pham | April 11

Carolina Puppies Unite People, also known as CPUP or Puppies at Carolina, hosts numerous events each month to work with local shelters and service dog ...

'Cypher, Cypher!' UNC artist collective celebrate expression, togetherness every Wednesday

By Akash Bhowmik | April 11

UNC Cypher is a student rap group that gathers at the Pit every Wednesday at 9:25 p.m. is planning on releasing their own album by the end of this semester. ...

'Teach-in' to educate students about labor unions this Friday

By Mary Mungai | April 11

A recent nationwide spike in support for labor unions has pushed more than 70 universities to host teach-ins focused around labor unions, worker rights ...

'Vinyl is seeing a real resurgence': 32nd biannual CD & Record show held in Carrboro

By Irene Denniston | April 9

On Sunday, April 2, the 32nd Carrboro CD & Record Show brought over 40 tables with new and used CDs, vinyl records and music memorabilia to the Carrboro ...

LGBTQ Center to celebrate 20th anniversary and annual Pride Week

By Amie Cooke | April 9

Next week, UNC's LGBTQ Center will be celebrating the 2023 Pride Week at Carolina while also hosting its 20th anniversary.

'A train that's left the station': NC House approves $4 million in funding for School of Civic Life

By Abby Pender | April 7

On Thursday, the N.C. House approved millions of dollars in funding for the School of Civic Life and Leadership to be established at UNC. This financial ...

‘The University works because we do!’: A history of housekeepers organizing at UNC

By Emily Gajda | April 6

Housekeepers' history of collective action at the University stretches as far back as 1930, when four men created the UNC Janitors Association. Since ...

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UNC accreditation inquiry regarding School of Civic Life and Leadership resolved

By Abby Pender | April 5

President of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Belle Wheelan sent an official accreditation inquiry letter to Chancellor ...

Student band Braless rocks creative, inclusive space through music

By Annie Ham | April 4

Formed by students at UNC, the seven-member band 'Braless' brings a unique variety of sounds – including a saxophone – to their performance. But their ...

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Meet Tom Kelley, a candidate for chairperson of the faculty

By Satchel Walton | April 4

Tom Kelley is running for UNC faculty chairperson. While he has his opinions about the current disputes on campus, he said his priority if he becomes ...

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Meet Beth Moracco, a candidate for chairperson of the faculty

By Defne Önal | April 4

Health behavior professor Beth Moracco is running for the UNC faculty chairperson position. She said she has a “very, very in-depth knowledge” of ...

'It is so frightening': Faculty Executive Committee concerned by proposed firing rules

By Emi Maerz | April 4

At their Monday meeting, the Faculty Executive Committee discussed proposed language that would loosen the rules surrounding faculty firing. It also considered ...

New website creates a virtual space for American South collaboration

By Madison Gagnon | April 4

The Digital South website is a collaborative effort between University Libraries and the College of Arts and Sciences as a part of the Southern Futures ...

UNC program aids veterans and first responders with traumatic brain injuries

By Satchel Walton | April 3

The UNC THRIVE Program works with veterans to address the symptoms of traumatic brain injuries, such as headaches, dizziness and sleep issues. Through ...

Q&A: Anna Wu retires, reflects on 28 years with Facilities Services

By Ashley Quincin | April 3

Anna Wu, the previous associate vice chancellor for Facilities Services, sat down with staff writer Ashley Quincin to talk about her time at the University. ...

Seniors prepare themselves, and their wallets, for graduation

By Adele Morris | April 3

As the days tick down until UNC commencement on May 14, seniors are making their final preparations for this highly-anticipated day — including adjusting ...

Police respond to shooting 1500 block of Mason Farm Road

By Liv Reilly | April 2

Chapel Hill Police Department and UNC Police Department responded to a shooting in the 1500 block of Mason Farm Road today at approximately 2 p.m, according ...

UNC Science Expo returns to Morehead Planetarium this weekend

By Samantha Nichols | March 30

As part of the month-long North Carolina Science Festival, the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center will be hosting its annual UNC Science Expo on ...

GiveUNC raises over $10 million for University

By Maeson Wagner | March 30

On Tuesday, ten thousand donors cumulatively gave over $10 million to UNC departments, student organizations and athletic teams through GiveUNC.  ...

University announces launch of HEELSENGAGE, an alumni engagement platform

By Madison Gagnon | March 29

The HEELSENGAGE Network launched this month with the goal of ensuring students and alumni can connect with people and networks needed to succeed and enable ...