UNC launches initiative to help North Carolina counties post-pandemic — all 100 of them

Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz launched the initiative Carolina Across 100 at a meeting of the Board of Trustees on March 25. Carolina Across 100 aims to extend the University’s resources to help communities deal with the anticipated challenges post-COVID-19. The ncIMPACT Initiative at the School of Government will coordinate Carolina Across 100, Dean Mike Smith said.

LISTEN: Reflecting on University jurisdiction of students in violation of campus community standards

N.C. House bill would give UNC-System president power to cut salaries across the board

House Bill 243 passed unanimously in the House late last month, and it has since moved on to the Senate. The bill would give UNC-System President Peter Hans the power to implement temporary across-the-board salary reductions and layoffs. 

UNC junior Benjamin Carter writes and produces first album

“Although Benjamin is a soft-spoken person, he possesses a big booming bass voice with growing solo depth,” Timothy W. Sparks said. “Benjamin is a very sensitive artist with a keen intellect and benevolent spirit.”

'Never forget': UNC Hillel marks Holocaust Remembrance Day with stories of survival

“As time goes on, the few survivors are dwindling,” Maisonet said. “We want to keep in touch with family members and our roots and never forget.”

UNC Bhangra Elite hosts annual Bhangra Sutra event virtually

Each dance group has a bhangra segment included in their performance, which allows both the dancers and the audience to witness how the Punjabi culture intertwines with the other cultures that are represented. This year's event will also serve to raise funds in support of Punjabi farmers' protests in India.

As students get vaccinated, Campus and Community Advisory Committee discusses fall plans

While there is still uncertainty surrounding the fall 2021 semester, it is projected to look as “normal” as possible. University officials intend to follow science and anticipate mask requirements and social distancing will continue into the fall.

Oscars Spotlight: 'Minari' is a refreshing, heartfelt story about immigrants in America

"The performances from the cast in this movie are all phenomenal and bring this point to life beautifully. Every single member of this ensemble could have been nominated for an Oscar. In fact, two of them were."

A perfect match: Med students reflect on their residency 'match day' experiences

UNC Medical School community members reflected on the significance of the day and the impact such matching has on the trajectory of their respective careers. 

Guskiewicz: UNC aims for a mid-July return to normal operations

"We can see the light at the end of the tunnel, but we're not at the end of the tunnel yet, but I'm confident that we'll be able to get there," Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz said regarding the planning process for the fall semester.

Oscars Spotlight Column: ‘Collective’ is a gripping account of truth and injustice

"Because of this mostly objective approach, it feels as though we are watching events occur in reality — with unpredictable stakes and terrifying implications. Instead of letting the action take a break with a filmmaker’s interjection of produced graphics or non-diegetic music, we remain firmly in the film’s world – Nanau lets the events speak for themselves."

LISTEN: University COVID-19 vaccine clinic & Coach Hubert Davis’ hiring

'See from our perspective': Students petition chemistry department for support

According to the petition, students are advocating for fairness and respect for their well-being by asking the department to lower the difficulty levels of exams. The petition also states that, while the difficulty of exams increase, the quality for teaching is decreasing due to remote learning. 

Fourth candidate for vice provost for equity and inclusion presents platform

Wednesday wrapped up the final open forum in the search for the University’s new vice provost for equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer. Leah Cox, the current vice president for inclusion and institutional equity at Towson University, presented her goals and initiatives for UNC if she were to be chosen for this position.  

Genna Rae McNeil retires from the history department after 36 years

Genna Rae McNeil — the first Black tenure-track faculty member in UNC's history department — will retire this semester after working at UNC for 36 years.

Asian American Center and Carolina Asia Center host event on improving race relations

The AAC and Carolina Asia Center intend to introduce a wide variety of speakers, academics and activists in this series to discuss the complex interracial connections and discourse between Asian American and Black communities.

UNC part of national trial to study Moderna vaccine's impact on COVID-19 transmission

The University will be one of 27 study sites across the nation part of Prevent COVID U — a study that will be offering the Moderna vaccine to over 12,000 college students nationwide. The program hopes to test the transmission rate of COVID-19 among vaccinated individuals with Moderna vaccine.  Over 600 UNC students will be part of the study, which will take place over four months. 

Zooming in: Ackland student guides program engages audiences with art

With a piece of sarcophagus, a pocket watch, and a portrait of an unidentified sex worker called “Peaches,” a student tour guide at the Ackland can create a conversation about telling time through art. 

UNC-affiliated startup develops treatment to advance gene therapies

The company, known as RainBio, is developing a particular type of gene therapy to combat blindness in patients with Mucopolysaccharidosis type I.

CAPS does not have any AAPI counselors. These students seek to change that.

AAPI community members have the lowest help-seeking rate of any racial or ethnic group according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Studies over the past 20 years have shown the importance of cultural competence in mental health services — something the petition aims to address.