UNC student grows Special Needs Special People to build a more inclusive community

Sophomore Amrutha Nandam has expanded an organization that she created in high school to spread awareness about different accessibility needs. Her own experiences inspired her to help create a more inclusive campus culture.

Education majors speak out about UNC's lack of teacher licensure programs

Several North Carolina universities offer undergraduate education programs that lead directly to licensure, including Appalachian State University, North Carolina State University and East Carolina University. UNC, however, doesn't. 

Oscars Spotlight: 'Da 5 Bloods' teeters on the line between insightful and ineffectual

Spike Lee, the renowned director of “Do the Right Thing” and “BlacKkKlansman,” has long been praised for his adept manipulation of the medium he works in, using unique constructions to tell unique stories. “Da 5 Bloods” is a continuation of this trend.

UNC's search for chief diversity officer kicks off with presentation from first finalist

On Tuesday, the first forum for finalist candidates in UNC's search for the next vice provost for equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer featured Cecil Howard. Howard discussed his goals if selected for the position in the forum, which was open to the campus community. 

UNC Hussman Professor Emeritus Michael Hoefges dies at 61

UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media professor emeritus Michael Hoefges died on March 9, 2021. Colleagues and students remember him for being passionate about his students and the media law dual degree program he helped create at the University. 

Mental Health Awareness Week kicks off to destigmatize mental health

The University's Mental Health Coalition is hosting the Mental Health Awareness Week from March 29 to April 2.

A tool to kill COVID-19 might be in your medicine cabinet: mouthwash

Researchers at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry are conducting a clinical trial to test whether mouthwash use can reduce a person’s risk of spreading COVID-19.

Editorial: Students, get vaccinated

Students should take advantage of the resources soon to be on campus, and get vaccinated as soon as they can.

UNC's COVID Recovery Clinic treats patients experiencing long-term symptoms

In many cases, COVID-19 affects patients beyond just the two week period that most people test positive. But through UNC’s new COVID Recovery Clinic, doctors are aiming to address this phenomenon.

UNC and Duke students work to improve access to clean water in India

The members of HHI are working to help communities in the Bokaro district of India to increase accessibility to sustainable, clean water sources. On Feb. 1, HHI installed its first water hand pump in the village of Lalpur. 

Lawrence Ferlinghetti, UNC graduate and Beat poet, dies at 101

UNC alum Lawrence Ferlinghetti was an esteemed poet, publisher, and owner of the City Lights Bookstore and City Lights Publishing in San Francisco. Ferlinghetti was best known for publishing Beat poet Allen Ginsburg’s infamous poem “Howl" and subsequent arrest on charges of willfully printing indecent writings. He died on Feb. 27 at the age of 101. 

After three years as DTH general manager, Erica Perel takes new job at Hussman School

Perel has played many different roles throughout her journalistic career. She was the DTH’s editor-in-chief and a reporter for The Charlotte Observer before later returning to the DTH as a member of the professional staff. Perel will be leaving the DTH newsroom in the coming month after 13 years of working professionally with the paper — three of which were as general manager.

Incoming SBP, administration work to make structural changes with Student Government

This restructure will focus on creating new roles and cabinets designed to make Student Government more accessible and efficient for students.

Oscars Spotlight Column: “Emma.” is all about aesthetics, perhaps to a fault

A modern adaptation of a Jane Austen novel of the same name, “Emma.” is a movie whose strength lies in its looks. Yet, its focus on its aesthetic detracts from its performances and its storytelling.


Office DJ: Don't stop celebrating women in music next month

The 2021 Grammys proved that loud and proud females were inspiring a new generation of girls to demand equality while pumping out society-shattering tunes – literally.   

LISTEN: UNC Law School Racist Incident & COVID-19 Vaccine Updates

American Indian Center director announces intention to resign

At Friday's meeting between the Faculty Council and the General Faculty at UNC, American Indian Center Director Larry Chavis announced his impending resignation. Members also discussed the University's budget and endowment. 

Campus Y vigil honors victims of Atlanta shooting, supports Asian American community

The event created space for the UNC Asian American community and allies to grieve and reflect. 

Mental Health Task Force discusses cost-benefit of UNC's self-help resources

UNC's Mental Health Task Force met Friday to discuss the benefit of two self-help resources and the potential for a new online mental health hub. 

UNC looks to fill roles of Title IX coordinator, senior prevention strategy officer

Here's how UNC's leadership of its efforts to prevent interpersonal violence will change in the future.