Faculty Executive Committee discusses fixed-term faculty, COVID-19 monitoring app

Members of the University's Faculty Executive Committee met Monday to discuss fixed-term faculty concerns and a new COVID-19 tracking app.

Editorial: Addressing medical racism through pre-med education

"Diversifying curriculum for medical and pre-med students to include more humanities-oriented courses is the first step to ensure that medical professionals are well-educated on issues of medical racism and are without harmful prejudices."

Former DTH editor-in-chief to publish book about UNC academic-athletic scandal

Andy Thomason, a UNC graduate and former editor-in-chief of The Daily Tar Heel, wrote a book about the 2000s academic-athletic scandal that faced the University.  "Discredited: The UNC Scandal and College Athletics' Amateur Ideal" details accusations that first arose in 2010 that accused the University of being unethical and providing unequal opportunities to scholarship athletes. 

Faculty Welfare Committee aims to improve caregiving resources for UNC faculty

“There is light at the end of the tunnel," Dr. Muge Gucsavas-Calikoglu, chairperson of the committee, said. "The University is going to open and all of us are vaccinated or on the way to be vaccinated, I hope. And, it is going to be a new year to which we have shown survival, resilience, and hope moving forward."

University seeks input from community as it renames campus buildings

In a campus message on March 26, Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz invited the campus community to submit potential names for Aycock Residence Hall, the Carr Building and the Daniels Building.

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.