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Column: It’s always internship season somewhere

By Le Ha | August 27

"For many college students, especially soon-to-be graduates, the internship is ideally a return ticket to employment post-graduation. It seems like a ...

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 ...

Column: The trials and errors of a summer internship search

By Noah Monroe | February 22

"Like many students right now, I’m in the process of trying to find a summer internship. It’s exhausting."

Cooper declares February as Career and Technical Education Month, showcases programs

By Emerson Gonzalez-Roblero | February 19

On Feb. 6, Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order declaring February to be Career and Technical Education Month in North Carolina. In CTE programs, ...

Orange County awarded grant to advance technical education in middle schools

By Audrey Kashatus | January 29

Orange County Schools received $32,265 for modernization in career and technical (CTE) education programs in its middle schools.

Column: Being realistic about what the Carolina Across 100 initiative can achieve

By Raymond Pang | April 12

"The detailed schedule and phases of the program are reassuring, but the initiative still needs to be more specific about what it’ll ultimately do to ...

One year later, UNC students navigate their summer plans amid the pandemic

By Jennifer Tran | March 14

From remote internships to academic opportunities, UNC students share their plans for the upcoming summer as more organizations are offering programs ...

Confidence in higher ed declines

By Sayoni Ghosh | September 15

American confidence in the necessity of higher education is declining, according to a recent survey by Public Agenda.

Planters representatives Alejandra Galindo and Dylan Eikes with their "nutmobile" on Saturday afternoon.

UNC grad ditches academia for macadamia

By Terrance Hudson | February 15

A 26-foot-long motorized peanut has arrived on campus, making Chapel Hill the latest stop on what recent UNC graduate Alejandra Galindo calls “East ...

Activists push for law school transparency

By Lauren Kent | October 2

University of Virginia School of Law applicants are likely attracted by the school’s ranking — eighth, according to U.S. News and World Report. ...

State GDP growth bodes well for hiring

By Paul Kushner | August 27

North Carolina has continued to climb out of the recession in the past year, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce — a hopeful sign for students ...

Job market looks promising for seniors

By Paula Seligson | September 10

UNC students looking for a job after graduation have reason to be optimistic.

Career Services to host two internship and job fairs

By Ellen Black | September 10

Students have a chance this week to get a head-start on their job hunt. University Career Services is hosting its biggest events of the year — the Diversity ...

Start your summer job search

By Keren Goldshlager | April 11

As flip flops, palm trees and pool parties fill the minds of UNC students, so does a less relaxing topic – summer jobs.

Internships now deemed essential

By Harrison Okin | April 11

With an increasingly uncertain economy, many students are looking for an extra competitive edge. Internships are becoming a major catalyst in job searches. ...

Arts and Sciences looks for full-time multimedia intern

By From staff and wire reports | March 23

The College of Arts and Sciences has an open position for a full-time multimedia intern.The internship is a one-year paid editorial position in the college’s ...

SMART conference focuses on social media, blogging

By Haley Sklut | February 27

Social media are a means to an end, whether it be to connect with employers, find old friends or share pictures. But it can be a waste of time if misused. ...

UCS hosts Myers-Briggs personality test workshop

By John Caison | February 24

In an effort to help students determine career goals, University Career Services held a workshop Thursday explaining the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. ...

Career Services to hold internship fair

By Ethan Robertson | January 26

As May, graduation and summer loom closer, one thought is prevalent on students’ minds. Internships. But students aren’t the only ones thinking ...

The ?surreal life of the D.C. intern

By Mark Laichena | January 25

There’s a whole page in the nightlife section of the Fodor’s guide for D.C. about interns, and how to recognize them by the eager expressions, intern ...