Former West Virginia forward James Okonkwo transfers to UNC men's basketball

The 6-foot-8 240 pound forward entered the transfer portal following the departure of former West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins and committed to UNC ...

'I’ll figure it out': Madison Wiltrout finds solace away from javelin

“Whether you think I'm crazy or whether I think I'm crazy, I'm still gonna say, 'No, this is the best decision,'” Wiltrout said. “'I know what I'm ...

Members of the UNC community plan for a future without affirmative action

Student leaders, activists and University leaders share their plans to support students of color at UNC in a future without race-conscious admissions ...

Concerts and conch shells: UNC Summer Jazz Workshop hosts students, performers

The UNC Music Department's Summer Jazz Workshop and concert series took place from June 26 to June 30. Students in musical performance learned jazz theory ...

Upcoming online Master's of Applied Data Science program expands opportunities in data

UNC's new Master's of Applied Data Science program aims to provide graduate students and working professionals with the ability to advance their knowledge ...

UNC submits official request to approve One Cards as valid voter ID

UNC recently submitted a request for its students to be able to use their university-issued One Cards as valid photo IDs to vote. If approved, university ...

U.S. Secretary of Education does not have authority to forgive student loans, SCOTUS rules

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Joe Biden's executive order, forgiving up to $20,000 in student loans for select borrowers.

NCGA passes legislation to restrict transgender youth participation in school sports

The N.C. General Assembly passed the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act on June 22. This bill will ban young transgender women from participating in school-based ...

Leaky Black, Pete Nance in NBA contracts after going undrafted

Following the conclusion of the NBA Draft, which saw former UNC basketball players Leaky Black and Pete Nance go undrafted, both inked NBA contracts.

Affirmative action unconstitutional, SCOTUS rules

Public universities can no longer consider race in admissions, a practice known as affirmative action, following a 6-3 decision released by the U.S. Supreme ...

Chapel Hill receives $1 million grant for new transportation projects, greenways

On June 23, the Town of Chapel Hill received a Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity grant for $1,000,000. This grant will ...

Michael Parker to not seek re-election on Chapel Hill Town Council this fall

Michael Parker announced this morning that he will not seek re-election to the Chapel Hill Town Council. Parker has served on the Council for two terms. ...

UNC football bolsters staff, roster ahead of 2023 season

Column: What I brought to move in my first year — and how much I actually used it

"I am not the first person to share this advice, nor will I be the last. Moving into your first college dorm room is a formative experience in your young ...

A guide to voting in and around Orange County, UNC campus this fall

Municipal elections in Chapel Hill and Carrboro will happen on Nov. 7. There are a multitude of ways for students and community members to vote in person ...

'An inviting welcome back to campus': Carolina Union plans for 28th annual FallFest

FallFest is an annual celebration welcoming students to campus in the fall. The 28th annual FallFest will be held on Sunday, August 20, from 6:30 p.m. ...

N.C. General Assembly works to compromise on budget as FY 23-24 approaches

The N.C. General Assembly is currently working on a compromise budget proposal between the N.C. House and N.C. Senate for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The ...

From the UNC System to our University – how the state, school and student body are led

UNC is led by a variety of governing bodies that make decisions on the state, school and student body level. The Daily Tar Heel has compiled a list of ...

Column: Making friends sucks. But then, it doesn't.

"Let's be very clear — making friends sucks. It does. You have to be vulnerable. You have to be nice. You have to give a little to get a little. I've ...