UNC intersectionality course will be funded for at least the next two years
Intersectionality: Race, Gender, Sexuality and Social Justice is taught by three professors and examines race, gender, sexuality and inclusion.
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UNC professor accused of ignoring students of color's concerns over role-playing class
A UNC sociology professor is under fire for the use of role-playing pedagogy in his classroom after a student went public with allegations that he created an unsafe learning environment for students of color within his Social and Economic Justice class last semester. The student also said she felt her issues with the class were at times “blatantly ignored and unaddressed” and that the professor didn’t initiate conversations regarding her and other students’ concerns about how the class addressed issues of race.
Heel Talk episode 13: Facilities workers' concerns about fall reopening plan
In this episode, host Evely Forte spoke to DTH reporters Chiara Evans and Isabella Sherk to understand how University facilities workers and housekeeping staff feel about the upcoming semester and if they are making any demands of UNC administration to ensure they are kept safe.
College of Arts and Sciences aims for students to have on-campus components for 3 of 5 classes
In Wednesday's Chairs' Leadership meeting, Terry Rhodes, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, outlined a "3 out of 5 courses on campus" goal and other commitments to University staff intended to help deliver a successful fall semester.
'A rather unique year': UNC to add three new majors this fall
The process for establishing a new major under the UNC System is extensive, but UNC will begin enrolling students in three this fall: medical anthropology, human and organizational leadership and development and a Bachelor of Science in economics.
Terry Rhodes named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Terry Rhodes will take on her role permanently, effective March 1, according to a message from Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz.
Mixed signals lead to late planning for UNC's Black History Month lecture
The scheduling of the annual UNC African American History Lecture remains uncertain as various UNC offices have sent conflicting signals regarding the event.
Waitlists and frustrations grow as UNC's computer science department tries to keep up
Student participation in the computer science department at UNC has skyrocketed over the last decade, but issues have emerged from the department's inability to accommodate its newfound demand. While the number of declared or intended computer science majors has increased by more than tenfold since fall 2009, the department's faculty total has risen only 8.2 percent over the same time period. While the University recently extended a hint of incoming relief, the expectation remains that class cuts, reduced enrollment availability and other restrictive measures will make life increasingly difficult for computer science majors.
UNC researchers work toward safer water across the globe
An expert group led by professor Theo Dingemans is tackling water purification on a large scale.
'How much power do we really have?': Faculty discuss Program for Public Discourse
Members for the Program for Public Discourse met with UNC faculty members on Monday to discuss how to facilitate civil conversations in their classrooms while also commenting on the program's origins and long-term motivations.
College of Arts & Sciences receives anonymous $25 million donation
UNC's graduate programs received a significant funding boost on Wednesday. While the donor remains anonymous, the money may dramatically affect students' college careers.
Founder of UNC's Institute for the Arts and Humanities dead at 88
Following a decades long career, arts and humanities advocate Ruel Tyson, Jr. died last week. He founded the Institute for the Arts and Humanities.
With Folt gone, how has Campaign for Carolina progressed?
With Chancellor Carol Folt gone, her endeavor, the Campaign for Carolina, continues on. The initiative has outpaced its goal by raising $2.51 billion out of $4.25 billion in under two years.
Interim Chancellor Guskiewicz goes back to the classroom
Guskiewicz and Professor Buck Goldstein will be holding a once-a-week course to mentor Ph.D. students who are planning to move into academia following graduation.
Learn more about what lies beneath the surface at UNC
Delve into Chapel Hill’s history prior to the University’s founding and unearth Native American artifacts and shedding light on life at UNC during its first 100 years with this virtual tour.
Terry Rhodes appointed as interim dean of College of Arts and Sciences
As interim dean, Rhodes will oversee nearly 17,000 undergraduate students and 2,500 graduate students, in addition to more than 70 academic departments, curricula, programs, centers and institutes, the announcements said.
'Interstellar' scientific advisor and Nobel laureate gave speech at UNC
Nobel Prize winner Kip Thorne came to UNC Thursday to give a talk on his studies called "My Romance with the Warped Side of the Universe." It was the 25th anniversary of the Frey Foundation Distinguished Visiting Professorship at the College of Arts and Sciences.
Here's what to expect from UNC's new interim chancellor, Kevin Guskiewicz
Kevin Guskiewicz's longevity at UNC is full of awards and accolades — though the student body, and even some faculty, are left with concern for the decorated interim chancellor.
Here's what you missed at Wednesday's Employee Forum
The UNC Employee Forum held a general meeting yesterday to discuss a wide range of topics relevant to employee life at UNC.
Allegations against IoP founder have created a rift between students and stakeholders
Since launching in 2017, the IoP has quickly risen to a place of prominence on and beyond UNC's campus. Yet allegations against Tanner Glenn, IoP founder and a current Chancellor's Fellow, have cast his continued involvement with the organization into question.
