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Diversity and Multicultural Affairs

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'An uphill fight': Black doctoral students feel unsupported by University

By Natalie McCormick | August 22

Some Black graduate students, such as Simone Wilson and Daniel Johnson, say they don't feel supported by the University. Data from UNC Graduate School's ...

A guide to identity-affirming mental health resources at UNC

By Ashley Quincin | June 27

'League of his own': DTH alumnus Sharif Durhams pushes to reach more communities in new role

By Ashley Quincin | June 25

House Bill prohibits compelled speech in UNC System schools, raises concerns and support

By Mary Mungai | June 6

The Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs is a unit in the Division of Workforce Strategy, Equity, and Engagement. The division was created in 2014 to bring together offices that help make UNC a more inclusive and welcoming place for all people. The office works to build an inclusive campus community. They do this by putting on programs and training dealing with diversity education. The office also researches issues related to diversity and tries to recruit students from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Affirmative Action Coalition bridges student groups with Diversity at Carolina

By Ashley Quincin | April 17

On Saturday morning in Carroll Hall, the Affirmative Action Coalition hosted the Diversity at Carolina event to discuss affirmative action policy and ...

Former UNC stars to host free Diversity Field Hockey & Soccer Clinic

By Kelly Baker | April 10

The free-of-charge clinic aims to provide access and resources to young girls and families of color and help minimize the various barriers to participation. ...

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Computer science department works to close the gender gap

By Eilah Wood | March 28

The computer science department, typically a male-dominated field, has seen an increase in students identifying as non-binary and female over the past ...

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Chapel Hill Public Library introduces sensory resources to serve neurodiverse community

By Libby Wakefield | March 26

In an effort to make the space more inclusive, the Chapel Hill Public Library is launching an initiative that offers nature-themed, sensory-friendly resources. ...

STEM group unites women and minorities in UNC graduate programs

By Holly Adams | March 5

Allies for Minorities and Women in Science and Engineering, or AM_WISE, is a group of UNC graduate students who serve as both a resource and a support ...

Field hockey, a staple of UNC's athletic identity, reckons with its diversity issues

By Gwen Peace | November 9

For many years, the Tar Heels' roster has been one with very little color. However, this lack of diversity is apparent at college programs across the ...

Employee Forum gives updates on salary caps, campus free speech

By Hannah Rosenberger | November 3

A recent University memo asked employees not to speak directly to media and to refer all media inquiries to the relevant University offices. Provost Chris ...

Journalism school announces new DEI Action Plan, student inclusivity programs

By Liv Reilly | October 18

The Hussman School of Journalism and Media recently released the 2022 plan of action on diversity, equity and inclusion.  The plan arrives one ...

UNC's Black Pioneers reflect on decades of 'shared kinship'

By Keerthana Gotur | October 4

Members of the Black Alumni Reunion met for dinner and conversation last Friday at their first full-scale, in-person event since 2019.  The dinner ...

Column: Halle Bailey is the Little Mermaid we deserve

By Savannah Clay | September 19

"Ariel’s Blackness does not take away from the original or her beauty, nor is her Blackness the problem. The problem is you — if it bothers you so ...

Op-ed: Kenan-Flagler Business School needs a change in leadership

September 18

"Kenan-Flagler does not prioritize the success of all students, and has made it very clear that if something is not revenue-generating, there is no room ...

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"Put that listening into action," Campus impact of the Hannah-Jones' settlement

By Liv Reilly | August 24

After over a year since the Board of Trustees’ initial failure to grant Nikole Hannah-Jones a tenured position at UNC, a settlement was recently reached ...

Multicultural Health Program enters its third year promoting intersectional mental health

By Kelly Kendall | August 17

MCHP was started by CAPS after recognizing the need for a culturally responsive mental health service for students of color.

'It is time for a change': Hussman students react to school's accreditation status

By Reagan Allen | July 3

After a journalism evaluation agency granted provisional accreditation status to the Hussman School of Journalism and Media, the DTH spoke with current ...

UNC highlights eight members of campus community with 2022 Diversity Awards

By Reagan Allen | May 23

There were eight recipients of the University's annual 2022 Diversity Awards, which are part of an effort to honor those who help promote diversity, equity ...

Breaking down the meaning of the Hussman school's provisional accreditation status

By Zoe Frederick | May 16

The Hussman School of Journalism and Media was granted provisional accreditation status by an international professional journalism evaluation agency. ...