A gender gap, both here and out there
The University’s male-to-female ratio may skew dating patterns and max-out Zumba classes. But come May, we’ll be graduating to a larger, even more disproportionate world: the workforce.
DIVERSITY AND MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS
Open House takes on new roundtable format
The honor system and diversity were the topics of choice for Chancellor Holden Thorp’s open house discussion Monday, conducted in a new roundtable format.
UNC sees increase in enrollment of Latino students
During the last 10 years, the number of Latino students at UNC has increased dramatically, a representation of the University’s efforts to grow the presence of minority populations on campus.
UNC hosts professor to discuss teaching math to minorities
Teaching mathematics requires a knowledge of politics and recognition of multiple socioeconomic realities, a visiting professor argued in Hyde Hall on Monday night.
End in sight for UNC diversity provost search
With the selection of four candidates for the position of vice provost for diversity and multicultural affairs, the University has moved one step closer to addressing its diversity woes.
UNC's academic plan inches toward goals
With an eye on quick and noticeable policy changes, the committee charged with developing the University’s latest academic plan has begun to chart out its opening projects.
Top administrator for diversity and multicultural affairs to join provost’s cabinet
The University’s top administrator for diversity and multicultural affairs will soon join the provost’s cabinet — a change administrators hope will heighten UNC’s focus on diversity.
Diversity job fair aims to attract students after poor turnout last year
After student turnout that disappointed employers last year, a renewed effort has been made to get the word out about this year’s Diversity Job and Internship Fair.
Carrboro commemorates school district integration
Fifty years ago, a scared 12-year-old black boy entered the doors of Chapel Hill Junior High School for the first time. His name was Stanley Vickers.
Hate-crime report was falsified, UNC officials say
Less than a day after Chancellor Holden Thorp publicly condemned a hate crime against freshman Quinn Matney, the Department of Public Safety determined Matney had falsified his report to police.
Gay UNC student attacked, burned in hate crime
UNC freshman Quinn Matney was walking on South Campus last week when a nearby man came up, grabbed him by the wrist and burned him with an unknown object. Matney, who faces third- and fourth-degree burns, reported the incident to campus police, who have classified the incident as a hate crime.
Carolina Indian Circle Powwow celebrates native heritage
More than 200 dancers, singers, students and alumni attended the 24th Annual Carolina Indian Circle Powwow on Saturday, a traditional Native American gathering that involves dancing, singing and decorative dress.
UNC hosts Elder in Residence Ada Deer
Growing up in Wisconsin as a member of the Menominee tribe, Ada Deer had a love of the world around her. Upon reaching adulthood, that love pushed Deer to push for her people as the first Native American to run for statewide office and first Native American to win a partisan political primary for federal office.
Variety show features transgender individuals
Even at a young age, Jamez Terry realized something didn’t feel right about being a girl. Terry decided to change sexes at 19 years old, and today openly identifies as transgender — someone who does not identify with their gender assigned at birth. He’s the founder of the Tranny Roadshow, a variety show featuring transgender individuals.
Ada Deer to visit UNC as fourth elder in residence
Ada E. Deer, a pioneer in social work, activism and politics,, will come to UNC as the fourth elder in residence at the University’s American Indian Center. She will serve in that position from today through Saturday, when she will attend the University’s 24th annual Carolina Indian Circle Powwow in Fetzer Gym.
Minorities underrepresented in study abroad programs
White students hold an overwhelming majority in study abroad programs, according to a study to be published in print this month by Research in Higher Education.
College students nationwide petition Chick-fil-a for promoting a homophobic agenda
College students nationwide are accusing Chick-fil-A of promoting homophobia instead of chicken sandwiches. Nine universities are demanding the biblical fast-food chain be banned from their campuses due to its support of anti-gay organizations.
Blogger gives lesson in ‘gender 101’
From the history of feminism to the blogosphere and, finally, to a slew of internet videos, audience members were treated to a lesson in “gender 101” on Wednesday.
N.C. Dream Team looks to keep the DREAM Act alive
Even as a college graduate and tax-paying member of the community, Rosario Lopez is insecure about her future. Lopez, who graduated from UNc in 2008, in an undocumented immigrant.
Q&A with UNC's first black faculty member
In the fall of 1966, Hortense McClinton joined the School of Social Work as the first black faculty member hired at UNC. McClinton spoke with The Daily Tar Heel about those experiences and her ambivalence toward her significance in the history of the University.
