Elevate: Amplifying voices in our community

'This is my home': Chapel Hill to provide millions for affordable housing, help community

By Maggie McIntyre | August 30

The Town of Chapel Hill announced on Aug. 18 that it will be releasing up to $7.8 million to help fund affordable housing projects in the area.  ...

UNC team provides resources for children with autism in Ukraine

By Madi Kirkman | August 29

After a concerned mother reached out to researchers at UNC about the impact of the war in Ukraine on children with autism, a team at the Frank Porter ...

Founded at UNC, Alpha Pi Omega — the country's oldest Indigenous sorority — turns 28

By Emily Shih | August 28

The country’s oldest Indigenous sorority — Alpha Pi Omega (APiO) — will be turning 28 years old on Sep. 1 in remembrance of Founder’s Day.  ...

Fulbright scholar Aadil Zeffer teaches Hindi-Urdu at UNC

By Holly Adams | August 28

Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Aadil Zeffer began his UNC career this fall 2022 semester. 

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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 ...

“A sense of home” — Sangam brings together South Asian campus community

By Ira Wilder | August 24

Established in 1987, Sangam is a UNC campus organization that connects South Asian students over shared experiences. Sangam organizes cultural events ...

'Stigma is what's really killing us': Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day sparks conversation

By Joelle Adeleke | August 23

Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, founded by the Southern AIDS Coalition in 2019, was celebrated on Aug. 20 to help spark conversations about HIV and reduce ...

Career fest, in-game festivities planned to celebrate HBCUs as UNC takes on Florida A&M

By Kelly Baker | August 22

HBCU Heroes will host a career fest on Friday and in-game recognitions have been planned to showcase those who have made meaningful contributions to UNC ...

Fifty years after Congress passed Equal Rights Amendment, still not part of Constitution

By Maggie McIntyre | August 22

Although this year marks the 50th anniversary of the United States Congress approving the Equal Rights Amendment, which would declare women the same rights ...

Local organizations partner to screen "Racist Roots," film on the death penalty in NC

By Gabriel Morrison | August 21

"Racist Roots" explores the origins of the modern death penalty, its use by English colonists, its role as a tool of intimidation against African slaves ...

‘It teaches you how to just vibe’: UNC’s Indonesian music ensemble

By Liv Reilly | August 17

UNC's Nyai Saraswati Gamelan is an Indonesian musical ensemble that features melodies of male and female voices alongside dozens of unique instruments, ...

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.

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Remembering James Cates: UNC announces plans for a permanent memorial

By Natalie Varma | August 17

The University announced plans to develop a permanent memorial in the Pit dedicated to James Lewis Cates Jr. last Friday. Cates — a 22-year-old Black ...

Chapel Hill receives $375,000 to use for refugee, immigrant support initiative

By Samuel Long | August 16

The Town of Chapel Hill received a $375,000 grant from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation to fund its Building Integrated Communities ...

Mural at Frank Porter Graham Bilingüe Elementary celebrates diversity, immersion

By Madison Ward | August 16

Inaugural Frank Porter Graham Bilingüe Elementary School resident artist Antonio Alanís has been working with students on a mural that celebrates diversity ...

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N.C. court extends voting rights to tens of thousands with felony convictions

By Ethan E. Horton | August 15

The 2-1 ruling in Community Success Initiative v. Moore said the denial of voting rights to people on probation, parole or post-release supervision violates ...

Chapel Hill Art + Transit partners with local artists for LGBTQ+ themed designs

By Taylor Barnhill | August 14

Chapel Hill Art + Transit unveiled a new LGBTQ+ themed bus and bus shelter after partnering with two local queer artists. Including the Pride installation, ...

UNC American Indian Center to host community 'Welcome Extravaganza'

By Collin Tadlock | August 14

The UNC American Indian Center's annual Welcome Extravaganza on Aug. 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. will include live music, food and festivities.

Queer FallFest to help foster on-campus LGBTQ+ connections

By Madi Kirkman | August 13

UNC’s LGBTQ Center is hosting Queer FallFest on Monday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., which promotes queer-affirming and queer-centric organizations on campus ...

Black business owners in Chapel Hill and Durham impact and serve community

By Sierra President | August 13

Black-owned businesses like Ms. Mastic's Crystals & More serve their communities across North Carolina. August is nationally celebrated as Black Business ...