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Alumnus awarded the Gates Cambridge Scholarship

By David Saff | July 17

The scholarship offers full support for graduate study at the University of Cambridge.

What the OCR's investigation of UNC means for the future of the University

By David Saff | July 9

We talked to Caitlin McCabe, a former DTH staffer who extensively covered campus sexual assault in 2012 and 2013.

The new class of Board of Visitors members are pumped to get started

By David Saff | June 13

The Board of Trustees recently selected 56 new members to serve on the Board of Visitors, let's see how they take the the Board forward.

"These politics and policies have effects on human life": UNC panel on immigration

By Giselle Pagunuran | April 26

A panel of professors and students examined the history of the Mexican-American border and how that has influenced the recent developments in immigration. ...

The decades-long tradition of faculty gym uniforms, including laundry services and clothing storage, is coming to an end this May.

Removal of 'Fetzer Grays' signals larger issues with faculty benefits

By Kate Karstens | April 24

On May 11, all clothing and basket service will cease at Fetzer Hall, bringing an end to the decades-long “Fetzer Grays” tradition. Under the current ...

Six UNC employees recognized for their service and contribution to the University

By Jessica Snouwaert | April 20

Six UNC employees were selected by Chancellor Carol Folt to receive the 2018 C. Knox Massey Distinguished Awards, which praises them for their hard work ...

'I can't believe that happens': Status of Women Committee discusses pay discrepancies at UNC

April 19

The Status of Women Committee focused on policy solutions for salary discrepancies, childcare for faculty and accommodations for working parents Thursday ...

UNC political science professor shows that 'Women Also Know Stuff'

By Taylor Buck | April 15

It's 2018, and it's about time people understood Women Also Know Stuff.   “Part of what’s going on is that people tend to have a set of ...

Jonathan Hess, distinguished professor of Jewish history at UNC, dies

By Suzanne Blake | April 11

Jonathan Hess, distinguished professor of Jewish History and Culture, died suddenly Monday afternoon. Students and faculty reflect on the powerful legacy ...

Former UNC provost Jim Dean named president of the University of New Hampshire

By Rachel Jones | April 4

On Wednesday afternoon, the University of New Hampshire announced that Jim Dean, a former provost and executive vice chancellor at UNC, would become its ...

Alli Whitenack (left) and Jessica Bolin are the new co-presidents for Campus Y, their term started March 9 — the day they received the keys for their new office.

While UNC aims to empower female leaders, the gaps still persist

By Emily Galvin | March 25

Women of UNC’s campus will not let the momentum of the past few decades’ advancements in gender equity rest. Though the majority of the students on ...

UNC professor Joseph Cabosky's passion for learning is contagious

By Kayla Boswell | March 22

Assistant professor Joseph Cabosky is involved with many things, The Durham VOICE, a community newspaper, teaching public relations at UNC and managing ...

Faculty Executive Committee discusses new free speech policy for campus

By Hannah Anglin | March 20

The Faculty Executive Committee met Monday afternoon to discuss the possibility of adopting a free speech policy based on that of the University of Chicago.  ...

UNC faculty's positive parental leave experiences exceed national standard

By Suzanne Blake | March 8

Johna Register-Mihalik, an assistant professor of exercise and sport science, had a positive experience with UNC’s parental leave policies when she ...

Faculty at UNC is 75 percent white, but this program hopes to change that

By Kate Karstens | February 20

UNC is becoming a leader transitioning post-doctorate students to faculty positions, as the Carolina Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity is working ...

UNC staff could see changes in salaries and health benefits soon

By Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez | February 19

The topics discussed at Monday's Faculty Welfare Committee meeting will affect both students and faculty. Here's what you need to know. 

Faculty Executive Committee debates the effects of proposed business school fee

By Casey Quam | February 19

The Kenan-Flagler Business School has proposed a fee for business majors and minors, sparking conversation. Faculty believe the long-term benefits of ...

Professor Hassan Melehy expresses his concerns about the general education curriculum during the Faculty Council meeting on Nov. 10, 2017.

New UNC absence policy blends forgiveness and accountability

By Kate Karstens | February 15

UNC has a new attendance policy that balances no-questions-asked absences with keeping students accountable. The new policy is fresh and succinct, but ...

Attendance resolution, application increase, and university government discussed Faculty Council Meeting

By Hannah McClellan | February 11

Friday’s Faculty Council meeting covered everything from the Arts Everywhere campaign to the passing of a resolution on University-approved absences. ...

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With a couple of months to go, campus food drive raises over 2,300 meals

By Suzanne Blake | January 17

The battle against hunger has one more fighter in the Employee Forum with its UNC 2017-18 Food For All campus food drive, benefiting Carolina Cupboard ...