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Charges dropped against UNC professor Dwayne Dixon
Simple assault charges brought against UNC professor Dwayne Dixon from the night of Silent Sam's toppling were dropped on Thursday morning at the Orange County Courthouse.
Who is behind the @now_what_sam Twitter account?
Suggestions on what to do with Silent Sam posted by the account range from burying the statue like a Terracotta warrior to moving it off campus to a variety of locations.
Here's how UNC is celebrating American Indian Heritage Month
Many campus groups and groups around the state are hosting events to celebrate American Indian Heritage Month.
UNC Veterans Day celebration delivered inspiration to future cadets
Retired Marine Capt. Larry Greenwold shared stories of his first days as a veteran and expressed optimism about the future of military service this Veteran's Day.
What you missed at Friday's Faculty Council meeting
The UNC Faculty Council met on Friday to discuss topics like Silent Sam and the undergraduate general education curriculum, among other things.
HPV vaccination rates fall short of goal
HPV is the most common STI and has the capability to cause six cancers. Despite easy access for prevention, vaccination rates fall short of desired goal.
Roper awarded interim president role, BOG dodges public discussion of transition
"I can't think of anyone I'd rather give the reins to than Bill Roper,” Margaret Spellings said.
Diversity fellow Keiji Kunigami continues interdisciplinary mindset at UNC
André Keiji Kunigami was just chosen as one of UNC’s newest Carolina Postdoctoral Programs for Faculty Diversity fellows. He looks to continue his study of Brazilian and Japanese cinema and its politics in the new environment of UNC and its southern surroundings. He will be revising his dissertation surrounding the two topics through this postdoctoral fellowship.
Meet one of your 2018 diversity fellows: Sarah Mills
Second-year postdoctoral trainee from the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center Sarah Mills is one of the five 2018 diversity fellows from the Carolina Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity.
LGBTQ center teaches allyship through Safe Zone trainings
The UNC LGBTQ Center has been offering Safe Zone trainings since 2003, teaching allyship strategies and bringing awareness to various LGBTQ perspectives and experiences.
Chancellor Folt issues apology for University's involvement in slavery
On its 225th birthday, UNC-Chapel Hill’s administrators, faculty, staff and students pledged to look back on its checkered history to help UNC adapt to a modern age. In a year where debates surrounding Silent Sam have taken precedence in campus discourse, many University Day speakers emphasized the need to carry the lessons of UNC’s past into its future.
Holden Thorp, Buck Goldstein launch book about higher education in America
Two university professors recently published a new book about the important issues in higher education after some have called for updated literature on education as it is today.
UNC Global receives $10 million donation
For students who feel like they lack the opportunity to study or travel abroad, a donation from former J.P. Morgan Chase & Company CEO to UNC Global offers a solution. As emphasized by students, faculty and the donor, Bill Harrison, a global outlook and perspective is important to a fulfilling education.
Faculty Executive Committee attempts to move past Silent Sam, focus on University Day
The Faculty Executive Committee met Monday to discuss Silent Sam relocation/replacement ideas and University Day events.
'I have the opportunity to make a difference': UNC professor inspires local activism
UNC professor of law and ncIMPACT director Anita Brown-Graham inspires others in the community to work hard, find the good in others and to support communities that seek social change.
UNC faculty members receive state's highest civilian award
Two UNC faculty will receive the highest civilian honor in North Carolina for their significant contributions to the state.
Study shows racial disparity in treatment for patients recovering from heart attacks
A study led by UNC School of Medicine cardiology fellow Sameer Arora and his team found that racial disparities in the treatment of NSTEMI are still present.
A decade after the Great Recession, UNC is teaching students how to understand it
A decade after the Great Recession, professor Benjamin Waterhouse is teaching The History of the 2008 Financial Crisis, a course intended to explore the crisis on a substantial level and increase financial literacy among students.
UNC lab looks at water contamination following Florence
Hurricane Florence contaminated water in areas of North Carolina. However, the number of people who have been affected is low. Nonetheless, a lab at UNC is staying on top of water quality from contaminated sources that could make people sick.
