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.
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'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.
She survived med school and a UNC residency ... can she make it through 'Survivor?'
"Being on television is the part I’m most uncomfortable with. I’m not seeking fame. I did this to discover something within myself."
Folt claims 70 percent of N.C. residents want Silent Sam back in McCorkle Place
“The (monument) law says the monument goes back on the pedestal. What we’ve been given is the opportunity to develop an alternative to that,” said Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Robert Blouin.
Creator of Carolina Covenant receives Leadership Award
Shirley Ort created Carolina Covenant to help low-income students pay for tuition exemplifies what it means to be a leader.
From dishwasher to supervisor: Hugo Brito-Montilla shares his American dream
You've definitely seen his friendly face around Chase Hall, but you probably don't know his story.
Letter: UNC Black Faculty call on the University to permanently remove Silent Sam
"To reinstall the Confederate monument to any location on UNC’s campus is to herald for the nation and for the world that UNC is not a welcoming place for Black people."
LFIT textbook controversy sparks questions about how textbooks get approved, if at all
The Lifetime Fitness textbook controversy brought up questions over the approval processes of course materials — how exactly does a textbook get the thumbs up at UNC, and could such an incident recur?
Hundreds of UNC professors send letter to Chancellor to keep Silent Sam down
Professors from most of UNC's departments signed onto the letter last week after Silent Sam came down.
Who's who? State Senator confuses his own Twitter handle with UNC professor's
UNC professor Kris Jordan was surprised to discover an Ohio Senator, with the same name, was boosting his page views. However, it was unwanted publicity.
Alumnus awarded the Gates Cambridge Scholarship
The scholarship offers full support for graduate study at the University of Cambridge.
"These politics and policies have effects on human life": UNC panel on immigration
A panel of professors and students examined the history of the Mexican-American border and how that has influenced the recent developments in immigration. They also discussed the stereotypes that are perpetuated in America about Latinx people.
Faculty feels removal of 'Fetzer Grays' highlighted poor communication
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 system, faculty can store their gym clothes in baskets provided by Fetzer. The gym provides faculty with exercise clothing and even washes it for them. The cessation of the service is indicative of a broader concern coming from UNC staff that the University is not supporting healthy lifestyles to the extent necessary to combat America’s increasing obesity problem.
Six UNC employees recognized for their service and contribution to the University
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 and dedication to the University.
Status of Women Committee discusses salary discrepancies at UNC
The Status of Women Committee focused on policy solutions for salary discrepancies, childcare for faculty and accommodations for working parents Thursday and how the University will play a role in making these changes.
Did you know: Women also know stuff?
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 networks, and their networks are perhaps based on who they read in graduate school or with whom they went to graduate school or have been colleagues,” said Layna Mosley, a UNC professor of political science.
