UNC System to require weekly COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated students

The University will not require vaccination, but will instead follow the guidelines in the UNC System ‘Get Vaccinated or Get Tested Weekly’ requirement. ...

BOG discusses plans for new relationships with community colleges

The Board of Governors discussed recent UNC System controversies and updates on university and community college relations and reviewed tuition policy ...

Faculty Council holds emergency meeting over fears about removing Guskiewicz

Chapman admitted that Guskiewicz is “not perfect,” but that it wasn’t a good time for a change in leadership. “He is someone we know,” Chapman ...

Op-ed: Let's create a Coalition for Carolina

"Most importantly, the current governance structure means that we are unable, as an institution, to live our values. The faculty, staff and students cannot ...

Meet Sharon James, recipient of the BOG's 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award

UNC Classics Professor Sharon James selected for a 2021 Award for Excellence in Teaching by the UNC Board of Governors. 

LISTEN: University building renaming process and new BOG members

Board of Governors discusses fall operations, out-of-state HBCU enrollment caps

The Board of Governor's met Thursday to discuss fall operations, HBCU enrollment caps and UNC System Board of Trustee appointments. 

'Start educating yourself now': Groups around campus celebrate Earth Day

Plant a tree and make a friend. Earth Day is an appreciation for the planet we all share together. From planting flowers to being activists for the global ...

Column: PragerU, 'liberal lies' and the war against higher education

PragerU and Turning Point USA have given new life to the art of discrediting and devaluing higher education.

UNC System not planning to require COVID-19 vaccines for students returning this fall

The Faculty Council heard updates regarding COVID-19 vaccine requirements, resolutions supporting inclusivity on campus and the election of a new secretary ...

Wanna Smash, Bro?: UNC students unwind with virtual tournaments

“Smash is easy enough to get into that there’s a constant influx of new players,” Phil Register said. “It’s really satisfying to learn more ...

Who are the voting members on the UNC Board of Governors?

The North Carolina Board of Governors governs the University of North Carolina System, which consists of 16 public universities and the NC School of Science ...

UNC group to hold virtual art show to benefit Habitat for Humanity

“It’s about physically lending your support to two communities that mean a lot to North Carolina, which is Habitat and the arts community,” junior ...

Meet the five new members of the UNC Board of Governors

State legislators appointed five new members to the UNC Board of Governors last month.  The new BOG members all said they are honored to serve ...

N.C. House bill would give UNC-System president power to cut salaries across the board

House Bill 243 passed unanimously in the House late last month, and it has since moved on to the Senate. The bill would give UNC-System President Peter ...

Morrison Art Studio hosts collaborative digital mural for Arts Everywhere Day

“We don’t get a chance to show off our art all the time, we don’t get a chance this year to get on campus and see everybody for Arts Everywhere ...

Rajiv Mohabir reads century-old poetry, now translated, to mark Holi

"Rajiv Mohabir sharing these poems educated more people about what Holi is and the history behind it," Shivam Bhargava said. "It's very easy to celebrate ...

Editorial: Repetitive class curriculum needs to change

"It's frustrating and ridiculous to be paying thousands of dollars and putting in hours of our time on subjects that we already learned about in high ...

BOG resolution allocates potential funding for crisis management

UNC System schools may choose to spend this extra funding on student mental health support and crisis response services, but universities can use the ...