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UNC receives poor rating in diversity report
A recent report by the University of Southern California's Race and Equity Center suggested minority students at UNC-Chapel Hill are poorly represented on campus.
Feeling lucky? About 2 percent of qualified applicants are forgiven of federal student loans
Student loans don't have to equal a lifetime of debt — so long as you work in the public sector, make 120 months of consistent payments on your loans and meet a list of other criterion by Federal Student Aid.
N.C. sex education is lacking in consent education
While North Carolina may be one of the few states to have requirements about discussing consent, the execution of these requirements is lacking in many school districts.
Congress passes budget increases for Department of Education
“The power of the purse is one of Congress’ greatest duties, and we will continue to work on the appropriations bills that remain,” said U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., the chairperson of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
You can now fill out the FAFSA on your smartphone
In an effort to make the process of applying for federal financial aid more accessible, the U.S. Department of Education released a FAFSA mobile app called myStudentAid on Monday.
'College was not even an option': UNC system promises a more affordable future
The N.C. Promise Tuition Plan, which launched this fall at three UNC system universities, aims to make tuition more affordable for undergraduate students.
After just three days of class, UNCW cancels class in preparation for Hurricane Michael
UNC Wilmington has canceled class again beginning Thursday due to the projected path of Hurricane Michael.
Employers say college graduates are not prepared for career advancement
According to the study, 57 percent of executives and 60 percent of hiring managers believe recent college graduates have the ability to succeed in entry-level positions, but not in higher-level positions.
NC receives poor rating in new Alliance for Excellent Education report
According to a new report, NC failed to account for certain student groups when assessing overall economic support.
Inconsistent sexual assault definitions hamper UNC-system Campus Security Committee
In the midst of the #MeToo movement, UNC system schools convened to talk about a standard for resolving issues related to sexual harassment. But with so many schools involved in the discussion, coming to a general consensus proved an issue that will take further delegation.
English and Comparative Literature Department rolls out seven new major concentrations
The UNC Department of English and Comparative Literature has released seven new major concentrations, giving more options for students to use English as a path to their future careers. Never again will distant relatives question what you plan to do with that English degree.
Folt and the Board of Trustees are asking for your opinion on Silent Sam's future
The Chancellor and Board of Trustees have opened the floor to suggestions regarding Confederate monument Silent Sam's future.
Chapel Hill Mayor, Town Council reaffirm their support of Silent Sam relocation
The Chapel Hill Town Council, including Mayor Pam Hemminger, sent a letter to UNC Chancellor Carol Folt, the University's Board of Governors and its Board of Trustees to ask for the permanent relocation of Silent Sam from McCorkle Place to one that puts the monument in a historical context.
SBP Savannah Putnam's 'Catch-22': Power dynamics in the BOT
When the Board of Trustees huddled in closed session earlier this month, awaiting instruction on how to proceed on the delicate Confederate monument issue, Savannah Putnam met with them. As the SBP, her job is to act as a liaison between the students and administration. Yet despite her status as a voting ex-officio member of the BOT, she was asked to leave a conversation which took place before the official special meeting dates of both the BOT and BOG.
Students question UNC's role with mental health services
In recent years, on-campus mental health services have been under scrutiny by some student groups. At the same time, campus health services that offer mental health counseling have looked to change their organization. Is there a middle ground?
Free speech is protected on public campuses like UNC, but isn't guaranteed elsewhere
As emails from UNC administrators reaffirming their support of First Amendment rights become almost a weekly tradition, students at other universities struggle to make their voices heard.
UNC receives top ranking from Wall Street Journal for best value in public education
UNC ranked second on the Wall Street Journal's list of best-valued schools in the U.S.
Updated: UNC releases arrest information from Saturday's Silent Sam rally
“Until the school moves Silent Sam and the pedestal off campus, this is going to keep happening." Another clash between two groups of demonstrators and police erupted on Saturday, adding to the mounting number of arrests over the fallen statue. Students, Confederate demonstrators and police struggled to have their voices heard as the protest escalated. From flags to food, each side fought for their beliefs. Certainly the Silent Sam issue is no more resolved than when the statue came down before LDOC 2018, but no matter what side you're on, everyone has a right to be safe.
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."
