What's going on with Title IX?
The Trump administration expects to make changes to Title IX law that seems to favor protecting the accused, but no official adjustments have been made yet to UNC's policy.
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Food insecurity grows for students, and UNC has nothing 'in the works' to study it
As tuition costs rise, the number of college students facing food and housing insecurity has risen with it.
UNC Police defend officer actions at Silent Sam protests amid criticism
Following the toppling of Confederate monument Silent Sam, students and other organizations held protests on campus. UNC Police, Chapel Hill Police and other law enforcement departments from around the state have since faced criticism for their handling of these protests.
There's a month until UNC's Silent Sam deadline. Here's what's happened so far.
Here’s a recap of everything that has happened with the Confederate monument in this school year:
Kimberly van Noort appointed to senior position within UNC system
One of van Noort's goals is to encourage collaboration among all of the schools. She also hopes to improve access to higher education for transfer, military and first-generation students.
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.
Meet your 2018 distinguished alumni
“We try to come up with a slate of awardees that represent the University, and are exemplars of the University's values and show the University's potency in the outside world.”
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.
