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Graduate workers continue to petition UNC, demand not reopen in-person instruction

By Rachel Crumpler | June 21

In a petition published June 12, graduate workers have expressed concerns about the safety and logistics of returning to campus for in-person instruction ...

Remote teaching preferred for fall semester, faculty survey indicates

By Praveena Somasundaram | June 16

The Faculty Executive Committee met Monday afternoon to discuss the plans for the Roadmap for Fall 2020 and results of a recent faculty survey that found ...

UNC community members call for action in response to racial injustice

By Hannah McClellan | June 15

In the wake of George Floyd's murder, UNC has released multiple official statements condemning systemic racism and expressing a commitment to support ...

Off-campus social gatherings, COVID-19 testing discussed at Carolina Roadmap webinar

By Praveena Somasundaram | June 14

Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz, students leaders and other University administrators hosted a webinar Thursday to discuss the Carolina Roadmap and answer ...

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'Still developing the specifics': Guskiewicz talks reopening plans in Zoom meeting

By Brian Keyes | May 28

Chancellor Guskiewicz met with the Advisory Committee and Faculty Executive Committee in a joint online meeting Wednesday to answer questions about UNC's ...

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'We just want to know what’s happening': Students push for clarity on CARES Act relief aid

By Kyle Ingram | May 27

The University is beginning to release emergency funding from the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act for students affected by the COVID-19 ...

Students voice concerns over University's plans to return in fall

By Sara Raja | May 26

Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz announced Thursday initial plans for UNC's return to on-campus operations for the fall semester. Since then, some students ...

UNC community considers implementation of face masks in fall

By Chiara Evans | May 21

Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz announced Thursday the initial logistics of returning to campus for the upcoming fall semester. As a part of Carolina’s ...

'We’re not in a race to be first': Guskiewicz and UNC leaders discuss return to campus

By Praveena Somasundaram | May 20

UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz and other University leaders hosted a webinar Wednesday to discuss UNC’s options for safe re-entry in the fall in response ...

Meet UNC's new vice chancellor for student affairs

By Emma Geis | May 18

After 10 months, the University has announced that Amy Johnson will serve as the new vice chancellor for student affairs. Johnson is set to take over ...

Graduating seniors celebrate Commencement with virtual watch party

By Isabella Sherk | May 11

UNC's class of 2020 celebrated Commencement weekend with a virtual watch party on Sunday. The original ceremony was postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, ...

UNC Employee Forum seeks clarity on payroll and operation updates

By Emma Geis | May 6

UNC's Employee Forum met via Zoom Wednesday morning to address the logistics of remote work and conduct officer nominations for its upcoming election. ...

UNC System interim president expects campuses to reopen in the fall

By Rachel Crumpler | April 29

UNC System President Bill Roper said in a Wednesday statement that he expects to reopen UNC System campuses to reopen in the fall, and UNC Chancellor ...

We sat down with Chancellor Guskiewicz to talk coronavirus, the Clery Act and more

By Maeve Sheehey | March 13

This academic year has brought a report detailing Clery Act violations by the University, the reversal of the Silent Sam settlement between the UNC System ...

Commission on History, Race and a Way Forward met for the first time Friday

By Maydha Devarajan | February 9

The newly formed Commission on History, Race and a Way Forward offers an opportunity for UNC to reconcile with its racialized footprint.

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Layers of connection exist between the parties involved in Silent Sam settlement

By Preston Lennon | December 15

Details are still scarce on the Silent Sam deal. Kevin Guskiewicz is assuming the chancellor's office in a moment where system leaders and attorneys are ...

On the steps of South Building: The decade according to UNC's chancellors

By Hannah Lang | December 4

Three chancellors have served this decade. The DTH talked to each of them about their time in the position. 

Guskiewicz announces plan to replace Folt's History Task Force and other news

By Erich Hess | November 10

At the Faculty Council meeting on Friday, Kevin Guskiewicz announced a new Commission on History, Race and a Way Forward. The council also discussed the ...

Guskiewicz workshops Alert Carolina after crimes rattle students

By Preston Lennon | September 24

A rape, attempted break-in and report of sexual harassment outside Davis Library have recently instilled fears within UNC students. With suspects at large ...

Rise and fall: The 110 year history of UNC's Confederate monument, Silent Sam

By Preston Lennon | July 23

Conceived in 1908, completed in 1913, then torn down in 2018, Silent Sam was a lightning rod symbol on UNC's campus for over 100 years. Even now, as the ...