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CHAARG sparks interest at UNC, promotes body positivity and empowerment through exercise

By Maddie Singleton | July 19

Changing Health, Attitudes + Actions To Recreate Girls is a fitness community that aims to empower women by promoting body positivity and encouraging ...

Undergraduate Senate unanimously votes to pass new campus building renaming bill

By Collin Tadlock | July 13

The University's Undergraduate Senate unanimously voted to pass a concurrent resolution demanding that UNC remove names of white supremacists, confederates ...

What is FallFest? The event to return this August for the first time in two years

By Cameron Shaw | June 20

FallFest will return in person this year on Sunday, Aug. 14 after being canceled last year due to inclement weather and the previous year due to COVID-19. ...

First-year residence hall living advice from students who have been through it

By Madi Kirkman | June 15

The DTH spoke with students who have recently lived in campus residence halls about what residence hall advice they had for incoming first-year students. ...

Four Hussman students win Hearst awards, contribute to school's 11th national championship

By Reagan Allen | June 8

Four UNC Hussman students won individual championships to contribute to the school's 11th overall Hearst Journalism Awards Championship.

Four UNC voice students selected to compete in national performance semifinals

By Natalie McCormick | May 30

Four UNC vocal majors were invited to compete in the semifinals of the National Association of Teachers of Singing competition's national level this July ...

'Honored to join such a hardworking team': Danielle Hiraldo named new director of AIC

By Madi Kirkman | May 29

Danielle Hiraldo, who specializes in federal Indian law and policy, will serve as the new director of UNC's American Indian Center starting in July.  ...

The "Tar Heels Bikes" bike share program was launched by Chancellor Folt and Associate Vice Chancellor of Campus Enterprises Brad Ives in front of Davis Library on Wednesday.

With Tar Heel Bikes set to end May 31, students describe their experiences with the program

By Madi Kirkman | May 29

Students discuss the positives and negatives of the Tar Heel Bikes program, which is ending on May 31.

Student-led nonprofit provides free health screenings and examinations to Orange County residents

By Samuel Long | May 19

The Community Care Program, a part of the Cardiovascular Health Education Campaign, provides free health screenings to residents in the Triangle. They ...

A first-year's guide to dorm room essentials at UNC

By Layna Hong | May 13

Current UNC students shared their favorite dorm room items, essentials and packing tips as the class of 2026 prepares to move into their residence halls. ...

'It all becomes magical': UNC students offer advice to the class of 2026

By Natalie McCormick | May 13

“Enjoy it," rising junior Yasmine Hernandez said. "It can be scary at first but once you are here and you get into it, it’s going to go by super fast ...

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'An open field': UNC presents many ways for students to connect with the arts

By Lauren Fichten | May 11

“Figuring out as a first-year what kind of community you want to be exposed to and then going from there— you really have an open field when it comes ...

Here's a look at student support resources available at UNC

By Reagan Allen | May 11

UNC offers many academic, social and health-related resources for students. Here's a look at some of those resources.

Campus organizations offer UNC students support and community

By Madi Kirkman | May 11

The Daily Tar Heel spoke with leaders from the Carolina Indian Circle, Phi Delta Epsilon and Mi Pueblo about the benefits of joining student organizations ...

Here are some of the mental health resources available to UNC students

By Zoe Frederick | May 11

Here's a look at resources for UNC students to help them prioritize their mental health and well-being while at the University.

Here's a look at the many traditions and legends around UNC's campus

By Eileen Foster | May 11

Throughout its 232-year history, UNC has established quite the selection of traditions from UNC-Duke games to finals week that students participate in ...

'I deserve an education': Carolina for Every Body event calls for accessibility on campus

By Adele Morris | May 10

Dozens of UNC community members gathered in front of the South Building, holding posters with slogans reading “Accessibility is not an extra step, ...

UNC planning to remove campus tents after Commencement

By Courtland Bartosik | April 25

Earlier this month, Provost Chris Clemens announced that the campus tents will be removed after Commencement, which is on May 8.

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'Grounded Growth': University hosts sixth annual Arts Everywhere Day

By Lauren Fichten | April 10

In addition to the “I Was Here: Postcards from the Pandemic,” exhibit, Arts Everywhere Day included an Asian Pacific Islander Desi American student ...

New UNC student organization uplifts Tamil culture and language at UNC

By Abby Pender | April 5

"One freshman told us that she, for her it feels like she doesn't miss home as much because of the club, because it feels like home," Nasiha Rizwan, president ...