UNC system looks to simplify transfer credit
UNC-CH enrolls about 800 transfer students every year, and each one has to deal with a transfer credit system that is not uniform across the state.
STUDENT LIFE
Students attempt to solve modern problems with social startups
Starting a company isn’t always just about making money. More and more UNC students have recently decided to begin startups that focus on fixing modern problems in the world.
UNC graduates have resources from University
Seniors graduating in May will soon find limited privileges on campus — but UNC still offers resources for their future.
Friends raise funds for UNC dental student Sergio Acero's funeral
He spoke softly, but his words carried a lot of weight. Family and friends have found a way to honor dentistry student Sergio Acero, 26, after he died from complications following a motorcycle accident March 1.
Q&A with chemist Mike Ramsey
Mike Ramsey, distinguished professor of chemistry, was recently inducted into the National Academy of Engineering. With 94 patents, Ramsey has invented technologies being used by the military, public safety departments and medical professionals.
UNC student-athlete working group talks data on athletes
There’s no lack of data on student-athletes at UNC, but what administrators are struggling to do is find meaning. “Numbers in the absence of context are just marks on the page,” said Steve Farmer, vice provost for enrollment and undergraduate admissions.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapters halt pledging
All chapters of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, including UNC’s, must eliminate the pledging process in accordance with a mandate the national organization gave to chapters during Spring Break.
UNC global studies commencement ceremony put on hold
Seniors in UNC’s global studies department were greeted with an announcement Monday that infuriated many of them. Due to a shortage of funding and staff, the department’s May graduation ceremony, which was scheduled to be held in Memorial Hall was canceled, according to an email sent Monday by department chairman Andrew Reynolds.
Wet weather delays Habitat for Humanity's home builds
The abundance of rain and snow in Chapel Hill this year has set Habitat for Humanity’s new projects weeks behind schedule.
UNC faculty often untrained on student mental health
Though conversation surrounding sexual assault and mental illness at UNC has increased during the last year, there is still no required training on the subjects for faculty and staff members.
Alcohol Law Enforcement searches for new strategies after budget cuts
Despite cuts to the Alcohol Law Enforcement program, North Carolina is looking for new ways to combat underage drinking — and the $1.5 billion it costs the state every year.
UNC, meet your student body vice president Jacob Morse
The student body vice president flies under the radar of many UNC students.
UNC class publicizes Paralympics
With the Winter Olympic Games ended and attention fading from Sochi, one class on UNC’s campus is fighting to increase awareness about the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, opening today.
Campus conference will discuss changing issues regarding water, food, energy
With weather on students’s minds in the wake of a recent snow storm, a campus conference this week will shed light on how climate interacts with water, food and energy.
Student Congress passes funding bill for organizations receiving money
The mere mention of additional paperwork triggers intense groaning, and at Tuesday’s Student Congress meeting, some members noted that a new funding bill would do just that.
UNC committee will ask its brand licensees to promote safe labor in Bangladesh
An issue on the other side of the world is one step closer to being remedied by the actions of those at UNC.
UNC Research Day brings students, ideas together
UNC stands as one of the nation’s top research universities for faculty and students. But some of the student body might not know about the research happening all around them or how to get involved.
Lenoir chicken ruffles some UNC students’ feathers
While many seek out fresh food in Lenoir Dining Hall, some students are concerned about the threat of fowl play.
UNC athletic department, professors and students try out Google Glass
A video by UNC men’s basketball player Wade Moody documenting warm-ups before a game is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Google Glass’ presence on campus.
UNC nonprofit Vaccine Ambassadors is increasing worldwide access to vaccines
It was working with the Gillings School of Global Public Health’s Global AIDS project that made Jackie Kaufman aware of how many children die each year from diseases.
