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'Everything at a good price for everybody': Students launch new delivery app

By Olivia Metelo | October 24

The UNC student-launched Speedi Delivery app aims to deliver products in categories such as snacks, candy, beverages, hygiene and nutrition in 15 minutes ...

University moves 2024 commencement to a Saturday, reduces departmental ceremonies

By Claire Harutunian | October 24

Τhe University announced last week that the 2024 commencement will take place at 7 p.m. on May 11. In addition to the date change, the University will ...

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Students protest Kenan-Flagler event hosting Starbucks leaders

By Ananya Cox | October 22

The event was a part of the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise's Frontiers of Business Conference, which featured discussions with business leaders, ...

Registrar's office announces ConnectCarolina course registration updates

By Natalie McCormick | October 22

Beginning spring 2024, students will be able to join waitlists of up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semesters and eight credit hours in the ...

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'To emphasize that unity, that love': UNC celebrates its 230th anniversary

By Amena Matcheswala | October 22

UNC celebrated this year's University Day, which marks the laying of the first cornerstone at Old East Residence Hall, on Oct. 12. The celebration recognizes ...

International student support group holds seventh annual Autumn Fest

By Ava Wharton | October 18

"We're developing community," said Annie Lundeen, the program coordinator for the International Student and Scholar Services. The festival aimed to introduce ...

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UNC launches notifications for broken elevators amid maintenance backlog

By Isabella Hopkins | October 17

UNC announced a new Elevator Outage Notification System on Wednesday, which will allow students to monitor a dashboard to be aware of elevator outage ...

School of Pharmacy Self-Care Week aimed to support student mental health

By Dallia Lindell | October 17

Hosted by the Carolina Association of Pharmacy Students, Self-Care included an outdoor walk, social media campaigning and free snacks, aiming to help ...

UNC crime report shows decrease in stalking, increase in sexual assaults

By Lauren Rhodes | October 16

On Sept. 29, UNC released its annual security and fire safety report, disclosing an increase in crimes like rape, domestic violence, fondling and motor ...

'I'm fighting this battle by myself': Robin Lee wins Rebecca Clark Award for Moral Courage

By Olivia Metelo | October 15

Lee was awarded the Rebecca Clark Staff Award for Moral Courage based upon advocacy for housekeeping wages and working conditions.

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LGBTQ Center hosts queer history event to celebrate National Coming Out Day

By Lena Miano | October 15

The UNC LGBTQ center held a “Uncovering LGBTQIA+ History" interactive presentation in Varsity Theatre on Wednesday.

Board of Trustees approves increased salary range for tenured professors

By Maeson Wagner | October 13

The UNC Board of Trustees approved a motion introduced by Jennifer Halsey Evans to increase the salary range for tenured and tenure-track professors in ...

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Some UNC students feel uninformed about lab accessibility upgrades

By Isabella Hopkins | October 11

Two accessible labs were opened in Morehead Chemistry Labs at UNC in 2021. However, some students with disabilities said they only found out about the ...

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Multicultural sororities host hygiene drive for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By Katelyn Hume | October 11

Throughout October the Phi Chapter of Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. and The Associate Chapter of alpha Kappa Delta Phi International ...

Leyla Santiago brings new perspective, representation to Hussman school

By Lucas Moore | October 11

“If I'm going to step back [from broadcast journalism], how do I spend my time with purpose? I can't think of a better way of doing that, than helping ...

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Anti-Death Penalty Project aims to raise awareness of, combat capital punishment

By Liza Smith | October 10

The student-led UNC Anti-Death Penalty Project is aiming to further the conversation surrounding the death penalty and it's socioeconomic, racial and ...

University to install license plate readers to improve campus safety

By Samantha Nichols | October 10

In a partnership with Flock Safety, the University plans to install 22 license plate recognition cameras for an estimated cost of $80,000.

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UNC African Studies Center holds third annual Africa Fest with local partners

By Michael Singleton | October 10

Organized in conjunction with Weaver Street Market and the Town of Carrboro, the event aimed to raise awareness about African culture.

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Gillings School receives CDC grant to forecast disease outbreaks

By Ananya Cox | October 6

The Gillings School of Public Health received grant funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for a new initiative called the Outbreak ...

UNC opens new Innovation Junction on Franklin Street

By Lucas Moore | October 5

The Innovate Carolina Junction had its ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 27. It aims to foster the innovation, community and growth of startups and small ...