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Wilson Library event to display recent additions to special collections

By Emi Maerz | April 12

The University Libraries will hold its Recent Acquisitions Evening on April 27 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event celebrates additions to the Wilson Special ...

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Arts Everywhere Day to celebrate creativity on campus this Friday

By Madison Gagnon | April 12

The seventh annual Arts Everywhere Day will take place on Friday, April 14, with a theme of "YOU are an artist." There will be a wide variety of performances, ...

Meet Grace White, paper conservator at Ackland Art Museum

By Zoe Sinclair | April 11

Grace White, the paper conservator at Ackland Art Museum, spends her days repairing damages on works of art like drawings, watercolors and prints. She ...

UNC GPSG to highlight sustainability efforts at first Climate Action Day

By Samantha Nichols | April 11

The Graduate and Professional Student Government’s first-ever Climate Action Day will be held this Thursday. The event will feature a collection of ...

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Student-pitch competition provides opportunity to win up to $500,000

By Defne Önal | April 11

Seniors Ilyas Colie and Manas Takalpati are co-founders of Triangle Ventures, an organization that aims to connect student entrepreneurs across the research ...

UNC researchers fight ongoing opioid epidemic

By Liza Smith | April 11

In light of increasing overdose-related deaths in the state, UNC continues to combat the opioid epidemic and its effects on North Carolina's communities ...

Carolina Puppies Unite People serves canine, UNC community

By Elizabeth Pham | April 11

Carolina Puppies Unite People, also known as CPUP or Puppies at Carolina, hosts numerous events each month to work with local shelters and service dog ...

'Cypher, Cypher!' UNC artist collective celebrate expression, togetherness every Wednesday

By Akash Bhowmik | April 11

UNC Cypher is a student rap group that gathers at the Pit every Wednesday at 9:25 p.m. is planning on releasing their own album by the end of this semester. ...

'Teach-in' to educate students about labor unions this Friday

By Mary Mungai | April 11

A recent nationwide spike in support for labor unions has pushed more than 70 universities to host teach-ins focused around labor unions, worker rights ...

'Vinyl is seeing a real resurgence': 32nd biannual CD & Record show held in Carrboro

By Irene Denniston | April 9

On Sunday, April 2, the 32nd Carrboro CD & Record Show brought over 40 tables with new and used CDs, vinyl records and music memorabilia to the Carrboro ...

Student band Braless rocks creative, inclusive space through music

By Annie Ham | April 4

Formed by students at UNC, the seven-member band 'Braless' brings a unique variety of sounds – including a saxophone – to their performance. But their ...

'It is so frightening': Faculty Executive Committee concerned by proposed firing rules

By Emi Maerz | April 4

At their Monday meeting, the Faculty Executive Committee discussed proposed language that would loosen the rules surrounding faculty firing. It also considered ...

UNC program aids veterans and first responders with traumatic brain injuries

By Satchel Walton | April 3

The UNC THRIVE Program works with veterans to address the symptoms of traumatic brain injuries, such as headaches, dizziness and sleep issues. Through ...

Q&A: Anna Wu retires, reflects on 28 years with Facilities Services

By Ashley Quincin | April 3

Anna Wu, the previous associate vice chancellor for Facilities Services, sat down with staff writer Ashley Quincin to talk about her time at the University. ...

Seniors prepare themselves, and their wallets, for graduation

By Adele Morris | April 3

As the days tick down until UNC commencement on May 14, seniors are making their final preparations for this highly-anticipated day — including adjusting ...

UNC Science Expo returns to Morehead Planetarium this weekend

By Samantha Nichols | March 30

As part of the month-long North Carolina Science Festival, the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center will be hosting its annual UNC Science Expo on ...

University announces launch of HEELSENGAGE, an alumni engagement platform

By Madison Gagnon | March 29

The HEELSENGAGE Network launched this month with the goal of ensuring students and alumni can connect with people and networks needed to succeed and enable ...

Exhibitions celebrate Women's History Month at UNC

By Mary Mungai | March 28

Throughout Women’s History  Month, students and faculty members have had the opportunity to explore female experiences and intersectional identities ...

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Lauren Hawkinson elected president of Graduate and Professional Student Government

By Hannah Rosenberger | March 28

Lauren Hawkinson has been elected as the 2023-2024 Graduate and Professional Student Government. 

Theodore Nollert reflects on term as GPSG president

By Adele Morris | March 28

Theodore Nollert, the 2022-23 Graduate and Professional Student Government president reflects on the year as his term comes to an end. During his time, ...