Keep your New Year's fitness resolutions with Campus Recreation
Hate cold weather but still want to stay in shape? Campus Recreation offers plenty of indoor workout options throughout the semester, from fitness classes to intramural sports.
STUDENT LIFE
Meet the UNC first-year working with the Obama Foundation to help Black women in STEM
Did you know that there is a student among UNC's class of 2022 who has created her own non-profit organization, worked with a program under former President Obama himself, is a leader in activism and a prominent advocate for African-American girls in STEM? Maya Logan founded The S.I.S. Movement to help young Black girls in her South Carolina hometown gain confidence and leadership skills through STEM education. Find out how she did it and what's next for this Tar Heel.
Meet Maggie Hilderbran, a UNC senior who received a scholarship that only 40 people get
Exploring the intersection of religion and science, Maggie Hilderbran received a remarkable scholarship to continue a passion that began with watching Star Trek. But when Hilderbran isn't trying to tackle existence's toughest questions, she's enjoying her final year at UNC.
Here's what a nearly million dollar grant can do for UNC's women in STEM
The National Science Foundation awarded the grant to boost mentorship opportunities for women pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and math.
University monitoring weather conditions as Winter Storm Diego approaches
If the University moves to Condition 1, semester exams will continued as scheduled, the AlertCarolina said. If the University moves to Condition 2, Monday's exams will be rescheduled for Wednesday and the revised exam schedule will be posted on the Registrar's website. An AlertCarolina will be sent if conditions change.
'It felt like Carolina didn’t care': Students say on-campus housing hunt is unideal at best
Last year, Carolina Housing was in the same position with unassigned students but, by the start of classes the next year, there were 60 vacant beds.
Maya Little has headed the charge against Silent Sam, but not without consequences
“Maya is the bravest person in Chapel Hill. She put herself on the line, knowing that she faces violence not only from white supremacists, but also the police."
What does Savannah Putnam's administration look like after eight months?
After eight months in office, UNC Student Body President Savannah Putnam reflects on the work that her administration has completed — specifically emphasizing their effect on mental health.
More details of Silent Sam plan emerge at Faculty Executive Committee meeting
On Monday morning, Chancellor Folt and the Board of Trustees officially made their recommendation to the Board of Governors about where to house Silent Sam, the heavily debated Confederate statue that was toppled in August.
What comes next? UNC students look to the future of state and national politics
The latest election may have been less than a month ago, but leaders of UNC's Young Democrats and College Republicans are already planning for the next one.
B³ coffee shop creates opportunities for inclusion
For most people, a three-year job as a Starbucks barista would simply serve as material for the “experience” portion of their LinkedIn profile. But for senior Jacklyn Googins, this experience inspired a new opportunity for inclusion on UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus – Best Buddies Brews.
Three UNC students appointed to N.C. Attorney General's opioid misuse panel
Three UNC students have been appointed to Attorney General Josh Stein’s Council on Collegiate Opioid Misuse. Sheel Patel, Amanda Sin and Anna Austin are the UNC student representatives for the 2018-2019 Council, a group of students from different North Carolina colleges and universities focused on creating strategies and implementing policies to fight opioid mistreatment on college campuses.
Thanks to the NFL, UNC is participating in a CTE study with part of a $14.7 million grant
You may have heard about the tragic death of a former UNC football player who was homeless and nearly unrecognizable in 2015. But his story highlights the way C.T.E. brain injuries follow and affect athletes long after they hang up their jerseys and walk across the stage at graduation. Stories like these and years of research have culminated with the NFL offering UNC, along with other partners, a grant to help develop new findings on catching and preventing C.T.E.
Protesters oppose Chancellor Folt, Chief Blue's inclusion in UNC summit on student safety
“I don’t believe (Folt and Blue are) experts on student safety." “I believe their actions have been antithetical to student safety, especially on campus, but in the broader community as well.”
The future of student activism looks bright after 2018 midterm
“It’s a great thing when students take politics into their own hands and get the voice of the young and educated out there," one UNC student said. "It’s good for young people to be involved."
Here's how you can help at UNC's annual holiday blood drive
UNC's 20th annual Holiday Blood Drive will occur Dec. 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Fetzer Hall.
PPE minor receives 3.4 million dollar donation
The Philosophy, Politics and Economics minor program at UNC continues to grow as students seek to supplement their major(s) or future career with beneficial perspectives on public life.
Word on the Street: What's your favorite SpongeBob episode?
We asked UNC students about their favorite memory related to SpongeBob SquarePants.
Mi Pueblo discusses its role on campus among other student organizations
Mi Pueblo is searching for its place on UNC's campus.
Nearly 180 have joined boycott against UNC's Honor Court
The boycott includes 36 professors, almost 140 graduate students, many of whom work as teaching assistants and in other positions, and a handful of other University members.
