A new peer support system for students is set to launch at the end of September. This new system, created by the Undergraduate Executive Branch of UNC Student Government, will focus on student-to-student interactions and changing the way people approach student mental health.
“One of the priorities in our search was to find someone with a proven track record in community policing and strong experience building communication and trust.”
“We are not here to shove our ideas or our policies onto anyone, but really to collaborate with the community and work with other stakeholders to make sure that everyone has a place that they can call home here.”
Savannah Putnam, former student body president, took heed of the student government body during a tumultuous year filled with politics, Silent Sam and mental health concerns.
Students offered input on former Chancellor Folt's time at UNC, specifically in regards to Silent Sam.
The 101st Undergraduate Senate's first substantive bill was meant to create annual reports on the work of student government — and cut funding for branches who didn't finish their report.
The Buddy Project, UNC Paws and the Mental Health Coalition teamed up to host their “Doggies and Dialogue” event Tuesday morning for Mental Health Awareness week.
Beginning on Monday, April 8, UNC Student Government will host a Mental Health Awareness Week to support mental health education on campus.
Three University resolutions were proposed and voted on, including one proposal that passed unanimously.
On the Friday before the election, four cases were brought against the Noble campaign, which resulted in Noble receiving 18 points, three over the 15-point disqualification limit, removing him from the ballot about an hour before voting was set to begin Feb. 12 at midnight.
"It just shows me that there are other people on campus who look like me, who can give me guidance if I need it.”
The end of the election cycle was marked by one candidate's disqualification and accusations of inappropriate behavior by the other candidates. Read on to learn about the results of the Undergraduate Senate, Carolina Athletic Association, Residence Hall Association and Rising Senior Class President and Vice President races.
Despite the conclusion of student body elections, much of the student body does not exactly comprehend the role Student Government plays and how it relates to UNC students.
Katharine Shriver, speaker of the 99th Undergraduate Senate, released a statement Tuesday about student body presidential candidate Tarik Woods.
According to a statement from the Board of Elections, the Noble campaign was found guilty of five violations: three counts of misrepresentation, one count of falsification and a location violation.
Before you vote for UNC student body president, get to know your candidates and their platforms.
The second debate of the student body president campaign season ended with the host endorsing candidate Ashton Martin.
The full Undergraduate Senate met Tuesday to discuss new appointments to various positions in the UNC Supreme Court, Board of Elections and full Senate. Here’s what you need to know:
"And to the next generation of student leaders, I say this: Your leadership matters because Carolina needs leading. Now more than ever."
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.
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