On this episode of Heel Talk, host Evely Forte talks to assistant online Praveena Somasundaram and University Desk staff writer Sara Raja about how the University and Town of Chapel Hill are holding students — found in violation of University and/or state guidelines — accountable.
Panelists at the event included UNC professor Seth Kotch, educator and member of the Orange County Community Remembrance Coalition Paris Miller and more.
The UNC Commission on History, Race and A Way Forward heard from guest speakers about the impact of storytelling in their meeting on Tuesday.
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In June of this year, Caitlyn Kumi launched her business: Miss EmpowHer. The brand encourages inclusivity, empowerment and body positivity for women of all shades and shapes.
More than 200 athletes and coaches marched from Franklin Street to Rosemary to Morehead Planetarium, where a handful of players gave speeches about racial injustice to conclude a memorable and important day in UNC sports history.
Data show disparities in salary between newly-hired faculty and long-standing faculty and male and female faculty members.
UNC said it won't release the number of cases within each COVID-19 cluster, citing the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Here's why some law experts are questioning this.
The University has confirmed a 13th COVID-19 cluster at Rams Village Building #5, via the Carolina Together website and UNC social media.
Gary Shipman, a Wilmington-based lawyer, is representing UNC System faculty and staff in the midst of preparing a class-action lawsuit to delay in-person classes. In a response to Shipman, NCDOL General Counsel Jill F. Cramer and Deputy Commissioner of Labor Kevin Beauregard acknowledged the concerns of faculty and staff members. However, they stated it is the responsibility of the UNC System to develop policies and plans that reduce the risk of exposure of contracting COVID-19 — not the department.
Campus workers, faculty, students and more hosted a die-in protest in front of the South Building, one of the latest efforts protesting campus' reopening this fall.
Following a four-year lawsuit, the University released disciplinary records for individuals found responsible for rape, sexual assault or related acts of sexual misconduct. Here's what they show.
Orange County Health Department Director Quintana Stewart sent a letter to UNC officials on July 29 recommending the University limit on-campus housing and implement online-only instruction for the first five weeks of the semester as a minimum. The letter was released to the public Wednesday, sparking outrage among faculty and community leaders. Shutting down campus, however, "is not a realistic option," Stewart said.
Director of Housekeeping Services Herb Richmond received a petition from UNC housekeepers on July 22, which demanded a response within the next five business days. To date, campus workers have heard no response, said Penny Elliott, crew leader for UNC Housekeeping. The petition addresses concerns such as providing proper personal protective equipment, requiring health checks at work, extending administrative leave and requiring the University to be transparent about the private contractors hired to clean.
The Commission on Campus Equality and Student Equity's resolution calls for full remote instruction and limitations on the number of students living on campus. The resolution came in response to the concerns students and Chapel Hill residents have expressed regarding UNC's reopening plans. “The only way we can make sure that everyone is safe, and everyone has access to an equitable education experience, is by offering all courses virtually and de-densifiying our dorms,” said Chairperson Lamar Richards.
At Wednesday's Chapel Hill Town Council meeting, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Bob Blouin gave an update on UNC's fall roadmap, and community members asked questions about topics including COVID-19 testing, Greek life and disciplinary actions for those who violate the community standards.
Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz presented the Board of Trustees with his recommendation to remove the names Wednesday after forming a committee to review the Commission on History, Race and A Way Forward's unanimous resolution recommending the removal of these four names from campus buildings earlier this month.
Carolina Together states that testing everyone “could create a false sense of security,” and that the CDC does not recommend widespread, asymptomatic testing. Here's how UNC plans to test students for COVID-19 on campus.
From senior leadership switch-ups to the Silent Sam saga, UNC has had its fair share of campus controversies in the past few years. Here’s what you need to know.
Art Pope — a well-known and formidable conservative figure within North Carolina politics — was appointed by the N.C. Senate Thursday evening to the UNC Board of Governors.
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