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Former UNC professor John Briscoe (left) received the Stockholm Water Prize earlier this year for his work on global water policies. Courtesy of Marta Briscoe Benton.

Former UNC professor John Briscoe awarded for water work

By Karishma Patel | September 15

Former UNC professor John Briscoe received the Stockholm Water Prize, known informally as the “Nobel Prize of water,” earlier this year for his dedication ...

Photo Illustration - blurred lines of consent when alcohol is involved

Definitely, not maybe

By Amy Tsai | September 9

UNC’s new sexual assault policy makes a point to clearly define consent to sexual activity.

Parking tops Employee Forum list of concerns

By Sara Salinas | September 3

A last-minute decision to delay the proposed night parking program left the University with disgruntled employees and $1 million hole to fill.

Professor Jason Roberts lectures his very full Poli 100 class, which is one of the large lectures on campus, located in Hamilton Hall.

Professors see potential in engaging, large lectures

By Hunter Toro | August 29

A Ph.D. and a battery-operated microphone are the only weapons Jeannie Loeb has when facing the 300-plus students in Psychology 101.

Andrew Moretz is a new lobbyist for UNC. He is VP of State Government Relations at University of North Carolina General Administration.

Lobbyist to advocate for 5-year plan

By Eric Garcia | January 22

Drew Moretz was recently introduced as the UNC system’s vice president for government relations at the Board of Governors meeting earlier this month. ...

Potential funding losses for the Association of Student Governments

By Amy Tsai | December 2

Once again, members of the UNC-system Association of Student Governments are considering a move to stop funding the association.

Chapel Hill police seek student feedback

By Jenny Drabble | November 29

The Chapel Hill Police Department met with UNC students Thursday night to get feedback on its performance.

ASU professor contests in-class speech sanctions

By Sarah Brown | November 29

An Appalachian State University professor has become embroiled in controversy after a dispute with the school’s administration concerning her academic ...

Fiscal cliff threatens research at UNC

November 29

Research programs across the UNC system will be dramatically affected if more than $1 trillion in forced spending cuts — known as sequestration — ...

Transit partners advocate for bus advertising policy

By Julia Craven | November 27

Representatives from Chapel Hill, Carrboro and UNC voted Tuesday to support a more lenient bus advertising policy.

System scrutinizes drop-add policy

By Erika Keil | November 8

The UNC-system Board of Governors will vote on a proposal today that would limit the drop-add period at system campuses to 10 class days — despite opposition ...

On University Day, 3 challenges take center stage

By Megan Cassella | October 11

On a day meant to celebrate the University’s past while looking toward its future, the latter has managed to grab all of the attention. Last University ...

Barack Obama appears on 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon'

By staff and wire report | April 24

After giving a policy speech about student loans in Carmichael Arena, President Barack Obama took a more musical approach on the issue Tuesday by “slow-jamming” ...

UNC sophomore David Hill becomes ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant

By Hayley Paytes | April 22

Growing up, the hosts of “Wheel of Fortune” were fixtures at sophomore David Hill’s dinner table. But while watching “Wheel of Fortune” Thursday ...

Dixie Rock celebrates 23rd year at the Chapel Hill Community Center

By Rachel Butt | April 22

The Chapel Hill Community Center was filled this weekend with adults and children, hanging and stretching like spiders across brightly speckled climbing ...

5 UNC students to compete in Miss NC pageant

By Devyn McDonald | April 19

This June, five UNC students will have the chance to be crowned. Sophomores Dominique Alston, Maddisson Sheppard, Summer Hennings, Ciara Ellis and senior ...

Vote Against Festival opposes Amendment One

By Sarah Brown | April 19

Students will be able to “drop in and gear up” for the impending vote on N.C. Amendment One in front of Wilson Library this afternoon.

UNC has no plans for Amendment One in place

By Emily Overcarsh | April 18

Amendment One goes to a vote in less than 20 days, but UNC has yet to release any plans on whether it would alter policies to maintain benefits for faculty, ...

UNC women’s tennis team defeats Wolfpack after 3 weeks of road matches

By Emily Fedewa | March 21

It’s good to be home. After almost three weeks of road matches, including a trip to Puerto Rico during spring break, that’s exactly how the No. ...

ASG student leaders will meet to discuss reform following UNC-CH’s vote to remain a member

By Madeline Will | February 23

After Tuesday’s elections results cemented the University’s place in the UNC Association of Student Governments, student leaders will meet this weekend ...