Abbey Thompson
Articles
It’s no surprise this UNC professor is a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize
Though the professor was shocked by his nomination, his students had no question about his greatness as a scholar.
These UNC students found a zero-waste way to reuse old billboards
The brand, Phoenyx, recycles old billboards and uses the vinyl material to create accessories like wallets, purses and backpacks.
UNC Black Congress holds vigil at Unsung Founders Memorial after vandalism incident
Following the defacement of the Unsung Founders Memorial, UNC Black Congress held a vigil on Thursday night to honor the founders and remind the University that Black students are not disposable.
Asian American Student Association votes to sign amicus brief in support of UNC in affirmative action lawsuit
UNC’s Asian American Student Association is supporting the University’s race-conscious admissions process in a lawsuit against Students for Fair Admissions, a nonprofit that wants to get rid of admission policies that take race into account.
Learn more about the relationship between ICE, immigrants and activists
Detentions by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency have resulted in 22 deaths of immigrants in custody in the last two years. Panelists at the UNC School of Social Work spoke about the evolution of ICE, family separation, immigration policy and activism.
Scholarship funds for military-affiliated students receives $2 million from GAA
The UNC General Alumni Association is gifting $2 million in scholarship funds for military-affiliated students.
Welcome to Carol Folt's $4.25B Memorial Meme Stash
Students who are members of the UNC Facebook meme page agree that it provides a sense of community and makes students relate to each other through funny and creative posts.
Did y'all notice Roy Williams' shoes last night?
At Monday night's game, Roy Williams wore some very special accessories for a good cause.
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.
Ethics forum discusses returning veterans and moral obligations
Veterans who are returning home after deployment face the struggle of reintegrating into society; it does not make their transition easier when their community does not understand what to do with them.
