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Who qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness at UNC?

By Brianna Atkinson | Sep. 7

In August, the Biden Administration announced plans to cancel up to $20,000 of student loan debt for some borrowers, including that of current college students. Factors that determine whether or not a student qualifies for forgiveness include when they took out a loan, how much money their parents make and the type of aid they receive while in college. According to the Department of Education, even some students who paid off their federal loans previously are eligible for a refund.

The UNC Student Body Government suite pictured on Monday, Aug. 22, 2022.

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Confusion arises over executive branch's abortion viewpoint neutrality

By Brianna Atkinson | Aug. 24

The order, titled Executive Order No. 2, prevents the executive branch from contracting or giving funds to any business, organization or individual that actively advocates against reproductive health care, such as abortions or contraceptives.

Deb Aikat, an associate professor at the Hussman School of Journalism and Media, is an elected member of the Faculty Executive Committee.

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Faculty Executive Committee discusses 'Tarred Healing' photo story, faculty salaries

By Brianna Atkinson | Mar. 23

At Monday's Faculty Executive Committee meeting, School of Nursing clinical professor Rumay Alexander said some faculty members have expressed concerns about recent comments made by Provost Chris Clemens regarding the "Tarred Healing" photo story.

DTH Screenshot. Screenshot of The Committee on Community and Diversity meeting on Feb. 14, 2022.

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Diversity committee discusses department hiring, faculty mentoring resources

By Brianna Atkinson | Feb. 15

At its Feb. 14 meeting, the Committee on Community and Diversity met to discuss results from UNCu2019s 2018 Collaborative On Academic Careers in Higher Education survey and hiring processes within University departments.

Sage Staley, Sam Robinson, Teddy Vann and Ethan Phillips are candidates for student body president for the 2021-2022 school year. Photos by Ira Wilder.

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Certified candidates for UNC student body president announced

By Brianna Atkinson | Feb. 6

The certified student body president candidates for next year are Ethan Phillips, Sage Staley, Sam Robinson and Taliajah "Teddy" Vann.

A group of people run in the snow on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022.

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UNC will move into Condition 1 at 7 p.m. Friday

By Brianna Atkinson | Jan. 28

The University will move into Condition 1 Friday at 7 p.m. until Saturday at 12 p.m. due to forecasted adverse weather conditions, according to an Alert Carolina notification.

A student sits under the shade of a tree in Polk Place on Nov. 9 2021.

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UNC plans MLK Day banquet and lectures on campus next week

By Brianna Atkinson | Jan. 11

Here's a list of events UNC community members can participate in to honor the legacy of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. next week.

The Faculty Executive Committee held a special meeting on Dec. 23, 2021 to discuss return-to-campus concerns.

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Faculty Executive Committee discusses spring return-to-campus concerns at UNC

By Brianna Atkinson | Dec. 23

The University has no plans to delay the spring semester as of now, Provost Bob Blouin said at a UNC Faculty Executive Committee special meeting Thursday. Any changes to spring semester operations will be announced by Jan. 3, he said. The FEC also discussed concerns about the return to campus amid the rapidly spreading omicron COVID-19 variant, masking protocols and the potential for a vaccine mandate.

Students walk past Wilson Library on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021.

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As UNC reopens in-person, students and faculty have COVID-19 safety concerns

By Brianna Atkinson | Aug. 17, 2021

As UNC begins the fall semester, thousands of people are returning to campus without a vaccine mandate, consistent gathering limits or physical distancing procedures. This “return to normal” leaves some students and faculty concerned about the spread of COVID-19 on campus. Mimi Chapman, chairperson of the faculty, worries that there is not enough time for all members of the campus community to get vaccinated before UNC returns to normal operations. UNC senior Brooks Fitts fears for his own safety as an individual with diabetes, a risk factor for severe illness from COVID-19.

The UNC Board of Governors meets on April 22, 2021 to discuss returning to normal operations in the fall and other issues for the upcoming semester.

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Board of Governors discusses fall operations, out-of-state HBCU enrollment caps

By Brianna Atkinson | Apr. 22, 2021

The Board of Governor's met Thursday to discuss fall operations, HBCU enrollment caps and UNC System Board of Trustee appointments.

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Public Service Staff Shortages and an interview with Dean Raul Reis

By William Christensen , Brianna Atkinson , Sarah Choi and Liv Reilly | Sep. 5

University Editor Liv Reilly and Audio Editor Will Christensen talk about staff shortages in the local public school and transit systems, and Liv interviews the new Dean of the Hussman School of Journalism and Media: Raul Reis.