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UNC hosts 2023 Universities Studying Slavery Conference

By Emily Shih | February 23

Twice a year, the Universities Studying Slavery hosts a public conference with a panel filled with dozens of speakers to discuss, collaborate and learn. This year, the University Commission on History, Race, and a Way Forward will be hosting the 2023 Conference at UNC from March 15 to 18. The four-day program, titled “At This Place: History, Race, and a Way Forward,” will feature speakers from various academic institutions dedicated to creating just and equitable futures.

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International students reflect on their experience at UNC

By Emily Shih | January 30

In fall 2021, 2501 international students from over 100 countries were enrolled at UNC. International students from all over the world share their experience with clubs, friendships, academics and more with The Daily Tar Heel.

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Music, dance and poetry: UNC celebrates second annual Africa Fest

By Emily Shih | October 18

Last Saturday, UNC's African Studies Center hosted the second annual Africa Fest to celebrate African culture, arts and history. The event included performances from poet CJ Suitt and Zankiliwa, a student dance group.

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Founded at UNC, Alpha Pi Omega — the country's oldest Indigenous sorority — turns 28

By Emily Shih | August 28

The country’s oldest Indigenous sorority — Alpha Pi Omega (APiO) — will be turning 28 years old on Sep. 1 in remembrance of Founder’s Day. The sorority founded its first chapter, UNC's Alpha chapter, in 1994, and now represents more than 130 tribes and has 24 chapters chartered nationwide. “It’s so important to have an Indigenous sorority on campus because we are the minority of the minority,” UNC senior and Alpha chapter president Hayley Jacobs said.

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Safety is sexy — a guide to safer sex on campus

By Emily Shih | August 13

College students are using contraceptives and condoms less and less each year, but safer sex is as important as ever. Here's a guide on safer sex resources available on campus.

Katherine Johnston

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Chancellor's committee still drafting report as part of UNC's building renaming process

By Emily Shih | August 7

This year in the committee's May 5 meeting, Chairperson Mike Smith said that the committee's goal was to get its report draft to Guskiewicz by July 1 so that he would have time to review it before the BOT meeting in late July, where it would be considered. However, the committee still has not finalized its report.

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Field school students discover archaeological artifacts at local indigenous settlements

By Emily Shih | July 17

The team, led by professors Heather Lapham and Steve Davis, excavated hundreds of sherds, broken shards of ancient North American pottery and other historical artifacts.

Sara Johnson

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UNC students reflect on their study abroad experiences around the world

By Emily Shih | June 23

UNC students have travelled to dozens of places around the world and experienced new cultures, environments and perspectives. Current and former students reflect on their experiences abroad.

Emily Shih

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Chancellor's committee discusses removal of Morrison and Pettigrew building names

By Emily Shih | May 31

The Chancellor’s Committee to Review Resolution from Commission on History and Race met Tuesday to discuss the removal of the campus building names Morrison Residence Hall and Pettigrew Hall.

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BOT hears from new UNC leaders, discusses future plans for undergraduate research

By Emily Shih | May 20

In its May 19 meeting, he UNC Board of Trustees heard presentations on the importance of undergraduate research and discussed the new IDEAs in Action curriculum that will begin in the fall.

Emily Shih

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By Emily Shih | May 31

The Chancellor's Committee meeting on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 discussed the removal of Morrison and Pettigrew building names.

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By Emily Shih | November 16

Community members attend Africa Fest on Nov. 13. Put on by the UNC African Studies Center, it is the first UNC event dedicated to African culture.

Emily Shih

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By Emily Shih | August 4

The Faculty Executive Committee held a special meeting on Aug. 4.

Emily Shih

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By Emily Shih | October 11

The Commission on Campus Equality and Student Equity met over Zoom on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 to seek student input about UNC's COVID-19 response.

Emily Shih

UNC hosts 2023 Universities Studying Slavery Conference

International students reflect on their experience at UNC

Music, dance and poetry: UNC celebrates second annual Africa Fest

Founded at UNC, Alpha Pi Omega — the country's oldest Indigenous sorority — turns 28

Safety is sexy — a guide to safer sex on campus

Chancellor's committee still drafting report as part of UNC's building renaming process

Field school students discover archaeological artifacts at local indigenous settlements

UNC students reflect on their study abroad experiences around the world

Chancellor's committee discusses removal of Morrison and Pettigrew building names

BOT hears from new UNC leaders, discusses future plans for undergraduate research

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