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UNC hosts 2023 Universities Studying Slavery Conference

By Emily Shih | Feb. 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 | Jan. 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.

Members of the a capella group Black Umfolosi dancing with members from the audience during Africa Fest on Oct. 15, 2022 at the CURRENT ArtSpace.

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

By Emily Shih | Oct. 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 | Aug. 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.

DTH Photo Illustration. UNC provides free supplies at a variety of locations around campus to help students engage in safer sex, including condoms.

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Safety is sexy — a guide to safer sex on campus

By Emily Shih | Aug. 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.

Located on the Old Quad, Pettigrew Hall houses the UNC Office of Scholarships and Student Aid. Scholarships for students don't begin and end with their acceptance to Carolina; there are still many opportunities once they officially become students. February 5, 2019.

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

By Emily Shih | Aug. 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.

The annual Summer Archaeology Field School, run by UNC's archaeology department, excavated a site in Duke Forest and one at Ayr Mount in Orange County this year. Photo courtesy of Bashi Hariharan.

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Field school students discover archaeological artifacts at local indigenous settlements

By Emily Shih | Jul. 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.

DTH Photo Illustration. UNC offers a wide range of options for study abroad.

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UNC students reflect on their study abroad experiences around the world

By Emily Shih | Jun. 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.

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

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

By Emily Shih | May. 31, 2022

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.

Taliajah "Teddy" Vann, a candidate for student body president, sits by the in Old Well on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022.

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

By Emily Shih | May. 20, 2022

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.

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By Emily Shih | May. 31, 2022

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

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.

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By Emily Shih | Nov. 16, 2021

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.

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

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By Emily Shih | Aug. 4, 2021

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

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.

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By Emily Shih | Oct. 11, 2020

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.

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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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