Maydha Devarajan
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UNC students study domestic and global policy issues in the nation's capital
Students studying abroad in D.C. receive real-world experience in their chosen field via internships, on top of completing intensive coursework for credit.
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.
Morehead Planetarium trained astronaut Charlie Duke, celebrating 50 years since moon walk
“It's a human being going to another place and coming back to tell you what they found, to tell you how they felt, to tell you things that no other creature or no other robotics could ever tell you."
Race, sexuality and the South intersect in Stone Center's Writer's Discussion Series
“There's also something about bearing witness to the story with others that makes things really powerful. Having people share their stories is a way to give them a platform to speak their truth, to potentially shape public opinion about a population or minority group but also to humanize people in the eyes of those who might be bigoted.”
January Board of Governor's meeting: What you missed
At the UNC-system Board of Governors' January meeting, loose ends were discussed regarding Silent Sam and student demonstrators in addition to status updates on other University issues.
BREAKING: Interim UNC-system President Roper against Silent Sam returning to old site
He did not say what should ultimately happen to the statue.
Stone Center to host 15th annual "He Was a Song, He Was a Poem" for MLK Day
Charles E. Williams, an artist based out of Greensboro, N.C., explores the family relationship, forgiveness and transformation in his exhibit.The exhibit is debuting just in time for Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Stone Center.
C-STEP at UNC extends to two more community colleges and adds STEM initiative
The C-STEP program has been linking transfer students and community colleges to four-year universities since 2006. It recently added two more community college partners to its cohort.
Protesters oppose Chancellor Folt, Chief Blue's inclusion in UNC summit on student safety
“I don’t believe (Folt and Blue are) experts on student safety." “I believe their actions have been antithetical to student safety, especially on campus, but in the broader community as well.”
New MEJO class teaches nonprofit communications
If you are interested in public relations as it pertains to nonprofits, this new course in the School of Media and Journalism is for you.
