March 2012 Archives

Policy raises academic standards for Greek organizations

March 31, 2012

Members of fraternities and sororities must have a higher average GPA starting in the fall.

Students rally for Trayvon Martin

March 31, 2012

Social media helped bring the Florida teen’s killing to national attention.

UNC professor tracks evolution of slang

March 31, 2012

Linguist Connie Eble knows all about craycray, rando, and chiptease. She’s an expert on slang terms, their derivation, and their history.

UNC police urge pedestrians, drivers to pay more attention

March 31, 2012

After an alleged hit-and-run, UNC police urge pedestrians and drivers to pay more attention on campus

Chapel Hill bans cell phones while driving

March 31, 2012

A UNC researcher says Chapel Hill’s ban on cell phone use while driving is the first nationally, and it could work even if it’s not enforced

Entire program – Mar. 31, 2012

March 31, 2012

Social media helps mobilize students to protest Trayvon Martin’s killing. A serious accident raises issues of pedestrian safety on campus. Greek organizations face new academic standards. A UNC professor tracks the evolution of slang.

UNC annual trash output: 3500 tons

March 31, 2012

UNC’s is trying to generate less garbage, but reduction and recycling efforts trail those of some other schools.

Job market looking up for 2012 grads

March 24, 2012

A new study shows businesses expect to hire about 10 percent more college graduates this year than last.

Entire program – Mar. 24, 2012

March 24, 2012

UNC moves to separate itself from Rush Limbaugh after the radio host’s controversial remarks. A monitoring firm watches what Tar Heel athletes say on social media. A student balances coursework with running a record label and playing in a band.

UNC senior turns love for music into full-time job

March 24, 2012

Reed Turchi is more than your average senior. He’s in a self-named band, runs a record label, and is already giving back to the university.