March 2013 Archives

UNC festival to celebrate southern music

March 30, 2013

An upcoming festival on UNC’s campus will celebrate the roots — and the future of southern music.

Sexual assault case focuses scrutiny on Honor Court

March 30, 2013

UNC faces criticism for adjudicating sexual assault cases through the student Honor Court.

Professors start group to promote ‘progressive’ politics

March 30, 2013

Professors from across North Carolina have formed a group to speak out for progressive values.

New lab helps LaUNCh businesses

March 30, 2013

UNC has opened a new “venture lab” in Chapel Hill that helps recent graduates and current students start businesses locally.

McCrory: Colleges should reduce drinking

March 30, 2013

Gov. McCrory wants to crack down on college binge drinking, but some students and administrators are skeptical about changes.

Hands-on art exhibit gets out of hand

March 30, 2013

The idea was to allow students to express themselves with chalk. But things got messier than expected.

Entire program – Mar. 30, 2013

March 30, 2013

Investigations of UNC’s sexual assault policies put scrutiny on the Honor Court. Professors fight for “progressive” values. Gov. McCrory calls on colleges to fight binge drinking. A “hands on” art exhibit on campus gets out of hand.

Acclaimed poet discusses the writing life

March 23, 2013

Mary Jo Salter, the author of six books of poetry, reflects on writing, academia, and life.

UNC defends sexual assault policies, prepares for federal visit

March 23, 2013

UNC responds to a federal complaint alleging that it under reports sexual assault cases.

Entire program – Mar. 23, 2013

March 23, 2013

UNC responds to a federal investigation of campus sexual assault policies. Gov. McCrory’s first budget proposal calls for deep funding cuts and higher tuition at UNC. Students spend spring break helping others. A renowned poet visits campus.