February 2015 Archives

Board of Governors recommends shutting UNC centers

February 21, 2015

The board wants to discontinue the Poverty Center and two other centers, infuriating critics who say the move was political.

Memorial fund launched to remember shooting victims

February 21, 2015

The NC Dental Foundation has partnered with Eve Carson Scholarship to honor Deah Barakat and the other victims.

“It really was a wake up call.”

February 21, 2015

Some Muslim students feel especially vulnerable after last week’s shooting.

Lower gas prices have little effect on transit ridership

February 21, 2015

As gas prices decrease, public transportation ridership remains steady.

Artist follows in original muralist’s footprints

February 21, 2015

For more than 25 years, Michael Brown has been doing murals around Chapel Hill. His apprentice Scott Nurkin is adding his own style to the art.

Blended majors open opportunities

February 21, 2015

UNC is offering three new academic programs that will allow students to pursue multiple passions.

NC beer economy brewing

February 20, 2015

Microbreweries are popping up throughout North Carolina, making the state one of the nation’s leaders in the beer production.

Students march for social justice

February 14, 2015

Students join a march in Raleigh to speak out on racial and social justice issues.

Entire program – Feb. 14, 2015

February 14, 2015

In Chapel Hill and around the world, people seek answers in the killings of three Muslim students. Investigators are trying to determine if the shooting was a hate crime, but such cases are hard to prove. Meanwhile, UNC remembers Dean Smith.

Local residents, global leaders seek answers about student deaths

February 14, 2015

From Chapel Hill to Washington and other world capitals, people are seeking to explain the motives for the killing of three Muslim students.