December 2015 Archives

Student protests echo Civil Rights era

December 12, 2015

UNC students draw some parallels between their activism today and the widespread protests that brought changes to campus in the 1960’s.

A phone for every finger: Students embrace tech gadgets

December 11, 2015

Just about everybody has a cell phone nowadays, but some Millennials pride themselves on owning a lot more than one.

UNC tries to break mental health stigma

December 10, 2015

After a campus suicide shocked many people, UNC administrators and students are trying to make it easier to talk about mental health.

Entire program – Dec. 5, 2015

December 5, 2015

Chancellor Folt announces a plan to make UNC more inclusive. Enrollment drops in teacher education program. Students work to reduce the stigma of mental illness. Carolina prepares for its biggest football game in years.

Folt promises a more inclusive Carolina

December 5, 2015

Chancellor Folt has announced a seven-point response to students’ concerns about institutional racism on campus.

Education program enrollment drops

December 5, 2015

Fewer college students are enrolling in education programs, leaving many concerned about whether North Carolina will have enough teachers.

Veterans find new opportunities in health program

December 5, 2015

UNC’s new program to train physician assistants will focus on nontraditional students such as veterans.