September 2023 Archives

Guskiewicz pledges to do ‘everything possible’ to maintain campus safety

September 15, 2023 Henry Taylor

UNC leaders say the university has learned from two lockdowns this semester, and they say it will have a stronger response to future emergencies.

UNC professors and staff reflect on the mental health toll of violence and lockdowns

September 15, 2023 Sofia Casini

On August 28, UNC faculty had to balance their own fears with their responsibility as leaders in the community. Now, in the wake of the tragedy, faculty members must find ways to support students, colleagues, and themselves in healing.

Professor remembered as dedicated teacher and devoted father

September 15, 2023 Sierra Pfeifer

On August 28, just a week into the semester, Professor Zijie Yan was shot and killed while working in Caudill Laboratories on campus. Police arrested one of his graduate students, Tailei Qi, who has been charged with first degree murder. Fellow faculty members paid tribute to Professor Yan at a faculty council meeting. Sierra Pfeifer reports.

Non-profit coffee shop brings ‘Being, Belonging, and Becoming’ to library and downtown

September 15, 2023 W.H. Hayes

The Chapel Hill Public Library – and soon the Carolina Junction building on Rosemary Street – is home to a cafe dedicated to providing social and vocational opportunities for people of all abilities.

Dribbling across campus, UNC athletes help raise $65,000 for cancer research

September 15, 2023 Caroline Horne

The annual Dribble for Victory Against Childhood Cancer event raised money for pediatric cancer research. Children and parents dribbled basketballs in the Carmichael Arena and around campus with the athletes.

UNC is considering legal options to get Tez Walker on the football field

September 15, 2023 Kinslee Braddy

Walker transferred to UNC in hopes to play football while being closer to his ill grandmother. But the NCAA ruled Walker ineligible, saying he violated its “one-transfer” rule.