Sarah Ellis

DEI initiatives left in limbo after Trump executive order and Education Dept. letter

March 7, 2025 Sarah Ellis and Twumasi Duah-Mensah

Some UNC System schools have begun to flag course titles and take other measures in response to the Trump Administration’s directives.

UNC leaders urge patience after Trump’s funding freeze

March 1, 2025 Twumasi Duah-Mensah and Sarah Ellis

At a meeting of the Faculty Council, Chancellor Lee Roberts and other UNC leaders told researchers to continue their work unless they hear otherwise.

Carolina Connection podcast: Enrollment growth may worsen UNC’s housing shortage

February 18, 2025 Mia Khatib and Sarah Ellis

Many students on UNC’s campus are concerned about securing on-campus housing, after Chancellor Lee Roberts announced an enrollment increase of 5o0 new students in the incoming class of 2029. Carolina Connection’s Mia Khatib spoke to students who are unable to get dorm rooms for the upcoming school year. Mia and Sarah Ellis discuss the university’s “Comprehensive Housing Masterplan” on this edition of the Carolina Connection podcast.

How will young adults’ mental health be affected if Tiktok’s time is up?

February 7, 2025 Sarah Ellis

If TikTok is banned in the U.S., users may find other apps to replace it. But there are still ways for young adults to reduce their social media use if they’re concerned about the amount of time they spend online.

UNC men’s rowing team faces setbacks after somebody stole their boat motors

November 15, 2024 Sarah Ellis

Three motors were stolen from the team’s practice site on University Lake, and two remain missing. Police have made no arrests.

Some students struggle to process the election results, while others celebrate

November 8, 2024 Sarah Ellis and Maddie Policastro

Many students were shocked when Donald Trump was elected the 47th President of the United States. At UNC, where the vast majority of students voted for Harris, those disappointed with the election results sought spaces to decompress and express complicated emotions.

Anxious about the election? Experts say you’re not alone

November 1, 2024 Sarah Ellis

According to an AP survey, 69 percent of Americans are experiencing election anxiety. Experts are advising people to take time away from the news to decompress.

UNC students share what they plan to wear – and what they hope to see – on Halloween

October 25, 2024 Sarah Ellis

With Halloween rapidly approaching, students are planning their Halloween costumes. Last year was all Barbie and Ken, what will this Halloween have in store? Carolina Connection’s Sarah Ellis asked students what they are dressing up as and what trends they hope to see.

Lee Roberts installed as UNC-Chapel Hill’s 13th chancellor

October 11, 2024 Sarah Ellis

After nine months as UNC’s Interim Chancellor, Lee Roberts now has the job permanently. He was officially installed on University Day.

‘A cigar flying with wings’: Thousands of chimney swifts are roosting in UNC’s oldest tree

October 8, 2024 Sarah Ellis

The species known as the chimney swift has earned its name from settling in residential and industrial chimneys as they migrate. But in Chapel Hill, the flocks of have come to settle in the Davie Poplar.