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A UNC lab is developing foldable medical instruments

March 10, 2023 Sofía Basurto

The UNC Bai Lab is developing surgical tools that can be inserted through a small incision, then unfold inside the body.

For students who attend UNC later in life, the experience brings both rewards and challenges

March 10, 2023 Denise Stroud

Non-traditional, older students at UNC face particular challenges when trying to complete their degrees. UNC is trying to better meet their needs.

Chris Everett has been elected as UNC’s next student body president

March 9, 2023 Lorelai Sykes

After a contentious election, Chris Everett is UNC’s student body President-elect. He will serve in the role next school year.

Hackathon promotes increased diversity in male-dominated STEM fields

March 3, 2023 Denise Stroud

UNC hosted the annual Pearl Hacks event. It’s a student-organized hackathon for female and non-binary students.

The term ‘Latinx’ was designed for inclusivity, but some Latin-American people reject it

March 3, 2023 Sofía Basurto

The term replaces the “o” in “Latino” with an “x” to promote gender inclusivity. But some surveys suggest a majority of people with Latin heritage don’t like the term.

Carolina College Advising Corps hires recent graduates to guide high schoolers

February 24, 2023 Brianna Atkinson

Recent grads who join the Carolina College Advising Corps are helping to increase enrollment among underrepresented groups at UNC.

Two schools join to hire their first DEI director

February 24, 2023 Denise Stroud

Two schools at UNC have joined together to hire their first director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Anthony James is filling that role for the School of Education and the School of Information and Library Science.

Hundreds of runners participate in Krispy Kreme Challenge on NC State campus

February 10, 2023 Christian Phillips

The Krispy Kreme Challenge, one of the most unique street races in the world, made a triumphant post-pandemic return last Saturday.

Taylor Swift fans haven’t forgotten about last year’s Ticketmaster fiasco. Neither have U.S. senators.

February 10, 2023 Kyle Turik

Last year, Ticketmaster was sharply criticized after their poor handling of the Taylor Swift Eras Tour. Now, Congress is deciding whether the company is too powerful in the entertainment industry.

Students and faculty navigate new challenges of AI generated writing and art

February 10, 2023 Sofía Basurto

Artificial Intelligence or AI is something that may not seem college approved. But some professors are embracing it in their classes.