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Campus lockdowns can be especially hard for grad students, who face unique pressures

September 22, 2023 Tianyi Wang

Not only do graduate students grapple with the high-stress academic environment, but recent tragedies have also exacerbated feelings of depression and anxiety.

VP Harris tries to energize young voters in N.C. A&T appearance

September 22, 2023 Samantha Hoffman

During the second stop of her college tour, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed issues affecting college students in an effort to increase young voter turnout.

A UNC initiative is trying to reduce suicide statewide

September 22, 2023 Siya Zhang

Carolina Across 100 is collaborating with the UNC Suicide Prevention Institute to provide 15 North Carolina communities with teams, resources, and strategies.

UNC’s lockdowns affected young children, too, as Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools went into secure mode

September 22, 2023 Samantha Hoffman and Henry Taylor

The recent threats on the UNC campus also impacted students, staff, and parents in nearby public schools.

Members of the ‘lockdown generation’ push for stricter gun laws

September 15, 2023 Anthony DeHart

After the August 28 shooting, a hush fell over campus as students began processing the event. In the days that followed, that hush was replaced with a yell demanding action. Students wanted to feel heard and shine a light on their new reality.

In the wake of tragedy, students find support from organizations, faculty members, and each other

September 15, 2023 Tianyi Wang

In the aftermath of the campus shooting, students are uniting to support one another. Mental health resources, a healing panel, and community bonding help students navigate complex emotions.

Two lockdowns in 16 days leave students and others anxious and angry

September 15, 2023 Savannah Gunter and Anthony DeHart

16 days after Professor Zijie Yan was shot, UNC went into lockdown again, when a man allegedly pulled out a gun in the student union. For students and others, it’s been a time of turmoil and stress.

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.