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UNC ranked 4th in US News & World Report rankings of public universities

September 29, 2023 Editor

UNC has inched up in the annual US News & World Report rankings of universities. But some question whether the rankings paint a complete picture of student life.

Innovate Carolina Junction will provide downtown space for entrepreneurs and researchers

September 29, 2023 Editor

The space between Franklin and Rosemary Streets is designed to help Carolina innovators and researchers launch startups and create market-ready technologies, products, and services.

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.