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NC schools face a widespread teacher shortage, and pay is only part of the reason

September 23, 2022 Walter Reinke

Statewide, vacancies have increased by nearly 27 percent compared to the start of last year.

UNC’s plans to demolish its historic Naval Armory; alumni are trying to save it

September 23, 2022 Reagan Allen

UNC wants to tear down the 80 year old building to make room for the Institute for Convergent Science. Some alumni and veterans want to save it.

Seeking more public input, proponents delay a proposal to crack down on loud parties

September 16, 2022 Jailyn Neville

The Campus & Community Coalition has delayed a plan to ask the Town Council to pass a strict party ordinance. But they still hope to present it to the Council later this year.

UNC Business School Dean steps down via Zoom, effective Monday

September 16, 2022 William Christensen and Sophie Mallinson

In a surprise announcement Friday morning, Dean Doug Shackelford of the Kenan Flagler business school announced his plans to step down. He said his last day will be Monday.

A $25 million donation will fund research on suicide prevention

September 16, 2022 Brianna Atkinson

UNC’s new Suicide Prevention Institute will support research on the neurobiology of suicide and how it can be prevented.

ALE officers face pushback for the arrest of a UNC student on Franklin St.

September 2, 2022 Tajahn Wilson and Brianna Atkinson

The arrest of a UNC student by ALE officers on Franklin Street last week has led to concerns about racial profiling and excessive use of force.

UNC students and faculty fight to rename another building named for a white supremacist

September 2, 2022 Walter Reinke

Faculty who work in Hamilton Hall want to rename it for Black attorney and civil rights leader Pauli Murray.

The Daily Tar Heel removes a controversial op-ed following threats towards its author

September 2, 2022 Lorelai Sykes

The Daily Tar Heel’s decision to remove an opinion piece that allegedly led to the author receiving threatening messages has sparked broader conversations about free speech.

New UNC Journalism and Media dean Raul Reis deals with new role, new challenges

September 2, 2022 Lauryn Lovett

Dean Raul Reis took over shortly after the national organization that accredits journalism schools granted UNC only provisional accreditation. It said UNC failed to meet standards in inclusion and diversity, among other things.

Kamala Harris visits Durham to discuss legislation aiming to lower prescription drug prices

September 1, 2022 Gerard Millman

Vice President Kamala Harris promised lowered medication costs for people on Medicare during an appearance at the Durham Center for Senior Living.