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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.

AAUP report decries politicization of UNC System

May 4, 2022 Daniel Myrick

A report by the American Association of University Professors alleged that the Republican-dominated state legislature has been interfering in the UNC system’s leadership and governance.

Faculty members still seeking answers about why UNC read their emails

April 30, 2022

The university says it was trying to learn more about how the news media obtained the official agreement for Walter Hussman’s donation to the School of Journalism and Media.

Post-graduation housing is an uncertain prospect for some UNC seniors

April 29, 2022

As they push through their job searches, UNC seniors are also hoping to find places to live after they turn their tassels. And some tools are available to help graduates find housing after their time as a student comes to a close.

‘A job market that’s all about them’: Graduating seniors consider their options

April 29, 2022

A survey of the job scene for graduating seniors; they share their struggles, fears, and recommendations with future graduates.

Students hope for answers and accountability in 1970 campus killing

April 22, 2022

The U.S. Department of Justice has reopened an investigation into the killing of James Cates, a 22-year-old Black Chapel Hill resident, who was stabbed on campus in 1970.

School of Data Science and Society will be UNC’s newest professional school

April 22, 2022 Brianna Atkinson

UNC is plans to launch ‘School of Data Science and Society,’ its first professional school since 2001.

After bizarre notifications, UNC blocks access to the Coursicle scheduling app

April 8, 2022

UNC is now blocking access to Coursicle after the site started sending users odd and offensive push notifications. The site’s founder says he was bringing attention to mental health issues.