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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.

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.