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For a UNC researcher, the invasion of Ukraine hits close to home

February 28, 2022 Daniel Myrick

Oleh Wolowyna of the UNC Center for Slavic, Eurasian and East European Studies was born in Ukraine, still has relatives there, and has spent his career studying the region.

A Black photographer says he’s being censored after UNC cancelled plans to display his works

February 25, 2022

UNC leaders abruptly canceled an exhibition by Durham photographer Cornell Watson that documented Black life and Black activism in Chapel Hill. They objected to several of the images.

The UNC System is lifting its mask mandate, but UNC-Chapel Hill will wait for Orange County to do the same

February 25, 2022

The UNC System has announced it will end its mask mandate March 7. But the order is subject to local regulations, and Orange County leaders have not said when they may lift the countywide mask rule.

UNC students say Black history should be celebrated not only in February

February 25, 2022

Some UNC students say more can be done to make sure the recognition of Black culture and contributions goes well beyond a single month.

SAT and ACT scores remain optional in UNC’s admissions process

February 25, 2022

Because of the pandemic, UNC is among many colleges and universities that have temporarily made SAT and ACT scores an optional part of the admissions process.

UNC’s mask mandate remains in place, but students don’t always comply

February 18, 2022

Though mask mandates are falling in other parts of the state and country, UNC still requires maks indoors. But some students aren’t complying.

Anecdotal evidence suggests young people are smoking more

February 18, 2022

Cigarette sales went up in 2020 for the first time in two decades, and researchers are looking into whether young adults are responsible for part of the increase.

Chapel Hill steps up pedestrian safety measures following several accidents

February 18, 2022

Chapel Hill has increased police presence at crosswalks and is posting messages about safety on social media and in public places around town.

Supreme Court to hear case involving UNC’s affirmative action policies

February 11, 2022

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging UNC’s admissions policy. The case could change how colleges consider race in the admissions process.

Orange County announces new bail policy focused on minor offenses

February 11, 2022

The new policy is designed to keep people from serving unnecessary jail time before trial.