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UNC’s decision to merge Library Science and Data Science schools leaves department members uncertain

November 7, 2025 Maddie Policastro

The university announced the merger of the School of Information and Library Sciences and the School of Data Science and Society, citing the increasing need to prepare students for a a world shaped by data, information and artificial intelligence.

After hurricane Melissa, UNC students are keeping tabs on family members in Jamaica

October 31, 2025 Maddie Policastro

The storm is among the strongest Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded, and has caused more than a dozen deaths and widespread damage.

‘It’s not a joke’: Fed up with squirrels, some Durham residents want limits on wildlife feeders

October 31, 2025 Anthony Guerra-Flores

Citing thousands of dollars of squirrel damage to homes and vehicles, residents of a Durham subdivision want the city to regulate wildlife feeders. But the mayor says a proposed ordinance goes too far.

UNC has expanded a personal finance class to help athletes’ money management skills

October 31, 2025 Liana Riachi

UNC has partnered with the financial services company Robinhood to expand the class. The course is open to all students, with a focus on student athletes in need of NIL income management.

Responding to Trump’s request, NC legislators have added another likely GOP congressional seat

October 25, 2025 Marguerite Stouse

A new congressional district map was passed this week in North Carolina. Republicans will likely gain another seat in the state’s congressional delegation, which is already gerrymandered to a 10-4 GOP advantage,

Unwelcome in parking decks, students seek a new place on campus to skateboard

October 24, 2025 Brooks Stevenson

After UNC Police shut down a practice in a campus parking deck, the UNC Skate Club is petitioning Campus Recreation for a designated skate spot.

Chapel Hill rally protests threats to university research and academic freedom

October 24, 2025 Andrew Sellers and Reyna Drake

Indivisible Orange County, an activist group, criticized both the Trump Administration and UNC leaders.

AI experts say detecting deep fakes is a growing challenge

October 24, 2025 Gracie Durham

The discussion of fake videos was one of the highlights of Converge-Con, a UNC conference exploring artificial intelligence.

First Amendment Day takes on added meaning amid threats to speech and academic freedom

October 10, 2025 Brooks Stevenson

First Amendment Day included banned book readings, discussions of free expression, a conversation with former Provost Chris Clemons, and a press conference by Professor Dwayne Dixon, who was briefly suspended last week over allegations he advocated violence.

Losses on the field and controversies off the field lead to questions about Bill Belichick’s future

October 10, 2025 Reyna Drake

UNC says Belichick has the university’s full support, despite a growing list of problems, including the suspension of an assistant coach for violating NCAA rules.