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Suspect in custody after campus explosion

November 4, 2017

An explosion led to a small fire at the base of the historic Davie Poplar. A professor was injured trying to put out the flames.

Policy limiting campus protests nears approval by UNC Board

November 4, 2017

The UNC Board of Governors is moving forward on a new policy regulating campus speech that has raised concerns among some students and faculty.

Local elections are coming, but most students will sit them out

November 4, 2017

Not many college students vote in local elections, but some students feel like more should.

UNC center helps historic town rebuild after hurricane

October 28, 2017

The UNC team is working with leaders of Princeville, an Edgecombe County town founded by former slaves.

Health officials urge vaccinations as flu season begins

October 28, 2017

UNC health officials are trying to combat the spread of the flu, but some students don’t plan to get a shot.

Groups raise concerns about minority-themed Halloween costumes

October 28, 2017

Native American groups on campus are trying to raise awareness about cultural appropriation on Halloween.

UNC academic scandal yields no penalty from NCAA

October 14, 2017

The NCAA said it was unable to conclude if UNC violated NCAA rules for bogus classes.

‘Whistleblower’ Willingham not surprised by NCAA decision

October 14, 2017

Former UNC learning specialist Mary Willingham was among the first to raise concerns about academic integrity among athletes.

Students react to NCAA decision

October 14, 2017

Some UNC sports fans celebrated the NCAA decision sparing the school from punishment.. But others say their school should have been penalized.

On UNC’s 224th birthday, Cooper urges renewed commitment to education

October 14, 2017

In his University Day keynote address, Governor Roy Cooper talked about how his experiences at UNC shaped his career in public service and encouraged investment in public higher education.