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Legislature may seek to avoid controversy in session

April 30, 2016

While the state’s new discrimination law sparked demonstrations at the General Assembly this week, legislators might stick to less controversial issues during its 2016 session.

Barnes & Noble to operate UNC Student Stores

April 23, 2016

For the first time in UNC history, a private company will take over the Student Stores. The announcement means big changes for the store and uncertainty for its employees.

Some prospective students avoid N.C. due to new law

April 23, 2016

Some high school students have decided not to come to North Carolina colleges because of House Bill 2, which changes the the state’s anti-discrimination laws.

One student opens up about opioid addiction

April 23, 2016

The prescription drug epidemic in the United States has led to more people turning to heroin. This startling trend has even found traction at UNC.

Lack of federal recognition limits college options for Lumbee students

April 23, 2016

More than 50,000 Native Americans are members of the Lumbee Tribe in North Carolina. While the state recognizes the tribe, the federal government does not, which can limit access for many to higher education.

Protests interrupt another Board of Governors meeting

April 16, 2016

Where UNC System President Margaret Spellings goes, protesters still follow. But UNC Board of Governors members are growing frustrated with the protesters’ interruptions.

What are the limits of campus free speech?

April 16, 2016

A new study reveals that nationally, students feel their speech is protected. But there’s a growing debate about speech on campus.

Student protester reflects on motives, cost of protesting

April 16, 2016

UNC student Madeleine Scanlon opens up about very little, but doesn’t hold back when it comes to the issues she cares about.

Professors’ Nobel Prize medals to go on display

April 16, 2016

UNC unveiled an exhibit in Davis Library featuring the medals of its two Nobel Prize winners, Oliver Smithies and Aziz Sancar.

Protesters flooded Franklin St. Tuesday night, calling for the repeal of North Carolina's new law that preempts local non-discrimination ordinances.

Spellings, Folt express opposition to new law

April 9, 2016 ccepisodes

For the first time, UNC officials are expressing their opposition the new state law to overturns local non-discrimination ordinances. They say it’s affecting UNC’s ability to recruit students, faculty, and conferences.