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Four arrested following UNC Board of Governors protests

January 30, 2016

Students disrupted the Board of Governors meeting. They protested the racial climate on campus and oppose Margaret Spellings’ hiring as UNC System President.

New voter ID laws leave students confused

January 30, 2016

UNC students are questioning how a new voter ID law will apply to them when they vote in the 2016 primary election.

Administrators, students discuss diversity at UNC

January 30, 2016

After months of conversations, administrators and student activists are starting to have more open dialogues.

Student protests echo Civil Rights era

December 12, 2015

UNC students draw some parallels between their activism today and the widespread protests that brought changes to campus in the 1960’s.

UNC tries to break mental health stigma

December 10, 2015

After a campus suicide shocked many people, UNC administrators and students are trying to make it easier to talk about mental health.

Folt promises a more inclusive Carolina

December 5, 2015

Chancellor Folt has announced a seven-point response to students’ concerns about institutional racism on campus.

Education program enrollment drops

December 5, 2015

Fewer college students are enrolling in education programs, leaving many concerned about whether North Carolina will have enough teachers.

Protesters disrupt town hall on race

November 21, 2015

UNC held a town hall meeting to discuss race and inclusion on campus, but the start of the event was disrupted by protesters.

Students say ‘microaggressions’ common at UNC

November 21, 2015

“Microaggression” is a buzzword on many college campuses, especially in wake of the Mizzou protests. But what does it mean?

Board of Trustees discusses contextualizing campus history

November 21, 2015

A task force on UNC history presented a preliminary plan to address controversial campus landmarks.