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Students remember 9/11, fifteen years later

September 9, 2016

UNC students share their memories of 9/11 to commemorate its 15th anniversary.

After complaints, UNC tries to better respond to sexual assault

April 30, 2016

UNC’s policy includes a more specific definition of “consent” and a new hearing board that investigates sexual assault reports.

Sexual assault fund can help survivors, but some don’t know about it

April 30, 2016

The UNC Survivors’ Assistance Fund assists students with the many costs related to sexual assault.

Transfer students struggle to graduate on time

April 30, 2016

While traditional four-year students have a 90 percent graduation rate, only 70 percent of transfers graduate on time.

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.