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Weird and wonky sounds make musical masterpieces for one UNC professor

November 10, 2018

Lee Weisert takes everyday sounds and turns them into musical compositions.

Critics say voter ID law is ‘pushback against younger voters’

November 3, 2018

A constitutional amendment on this month’s N.C. ballot would require voters to present photo IDs. Backers say it’s needed to prevent fraud. Critics say it targets student voters.

Med School Dean Bill Roper to take over as UNC System interim president

November 3, 2018

The Board of Governors announced Thursday that Roper will serve for an undetermined amount of time after Margaret Spellings departs Jan. 1.

UNC’s Jewish community mourns lives lost in Pittsburgh shooting

November 3, 2018

UNC students and faculty gathered to honor and remember those killed during the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh.

Donation will build new cutting edge center for School of Media and Journalism

November 3, 2018

The gift from the Curtis Foundation totals $12.275 million. Eight million will fund a new high-tech building for the School of Media and Journalism.

UNC initiative seeks to preserve history of Rocky Mount Mills in face of redevelopment

November 3, 2018

In its 200th year, the abandoned Rocky Mount Mills will reemerge as a trendy, mixed use space. UNC’s Community Histories Worskshop is working to preserve its legacy.

One UNC professor’s unusual way to teach communication skills in business

November 3, 2018

With word games and improv scenes, Greg Hohn takes an unorthodox approach to teach his students valuable lessons about business.

Saying ‘All leaders have their time,’ UNC System President Margaret Spellings resigns

October 27, 2018

Spellings – who served during a time of political controversy – resigned three years into her five year contract.

Little found guilty in Honor Court, receives letter of sanction and community service

October 27, 2018

Little was accused of pouring paint and blood on Silent Sam. She walked out of the hearing Friday.

Hollywood professionals return to NC hometown to deliver screams and education

October 27, 2018

Doug and Starr Jones have worked on films such as “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “The Hunger Games,” but the brothers come home each October to put on a haunted house.