UNC Encourages COVID-19 Testing; 190 Student Cases Since Aug. 18
Despite vigorous COVID-19 protocol and high vaccination status, COVID-19 cases at UNC continue to rise.
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Roy Williams to Give Keynote Address at Class of 2020 Commencement Ceremony
The UNC Class of 2020 had to wait longer than most for a commencement ceremony, but their keynote...
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Former UNC Assistant Dean Begins Position as Director of Black Culture Center at Duke
Dawna Jones is a jack of all trades. She’s president of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP, was chair for the Carolina Black Caucus, worked as an adjunct instructor in the UNC Higher Education program and served as the assistant dean of students UNC. This month, she began a new position as the Director of the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture at Duke University.
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UNC Substance Use Disorder Program Announces New Affordable Housing Partnership
A UNC substance use disorder treatment program announced a new partnership which will offer affordable housing within the 2200 Homestead Road project. UNC Horizons will break ground on Horizons Homestead in the spring of 2022, providing 32 units for current and past program participants – allowing them to continue their path of recovery.
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New World Ranking Places UNC Among Top 30 Universities
UNC earned one of the higher spots in a recent ranking of universities across the globe. The 2021...
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UNC Reports COVID Cluster at Avery Residence Hall
Officials say five cases are associated with the COVID-19 cluster at Avery Residence Hall, UNC’s first cluster since classes began this week.
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UNC Chancellor Urges Vaccination for COVID-19 Ahead of New Testing Plans
With UNC’s first week of class for the fall semester complete, Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz is urging all unvaccinated students, faculty and staff to receive their COVID-19 vaccine. As of August 20, 88 percent of students and 81 percent of employees have attested they are vaccinated.
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UNC Prepares For Another Pandemic Fall Semester: What’s Different This Year?
UNC students began the fall semester August 18. Last fall, students participated in in-person instruction for only five days before the university announced the move to virtual instruction. This year, UNC leadership is approaching public health measures differently.
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‘We Trust Our Campus Community’: UNC Students Return to Classrooms With New COVID Protocols
UNC’s campus operations look a little different this fall semester with the presence of the COVID-19 vaccine and delta variant. For those who are unvaccinated or chose not to self-report their vaccination status, going back to class Wednesday first meant a trip to an on-campus COVID-19 testing site.
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UNC Initiative Works to Create ‘Sense of Harmony’ Between Students, Permanent Residents
UNC students began the fall semester Wednesday. While many changes are expected with COVID-19 protocols, one thing that hasn’t changed is the Good Neighbor Initiative which is entering its 18th year.
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