‘It’s Going to Be a Terrific Year’: UNC Gears Up for FDOC Posted by Aaron Keck | Aug 14, 2026 | UNC The Chapel Hill summer is wrapping up this weekend, as UNC students return to campus ahead of the first day of class on Monday. Read More
UNC’s Comprehensive Cancer Center Receives $20 Million Donation to Expand Research Posted by Emma Cooke | Aug 10, 2026 | Health, Higher Education, UNC UNC’s Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center is looking to further its reputation as a leader in innovative cancer research. Read More
A ‘Village at South Campus’? Advocates for the Smith Center Expand Their Push Posted by Staff | Aug 8, 2026 | UNC Advocates for keeping UNC basketball at the Smith Center are expanding their push, calling for a fully-developed “Village at South Campus.” Read More
Merritt’s Grill Opening Second Location in Chapel Hill; Einstein Bros. Bagels Opening First Posted by Michael Koh | Aug 7, 2026 | Business, UNC Merritt’s Grill, whose BLT sandwiches have been a staple of the Chapel Hill culinary scene... Read More
UNC Fundraising Leader Set to Leave After Record-Breaking Year, Staff Dissatisfaction Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 6, 2026 | UNC UNC announced on Wednesday Vice Chancellor for University Development Michael Andreasen will depart after more than three years in the job. Read More
Major UNC Alumnus, Donor Announces Plans to Give Away North Carolina Boat Company’s Proceeds Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 2, 2026 | Business, State, UNC Eddie Smith Jr., a UNC alumnus and major donor, is cementing the spirit and philanthropic efforts of his company, Grady-White Boats. Read More
Paused Degrees, Strong Fundraising, and An Arts District: Highlights of the July 2026 UNC Board of Trustees Meeting Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 31, 2026 | Higher Education, UNC Returning from an extended summer break — which saw board members skip a regular meeting in May — the UNC Board of Trustees and university leadership met this week for updates ahead of a new academic year. Read More
UNC’s Ackland Art Museum Preparing for $70 Million Expansion, Earns Early Spending Authority for Project Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 30, 2026 | Arts, UNC UNC’s Ackland Art Museum is exploring options for its first significant upgrades in decades, with plans to more than double its footprint. Read More
UNC Selected to Host Revamped Department of War Program for Senior Military Officers Posted by Emma Cooke | Jul 28, 2026 | Higher Education, National, UNC The Department of War recently selected UNC to host a program for senior military officers, barring their attendance at elite universities. Read More
Could An Orange County Railroad Become A Public Trail? Ongoing Study Seeks Answers, Community Feedback Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 24, 2026 | Local Government, Recreation, UNC The J Branch Rail Trail Feasibility Study is underway, as Orange County’s local entities hear the community’s vision for the rail corridor. Read More