‘I Will Never Retreat’: UNC Professor Highlights Free Speech, Resolution in Beliefs in Return After Leave Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 8, 2025 | Higher Education, UNC By about 2 p.m. on Wednesday, UNC professor Dwayne Dixon would be back in front of his ASIA 150... Read More
UNC Completes Investigation, Reinstates Professor After ‘No Basis’ to Advocacy of Political Violence Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 3, 2025 | Higher Education, UNC UNC reinstated Professor Dwayne Dixon on Friday after a “robust” review of claims he advocated for politically motivated violence. Read More
UNC Investigates Professor Over Ties to Anti-Racist Group; Rally Held in His Support Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 1, 2025 | UNC As a UNC professor is on administrative leave for his advocacy of alleged politically-motivated violence, supporters led a rally on Wednesday. Read More
UNC Police Investigate Latest Pro-Palestinian Vandalism at South Building, Wilson Library Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 9, 2025 | Crime, International, UNC UNC campus police are investigating a round of vandalism that took place in the early Monday morning hours at Polk Place. Read More
UNC Marks 2 Years Since Zijie Yan’s Fatal Shooting With Memorial Bench Dedication and Lecture Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 28, 2025 | UNC UNC leaders and the applied physical sciences department held a memorial event Thursday for the two-year anniversary of Zijie Yan’s death. Read More
Where Is Coker Arboretum’s New Arbor? UNC Project Manager Details Process and Progress Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 28, 2025 | UNC UNC project leaders say before long, people will start to see the new arbor design take shape along Cameron Avenue at the Coker Arboretum. Read More
UNC Aims to Capitalize on ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Interest with New Campus Tour Posted by Emma Cooke | Aug 26, 2025 | Entertainment, UNC The UNC Visitors Center is launching a free campus tour inspired by “The Summer I Turned Pretty” after the show filmed at the university. Read More
Administrative and Athletics Changes: Reviewing Lee Roberts’ First Full Academic Year as UNC Chancellor Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 12, 2025 | Higher Education, UNC As UNC is nearing the start of a new semester, the university just passed the anniversary of Lee Roberts’ permanent selection as chancellor. Read More
Parker, Teague Dorms Set for Replacement in UNC’s Housing Renewal; BOT Approves Initial Funds Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 8, 2025 | Development, Housing, UNC As UNC revamps its on-campus housing to build more units and update residence halls, Parker and Teague are set to be town down for a new dorm. Read More
Budget Cuts, Tenure Practices and A Cricket Arena: Highlights of the July 2025 UNC Trustees Meeting Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 1, 2025 | Higher Education, UNC The UNC Board of Trustees held its first meetings of the new academic year on Wednesday and Thursday, gathering to swear in several members and discuss key business items. Read More