Pro-Palestine Activists Hold Event Marking Anniversary of UNC Encampment, Clash with Police
On April 29, 2024, hundreds of UNC community members and protesters sat on the Chapel Hill...
Read More
unc campus
After ICE Reversal, UNC Chancellor Says 5 International Students’ Status Restored
The U.S. government’s ongoing scrutiny of international university students recently led to the termination of six UNC students’ visas.
Read More
UNC Warns Students of Recent Electric Scooter, E-Bike Thefts Across Campus
An uptick of electric scooter and bike thefts around UNC campus led to university police warning students to protect their mini motor vehicles.
Read More
UNC Trustees Pass Resolution Affirming Free Speech, Campus Safety in Wake of 2024 Clashes
The UNC Board of Trustees approved a resolution at its latest meeting meant to strengthen its “zero-tolerance” approach the disruption of operations and violence while affirming free speech principles.
Read More
Imperfect Political Parties Drive Youth Voters to Register Unaffiliated
Half of youth voters identify as independent in North Carolina, leading to questions about why they do and how to best reach them.
Read MoreThe 5:00 News: UNC Men’s Basketball Hires GM, Extends Davis; Cancer Researchers Share Funding Concerns
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell substitutes for Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, Feb. 25 and shares the latest local news.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Read More
UNC Chancellor Interview: Monitoring Executive Orders, Expanding Enrollment, Balancing Academics and Athletics
UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts joined 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck on Thursday, Jan. 30 for a wide-ranging interview checking in as the university’s spring semester got started.
Read More
UNC Trustees Approve Designs for New Research Building, Advance Planning Efforts for New Dorms and Student Gym
The Translational Research Building and Bernard Street Chiller Plant designs earned unanimous approval by the UNC trustees Thursday morning, while the board approved $13 million in advanced planning spending for two other major projects.
Read More
Chapel Hill Police: 2 Juveniles Surrender Over November Armed Robberies
Two people turned themselves into the Department of Juvenile Justice recently as a result of a Chapel Hill armed robbery investigation.
Read More
Photo Gallery: Chapel Hill Sees First Snow in Years
For a few hours over the weekend, the greater Chapel Hill community was in a winter wonderland. A...
Read More