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The coalition includes more than 80 U.S. public and private universities and colleges — including UNC, Duke and N.C. State — that have made a commitment to make college affordable and accessible for students from diverse backgrounds.
Since 1971, the faculty has presented the Distinguished Alumna and Alumnus Awards on University Day to recognize alumni who have made outstanding contributions to humanity. read more
UNC was one of 27 universities across the country that agreed to take part in the Association of American Universities’ Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct, which sought to gain more understanding of the general campus… read more
Researchers will explore using nanoparticles to create cancer vaccines and improve delivery of cancer-fighting drugs and patients’ responses to them. read more
The UNC School of Media and Journalism will use a $3 million grant to open a research center to explore new models for community news and support testing and development of digital media products for local news sites. read more
For a decade and a half — since before some of Carolina’s current students had even started kindergarten — UNC has held steady in fifth place among the nation’s best public universities, according to U.S. News & World Report. read more
Seven years have passed since the gas grill fire that left Cruz Maria Santibanez ’14 a regular patient at UNC’s Jaycee Burn Center, visibly scarred and irrepressibly determined to succeed as a journalist. read more
Since March 1986, when William C. Friday ’48 (LLB) retired, there have been four UNC System presidents, and a search is underway this fall to select Tom Ross’ successor with the intention that a new president will assume office in January. read more
The first time you tasted black coffee or tea, you probably grimaced. But you likely came back for more because it made you feel better. Many people have that same reaction to the exotic roots and teas at Krave. read more
UNC’s Jaycee Burn Center has thrived in part because of an imaginative approach to expanding its mission beyond the aftermath of a terrible moment. read more