In the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of police in Minneapolis and the ensuing nationwide outcry against police killings of African Americans, UNC’s administration issued a message of empathy and shared outrage that included a list of… read more
A major study of novel coronavirus infection in human airways adds to evidence that wearing a mask is an important step toward limiting transmission of COVID-19. read more
Members of UNC’s faculty have begun to push back at what they perceive as potential threats to their health in the University’s plans to reopen in the fall. read more
Derek Galvin ’76, head coach of the Carolina gymnastics team for the past 39 years, is retiring at the end of June. Associate head coach Marie Case Denick will step in as the program’s interim head coach. Galvin, a native of Ireland who… read more
The occupancy rate has been near single digits at many local hotels, and every property in Orange County has had to furlough staff. read more
Carolina football players will begin returning to campus on June 12 and will return in four separate groups through July 1. Athletes in several sports are scheduled to return over the summer. “We do not yet know how many fans we may be able… read more
Three UNC faculty have received a rapid response research grant from the National Science Foundation to explore the critical role of airway mucus in the transmission, infection and spread versus protection from COVID-19. read more
Artists and performers have tried to find alternative ways to showcase their talents in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s hard to do virtually. read more
A “rescue drug” that could stop the progression of the COVID-19 virus in people who are infected is expected to be sent to a UNC lab for testing next week. read more
UNC administrators are planning to reopen the campus to students in August, with a start of fall classes on Aug. 10 and exams finished Nov. 24, two days before Thanksgiving. read more