The oldest GAA-sponsored student group, Order of the Bell Tower, has received national recognition for its “Histories and Mysteries Tour,” an annual program launched in 2008 that is designed to acclimate new OBT members to the group. The… read more
A major federal grant for HIV research led by Carolina faculty signals a shift from attempts to contain the spread of the virus to the belief that a cure is within reach. David Margolis, professor of medicine and microbiology and immunology in… read more
A research study led by UNC has made a major discovery in the effort to halt the spread of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. The study results show that early initiation of antiretroviral treatment in people infected with HIV prevents them from… read more
For the first year since a 2007 pledge to achieve climate neutrality by midcentury, the University has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions. Emissions in 2009 were 20 percent lower than the previous year, reflecting the compounding effects of… read more
UNC’s Morrison Residence Hall has won the first-ever National Building Competition, sponsored by The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program. The competition, launched in late April, challenged teams from 14 buildings… read more
For the 10th consecutive year, Carolina ranks fifth among the nation’s best public universities, according to U.S. News & World Report. UNC is 30th when considered with private schools. It again was determined to be the… read more
The UNC School of Journalism and Mass Communication finished first overall in the Intercollegiate Competition of the 50th anniversary of the Hearst Journalism Awards, often called the Pulitzers of college journalism. The first-place finish… read more
For years, scientists have tried to determine the basis for discrepancies between race and the predisposition for development of diseases such as type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Could factors such as differences in lifestyle or access… read more
From professional athletes to weekend warriors, the condition known as “runner’s knee” is a painful and potentially debilitating injury suffered by millions of people — although until now, it has been unclear what causes it. New research from… read more
UNC’s fundraising efforts brought in $271.25 million in gifts in fiscal year 2009. The total represented the second-highest year in history for this type of support, which accounts for money that is immediately available to the University. In… read more