Hannah-Jones: No to UNC, Yes to Howard

Nikole Hannah-Jones ’03 (MA), whose extended tenure bid to become UNC’s Knight Chair in race and investigative journalism became a national controversy, will not be teaching at Carolina after all.

UNC Revises COVID-19 Standards for Return to Campus

With most Carolina employees coming back from remote working by July 19, the University announced revised COVID-19 community standards taking effect July 12. The first day of fall semester classes is scheduled for Aug. 18.

$3 Million Gift to Carolina Performing Arts Honors Moesers

The anonymous contribution will create the first nonfaculty endowed directorship in the arts at UNC.

Tar Heels Leap to Fourth in 2020-21 Directors’ Cup

A third consecutive field hockey national championship and eight other teams’ top-10 national finishes boosted Carolina’s ranking.

New Universal Vaccine Developed at UNC Shows Promise

Scientists at the Gillings School of Global Public Health say it could be effective against COVID-19, its variants and a future coronavirus pandemic.

Culinary Landmark Crook’s Corner Closes

Facing financial stresses exacerbated by the pandemic, the 40-year-old restaurant that became a national culinary landmark announced in June it had served its last shrimp and grits and Atlantic Beach pie.