UNC-Chapel Hill Trustees Reject Hiring of Tenured Women’s Studies Professor
The rare move comes a year after the board delayed dozens of votes to confer tenure, sparking outcry from faculty.
UNC-Chapel Hill Civics School to Split From College of Arts & Sciences
The school has been part of the university’s largest academic unit since its inception. It has grown quickly, with support from the state legislature, but has also attracted controversy.
UNC-Chapel Hill Coronavirus Researcher Ralph Baric to Retire
Baric’s life’s work paved the way for vaccines against COVID-19. But it brought scrutiny to him, his lab, and UNC-CH in the process.
Five Takeaways from 1,100 Pages of Records About the Dean Dome
The documents offer a glimpse into how UNC-Chapel Hill officials landed on moving the arena to the planned satellite campus at Carolina North.
What N.C. State’s Arena Move Tells Us About the Dean Dome’s Future
Nearly 30 years ago, N.C. State basketball moved from Reynolds Coliseum to an off-campus court.
UNC-CH Civics School Report Spurs Recriminations and Resolutions
The university hasn’t released its findings on the School of Civic Life and Leadership. At a faculty meeting, one professor claimed to have information.
How N.C. Universities Plan to Prove Their Value
Three chancellors discussed pressures on higher education during a Durham event hosted by The Atlantic and The Assembly.
More UNC-Chapel Hill Coverage
How an ‘Agnostic Atheist’ Got Students to Scrutinize Their Faith
Biblical scholar Bart Ehrman wanted his students at UNC-Chapel Hill to think seriously about what it means to believe—and they did.
Former UNC-Chapel Hill Provost Settles Lawsuit With University
Chris Clemens alleged the board violated open meetings and public records laws, but both sides said they resolved the dispute with neither paying any penalty.
Lee Roberts Knows He Needs to Say More About That
Facing pushback against several controversial decisions, Roberts has issued a similar apology: He could have communicated better.
In Search of Lost Education
A Syrian family’s commitment to education never wavered, even when civil war forced them to flee. They found what they were looking for in North Carolina.
The Epic Real-Life Friendship Behind an Acclaimed Novel
Lily King’s “Heart the Lover” commemorates three men who bonded as students in Chapel Hill.
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