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UNC's MSTAR program trains medical students to fill gaps in elderly care, research

In 2010,  the UNC School of Medicine’s Office of Research saw a need to offer geriatric- and aging-related training and research to medical students. 16 years later, their solution — the Medical Student Training in Aging Research Program — has expanded to provide opportunities to more than twice  the number of students it could at the time of its founding.

MSTAR is a paid 8-10 week summer internship program for medical students seeking a career in geriatric medicine and aging-related research....
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New UNC student group marries the fashion industry with the corporate world

Stay Stylish — that’s the slogan of BOSS, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School's  new fashion business club that launched this semester.

BOSS stands for Business of Style Society, an organization aimed at educating and connecting UNC students to business and style-related industries through professional development.

The club was founded by Nathaniel Diers, a UNC junior majoring in business and studio art. Like other students searching for connections and resources to find internships, Diers was l...
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UNC's graduate student and family apartments to transition to undergraduate housing

Starting fall 2028, Baity Hill —  an on-campus apartment complex for graduate students and student families — will transition to undergraduate housing.

Residents of Baity Hill were notified of the change, along with continued summer closures for building maintenance, through an  email on Jan. 13.

Named after Dr. Herman Glenn Baity, the former  dean of the UNC School of Public Health and chief engineer for the World Health Organization, the University purchased the Baity Hill House and surround...
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'Home for every single type of girl': UNC sororities find their chosen sisters on bid day

On Tuesday evening, UNC’s Panhellenic sororities gathered in Polk Place to embrace hundreds of newly inducted sisters, marking the end of the recruitment process.

Foster Guns, a UNC sophomore majoring in journalism and political science, said Greek life was not at the forefront of her mind during her first year. Her only exposure to sororities at the time was her mother’s experiences in the 1990s and ‘Bama RushTok:' the viral TikTok trend surrounding sorority recruitment at the University of Al...
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Duke and UNC Mahjong clubs host joint tournament, connect over tabletop game

Members of Duke Mahjong and UNC Mahjong play against each other at the Duke campus on Saturday, March 30, 2025.

On March 29, UNC and Duke University students gathered in Duke’s Physics Building — not to partake in a heated rivalry, but in a friendly competition consisting of chatter, boba tea and Mahjong tiles.

The universities’ Mahjong clubs kickstarted their first-ever joint tournament featuring the East Asian tabletop game that relies heavily on luck and probability.

UNC senior Charmaine C...
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Historically Black at UNC crafts student media projects

The executive council of HBUNC pose for a photo in front of UNC's bell tower. The longstanding organization serves as a hub for all black students at UNC to meet each other and share cultural experiences. Courtesy photo from HBUNC.

“Where connections are made, people are informed, and the masses are entertained,” is the phrase that has remained the motto of Historically Black at UNC since the organization's first Instagram post.

The student media group with a diverse catalogue of content was e...
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Dialectic and Philanthropic Societies hosts first student body presidential debate

The UNC Dialectic and Philanthropic Societies hosted their annual debate for the three 2025-26 student body presidential candidates on Wednesday.

Jakob Williams is currently serving as secretary of the Undergraduate Student Body. His campaign motto, “A Carolina We Believe In,” echoes the values of his platform, promoting diversity, accessibility and belonging in policies that reflect the student body.

“Carolina is a great school to be at,” he said. “However, we have room to grow.”

Kailey Wads...
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High school seniors apply to UNC, reflect on process

Smith Smith, a Hickory Ridge High School senior, shares a smile for a picture. Smith reflected on her high school achievements and hopes to attend UNC in the fall. Courtesy of Smith Smith.

UNC is known for its highly competitive admissions, with the 2024-25 Common Data Set showing a roughly 15.6 percent acceptance rate, leaving prospective students reflecting on their high school experiences and resulting resumes.

UNC first-year early action applicants will receive an admissions decision by Ja...
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Amid student organization budget decreases, some student groups share experiences

After the student organization budget decreased for the 2024-25 academic year, some student organizations have found it difficult to maintain operations.

Andrew Forbes, treasurer of the Undergraduate Student Government, wrote in a statement to The Daily Tar Heel that this year, the USG is distributing a budget of roughly $1.2 million to registered student organizations.

“This is about $200,000 lower than last year, which means RSOs are receiving less funding now than previously,” Forbes wrote....