For immediate use   Dean Bob Blouin to succeed Jim Dean as University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Provost   Blouin to bring focus on innovation to post   (Chapel Hill, N.C. – Aug. 22, 2017) – The University … Read more

For immediate use Carolina welcomes 5,158 new undergraduate students to campus   Fall 2017 first-year class includes record number of North Carolinians   (Note: The following statistics are preliminary and will not be final until after Aug. 30, 2017, the … Read more

Not for publication   Facts and tips for coverage of new academic year at UNC-Chapel Hill   Students will be moving back on campus this weekend   (Chapel Hill, N.C.— Aug. 18, 2017) – Media representatives are invited to cover … Read more

For immediate use   UNC-Chapel Hill startups deliver economic boost to North Carolina communities   Carolina startups and social ventures generate $10 billion in annual revenue toward state and global economies; create more than 8,000 jobs in North Carolina and … Read more

Media Advisory: https://uncnews.unc.edu/2017/08/14/65947/      Media invited to cover Solar Eclipse Celebration at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center The event is part of 50 Carolina Solar Eclipse Parties across North and South Carolina   (Chapel Hill, N.C.— August 14, 2017) – … Read more

For immediate use    Campus Y selects 2017-2018 Global Gap Year Fellows   Cohort includes two inaugural Bridge Year Fellows sponsored by student-run coffee company   (Chapel Hill, N.C.— July 31, 2017) – The Campus Y at the University of … Read more

News release:   For immediate use   Climate change expected to increase premature deaths from air pollution The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill releases the most comprehensive study yet on climate change, air quality and premature death.   … Read more

UNC-Chapel Hill experts available to discuss upcoming total solar eclipse As the country looks forward to the rare total solar eclipse on August 21, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers and staff are prepared to offer insight into all … Read more

For immediate use   Cochrane elected to chair Board of Trustees; other officers, new members start   (Chapel Hill, N.C.— July 27, 2017) – Haywood D. Cochrane Jr. of Elon, has been elected chairman of the University of North Carolina … Read more

For immediate use     Elaine L. Westbrooks named University librarian and vice provost for University Libraries   (Chapel Hill, N.C. – July 10, 2017) –  The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has selected Elaine L. Westbrooks, associate … Read more