Student Protest /tags/student-protest Student Protest en-US Copyright Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:55:00 GMT How their lives changed: Student activist who became symbol for patriotism reflects on year since UNC pro-Palestinian protest /education/2025-04-30/unc-student-pro-israel-palestinian-protest In a two-part series, student activists reflect on their lives one year since UNC-Chapel Hill Polk Place protest. UNC student Brendan Rosenblum was one of the fraternity brothers who held up the American flag when protesters attempted to replace it with a Palestinian one. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:55:00 GMT /education/2025-04-30/unc-student-pro-israel-palestinian-protest Brianna Atkinson How their lives changed: Student activist who lost prestigious scholarship reflects on year since UNC pro-Palestinian protest /education/2025-04-30/unc-student-activist-lost-scholarship-pro-palestinian-protest In a two-part series, student activists reflect on their lives one year since UNC-Chapel Hill Polk Place protest. UNC student Laura Saavedra Forero shares her personal journey in activism leading up to the April 30 pro-Palestinian protest and losing the Morehead-Cain scholarship. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:55:00 GMT /education/2025-04-30/unc-student-activist-lost-scholarship-pro-palestinian-protest Brianna Atkinson UNC BOG considers creating a protest policy for public universities /education/2024-11-14/unc-bog-protest-policy-universities The proposal comes after several pro-Palestinian protests and encampments at UNC System institutions earlier this year. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:31:27 GMT /education/2024-11-14/unc-bog-protest-policy-universities Brianna Atkinson NC News Roundup: Canes season ends, masking bill update, and second primaries /show/due-south/2024-05-17/nc-news-roundup-canes-season-ends-masking-bill-update-and-second-primaries Our panel of reporters break down the latest state and regional news with co-host Jeff Tiberii.The Board of Trustees at UNC-Chapel Hill redirects funding away from DEI efforts and toward campus safety. The Carolina Hurricanes season is over, and a $100-mil. investment for a luxury driving resort in Moore County. Fri, 17 May 2024 14:22:14 GMT /show/due-south/2024-05-17/nc-news-roundup-canes-season-ends-masking-bill-update-and-second-primaries Jeff Tiberii, Cole del Charco, Erin Keever The line between free speech and 'disruption' on college campuses /show/due-south/2024-05-08/free-speech-disruption-college-campus-protests-israel-gaza-divestment-arrests-first-amendment Students protesting their universities’ and governments support of the ongoing war in Gaza are being arrested, suspended and threatened with expulsion. Who decides what’s protected free speech, and what’s unacceptable disruption to campus life. Wed, 08 May 2024 14:05:00 GMT /show/due-south/2024-05-08/free-speech-disruption-college-campus-protests-israel-gaza-divestment-arrests-first-amendment Jeff Tiberii, Cole del Charco UNC Chapel Hill social justice hub ‘closed indefinitely’ by administrators after pro-Palestine protests /education/2024-05-02/unc-campus-y-closed-indefinitely-pro-palestine-protests-chapel-hill Campus Y’s co-presidents said the closure feels like a “targeted attack” and punishment for the organization supporting student pro-Palestine activists. Thu, 02 May 2024 18:24:44 GMT /education/2024-05-02/unc-campus-y-closed-indefinitely-pro-palestine-protests-chapel-hill Brianna Atkinson UNC faculty discuss next steps following protests on campus /education/2024-05-01/unc-chapel-hill-faculty-meeting-pro-palestine-protests The Faculty Executive Committee met Wednesday, one day after several people were arrested during a pro-Palestine protest on UNC-Chapel Hill's campus. Wed, 01 May 2024 23:12:37 GMT /education/2024-05-01/unc-chapel-hill-faculty-meeting-pro-palestine-protests Brianna Atkinson UNC-Chapel Hill protests and aftermath through the eyes of student journalists /show/due-south/2024-05-01/unc-chapel-hill-pro-palestinian-protests-student-journalists Two Daily Tar Heel editors join Due South co-host Leoneda Inge and ҹ's education reporter Liz Schlemmer to talk about what happened on the UNC-CH campus on Tuesday. Wed, 01 May 2024 16:15:57 GMT /show/due-south/2024-05-01/unc-chapel-hill-pro-palestinian-protests-student-journalists Leoneda Inge, Rachel McCarthy UNC Greensboro to announce program cut recommendations this week /education/2024-01-15/unc-greensboro-program-cut-recommendations-january-2024 UNC Greensboro's chancellor and provost will share department deans' recommendations for which programs should be cut. Mon, 15 Jan 2024 17:18:57 GMT /education/2024-01-15/unc-greensboro-program-cut-recommendations-january-2024 Brianna Atkinson 'Heart of a university:' Students, faculty question fate of humanities programs at UNC-Greensboro /education/2023-12-07/unc-greensboro-students-faculty-question-humanities UNC-Greensboro is conducting an academic program review, which could lead to program cuts. Students, faculty and the UNCG community are worried humanities programs might be the first to go. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:47:29 GMT /education/2023-12-07/unc-greensboro-students-faculty-question-humanities Brianna Atkinson