Larry McMurtry’s Famous Bookstore Reopens as a Literary Center
The author’s famous Archer City bookstore reopened as a dedicated literary center earlier this year. Published in Texas Highways on Aug. 12, 2025.
The Purple Martin Is Texas’ Latest Aerial Obsession
A network of avian enthusiasts provides housing and protection for North America’s largest swallow. Published in Texas Highways on Aug. 4, 2025.
It’s Saturday Night at the Harry Ransom Center in Austin
See 50 years of SNL creator Lorne Michaels’ archives on display at the UT Austin museum. Published in Texas Highways on Sept. 17, 2025.
‘TEXAS’ Outdoor Musical Is An Enduring Panhandle Tradition
As the musical approaches nearly 60 years, cast and crew reflect on being a part of the Palo Duro Canyon State Park production. Published in Texas Highways on June 6, 2025.
‘Window to the past’: University Archives provide context, historical documents
Wilson Library’s University Archives collection, which dates back to the University’s founding, can provide context for the campus community to better understand UNC’s past. Published in The Daily Tar Heel on Sept. 25, 2024.
Campus organizations reflect on engaging voters following N.C. registration deadline
Groups will continue to encourage civic participation through Election Day. Published in The Daily Tar Heel on Oct. 14, 2024.
UNC uses AI in admissions review process, documents show how
Application essays reviewed by the UNC Office of Undergraduate Admissions are auto-scored based on writing quality, according to a document obtained by The Daily Tar Heel. Published in The Daily Tar Heel on Jan. 20, 2025. This story resulted in two follow up stories, the first after UNC confirmed admissions essays are reviewed by Durham-based company’s technology on Jan. […]
UNC System suspends general education and major-specific DEI requirements
In an email on Monday to the campus community, Chancellor Lee Roberts and Provost Chris Clemens wrote that current classes and course content are not suspended. Published in The Daily Tar Heel on Feb. 11, 2025. I followed the progress of DEI repeal policies throughout the 2024-2025 academic year. This story resulted in one follow […]
‘Environment of uncertainty’: Board of Trustees approves pending tenure cases, reasons for delay remain unclear
Some trustees have expressed their general opposition to tenure, in emails obtained by The Daily Tar Heel. Published in The Daily Tar Heel on June 5, 2025.
Administration orders Palestinian resilience mural to be boarded up overnight, no prior warning given
Without warning or departmental consultation, University facilities workers boarded up a student-created mural depicting Palestinian resilience, following orders from Chancellor Lee Roberts and Interim Provost Jim Dean. Published in The Daily Tar Heel on Aug. 22, 2025. This resulted in two follow up stories. First on Aug. 29, 2025 when mural was reported to be damaged beyond repair during removal and again on Sept. 8 […]
