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. […]

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 […]