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The old "cool Onyen" logo, an cartoon person with an onion for a head wearing sunglasses, is superimposed over a photo looking at the Bell Tower

How Onyen became the only name you’ll ever need

At Carolina, there aren’t many phrases you’ll hear as often as “what’s your Onyen?” And while the “only name you’ll ever need” may not be as majestic as the Old Well or as mighty as Rameses, it’s an undeniably essential part of Carolina. You know Onyen, pronounced “onion,” as UNC’s … Read more





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Get tech ready for the new semester with this checklist

Let’s get tech ready for the new semester! Whether you’re new to UNC-Chapel Hill or are starting the semester with some new tech, save yourself a headache by getting your tech ready before the first day of class. Take a minute to set up your new laptop, phone, tablet or … Read more





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Executive directors to lead ITS Finance, HR

Two ITS managers who reported to Assistant Vice Chancellor Steve Haring until his retirement a few weeks ago have been elevated to executive director positions and will assume part of their former boss’ duties. Now Wanda Boone is Executive Director of ITS Finance and Lisa Lipscomb is Executive Director of … Read more





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Digital Accessibility Office celebrates 5 years at UNC: A timeline

This month, the Digital Accessibility Office celebrates five years of making UNC-Chapel Hill a more digitally inclusive campus. Since its creation in 2019, the office has made significant strides in policy, education and culture around digital accessibility at Carolina. Here’s a look back at the origins and timeline of UNC’s … Read more





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Adobe apps at UNC will require Duo 2-Step Verification 

Starting July 22, Adobe apps at UNC-Chapel Hill will require Duo 2-Step Verification at login. This requirement includes the standalone Adobe Acrobat Pro app, Adobe Creative Cloud apps and online services from Adobe. Duo is a 2-Step Verification tool the University uses to protect important systems and data. After you … Read more




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