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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)

April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time recognized nationally and by UNC to raise awareness, support…

March 30, 2026
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Take the 2026 Campus Hazing Prevention Survey

UNC-Chapel Hill is part of a national hazing prevention study focused on hazing prevention and building safer student groups,…

March 30, 2026
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A look into Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services at Carolina

This academic year marks an exciting time for Carolina’s Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services (VPAS) — including…

December 17, 2025
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University launches It Takes All Heels safety campaign

The initiative for a safer Carolina highlights Tar Heels’ shared responsibility in preventing violence.

September 22, 2025
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Start Strong: Complete Your Online Well-Being Modules Today

Start Strong. Stay Informed.  New to Carolina? Don’t forget to complete your two online well-being…

August 21, 2025
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A Move and New Location

Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services (VPAS) has moved to a new location in the Student…

August 7, 2025
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time recognized nationally and at UNC to…

April 3, 2025
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Gender Violence Services Coordinators (GVSC) Marks 10 Years of Service to Carolina Community 

The Gender Violence Services Coordinators (GVSC) celebrates 10 years of service to Tar Heel students,…

November 19, 2024
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time recognized nationally and by UNC to raise awareness, support each other, highlight resources, and work together to prevent sexual assault and sexual misconduct at Carolina. Throughout the month, Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services and campus resources are hosting events for students and employees to connect, learn, and get involved. Learn more and view the calendar at go.unc.edu/SAAM

2026 Campus Hazing Prevention Survey

UNC-Chapel Hill is part of a national hazing prevention study focused on hazing prevention and building safer student groups, organizations, and teams for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.

All undergraduate, graduate, and professional students are invited to take the survey.

Learn more and take the survey at go.unc.edu/hazingpreventionsurvey

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