The New York Carolina Club honored two alumni — one a Tony- and Emmy-nominated writer and producer, and another who is a high school drama teacher — for their contributions to the arts. During the club’s 25th annual Arts Brunch in May,… read more
As Haiti faces a political and humanitarian crisis marked by increasing gang violence and economic instability, a UNC alumnus will try to stabilize the country as its new prime minister. Garry Conille ’99 (MPH) was sworn in June 2. He… read more
This article was updated June 7, 2024. Nearly three dozen Carolina alumni sent a letter to the UNC System Board of Governors last week expressing their “profound disappointment” over the board’s vote this month to replace the… read more
The UNC Board of Governors voted May 23 to replace the current diversity policy, which required system schools to hire diversity officers and meet certain goals, with one that would likely eliminate positions, diverting the funds to programs that… read more
UNC Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts said May 16 he couldn’t say whether Carolina’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion, along with the DEI initiatives and programs it oversees, would be eliminated if the Board of Governors votes next week to… read more
An astronaut who in August will lead a six-month mission to the International Space Station told graduates May 11 they should determine their definition of great things, success and fulfillment. “Carolina, I know you can accomplish great things… read more
The UNC Board of Trustees voted May 13 during a special meeting to reallocate $2.3 million in funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs to public safety. The board also approved an audit of the athletics department, which some members say… read more
Jill Hamm, the William C. Friday Distinguished Professor of Education, has been appointed interim dean of the UNC School of Education. Hamm, who will begin serving as interim dean May 15, replaces Fouad Abd-El-Khalick, whose tenure ends June 30… read more
University officials released this week measures to tighten security for this weekend’s Commencement, including requiring graduates to show their student IDs before entering Kenan Stadium and a reminder to attendees that protests limiting the… read more
Less than a week after closing the Campus Y for safety reasons related to the pro-Palestine protests on campus, UNC administrators reopened the facility May 6. In a message to the Carolina community over the weekend, University leaders said the Y… read more