After Robert W. Parker joined the Second Virginia Cavalry in 1861, he wrote to his loved ones whenever he could. Some letters reflected the grueling life of the soldier – complaints about rations and camp routines, requests for clothing, horses… read more
Seven medical specialties at UNC Hospitals are among the top 50 programs nationally in U.S. News & World Report’s latest “America’s Best Hospitals” rankings. read more
Twenty-five rising sophomores at Carolina have been awarded full scholarships for an innovative study-abroad program in Southeast Asia this summer. The Carolina Southeast Asia Summer Program, based in UNC’s College of Arts and Sciences, is… read more
Longtime UNC faculty member Madeline G. Levine has taken on the role of interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, effective July 1. Levine, Kenan professor of Slavic literatures who has taught at Carolina since 1974, will serve until a… read more
Joseph Haj ’88 (MFA), a noted member of the nation’s theater community, has returned to Chapel Hill to become PlayMakers Repertory Company’s new producing artistic director read more
A note taped inside a window of the Rathskeller in Amber Alley announced that the landmark restaurant would close for renovation June 10. Printed austerely on a sheet of copy paper, the notice read, in part, “The building is in need of long over-due… read more
Carolina’s runner-up finish at the College Baseball World Series clinched fourth place for the Tar Heels in the 2006 Directors’ Cup, the all-sport competition sponsored by the National Association of College Directors of Athletics and formerly known… read more
Welcome-Home Photo Gallery | Additional photos at tarheelblue.com ‘I told them, “You’re somewhat a part of history here.”‘ – Coach Mike Fox ’78 Mike Fox ’78 will readily admit that he never thought it would take him so long to get… read more
Carolina recently awarded more than $22,000 in need- and merit-based study abroad scholarships to 13 undergraduates. The students, whose majors include nursing, psychology and international studies, will travel to places such as Taipei, Taiwan;… read more
With his ankles in shackles, Mohammed Taheri-Azar ’05 shuffled from a squad car into a back door of the Orange County Courthouse in Hillsborough on Wednesday. In those few seconds, two television reporters asked the questions of the day:… read more