After years of debate about the fate of West House – a 1,141-square-foot building that straddles the parking lots behind Swain Hall and Hill Hall – the trustees have made a final ruling that the building will come down to make way for the… read more
The first woman elected principal chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, a longtime benefactor of the University, an award-winning poet and novelist, and one of the nation’s most prominent theologians received honorary degrees Sunday during… read more
Five individuals and two UNC units have been honored with this year’s awards presented by UNC’s Carolina Center for Public Service for exemplary scholarship and service benefiting North Carolina. Florence Soltys ’84 (MSW), clinical associate… read more
Frank Comfort ’69 (MAT), UNC’s head swimming coach since 1977 and one of the most successful coaches in collegiate swimming history, will retire after the 2006-07 season. That will mark Comfort’s 30th year as the head coach at UNC and his 40th year… read more
Michael A. Stegman, a UNC faculty member for 40 years, has been honored by his peers with the 2006 Thomas Jefferson Award. The annual award honors a faculty member who has best exemplified the ideals and objectives of Jefferson. Faculty members… read more
Two UNC professors have been elected 2006 fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for “preeminent contributions” to their fields and to society. New faculty fellows from UNC are Edward D. “Ted” Salmon, the James Larkin and Iona Mae… read more
Six employees have been selected by Chancellor James Moeser to be honored with the 2006 C. Knox Massey Distinguished Awards, one of the most coveted distinctions given by the University to faculty and staff members. The awards will be presented at a… read more
George Steinbrenner, principal owner of the New York Yankees, and the Steinbrenner family have pledged $1 million to name the courtyard at the entrance to Boshamer Stadium. The Tar Heels have played home baseball games at Boshamer Stadium since… read more
For 35 years, the town-sponsored street fair known as Apple Chill brought artists, musicians and thousands of patrons to Franklin Street each year. A few hours after this year’s event ended Sunday, during an unsanctioned event known as “After… read more
Five Carolina students have an opportunity to do exciting things this summer – from woodworking in Canada to teaching theater in Malawi – through the 2006 Burch Fellowships. Each summer, the fellowships provide up to $6,000 each for up to six… read more