Most alumni recognize that it is difficult to understand and appreciate our University without knowing something about Frank Porter Graham ’09. So special was “Dr. Frank” that his presidency (from 1930-1949), his example, and his good works have… read more
From the University Report (published by the GAA 1970-94) Are you a member of your General Alumni Association? If not, then you’ve borrowed this copy of The University Report from someone, because only dues-paying members of the… read more
From the University Report (published by the GAA 1970-94) As your alumni director, I find that there is no subject that holds as much interest among our alumni as admissions. Nearly every day brings a question or comment about… read more
On Sunday September 7, one day after the official dedication of the Dean E. Smith Center, which his leadership made possible, Skipper Bowles ’41 died of Lou Gehrig’s disease in his home in Greensboro. Skipper had a special relationship with… read more
From the University Report (published by the GAA 1970-94) Q. After four years as Executive Director of the GAA, what significant accomplishments have you achieved? A. As anyone who has led an organization knows, the organization’s… read more
Each Mother’s Day weekend Carolina alumni come back to Chapel Hill for reunions and Commencement. This year that weekend was special, in many ways. James M. Johnston Trustees Announce Memorial Gift At the annual alumni luncheon, UNC President… read more
From the University Report (published by the GAA 1970-94) Demonstrations on college campuses this spring urging divestiture of university investments in companies doing business in South Africa have taken many forms. Unfortunately, in some… read more
Oldest state university buildings to remain dorms The passage of a trustee resolution urging the continuation of Old East and Old West as residence halls is being met with widespread approval by Carolina alumni. This spring I usually find that… read more
From the University Report (published by the GAA 1970-94) As we begin preparation for another graduation this spring, we are forced to accept the inescapable — another class of graduating seniors is about to make that fateful transition… read more
As we close this special issue of the Carolina Alumni Review, we know that there is much more that could be said about the many contributions of Ida and Bill Friday to the University, to North Carolina, and to higher education in the… read more