For his groundbreaking research on treatment as prevention of HIV, Myron Cohen — professor of medicine, microbiology and epidemiology at UNC — has received the top honor of the inaugural Clinical Research Forum Top 10 Clinical Research…
The UNC School of Dentistry opened the doors to a new education and research facility that honors a generous alumnus and friend, Burlington businessman Maurice J. Koury ’48, on April 27. The Koury Oral Sciences Building, which adds 216,500… read more
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg advised Carolina’s class of 2012 to follow the lessons of Tar Heel basketball during Sunday’s Commencement ceremonies. Bloomberg’s message for success: Teamwork is everything. Assist others. Risks are necessary. read more
“Higher education is the single most important investment you can make in your future,” President Barack Obama told the filled-to-the-rafters crowd at Carmichael Auditorium early Tuesday afternoon. “Making sure that students aren’t saddled… read more
Catastrophic brain injuries associated with full-contact football appear to be rising, especially among high school students. The increase is alarming and indicates more coaches and athletic trainers should change how they teach the fundamental… read more
Doris Betts ’54 was a legend on the UNC campus. Students flocked to her creative writing classes, and writers sought her advice on the craft. And her love for books and writers was surpassed only by her devotion to UNC. Betts — who died… read more
Alexandru Bacanu, a junior at UNC, has won a 2012 Goldwater Scholarship while Surojit Biswas, also a junior at UNC, has received an honorable mention. The awards go to outstanding college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue careers in… read more
Six UNC students have received UNC Class of 1938 travel fellowships for research abroad this summer. The students were chosen from 37 applicants who submitted proposals for projects outside the United States. Selection is based on the quality of… read more
Dr. Hugh A. “Chip” McAllister Jr. ’66 (MD) of Houston has made a $10 million commitment to Carolina that will include a collection of nearly 50 works of art for the Ackland Art Museum and expand an endowment dedicated to heart disease research at… read more
After 19 years and 20 campus visits by noted writers — including Joan Didion, Tim O’Brien and Alice Walker — the Morgan Writer-in-Residence program came to an end in March. The residence program, established by Allen ’65 and Musette… read more