11.30.13 | Student Achievement
Carolina senior Sarah Bufkin has been selected for a Mitchell Scholarship, which supports graduate studies in Ireland. Bufkin, 22, was one of 12 Americans selected Saturday for the prestigious award, which provides tuition, accommodations, a…
The Carolina Club makes a point of ensuring patrons have memorable meals. This Thanksgiving, for the first time, the staff is extending that effort by providing a free buffet to students who are staying on campus over the holiday… read more
Carolina students have long had a habit of driving to campus after 5 p.m. to get to the libraries and other places, parking for free in spaces that are limited to permit holders during business hours. Now they’ll be paying for it. UNC’s… read more
Posted Nov. 22, 2013Read letters from readers or submit a letter. From the 1964 Yackety Yack “The sun that rose that fateful Friday morning heralded the beginning of an… read more
Dr. Atul Gawande, a celebrated surgeon and best-selling author, will deliver Carolina’s spring Commencement address. “His remarkable career as a distinguished surgeon, writer and researcher is inspiring,” said Chancellor Carol Folt. read more
The UNC Board of Trustees has presented its highest honor, the William Richardson Davie Award, to four alumni in recognition of their dedication, commitment, loyalty and service. This year’s recipients are: David G. Frey ’64 of Grand… read more
The University has sent letters of disassociation to three former football players and four people who face indictments for their involvement in trying to induce players to sign with professional sports agents. According to The Associated Press,… read more
He likely would have left the memorial service held in his honor early; the words of tribute he’d earned would have made him uncomfortable. He viewed his many years of service as a coach, counselor, lawyer and teacher as his public duty. Many work… read more
The fire in Cobb dorm on Nov. 5 started in a recessed lighting fixture in a bathroom, University officials say. Beth Koza, director of environmental health and safety, said the fixture showed a charring and a “V” burn pattern that indicated… read more
The University has been selected by the National Football League Players Association to participate in a new initiative aimed at providing medical services and support to its former players. The NFL Players Association unveiled its new… read more