A new fundraising campaign, for the Dean E. Smith Opening Doors Fund, is designed to help undergraduates from lower-income families go to college and to let professionals in education and social work pursue advanced degrees. read more
In recognition of their “unusual, meritorious or superior contributions,” six UNC employees have earned the 2015 C. Knox Massey Distinguished Service Awards, one of the most coveted distinctions earned by faculty and staff. The late C. Knox… read more
Chancellor Carol L. Folt, long recognized internationally as an environmental scientist, will deliver a lecture Thursday on “Water in Our World: Past Is Present, Future Is Fragile, But We Can Make a Difference.” read more
Carolina has long been known for its distinct logos and its shade of blue. But over the years, not everyone has agreed on what that shade of blue should be. In partnership with Nike, UNC’s Department of Athletics has refreshed its marks and colors… read more
Joseph E. Locklear, a sophomore at Carolina, has been awarded a Udall Scholarship to help him pursue a career in native health care, addressing the problem of addictive behaviors among tribal populations. read more
For the first time since 2010, three Carolina students have been named Goldwater Scholars. The award provides up to $7,500 a year for educational expenses to sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue careers in science, mathematics, engineering or… read more
Six celebrated individuals, including two alumni, will receive honorary degrees at Commencement on May 10. read more
Bob Gersten ’42 has enough memories for several lifetimes, and while he likes to reminisce, at 94 years old he also likes to live in the here and now — and plan for the future. read more
Dean Smith, who died Feb. 7, was a great coach, no doubt about it, but on a day 17 years ago, he was so much more than a coach. If you could have seen him with Matt Shelor — a tough, scrappy, plucky kid from Meadows of Dan — you’d know that… read more
Authorities are seeking the death penalty against Craig Stephen Hicks, the man charged with three counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of fellow residents of a condominium complex on Chapel Hill’s border with Durham. read more