4.30.19 | Sports
Courtney Banghart, who was named Naismith National Coach of the Year in 2015, succeeds Sylva Hatchell as women’s basketball coach at Carolina.
Faculty members Kathleen M. Harris, Jodi Magness and Bryan L. Roth have been elected into the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. read more
The fury over the battle for comics world domination made Tucker — who previously wrote about superheroes (Tar Heels) versus supervillains (Blue Devils) in his 2012 book, Duke Sucks — think it would make for a great book. read more
Carolina teams have been among the most successful in a sport that requires athleticism, eschews conflict and is, in a sense, still developing. Meanwhile, it has begun to catch on with younger kids. read more
As a cultural ambassador for the U.S. State Department, hip-hop artist Kane Smego ’10 crosses borders, both geographical and musical. read more
Brandon Sharp ’97 is starting from scratch with his new restaurant, Hawthorne & Wood, in Chapel Hill’s East 54 complex. read more
The end of an academic year is always accompanied by emotion. There is the anticipation of the end to a year of study and, for more than 4,000 of Carolina’s newest alumni this May, the conclusion to their lives as undergraduates; and there’s… read more
More than 140 food service workers went on strike in 1969, and UNC closed the Pine Room, Chase Cafeteria and the Monogram Club. read more
Competing in intramural sports was a passion for the residents of Teague Dorm, who won 14 of 18 overall residence hall championships from 1971 through 1988. read more
The annual awards recognize “unusual, meritorious or superior contributions” by University employees. read more