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
Authorities have arrested two more people they say helped orchestrate a scheme to induce UNC football players into signing potentially lucrative sports contracts — apparently the last to be charged as part of a landmark state investigation,… read more
Joel Curran ’86, a senior executive in one of the world’s largest public relations agencies, has been named UNC’s first vice chancellor for communications and public affairs. Curran is a 27-year veteran of the public relations industry… read more
Seventy-six students who live on the fourth floor of Cobb dorm won’t be able to return to their rooms for the rest of the semester following a Tuesday evening fire in the building’s attic. The other 280 Cobb residents were not allowed… read more