Would you hand your 12-year-old a drug you knew was addictive, something that could disrupt sleep patterns and concentration, alter social behavior and decrease the desire to exercise? Would you give this drug if it could rewire their brains? A… read more
On the 25th anniversary of a legend’s death, a Carolina alumna shares what she found when researching his work. by Claire Cusick ’21 (MA) It’s his voice that lingers the most. read more
The governing council of the American Association of University Professors passed a resolution in June “resoundingly” condemning the UNC System Board of Governors and the UNC System for perpetuating what it called a climate of institutional… read more
When members of the classes of ’72 and ’70 marched May 8 into Kenan Stadium in Carolina blue caps and gowns to celebrate their 50-year reunion, they could hardly contain their elation. Chances are their emotions linger. As they paraded… read more
Stanley C. Ahalt has been appointed inaugural dean of Carolina’s new School of Data Science and Society, which launches this fall and will use data to solve problems and help improve lives in North Carolina and across the globe. The school,… read more
When Reid Wilson ’73 was in high school, his girlfriend became pregnant. The teens were scared because they knew they weren’t ready to be parents and were unsure of what to do. There were no legal abortion clinics at the time, so his… read more
The General Alumni Association Board of Directors today presented its 2020 Distinguished Young Alumnus Award to three alumni. The recipients are J. Jason Brown ’05, of Henderson; Constance Ranae Jones ’03, of Chicago; and Scott Anthony… read more
(Editor’s Note: The GAA’s Distinguished Young Alumni citations, such as this one, are read to the audience at the awards ceremony and then presented as a keepsake to the recipients.) Jason Brown ’05 doesn’t believe in throwing… read more
(Editor’s Note: The GAA’s Distinguished Young Alumni citations, such as this one, are read to the audience at the awards ceremony and then presented as a keepsake to the recipients.) When Constance Jones ’03 took over as CEO of… read more
(Editor’s Note: The GAA’s Distinguished Young Alumni citations, such as this one, are read to the audience at the awards ceremony and then presented as a keepsake to the recipients.) Accidents happen. And when they do — say,… read more