The environment where we live, work and play profoundly influences our health. That intersection between health and the “built environment” will be the focus of the 26th Annual Minority Health Conference sponsored by UNC’s School of Public Health. read more
Dr. William L. Roper, dean of the School of Public Health for the past seven years, has been named the next dean of UNC’s School of Medicine. He also will be the chief executive officer of the UNC Health Care System and vice chancellor for medical… read more
Chancellor James Moeser in January declined a potential bonus of as much as $30,000 offered to him by UNC System President Molly Broad, citing a need to “stand with the troops” during tough financial times. read more
UNC officials recently got a look at computer-generated mockups of various possibilities for advertising signage in the Smith Center. read more
The UNC Board of Trustees unanimously approved a three-year contract extension for Athletics Director Dick Baddour ’66 that will run through 2007. read more
West House – a 68-year-old one-story building behind Hanes Art Center in the Swain parking lot – started out as a campus residence, was the first home to UNC’s computer science department, later housed the Institute of Arts and Humanities and today… read more
Despite the fact that Mary Turner Lane ’53 (MED) and Doug Eyre retired years ago, they continue to exemplify a precious Tar Heel value: a tireless commitment to service. read more
E.O. Wilson, renowned scholar and famed biologist, will speak to a capacity crowd about “Biodiversity and the Environment” on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 8 p.m. at the George Watts Hill Alumni Center. read more
Due to rising costs and an inability to work out a more economical agreement, UNC has discontinued a consortium license with other area universities that would have given them lower prices – but unacceptable conditions – from journal publishing… read more
Several weeks ago, as Roy Williams ’72 was returning from his midday run, he and I happened to meet near the Smith Center. I shared with him that I had brought a one-word message from him to the alumni assembled at a recent William Richardson Davie… read more