(Editor’s Note: The GAA’s Distinguished Service Medal citations, such as this one, are read to the audience at the Annual Alumni Luncheon and then presented as a keepsake to the recipients.) Lowry Caudill ’79 embodies the Tar… read more
The GAA has honored five alumni for their outstanding service to the University and to the association. Recipients of the 2014 Distinguished Service Medals are W. Lowry Caudill ’79 of Durham, Donald W. Curtis ’63 of Raleigh, Henry E. Frye… read more
The Carolina students who received degrees during Commencement weekend 2014 had an opportunity to find a sense of community during their years in Chapel Hill, said Dr. Atul Gawande, a celebrated surgeon and best-selling author, who delivered the… read more
The winner of the 2013 C. Felix Harvey Award will use the money that came with the prize to develop the Bridges 2 Success Scholar Athlete Support Program, a training academy that prepares coaches at middle schools and high schools to support… read more
Surojit “Surge” Biswas ’13 has received a Churchill Scholarship, valued at $62,000, for 2014-15 to do graduate work at the University of Cambridge in England. Biswas is one of 14 candidates chosen nationwide for the one-year award by… read more
Douglas A. Shackelford ’80, who is Meade H. Willis Distinguished Professor of taxation and associate dean of the MBA@UNC program, will be the next dean of Kenan-Flagler Business School. Chancellor Carol L. Folt and Executive Vice Chancellor… 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
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
An award-winning teacher-author — who inspires students in the classroom and on the football field — and a journalist-teacher — who has written extensively about the conflicts and changes sweeping the Middle East — have been honored by… read more
As part of the Oct. 12 University Day ceremony to install Carol L. Folt as the 11th chancellor of the University, five Carolina alumni received Distinguished Alumna/Alumnus Awards and another received the Edward Kidder Graham Award. The… read more