The University will remain faithful to one of its legendary scientists of the past while also honoring a contemporary giant in the chemistry department. University Day festivities included the dedication of two chemistry buildings in one —… read more
Carolina will remember the University’s past and celebrate its future during the 217th annual University Day Oct. 12. This year’s keynote speaker will be Heather Munroe-Blum ’83 (PhD), the 16th principal and vice chancellor of McGill… read more
A multi-day celebration of science and technology in North Carolina, being organized by UNC’s Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, will take place in venues across the state in September, marking the first-ever statewide science festival in… read more
Hundreds of well-wishers turned out on July 13 to greet Bill Friday ’48 (LLB) and his wife, Ida ’47 (MPH), as Friday marked his 90th birthday. Video produced by Samantha Ryan. read more
Carolina threw a 90th birthday party on Tuesday for Bill Friday ’48 (LLB), and hundreds of happy friends of the emeritus president of the UNC System turned out. The event, held at the George Watts Hill Alumni Center, was a public event –… read more
Alumni, Friends Embrace Fayetteville’s Native Son A few hundred people gathered at the Cape Fear Regional Theatre to honor newly appointed Chancellor Holden Thorp ’86 in his home town of Fayetteville. read more
Several hundred people from across campus gathered just south of the Campus Y on Thursday afternoon to remember Eve Carson ’08, Carolina’s former student body president who was killed two years ago this week. The event marked the dedication… read more
An upcoming digital arts and humanities festival — open to the public — will let participants take part in interactive projects that explore the impact of technology on our lives. The five-day festival Feb. 16-20 will feature discussions and… read more
Actor and producer Danny Glover will give the 29th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Lecture on Jan. 21 at Carolina. The free public talk at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall will be preceded by a candlelight vigil starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Old… read more
An Oct. 17 concert will honor retiring voice professor Stafford Wing’s 40 years of service to Carolina. “Wing Singers: A Celebration in Song,” free to the public, will be at 2 p.m. in Hill Hall Auditorium. The concert will feature… read more