Noted journalist and policy expert Hodding Carter III, a professor of leadership and public policy, gave the December Commencement address to more than 1,100 graduates on Dec. 16, reflecting on the U.S. as a constantly changing nation. “America… read more
The final Commencement speaker of the James Moeser administration is, like Moeser, a musical artist. Soprano Jessye Norman, one of America’s most celebrated performers, will address the class of 2008 on May 11 in Kenan Stadium. Moeser met… read more
Noted journalist and policy expert Hodding Carter III, a professor of leadership and public policy at UNC, will deliver Carolina’s December Commencement address. Chancellor James Moeser will preside at the Dec. 16 ceremony at 2 p.m. in the Dean… read more
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and former UNC men’s basketball coach Dean Smith were among the honorary degree recipients during the Commencement ceremony at Carolina on Sunday. Albright, who was secretary of state in the Clinton… read more
The University of North Carolina Spring Commencement 2007 Audio Archive Note: All audio clips are presented in MP3 format. View the University’s photo slide show of commencement. The Commencement Program Presiding James Moeser,… read more
Graduating students, parents, families, distinguished guests, Mr. Chancellor – Mr. Worthy, Mr. Ford, Mr. Jordan. Welcome to the one day when we give you a place to park. I know it’s way out here in S-11, but enjoy it while you can – and… read more
In October, shortly after it was announced that he would deliver this year’s December Commencement address, Professor Holden Thorp ’86 was asked if he intended to play a musical instrument as part of his message to UNC’s newest alumni. “No,… read more
Professor Holden Thorp ’86, chair of UNC’s chemistry department who has a passion for music and a history of service, will deliver this year’s December Commencement address. “Holden Thorp is one of our star faculty members,” said Chancellor James… read more
As the University focuses on globalization in 2007, an academic highlight of the year will be the Commencement address delivered by Madeleine Albright, the nation’s first female secretary of state. “I think it is fitting that Dr. Albright will… read more
The first woman elected principal chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, a longtime benefactor of the University, an award-winning poet and novelist, and one of the nation’s most prominent theologians received honorary degrees Sunday during… read more