Alumni who come back for their 50-year reunion consistently say that marching into Kenan Stadium at Commencement is the highlight of the weekend. Photo: Ray Black III
7.12.22 | Celebrations, Commencement, GAA Reunions
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…
Some members of the class of 1968 made a return visit to Commencement; for others, it was their first time. Mal Watlington ’68 (’69 MPA) of Durham got a high school diploma and then two degrees from UNC, yet he had never worn a… read more
Spring Reunions Weekend provides an array of activities for members of the class celebrating the 50th anniversary of their graduation, and signature events for members from earlier classes. read more
Then-and-now reflections — some deeply personal, some the kind anyone who has passed through Chapel Hill as a college student might make —seasoned the 25th, 20th and 15th milestone reunions at La Residence. read more
Standing in the tunnel leading from the locker rooms to the field in Kenan Stadium, Winborne Shaffer Chandler ’67 watched the 2017 graduates stream onto the field, filling in the rows of white folding chairs. As the reunion committee chair,… read more
Given the tumultuous years of their college careers , the class of ’67 pushed the envelope, in ways large and small. read more
When members of the class of ’57 gathered to mark the 60th anniversary of their graduation, there was another anniversary tied to this class that infused the festivities: the Tar Heels’ first NCAA basketball championship. read more
Spring class reunions drew approximately 1,100 alumni and friends to Carolina May 7-10. Take a peek at the festivities throughout the weekend. read more
Marion Jones ’97, former world champion track and field athlete, evoked both tears and laughter as she spoke on campus Wednesday evening as the kickoff event for this year’s annual Black Alumni Reunion. For nearly an hour, Jones talked to the… read more
Participants in UNC’s Black Alumni Reunion gathered during RAMpage/Homecoming weekend to honor the achievements of pioneering African-American alumni as well as encourage students who will be the next generation of achievers. The Nov. 2 Light on… read more