Established by the UNC Board of Trustees in 1984, the William Richardson Davie Award was named for the Revolutionary War hero who introduced and won passage of a 1789 bill in the General Assembly to charter the University of North Carolina. He also is the namesake of the Davie Poplar on Carolina's campus.
11.4.21 | Alumni Recognition, University Awards, University News
They are Roy Cooper ’79 (’82 JD), Robyn Shernita Hadley ’85, Jean Almand Kitchin ’70, Tim Moore ’92, and Roy ’72 (’73 MAT) and Wanda ’72 Williams.
With classes canceled for a day devoted to mental health, Carolina observed a somber 228th birthday that leaders called a time for reflection, reckoning and resilience. read more
A doula, a graduate mentor, a solar energy researcher and a career development director have received the 2021 University Awards for the Advancement of Women. read more
The University Committee on Teaching Awards, which oversees the selection process, encouraged students to nominate faculty and graduate teaching assistants for the awards. read more
Phillip Clay ’68, David Pardue ’69, Steve ’78 and Debbie Vetter ’78 and Joan Huntley ’62 are this year’s recipients of the annual William Richardson Davie Award, the UNC trustees’ highest honor for service to the University or society. read more
The annual Phillip and Ruth Hettleman Prizes for Artistic and Scholarly Achievement have been awarded to four faculty members who exemplify groundbreaking and innovative research along with future career promise. read more
Six Carolina staff members have been selected to receive the 2020 C. Knox Massey Distinguished Service Award, one of the most prestigious distinctions for faculty and staff. read more
Kel Landis III ’79, James Arthur “Art” Pope ’78 and Teresa Holland Williams ’77 have earned this year’s William Richardson Davie Award for dedication, commitment and service to the University. read more
Faculty members Kathleen M. Harris, Jodi Magness and Bryan L. Roth have been elected into the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. read more
The annual awards recognize “unusual, meritorious or superior contributions” by University employees. read more