Frank Bruni '86, an op-ed columnist for the New York Times, is a former restaurant critic for the paper.
2.7.20 | Commencement, University News
Frank Bruni ’86 writes candidly about some of the most pressing issues in politics, culture and higher education.
An online teacher licensure program from UNC and N.C. State University could help fulfill the state’s need for licensed elementary and special education teachers. read more
The University has named Jonathan Pruitt, who was chief financial officer for the UNC System, as vice chancellor for finance and operations. read more
In a landmark study, UNC School of Medicine researchers have shown that blood glucose testing does not offer a significant advantage in blood sugar control or quality of life for type 2 diabetes patients who are not treated with insulin read more
The UNC School of Media and Journalism has a new banner in its future after winning its third straight Hearst national championship — often called the Pulitzer of college journalism read more
The University has selected Barnes & Noble College Booksellers to operate its Student Stores — a move it expects will generate a big increase in money for need-based scholarships. read more
North Carolina voters overwhelmingly approved a bond referendum that will bring $2 billion to the state’s public college campuses — including most of the funding for a new medical school building at Carolina. read more
Anne-Marie Slaughter, leader of the New America think tank, made waves with her 2012 article “Why Women Still Can’t Have It All” after she left her post as the first female director of policy planning at the State Department. read more
Kelly Hogan ’01 (PhD), an award-winning biology professor who champions interactive teaching techniques and technologies to improve learning, will be the featured speaker at UNC’s December Commencement. read more
UNC will hold two ceremonies to honor the military on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. read more