7.29.21 | Yours at Carolina
Dear Roy: Like many, on the morning of April 1, when I received a message sent to the chancellor’s cabinet, I instantly wondered whether Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz was joining you in an April Fools’ prank. But your decision was serious, and…
I first met Tom Lambeth ’57 in fall 1967 in Gardner Hall and gazed upon what one reporter called Tom’s “toothy smile.” He was interviewing me for the first class of Richardson Fellows. I didn’t know that his infectious enthusiasm for and… read more
From The Alumni Review’s first issue in October 1912 to the present, this magazine has sought to convey stories about our University and its present and former students, its faculty and its staff — stories that engage readers with each other and… read more
Readers of this column know that for some time, as we enter a new year, I’ve shared campus highlights from the previous year. Since mid-March, our University has been working hard to respond to COVID-19 while teaching the next generation of… read more
Teresa Holland Williams ’77 and Richard T. “Stick” Williams ’75 grew up near each other — Teresa in High Point and Stick in Greensboro — but didn’t meet until a Christian fellowship gathering at Carolina. With magnetic smiles and… read more
Since Carolina moved to virtual instruction in March, the word “unprecedented” repeatedly has been used to describe the unfolding circumstances the University continues to face. A century ago, the University met another such challenge:… read more
With wide participation and led by then-Chancellor Carol Folt, Carolina’s first strategic framework, “Blueprint for Next,” was approved by the trustees in 2017. Building on it, in 2018 Provost Bob Blouin convened administrators and faculty… read more
For many years, a member of the GAA Board of Directors has presented a “My Carolina Story” at the board’s quarterly meetings. One of the most memorable Carolina Stories was offered by longtime GAA Treasurer Anthony E. “Tony” Rand… read more
Annually I send holiday notes to each member of the GAA staff. Here’s one I sent to our Director of Communications and Alumni Editor Regina Oliver ’75 on the eve of her 25th year with the GAA: Dear Regina, This letter is the most… read more
Once again, as another calendar year has closed, alumni should remain proud of our University’s achievements, resolute about our challenges, saddened by the passing of those who served us so well, inspired by the legacy of Carolina’s first 226… read more