From the University Report (published by the GAA 1970-94) Wartime British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, also writer, historian and noted orator, reportedly once observed that, ” if you’re not liberal when you’re young, you have no… read more
Yesterday the University of North Carolina celebrated its 150th birthday. With much pride this great citadel of learning in the South can boast that it was the first State university in America to open its doors. But there is no… read more
From the University Report (published by the GAA 1970-94) Many who live or have traveled in North Carolina have observed a regional pride across the Tar Heel state. Regionalism can be found not only across North Carolina but across the… read more
Under bright Carolina blue skies on the steps of South Building, UNC Chancellor Paul Hardin proudly announced Carolina’s most ambitious fund raising campaign ever — the Bicentennial Campaign for Carolina. Joined by Campaign Chairmen Hugh McColl… read more
From the University Report (published by the GAA 1970-94) Newly arrived Director of Undergraduate Admissions Jim Walters just may have the toughest job on campus. Each year thousands of high school seniors anxiously await word on the fate… read more
Sadly, our University does not universally enjoy the affection, respect, and high regard that you and most Carolina alumni have for the nation’s First State University. While there may be little we can do to overcome the notion that we are… read more
From the University Report (published by the GAA 1970-94) In the last several weeks many alumni and friends of the University have expressed concern about the number of University administrators who have resigned or are retiring. All of us… read more
Time flies. It seems like only yesterday that my wife, Debbie, our 18-month-old son, Michael, and I moved to Chapel Hill, and I began the always exciting, if sometimes exhausting, job as your alumni director. Would you believe we’re beginning our… read more
From the University Report (published by the GAA 1970-94) It has been a special privilege for me to represent both our Association and the Council of Alumni Association Executives as a member of the Knight Foundation Commission on… read more
When in 1913, 22 men came together in Columbus, Ohio to form the Association of Alumni Secretaries, not surprisingly, Carolina was represented. And when the first meeting of the American Alumni Council was held in 1927, it took place in Chapel Hill… read more