During a Carolina chancellor search 32 years ago — and after an exhaustive review that included interviews with 138 alumni, legislators, editors, students, faculty, University administrators, trustees and others — the review team issued a… read more
More than a quarter of a century ago, famed journalist Charles Kuralt ’55 spoke at our University’s Bicentennial Observance opening ceremonies. In his remarks to more than 30,000 in Kenan Stadium that evening, he explained that in the 1930s… read more
The end of an academic year is always accompanied by emotion. There is the anticipation of the end to a year of study and, for more than 4,000 of Carolina’s newest alumni this May, the conclusion to their lives as undergraduates; and there’s… read more
Recent news reports have led to logical questions about how North Carolina’s system of public higher education is governed. Before 1972, when the UNC System for Higher Education was formed by the N.C. General Assembly, six universities were… read more
As another calendar year arrives, Carolina remains proud of our achievements, aware of our challenges, saddened by the recent passing of those who so well served our University, inspired by the legacy of Carolina’s first 225 years, and excited… read more
Jon Meacham, in The Soul of America, writes that “the measure of our political and cultural health cannot be whether we all agree on all things at all times. We don’t, and we won’t. Disagreement and debate — including ferocious disagreement… read more
Carolina has long taken great pride in being our nation’s first public university. Many will remember our monthslong bicentennial observance that climaxed on University Day, Oct. 12, 1993, and as we approach University Day 2018 and UNC’s 225th… read more
“I promise to love and to respect, to care and to console, to share the sorrows and joys that lie ahead.” read more
A selection of key points over the 175-year history of the UNC General Alumni Association. read more
As we celebrate this milestone year in 2018, it’s a good time to remember this part of our shared history. read more