“Transformative” Gift Renames Journalism School

Walter Hussman Jr. ’68 built an Arkansas media empire on four core values: objectivity, impartiality, integrity and truth-seeking. His $25 million gift adds his name to the 69-year-old school.

Children’s Hospital Cleared for Complex Surgeries

A review by an external advisory board cautioned that the hospital ideally should not rely on a single pediatric cardiac surgeon and should have a minimum of two.

Dorrance Name Goes on Soccer/Lacrosse Field

Women’s teams coached by Anson Dorrance ’74 have an 855-75-40 record and 28 trips to the College Cup. Fifty-nine Tar Heels have played on the women’s national team.

UNC Rebuts Feds on Middle East Program

Threatened with a loss of federal funds for a UNC-Duke consortium, the University challenges government claims that the program is not true to the spirit of the Department of Education mandate.

GAA Honors Three Young Alumni

The 2019 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards were presented to water scientist Lanakila “Ku” McMahan ’07 (MPH, ’11 PhD), former NFL star Julius Peppers ’02 and New York Times reporter Emily Steel ’06.

Harry Smith Steps Down as BOG Chair

Citing fatigue and time taken away from his businesses, Harry Smith has resigned as chair of the UNC System Board of Governors. He plans to remain on the board; his current term ends in 2021.

Roper Won’t Seek UNC System Presidency

Former UNC Health Care CEO and dean of the medical school William Roper, now serving as interim, has removed himself as a candidate as the search gets underway.

Been There, Done That, Bought the T-shirt

Danny Rosin ’90 grew an undergraduate hustle selling T-shirts – including the classic “25 Things You Need To Do Before You Graduate from UNC” – into a career.

GAA Members Save With National Discounts

Get a slice of the pie. Save on your next pizza purchase. Become a GAA member today, and save when you use the national discount offers in the UNC Alumni app. Learn more.

#GDTBATH Tumblers

GAA members are loving our Great Day to Be a Tar Heel tumblers. Become a GAA member today to gain access to these and other great items on the Alumni Store, as well as all our other fun member perks.

Unpack Once. Explore Spain.

Discover the delights of Southern Spain, May 21-29, with UNC Professor Marsha Collins. Visit the exquisite Alhambra, vibrant Sevilla and charming Ronda. GAA member exclusive. Learn more.

2020 UNC Alumni Print Directory

Our partner in our upcoming print directory project, Publishing Concepts (PCI), is helping us via email, phone and postcards to make sure your University record is up to date. When you hear from them, know it is legitimate and one way we keep this big family of more than 335,000 #UNCAlumni connected. Learn more.

Atlanta: UNC vs. Georgia Tech Away-Game Party

Meet up with us in Atlanta before the game for food, drinks, music and Carolina prizes. Get your tickets today. Learn more.

Wherever You Are: Tar Heel Service Day, Oct. 7-13

#ServeCarolina on University Day. You’ll be doing a good thing, and when you sign up a project by Oct. 3, you’ll be sent Carolina swag. Learn more.

Chapel Hill: Dine With Faculty

Enjoy dinner with Catherine Lohmann (biology) on Oct. 10 or lunch with Ram Neta (philosophy) on Oct. 23. GAA member exclusive. Learn more.

Chapel Hill: Homecoming, Oct. 25-27

It’s UNC vs. Duke for Homecoming this fall. Tickets on sale now. Get ready for a Heel of a good time. GAA members save. Learn more.

Connor Harris Crews ’13, Life Member

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