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Guskiewicz Becomes 12th Chancellor

After nearly a year as interim, the accomplished neuroscientist sends a message of inclusiveness, announcing a $5 million fund to address UNC’s racial history.

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Confederate Monument Takes Another Controversial Turn

Silent Sam, the Confederate monument that stood at the University’s front door for 105 years, is in the hands of an advocacy group that plans to display it on private property.

UNC Rises in Ranking of Most Innovative

Reuters has ranked the University No. 6 on its list of educational institutions doing the most to advance science, invent technologies and power new markets and industries.

Two Alumni Awarded Schwarzman Scholarships

Recent graduates earned entry to the master’s degree program that bridges the academic and professional worlds to educate students about leadership and China’s expanding role.

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The Perfect Fit

Acting on an impulse, Whitney Brown ’10 (MA) changed the course of her life. A Phi Beta Kappa perfectionist, intent on a career studying folklore, she turned down a promising job with the Smithsonian Institution and instead ran off to Wales to learn the ancient art of building dry-stone walls.

 

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New Year, New You

As #UNCAlumni, you’ve graduated from University Career Services, but don’t worry, we’ve got your back with Alumni Career Services. Watch this free webinar, “Introduction to Career Coaching,” to see what one part of Alumni Career Services is all about. GAA members receive a complimentary coaching session every 12 months.

Here Comes Trivia Tuesday

Where can you play Trivia Tuesday? In the UNC Alumni app. Launching later this month, we’ll test Tar Heels’ knowledge of campus, the history of this place, sports legends and more. A lucky Heel who’s in the know will win a very Carolina prize each week. Learn more.

Travel With Tar Heels

From the vibrant sights of Spain and storied cities of Poland to quintessential Britain and romantic Italy, explore the four corners of Europe and beyond with Tar Heel Travel in 2020. Find your trip, and book your adventure today. GAA member exclusive.

Have Fun With Traditions Challenge

There’s 70-plus traditions ready to be completed on the UNC Alumni app, either by sharing photos or telling stories. The more traditions completed, the more prizes you get, like: a True Blue book, Rameses tote and Tar Heel stadium blanket. Become a GAA member today, and get Traditions Challenge ready. GAA member exclusive.

2020 UNC Alumni Print Directory

Our partner in our 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.

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JAN
11

Multiple Cities: UNC vs. Clemson Game-Watch Parties

Watch the Heels with Heels when you meet up for a game-watch party near you. See who’s gathering. Learn more.

JAN
28

Chapel Hill: 2020 Oscars Preview

No red carpet here. In collaboration with Carolina Public Humanities, walk the Carolina blue carpet with us at historic Varsity Theatre. GAA members save $10. Learn more.

JAN
31

New York: Winter’s Eve Ball

Meet up with the New York Carolina Club and #UNCAlumni for a fun evening benefiting the Eve Carson Scholarship Fund. GAA members save $29. Learn more.

APRIL
18

Chapel Hill: Tar Heel 10 Miler

See the best of Chapel Hill when you run the 13th Annual Tar Heel 10 Miler. GAA members save 15 percent off registration for the Double Down, 10 Miler and 4-Mile Run. Learn more.

GAA MEMBER OF THE MONTH

John Hughes Evans ’90, Life Member

John won a $25 gift certificate to Johnny T-shirt. John was selected at random from GAA members currently subscribed to “Out of the Blue.” Become a GAA member today, and you might be randomly selected as an upcoming GAA Member of the Month.

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