Happy 1/23, UNC! In honor of today’s special date, enjoy all the numerical references in this newsletter:
QUICK HITS
- Opioid misuse affects young people the most, and N.C. colleges — classified by some as “recovery-hostile” environments — lack the long-term funding for support programs. (Plus, a column by investigations director Kiana Cole on why we're beginning a series on the opioid epidemic.)
- The Carolina North Forest is Carrboro’s last untouched forest, and plans to build a greenway along the forest’s Bolin Creek have the community up in arms.
- Low test scores and high attrition rates at N.C. Central University's School of Law have triggered scrutiny from the American Bar Association, prompting a public memorandum.
- For 30 years, Roy Williams has focused on building UNC’s men’s basketball program rather than focusing on one season. But with this year’s lineup, Williams’ coaching has changed in a significant way.
ARTS EVERYWHERE
- What do you get when you put together tap dancing and soccer? UNC is about to find out during the newest event from the University’s Arts Everywhere initiative.
- Also from the initiative: the launch of an app that aims to keep students and faculty connected to the wide range of arts events in Chapel Hill.
- Starting this month, the North Carolina Museum of Art will give female artists more recognition through the Matron of the Arts initiative, including guest speakers, more female artists on display, and highlighting works in their permanent collection created by women.
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