Roy Williams tosses T-shirts before the game against Yale on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 in the Smith Center. UNC defeated Yale 70-67, marking Williams' career high of 879 wins, a tie with former head coach Dean Smith.

Roy and Wanda Williams donate over $600,000 to fund scholarships for spring athletes

By Zachary Crain

The donation will go to fund scholarships for student-athletes in spring sports including men’s and women’s lacrosse, baseball, softball, men’s and women’s outdoor track, men’s and women’s tennis and men’s and women’s golf. 

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UNC's student section cheers on their team. UNC and No.1 Clemson faced off on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019 in Kenan Memorial Stadium. UNC fell short of ending Clemson's 19 game winning streak, 21-20.

Explaining UNC's student athletic ticket system

By Andrew Reynolds

North Carolina features some of the most prominent college sports programs in the country. If students want to attend men’s basketball games, football games and other athletic events, here is a guide on the student ticket policies and how to secure a spot. 

Travis T. Tygart at the Helsinki Commission Hearing in Washington D.C. on Friday, July 27, 2018. Photo courtesy of Adam Woullard.

Q&A: UNC grad and USADA head Travis Tygart talks Lance Armstrong case and more

By Ryan Wilcox

Travis Tygart graduated from UNC in 1993 with a degree in philosophy. Now, he's the CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, which in 2012 helped expose cyclist Lance Armstrong in a massive doping scandal. In light of ESPN's recently-released documentary, Lance, senior writer Ryan Wilcox caught up with Tygart to discuss his role in the Armstrong saga and more. Answers have been edited for brevity and clarity.