UNC alumni and former leaders call for reform in system governance
A petition surfaced that demanded reform to the way the UNC system is governed, especially in the wake of several administrative departures.
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UNC goes to Washington: Graduates reflect on their paths to politics
Politicians like N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper and U.S. Rep. David Price, D-N.C., were involved in a variety of campus extracurriculars during their undergraduate careers at UNC, which set them on their political careers. “There’s no set pathway to get into any career, but especially with politics it’s so liquid to get to that point,” UNC sophomore Serena Singh said. Singh, who was recently elected co-chairperson of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Outreach Committee in the Undergraduate Executive Branch, said having political role models is beneficial because it shows you don’t have to go to law school to go into politics.
Carolina community recognizes the ten year anniversary of Eve Carson's death
Monday marks the ten year anniversary of the death of Eve Carson, a former UNC student body president and Morehead-Cain scholar. Eve's legacy is still remembered today through the Eve Carson scholarship and an annual 5K hosted by the Pi Beta Phi and Phi Delta Theta sororities.
Chancellor Folt announces new fundraising matching campaign
At the University Day ceremony Tuesday, Chancellor Carol Folt announced a campaign called Give For Good that aims to raise $20 million for scholarships and grants in the next year.
Luck of the Irish: Sasha Seymore starts a new path
Sasha Seymore traversed the basketball court at UNC and is now traversing the world.
Senior and recent graduate will study in China as Schwarzman Scholars
For Morehead-Cain Scholars Larry Han and Max Seunik, the opportunity to complete a master’s program in China will serve as a springboard for global career options.
Morehead foundation will get petition today
About two weeks ago, Kristen Gardner and other Morehead-Cain students and alumni started a petition to allow undocumented students to receive the scholarship.
Andrew Crabtree led a life full of character
Andrew Crabtree, a UNC sophomore, died Saturday after a two-and-a-half-year battle with synovial sarcoma, a rare form of cancer. He was 19.
UNC junior Laura Rozo dies after battle with cancer
Laura Rozo, a UNC junior and Morehead-Cain Scholar, died Thursday afternoon after a long battle with cancer. She was 20.
McCrory proposes tuition increases for out-of-staters
Georgia native Audrey Horne is afraid that she might never again walk into the dusty geology building or cheer among a sea of fervid Carolina blue fans at the Smith Center after this year.
