UNC Athletics and Student Athletes

A former Olympic figure skater and UNC Ph.D. student is working to fight eating disorders

By Sara Pequeño | Sep. 16, 2018

Rachael Flatt, an Olympian figure skater, is now a Ph.D. student at the UNC Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders. Flatt and Dr. Cynthia Bulik, also an award-winning figure skater, are studying how technology can aid in preventing eating disorders such as bulimia or binge eating. Flatt is motivated by her personal experience, remembering the pressures of the sport to always be thin and fit.

UNC golfer Ben Griffin chooses a club for his next shot during the Tar Heel Intercollegiate Final at Finley Golf Course on Sunday.

First-years guide UNC men's golf to second-place finish in Rod Myers Invitational

By Ryan Wilcox | Sep. 10, 2018

DURHAM — One might think that opening a collegiate golf career against some of the best teams in the area — on a rival’s course, no less — would be at least a little intimidating.

Larry Fedora speaks to press after UNC-ECU football game on Sept. 8th at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium after a loss of 41-19.

COLUMN: Larry Fedora might want to use 'selective memory' to forget 41-19 loss to ECU

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | Sep. 9, 2018

GREENVILLE, N.C. — You might remember the last time these two teams met, but Larry Fedora prefers to forget.

A parking spot at the Carrboro Police Department.

Hillsborough PD offers a more philanthropic alternative to burning your Nikes

By Jamey Cross | Sep. 5, 2018

Following the destructive responses to Nike's controversial ad campaign starring Colin Kaepernick, Hillsborough police have asked members of the community to donate rather than destroy.

Center fielder Brian Miller celebrates during North Carolina's 8-1 win over Michigan in Chapel Hill Regional play on June 3.

Tar Heels in the Pros: Former UNC players making their mark in professional baseball

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | Sep. 5, 2018

Although the North Carolina baseball team’s 2018 season ended on June 20, fans still have a reason to watch the sport on the professional level.

California sports editor Josh Yuen. Photo courtesy of Josh Yuen.

Q&A with Berkeley sports editor Josh Yuen

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle | Aug. 30, 2018

Before the Tar Heels take on Cal in the first football game of the season, DTH sports editor Chris Hilburn-Trenkle interviews Cal's own sports editor, Josh Yuen. Does the Golden Bear think UNC stands a chance this year?

UNC graduates black male athletes at 10th lowest rate among major universities in the nation

By Charlie McGee | Apr. 3, 2018

UNC has graduated Black male student-athletes at the 10th lowest rate among 65 major universities across the nation in recent years, according to a recent study.

The Faculty Athletics Committee met on Tuesday.

Faculty Athletics Meeting talks special talent and disturbing origin of Kenan family wealth

By Lorcan Farrell | Feb. 20, 2018

The Faculty Athletics Committee met Tuesday afternoon to discuss predicted GPAs for special talent students and slavery-dependent Kenan family wealth, and here is what happened.

Faculty Athletics Committee strives to create a more academic environment for athletes

By Ramishah Maruf | Jan. 24, 2018

Staff writer Ramishah Maruf sat in on the Faculty Athletic Committee meeting where they discussed creating a more academic environment for student athletes, adjusting player schedules and increasing breaks for student athletes.

UNC Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham speaks at the Rammys. Photo taken by Jeffrey A. Camarati and courtesy of UNC Athletic Communications.

UNC Athletic Director will continue to guide UNC post-scandal with renewed contract

By Brooke Bauman | Nov. 26, 2017

Over the past six years, Bubba Cunningham has overseen nine national titles and 10 runner-up finishes as athletic director. With a contract renewed by Chancellor Folt on Nov. 17, he has six more years at UNC to add to the trophy case.

North Carolina women’s golf ties for 11th at Battle at the Beach in Mexico

By Ryan Lipton | Nov. 6, 2017

The North Carolina Tar Heels’ women’s golf team finished tied for No. 11(+36) out of 14 teams this past weekend in the Battle at the Beach in San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico in their last tournament before the spring season kicks off in February.

Noah Mancuso (left) and Graham Booth (right) jump in front of the Tian Tan "Big Buddha" in Hong Kong.

Carolina Jump Ropers spend FWOC in Hong Kong

By Preston Lennon | Sep. 5, 2017

The Carolina men's basketball team can confidently say they ran the NCAA, but members of the Carolina Jump Rope Club took their routine to the world stage — traveling first to Florida and then to Hong Kong and walking away champions.

Fetzer and Navy Field are both undergoing heavy construction this summer.

Q&A with UNC Athletics' Mike Bunting

By Rachel Jones | Jul. 25, 2017

Mike Bunting serves as UNC's Assistant Athletic Director for Facility Planning and Management, which means that he's currently very busy. UNC athletic facilities are currently undergoing a massive series of renovations this year, shuffling around and/or impacting track and field, soccer, football, field hockey and lacrosse. Summer editor Rachel Jones spoke with Bunting about the extent of the renovations and what they'll mean for the future.

Professor Jay Smith taught a class about athletes' rights, but it was later cancelled.

Emails show Jay Smith and big-time sports course faced resistance from athletics

By Aaron Redus | Apr. 28, 2017

After a faculty call for academic freedom brought more attention to the cancellation of history professor Jay Smith’s big-time college sports class, emails from 2016 show the class drew controversy from the beginning.

New Hope Elementary school students met with their UNC Athlete pen pals during the UNC vs Liberty baseball game Tuesday night, April 18, 2017.

Student-athletes meet their pen pals from New Hope Elementary

By Doug Dubrowski | Apr. 19, 2017

New Hope Elementary students met their UNC student-athlete pen pals for the first time at Tuesday’s baseball game against Liberty University.

Deborah Crowder responds to NCAA allegations

By Acy Jackson | Mar. 10, 2017

Deborah Crowder, who was named in the second Amended Notice of Allegations from the NCAA as administering fake classes for the African and Afro-American Studies Department, has released an affidavit stating that the accusations against her are untrue.

UNC Men's Basketball Coach Roy Williams addressed the effects of House Bill 2 this week — and the NCAA issued another announcement about potential consequences of the law remaining on the books.

HB2 puts NCAA championship events at risk through 2022

By Paige Colpo | Feb. 8, 2017

House Bill 2 might cost the state the ability to host all NCAA Championship events for the next six years, according to a letter from the North Carolina Sports Association to the N.C. General Assembly.

UNC history professor Jay Smith suspects external involvement in removal of his college athletics class

By Aaron Redus | Feb. 6, 2017

At the end of the fall 2016 semester, the history department made the decision to remove History 383 — a class that explores the history of college athletics and the rights of college athletes — from the course listings for the upcoming spring semester.

The cost of winning: UNC's growing athletic budget puts students on the hook

By Logan Ulrich | Dec. 1, 2016

Tune into any TV broadcast of a UNC home football or basketball game, and you might recognize the curly-haired, oft-painted superfan spearheading the screaming student section.

The Faculty Athletic Committee spoke about exit surveys and interviews that student athletes partake in a meeting on Tuesday.

Faculty Athletics Committee reviews student-athlete surveys, academic advising

By Celia McRae | Nov. 9, 2016

The Faculty Athletics Committee met Tuesday to discuss student-athlete exit interviews and surveys, pending NCAA legislation and student-athlete academic advising.

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Unc Athletics And Student Athletes

A former Olympic figure skater and UNC Ph.D. student is working to fight eating disorders

First-years guide UNC men's golf to second-place finish in Rod Myers Invitational

COLUMN: Larry Fedora might want to use 'selective memory' to forget 41-19 loss to ECU

Hillsborough PD offers a more philanthropic alternative to burning your Nikes

Tar Heels in the Pros: Former UNC players making their mark in professional baseball

Q&A with Berkeley sports editor Josh Yuen

UNC graduates black male athletes at 10th lowest rate among major universities in the nation

Faculty Athletics Meeting talks special talent and disturbing origin of Kenan family wealth

Faculty Athletics Committee strives to create a more academic environment for athletes

UNC Athletic Director will continue to guide UNC post-scandal with renewed contract

North Carolina women’s golf ties for 11th at Battle at the Beach in Mexico

Carolina Jump Ropers spend FWOC in Hong Kong

Q&A with UNC Athletics' Mike Bunting

Emails show Jay Smith and big-time sports course faced resistance from athletics

Student-athletes meet their pen pals from New Hope Elementary

Deborah Crowder responds to NCAA allegations

HB2 puts NCAA championship events at risk through 2022

UNC history professor Jay Smith suspects external involvement in removal of his college athletics class

The cost of winning: UNC's growing athletic budget puts students on the hook

Faculty Athletics Committee reviews student-athlete surveys, academic advising