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Former UNC Nurse Arrested

By Jan Rybnicek | July 25

A former UNC Hospitals nurse was arrested on Friday for allegedly fleeing rape charges in Pennsylvania. William Gary Sullivan, 43, of Durham is being held on $25,000 bail for charges saying he is a fugitive from another state. Sullivan is also facing local charges of statutory rape and taking indecent liberties with a child. These charges are said to be in connection with events that occurred March 14, 2001. Sullivan was freed on bond for these charges. The rape charges Sullivan faces from Pennsylvania allegedly stem from an incident that occurred Oct. 31, 2000.

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Officials Announce 8th Delay

By Jan Rybnicek | July 18

UNC students will have to wait a little longer to enjoy many of the comforts of both the old and new Union facilities. University officials postponed the opening of the new Student Union for the eighth time last week when they moved the date to Aug. 1. The last opening date was scheduled for July 17. The Union was originally slated to open in June 2001. Don Luse, director of the Student Union, said numerous factors have led the most recent postponement.

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University Gives Town Chance to Review Plans

By Jan Rybnicek | July 11

UNC and the town of Chapel Hill embarked on a cooperative effort to ensure both University growth and town harmony when on June 21 UNC submitted two applications for on-campus construction to town planners. Four additional applications were filed within the following week. Chapel Hill's town planners have 15 working days to review the applications and discuss revisions.

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Cell Phone Use Affects Universities' Revenue

By Jan Rybnicek | July 3

As cellular phones become more practical, easier to attain and cheaper, more UNC students have begun using them as their primary telephone service rather than the service provided by the University. The Federal Communications Commission estimates that 61 percent of all 18- to 24-year-olds carry cell phones. With an increasing amount of students relying on cell phones, many universities are worried that their own telephone services are being replaced.

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Union Construction: 13 Months Overdue

By Jan Rybnicek | June 27

After seven postponements, the new Student Union is scheduled to open next month, but this delayed opening may cost the University more than originally expected. The Union was originally scheduled to be completed on June 13, 2001, but because of numerous delays, the completion date has been pushed back to July 12 -- more than one year behind schedule. Due to the delays, the original calculations for both construction and design labor might be considerably undervalued. In addition, delays resulting from faulty construction may unexpectedly increase material costs.

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University Departments Brace for Layoffs

By Jan Rybnicek | June 20

The state budget crisis could hit close to home when UNC is forced to lay off staff members and close vacant positions throughout the University. While the magnitude of the budget cuts is not yet determined, UNC will almost certainly have to make budgets cuts to personnel to help overcome the state's budget deficit.

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Business School Wins High Honor

By Jan Rybnicek | June 13

A prestigious British business newspaper has ranked UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School eighth in the world for executive education. The 2002 Financial Times rankings list UNC's business school as the highest public university in international executive education programs. Kenan-Flagler moved up two spots from No. 10 in 2001. The survey evaluated business schools in the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, Argentina and Australia.