Major UNC Alumnus, Donor Announces Plans to Give Away North Carolina Boat Company’s Proceeds
Eddie Smith Jr., a UNC alumnus and major donor, is cementing the spirit and philanthropic efforts of his company, Grady-White Boats.
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Paused Degrees, Strong Fundraising, and An Arts District: Highlights of the July 2026 UNC Board of Trustees Meeting
Returning from an extended summer break — which saw board members skip a regular meeting in May — the UNC Board of Trustees and university leadership met this week for updates ahead of a new academic year.
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UNC’s Ackland Art Museum Preparing for $70 Million Expansion, Earns Early Spending Authority for Project
UNC’s Ackland Art Museum is exploring options for its first significant upgrades in decades, with plans to more than double its footprint.
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Could An Orange County Railroad Become A Public Trail? Ongoing Study Seeks Answers, Community Feedback
The J Branch Rail Trail Feasibility Study is underway, as Orange County’s local entities hear the community’s vision for the rail corridor.
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‘A Fundamental Shift on What It Means to Be a Citizen’: The Ongoing Immigration Debate
Despite a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision re-affirming birthright citizenship, arguments about what it means to be a citizen persist.
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PlayMakers’ Summer Youth Conservatory Celebrates 20 Years with Run of ‘Hello, Dolly!’
This year marks 20 years of Chapel Hill’s Summer Youth Conservatory, offered through PlayMakers Repertory Company.
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Raul Reis Announces Departure From Dean Position at UNC Hussman
Raul Reis, who has served as the dean of UNC’s Hussman School of Journalism and Media since 2022, announced Friday he will step down from the role.
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UNC Police Issue ‘All Clear’ After Bomb Threat, Investigation at Kenan Stadium
UNC Police are responding to a safety threat at Kenan Stadium on Thursday afternoon, according to an alert shared with the campus community.
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Construction to Close Lane of UNC Campus Intersection Through August
The latest phase of a steam tunnel replacement project on the UNC campus will force the closure of...
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UNC Launches Collaborative Center to Expand Global Health Access and Research
A new UNC center is working to strengthen global health systems and expand access to care worldwide, recently designated by WHO and PAHO.
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