The graduate program at UNC was put under the microscope in an article in Sunday’s News and Observer after revelations were made that special permissions were given for athletes at Carolina. WCHL’s Blake Hodge spoke with UNC Faculty Chair Doctor Bruce Cairns to find out if he was aware of these incidents prior to this report.

 

Cairns also provided an update on the policy of student-athlete admissions at UNC and new recommendations that are being considered.

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