March 2011 Archives

Entire Program: March 26, 2011

March 26, 2011

UNC officials crack down on Greek system academics. The Jason Ray Foundation honors and remembers the former Tar Heel mascot. Will budget cuts affect prospective students’ college choice? A UNC System task force will monitor student-athletes’ performance in the classroom.

Life after college sports: Are athletes prepared?

March 26, 2011

At Carolina, athletes’ performance in the classroom varies as much as their performance on the field.

True Blue grad gowns go green

March 26, 2011

Seniors will sport new graduation gowns this year. They’re designed by a famous UNC alum. The new design features a different shade of Carolina Blue, but they’re also green.

New academic standards for Greek system

March 26, 2011

UNC leaders are challenging Carolina’s fraternities and sororities to uphold higher academic standards and meet a minimum grade threshold.

Carolina reacts to Duke’s stunning loss

March 26, 2011

On UNC’s campus, any Duke loss is a cause for celebration. We asked a few students what they thought of the Duke basketball team’s crushing defeat Thursday.

Program aims to mentor children of incarcerated parents

March 26, 2011

A Chatham County group mentors children whose parents are in prison. The group needs volunteers to serve as role models.

Foundation honors, remembers Tar Heel mascot

March 26, 2011

Jason Ray’s legacy lives on four years after his death. Ray, who dressed as UNC’s mascot, has inspired a foundation for organ donors.

Task Force to monitor student-athlete performance

March 26, 2011

The UNC System has formed a task force to evaluate how athletes are performing in the classroom. It’s a response to academic misconduct among UNC football players.

Budget could affect UNC prospects

March 26, 2011

UNC budget cuts could affect a group of people who aren’t at UNC yet: High school seniors thinking of coming to Chapel Hill this fall.

UNC men’s basketball makes Elite Eight, women’s team one game away

March 26, 2011

Carolina Connection’s Clint Hannah reports live from Newark the morning after the UNC men’s basketball team blows out Marquette in the Sweet 16.