September 2011 Archives

Entire program: September 24, 2011

September 24, 2011

UNC’s football program sanctions itself for violating NCAA rules, university officials fear further state budget cuts, researchers work to make sure concussions are properly diagnosed, and two students have become online experts in all things UNC.

Blog answers student’s questions

September 24, 2011

Two UNC students who have become unofficial experts on all things UNC shared their knowledge on the Carolina Advice blog.

Football program tries to move on from scandal, recruit new talent

September 24, 2011

UNC will reduce football scholarships and put the program on two-years’ probation. The trouble may make UNC a tough sell to high school football stars.

Married students try to find balance

September 24, 2011

For many students, mastering that crucial balance of academics and social life is hard. But what happens when you throw marriage in the mix?

Board of Trustees delivers dire budget news

September 24, 2011

Jam-packed classrooms, bare-bones staffing, and worn-down buildings. That’s what’s ahead because of a $100 million state budget cut.

Knight Commission weighs in on NCAA regulations

September 24, 2011

The Knight Commission’s Amy Perko has seen lots of cases like UNC’s, where universities punish themselves to try to avoid bigger crackdowns by the NCAA.

Undefeated Heels visit Ga. Tech

September 24, 2011

Live from Atlanta, Carolina Connection sportscaster Clint Hannah previews the Tar Heel football team’s Sept. 24 game at Georgia Tech.

UNC denies it should have monitored football Facebook and Twitter

September 24, 2011

UNC disagrees with NCAA about social media monitoring.

UNC studies youth concussions

September 24, 2011

Chapel Hill/Carrboro city schools and UNC are partnering to get athletes with head injuries timely help.

Entire program: September 17, 2011

September 20, 2011

Clouds of doubt hang over an academic department. More universities are running afoul of the NCAA. The cost of tuition, fees and rent squeezes students.