September 2012 Archives

TV anchor helps students navigate media industry

September 29, 2012

Deborah Norville, the longtime anchor of television’s “Inside Edition,” talks about the changes in the media industry.

Thorp reflects on legacy as chancellor

September 29, 2012

Though his resignation came amid controversy, Holden Thorp is proud of his accomplishments as chancellor.

Trustees begin chancellor search

September 29, 2012

UNC Board of Trustees Chairman Wade Hargrove is pledging community participation and communication in the search for a new chancellor.

Students, faculty defend AFAM dept.

September 29, 2012

Students and faculty of UNC’s much-maligned African-American studies department are fighting back against criticism.

Hedgepeth’s friends still seek answers

September 29, 2012

Police still have released little information about the death of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth, who was found dead in her apartment Sept. 7.

Carolina Connection – Sept. 29, 2012

September 29, 2012

UNC trustees reluctantly begin searching for a new chancellor, while Holden Thorp reflects on his legacy. Police still are saying little about the killing of a UNC student. TV anchor Deborah Norville talks about her changing industry.

Local fast-casual restaurant wants to grow

September 23, 2012

The local Bskis restaurant hopes to expand. Co-founder and CEO Bradley Smith says he’s targeting other college towns.

Entire program – Sept. 22, 2012

September 23, 2012

Students rally to support Chancellor Thorp, but he reaffirms his decision to resign. Experts ask whether Thorp could have handled UNC’s crises better. Football Saturdays get more festive. A Chapel Hill restaurant hopes to go national.

Thorp: No plans to rescind resignation

September 21, 2012

UNC Chancellor Holden Thorp has re-asserted his plans to step down at the end of the school year, despite calls for him to reconsider.

PR experts assess Thorp’s tenure

September 21, 2012

If Holden Thorp had handled the recent campus crises differently, might he have preserved his chancellorship?