November 2016 Archives

UNC defends decision to drop controversial sports class

November 19, 2016

The class explores big-time college sports and UNC’s long-running athletic/academic scandal. Professor Jay Smith was told he can’t teach it next year.

Election sparks fears from students, reassurances from UNC

November 19, 2016

As students staged protests and held meetings to discuss their concerns about Donald Trump’s policies, Chancellor Carol Folt told faculty that UNC’s values won’t change.

Entire program – Nov. 19, 2016

November 19, 2016 ccepisodes

As students continue to express fears about Donald Trump’s election, UNC Chancellor Carol Folt assures them that the university’s values won’t change. UNC defends its decision to stop offering a controversial class that dealt with the history of big time college sports. A new exhibit documents UNC’s racial history. Students who can’t go home for Thanksgiving have options on campus for a holiday celebration.

Cecilia Moore and James Leloudis helped develop a new permanent campus exhibit on UNC's racial history. (Jessa O'Connor/Carolina Connection)

New exhibit draws attention to UNC’s racial history

November 19, 2016

The exhibit is in the lobby of Carolina Hall, a building that used to be named for a Ku Klux Klan leader.

A wildfire burns on Chestnut Knob near Blowing Rock, NC Nov. 18. (NC Forest Service)

Wildfires impact Western Carolina students

November 19, 2016

With smoke visible as far east as Chapel Hill, many colleges are affected by the Western North Carolina wildfires.

Lumbee tribe recovers and rebuilds after Hurricane Matthew

November 19, 2016

As the cleanup continues after Hurricane Matthew, native Americans in Robeson County band together.

UNC students celebrate Thanksgiving in new ways

November 19, 2016

The UNC community will help students celebrate Thanksgiving, even if they have to spend the holiday away from home.

Entire program – Nov. 12, 2016

November 12, 2016 ccepisodes

Many students react with anger and fear to Donald Trump’s victory; Muslim students are particularly anxious. UNC honors its veterans, and offers to help them transition to academic life. The clean-up from Hurricane Matthew continues, and UNC is helping. Hypnosis is becoming more common, both in modern medicine and in more casual settings.

UNC assists in Hurricane Matthew cleanup

November 12, 2016

Even though Hurricane Matthew happened a month ago, eastern North Carolina is still feeling its impact.

Election analysts unpack the election

November 12, 2016

Experts try to get a handle on this week’s surprising Presidential election results, as well as a North Carolina governor’s race that’s still unresolved.