October 2017 Archives

Carolina Connection – Oct. 14, 2017

October 14, 2017

UNC escapes NCAA punishment for the academic/athletic scandal. Chancellor Carol Folt called the decision correct and fair, but critics said the university got off easy. Gov. Cooper returns to his alma mater for University Day. A new UNC center hopes to use academic research to alleviate poverty around the world. There’s something new at the N.C. State Fair: beer and wine. A local farm has added something to the tradition of pumpkin carving: You can do it alongside goats.

‘Whistleblower’ Willingham not surprised by NCAA decision

October 14, 2017

Former UNC learning specialist Mary Willingham was among the first to raise concerns about academic integrity among athletes.

Students react to NCAA decision

October 14, 2017

Some UNC sports fans celebrated the NCAA decision sparing the school from punishment.. But others say their school should have been penalized.

On State Fair’s 150th anniversary, alcohol consumption is now allowed

October 14, 2017

For the first time in the history of the N.C. State Fair, you can drink beer and wine – but only in one small area.

On UNC’s 224th birthday, Cooper urges renewed commitment to education

October 14, 2017

In his University Day keynote address, Governor Roy Cooper talked about how his experiences at UNC shaped his career in public service and encouraged investment in public higher education.

Virtual reality grows beyond entertainment

October 14, 2017

From cultural sensitivity training to education, developers and content producers are exploring the uses of virtual reality beyond gaming.

New UNC center working with others to eliminate poverty

October 14, 2017

The Global Social Development Innovation Center hopes to use academic research to drive change in impoverished countries.

ConnectionCast – 10-13-17: Adventures in Competitive Eating

October 13, 2017 George Heath

Reporters Jay Siebold and Austin Goins stop by to share their experience taking on two food challenges in the Triangle.

NCAA delays announcement on UNC academic scandal

October 7, 2017

The NCAA was expected to announce its conclusions on the long-running scandal, but “scheduling circumstances” led to a delay.

Carolina Connection – Oct. 7, 2017

October 7, 2017

UNC kicks off its largest fundraising campaign ever. The NCAA delays the release of its conclusions in the long-running academic scandal. Your Sunday morning grocery run now can include beer and wine. A photo exhibit in Battle Park displays stark images of war. A Chapel Hill band brings together three musicians who’ve been friends since middle school. How do tattoos and piercings affect your prospects of landing a job?