October 2018 Archives

Saying ‘All leaders have their time,’ UNC System President Margaret Spellings resigns

October 27, 2018

Spellings – who served during a time of political controversy – resigned three years into her five year contract.

Uncertainty lies ahead for UNC after Margaret Spellings’ sudden resignation

October 27, 2018

Doug Lederman of Inside Higher Ed predicts a “bumpy” time for UNC and says the Board of Governors may struggle to find a strong replacement for Margaret Spellings.

Carolina Connection – Oct. 27, 2018

October 27, 2018

Margaret Spellings resigns as UNC system president after a three year term marked by political divisions. The UNC Honor Court disciplines student Maya Little for vandalizing Silent Sam. The “James Bond of the Media” visits Chapel Hill. Arts Everywhere brings a 24/7 art studio to campus. A UNC researcher studies the impact of physical narrators in storytelling. Roy Williams expresses his frustration after the NCAA prohibits a charity basketball game to benefit survivors of Hurricane Florence. Two Hollywood film professionals return home to Alamance County to stage a haunted attraction.

Little found guilty in Honor Court, receives letter of sanction and community service

October 27, 2018

Little was accused of pouring paint and blood on Silent Sam. She walked out of the hearing Friday.

Hollywood professionals return to NC hometown to deliver screams and education

October 27, 2018

Doug and Starr Jones have worked on films such as “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “The Hunger Games,” but the brothers come home each October to put on a haunted house.

UNC researcher studies the impact of live performance in storytelling

October 27, 2018

Sarah Beth Nelson’s research is part of a movement called reality storytelling.

UNC opens new art space with free supplies and 24-hour access

October 27, 2018

Inspired by STEM spaces on campus, UNC unveiled the studio so students can engage their creative sides.

“The James Bond of Media” Ken Auletta visits Chapel Hill to discuss his role in the media

October 27, 2018

Ken Auletta is a staff writer for The New Yorker and was the annual Reed Surratt Distinguished lecturer this week.

Raleigh radio show Geet Bazaar attempts to bring South Asian community together

October 13, 2018

UNC students and faculty are part of one of the longest running South Asian radio programs in the state.

Carolina Connection – Oct. 13, 2018

October 13, 2018

Carol Folt becomes the first UNC Chancellor to apologize for the university’s lingering connection to slavery. Several Silent Sam protesters still face trial dates. Some UNC students and faculty hope to nominate Christine Blasey Ford for a distinguished alumna award in the wake of her testimony during the Blake Kavanaugh hearings. Flu season is upon us, and campus health is pushing for students to get vaccinated. UNC’s Gaelic Athletic Athletic Association practices “the fastest game on grass,” in order to keep the traditions of their ancestors alive.