Hinton James News & Bio
| Name: | Hinton James | | Hometown: | Wilmington, NC | | Born: | September 20, 1776 | | Died: | August 22, 1847 | | Notes: | UNC's First Student, 1795 |
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UNC student found dead in dormA UNC-Chapel Hill student has been found dead in a dormitory. Foul play is not suspected, UNC officials say. The student died in Hinton James...
Sun Dec 3, 2017
Hinton James leaves a legend and a legacy in UNC's most-populated dormHinton James Residence Hall will turn 50 years old this fall. Built in 1967, the dormitory houses 964 freshmen and has 10 floors. The building,...
Fri Jul 7, 2017
Did Hinton James Really Walk all the way to UNC?
It’s one of the most enduring legends of UNC history: a lone student, Hinton James, walking all the way from his home in Wilmington and...
Fri Feb 10, 2017
Student rappels from 10th floor of Hinton James dorm
Late Monday night, a student in a ski mask rappelled down Hinton James Residence Hall using his personal climbing gear. He lowered himself down the...
Mon Oct 12, 2015
Hinton James first to enroll at UNC
The name Hinton James might ring a bell to anyone who is on the campus of the UNC-Wilmington. The campus is home to Hinton James...
Mon Jun 15, 2015