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UNC, the nation's first public university, turns 230

The University of North Carolina opened its doors for students Jan. 15, 1795 as the first public university in the nation. When the school first opened, many buildings were not finished being constructed and no students were enrolled until weeks later, when Hinton James arrived on campus. Today, the school has more than 20,000 undergraduate students. (Spectrum News 1)

Celebrating Black History At UNC

Throughout Carolina's history, there have been several pioneers who have broken down barriers for the generations of students to follow. Their courageous examples moved UNC closer to the ideal of the University of the people. As UNC celebrates Black History Month, learn more about Tar Heels who paved the way for a more inclusive university. (UNC.edu)

Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC Basketball vs. Pitt/Clemson Recaps, Dr. Hal Kushner Interview

Just 48 hours after squeaking out a victory against Pitt (14:14), North Carolina failed to meet the Tar Heel basketball standard at Clemson (4:38). Plus, UNC grad and military flight surgeon Dr. Hal Kushner joins for an incredible interview to discuss his time as a POW in the Vietnam War (24:44). (Listen To Podcast)

Chapel Hill’s Mediterranean Deli Now Targeting Late Spring Reopening After 2023 Fire

Mediterranean Deli is undergoing a significant rebuild after a fire caused $3 million in damage the summer of 2023. During an interview with 97.9 The Hill promoting an upcoming fundraiser for Los Angeles fire victims, Mediterranean Deli owner Jamil Kadoura said the latest updates he got from contractors indicate the chance to open in the late spring. (Chapelboro.com)

James Taylor Charts Three New Albums Simultaneously

James Taylor enjoyed a hugely successful run on music charts throughout the '70s, and in some places, he retains a huge following. The singer-songwriter doesn’t churn out albums and singles like he used to, but in the right moment, some of his older collections can become hits once more. This week was a big one for Taylor on the U.K. charts. (Forbes)

Carolina Covenant Announces "Point To The Passer" Awards

Honors Carolina and the Carolina Covenant are delighted to announce the new Point to the Passer Awards, which provide funding for Covenant Scholars looking to study abroad or complete an internship in one of Honors Carolina’s global programs. The Point to the Passer Awards were established with a gift from North Carolina alumnus Ricky May. (UNC.edu)

UNC student receives national award, champions disability rights

University of North Carolina first-year Kira Tiller was one of 10 young women to receive the 2024 Girls Leading Change honor from the White House Gender Policy Council this October. Tiller was selected by the council for her efforts in advocating for disability rights legislation and helping students take action toward disability equity. (Daily Tar Heel)

Capt. Rebecca Lobach remembered by fellow Tar Heels

The Carolina community is mourning the loss of Black Hawk pilot and UNC graduate Capt. Rebecca Lobach. Lobach was one of three crew members who died after a helicopter collided with a passenger jet Jan. 29 near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Lobach served as an Army aviation officer and a military social aide at the White House. (UNC.edu)

UNC alumna, Army captain Rebecca Lobach killed in midair collision was ‘brilliant and fearless’

U.S. Army Capt. Rebecca M. Lobach, who died in Wednesday’s collision of a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet was "brilliant and fearless," friends and fellow soldiers said. Lobach had served as an Army aviation officer since 2019, earning an Army commendation medal after graduating from UNC as a distinguished military graduate. (Associated Press)

UNC Grad Rebecca Lobach Named as Third Soldier in Airliner, Army Helicopter Crash

A UNC alumna and Triangle native was revealed Saturday afternoon to be among the casualties in the fatal crash between a U.S. Army helicopter and passenger jet crash on Wednesday, Jan. 29. With permission from her family, the U.S. Army identified Capt. Rebecca Lobach as one of three soldiers who were performing a training mission. (Chapelboro.com)

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