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UNC named 'new Ivy' for second straight year

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is again on the Forbes list of "new Ivies." UNC is the only North Carolina institution on the list and one of six publics making their second appearance. These schools are "attracting the best and the brightest and graduating students that are outpacing most Ivy Leaguers in the eyes of employers," Forbes wrote. (UNC.edu)

How Southern Season, a Chapel Hill Foodie Dream, Met Its End

For more than 40 years, Chapel Hill had a “must-see” destination. No, not the Dean E. Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, or the North Carolina Botanical Garden. It was a specialty food emporium called A Southern Season, a source of comfort and pride to locals and an awe-inspiring mecca for visitors. Then in 2020, after 45 years in business, it was gone. (Indy Week)

UNC Law Students Aid Helene Survivors

During spring break, eight students in the School of Law provided free legal aid to North Carolina residents affected by Hurricane Helene, helping them navigate applications for federal assistance and insurance claims. Students had dinner with Jim Deal ’74 (JD) and his son Tucker Deal ’14 (JD), who shared their first-hand experiences from the storm. (Carolina Alumni Review)

“Priceless Gems” from Carolina history on display at Wilson Library

Priceless Gems: Treasures from the University of Carolina’s Past is a new exhibition at Wilson Library featuring items from the history of the nation’s oldest state university. Visitors can explore more than 200 years of Carolina’s past, from the first known letter home to the piece of net Dean Smith kept after winning the NCAA Championship. (UNC.edu)

A side-by-side guide of Chapel Hill’s similar restaurants

Al’s Burger Shack vs. Buns Burgers & Fries - There’s no winner here because I would go to either (or both) the moment anyone asked me. Al’s classic cheeseburger will always hit, and Buns’ decision to stay open late on the weekends is one of the better things to happen on Franklin Street. Both restaurants offer their own delicious sides. (Daily Tar Heel)

Statistics skills lead to major league career for Neil Pierre-Louis

Several former North Carolina Baseball players are preparing to take the field for the start of the MLB season, but they aren’t the only Carolina alums to make it to the big league. Opening day is also approaching for Neil Pierre-Louis, a software developer with the Boston Red Sox whose job combines his love for sports, analytics, and computer science. (UNC.edu)

UNC Law School Alumnus Kevin Howell Elected N.C. State Chancellor

A UNC law school graduate will be the next chancellor of N.C. State University, the UNC Board of Governors announced Tuesday. Kevin Howell ’92 (JD), the current chief external affairs officer at UNC Health and the UNC School of Medicine, earned his bachelor’s degree in political science at NCSU before attending law school at Carolina. (Carolina Alumni Review)

How food plays a role in the UNC game day experience

And like drinking from the Old Well or watching a North Carolina-Duke game, North Carolina Tar Heels fans have strong traditions surrounding their game-day food across all varsity stadiums. Whether it's popcorn, a warm soft pretzel or a barbecue sandwich, many fans believe their food choices are as much of a tradition as the game itself. (Daily Tar Heel)

At New Chapel Hill Café, a Riff on a Family Legacy With Green Beans and Cornbread Flights

When Chapel Hill icon "Mama Dip" Mildred Council’s restaurant closed its brick-and-mortar restaurant last August after 48 years, it left a hole in the community that went beyond good Southern cooking. The restaurant was a social anchor—a place where regulars and newcomers alike felt at home among wooden tables and comfort food. (Indy Week)

Student jobs at the Dean E. Smith Center

Thousands of UNC students poured into the Dean E. Smith Center for the basketball game against Pittsburgh last month. They showed up and did their job: loudly cheering on the Tar Heels to a dramatic 67-66 victory. But some of their peers actually reported for work. The first person you encounter when entering is the person scanning your ticket. (UNC.edu)

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