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Students disappointed by McMillan's departure

By Cain Twyman | January 20

Since the release of the Wainstein report, professor Tim McMillan’s students have said they’re disappointed with the findings and that he had to leave ...

Chicago attorney to help with UNC’s ‘numerous’ legal problems

By Bradley Saacks | January 13

UNC retained the New York City-based law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom for help with the University’s “numerous pressing legal challenges.” ...

UNC responds to accrediting agency

By Bradley Saacks | January 13

In a 223-page response on Monday, the University defended its integrity to its accrediting agency.

Mary Willingham and UNC head to mediation

By Bradley Saacks | January 13

Former athletic learning specialist Mary Willingham has always said she filed her lawsuit against UNC for one reason — to get her job back.

Athlete working group at UNC might disband

By Ashlen Renner | January 12

After naming most of its objectives, the Student-Athlete Academic Initiative Working Group is considering handing over its responsibilities to the Faculty ...

Student government wears Carolina Blue for athletes

By Katie Kilmartin | December 2

Since the release of the Wainstein report in October, Student Body President Andrew Powell has watched student-athletes and the athletic department squirm ...

Student-athletes weigh in on getting paid

By Amy Tsai | December 1

Starting point guard Marcus Paige might be an amateur, but this month his signed jersey is going for about $270 on Ebay — nearly $195 more than what ...

Women's Soccer Head Coach Anson Dorrance pictured at practice Thursday afternoon.

Anson Dorrance declares innocence in academic scandal

By Brendan Marks | November 20

Anson Dorrance’s new book looks like any other. A black and blue cover, spiral-bound like a notebook — it fits right in with the hundreds of other ...

UNC student-athletes take "It's On Us" pledge

By Megan Morris | November 20

For UNC student-athletes who have taken the pledge, it’s on them to end sexual assault and interpersonal violence.

More evidence emerges on Jan Boxill

By Amanda Albright | November 14

The Wainstein report was not the new page Jan Boxill expected to turn, she once said.

Faculty Executive Committee wants more involvement in student-athlete matters

By Acy Jackson | November 11

UNC faculty want a place to voice their concerns directly when it comes to the role of athletics in the University, members of the Faculty Executive Committee ...

"I'm here because I want to continue Professor Stone's legacy, to keep this vibrant center open, and to challenge the members of the football and basketball teams to be vigilant," said William Rhoden in the Stone Center for Black Culture and History Thursday night in his Diaspora lecture.

William Rhoden calls on the athletes

By Sofia Edelman | November 7

Student-athletes heard a refreshing message from an award-winning columnist on Thursday — go out and lead.

Under Sylvia Hatchell, there were 114 women’s basketball enrollments in African and Afro-American studies courses.

Sylvia Hatchell mum on Wainstein report after first women's basketball game

By Brendan Marks | November 6

Sylvia Hatchell ran from questions about the Wainstein report as quickly as her players transitioned down the court in Carmichael Arena Wednesday.

Running back Romar Morris suspended after DWI arrest

By Grace Raynor | November 4

North Carolina junior running back Romar Morris won’t play in the team’s Nov. 15 matchup with Pittsburgh after he was arrested and charged with driving ...

Faculty call for UNC to apologize to Mary Willingham

By Leah Komada | November 3

When Kenneth Wainstein crafted the final report on his investigation of two decades of academic impropriety, he made at least one thing clear — the ...

Faculty Council suggest solutions to academic problems

By Harvey Ye | November 3

A week after the release of Kenneth Wainstein’s investigation report on the academic scandal, the members of the UNC Faculty Council assembled to discuss ...

Students respond to Wainstein report in panel

By Rebecca Brickner | October 31

Emotions ran high in Carroll Hall Thursday night as a student panel led more than 100 people in a discussion of Kenneth Wainstein’s report.

James W. Dean, Jr., UNC's provost and vice chancellor, attended the Student Athlete Academic Initiative Working Group meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 2:00 pm. The group met to discuss recent events regarding the UNC Athletic Department. Such topics included the recent Wainstein Report and 2014 admissions of athletes.

Student athlete working group talks Wainstein report

By Anyssa Reddix | October 29

Questions about student-athletes’ educations have dominated campus conversation in the aftermath of the Wainstein report, but one group has already ...

Review: ‘Priceless Gem’ rings relevant

By Robert McNeely | October 28

In the wake of UNC athletic scandals and the recent release of Kenneth Wainstein’s report, “Priceless Gem: An Athlete Story” not only captures many ...

Play draws on student-athlete experience

By Paige Hopkins | October 27

The release of Kenneth Wainstein’s report on Wednesday marked the most recent contribution to a larger conversation about the student-athlete experience, ...