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Campus shocked by former faculty chairwoman Jan Boxill's involvement in academic scandal

By Grace Raynor and Jordan Nash | October 23

It’s the irony that hurts the most.

Wainstein report reveals extent of academic scandal at UNC

By Bradley Saacks | October 22

A sweeping investigation revealed the grim truth of what actually happened in the former Afro and African-American Studies department.

UNC athletes haven't unionized despite ruling

By Karishma Patel | October 14

UNC-system scholarship athletes have denied the invitation to sign up.

Working group talks athletic department's interactions with Honor Court

By Sarah Headley | September 30

Less than a month after four football players were sent to the student attorney general for being accused of assaulting redshirt freshman wide receiver ...

UNC fan’s lawsuit debates free speech

By Jordan Nash | September 23

The definition of free speech is the crux of a recent lawsuit involving UNC and a fan of UNC athletics.

Social media policies of student-athletes criticized

By Carolyn Coons | September 23

Last year, UNC softball players were not allowed to post any of their photos from Halloween on Franklin Street to Facebook — at least, not without ...

Faculty Council talks athlete graduation rates

By Ashlen Renner | September 22

During the first Faculty Council meeting of the academic year, the Faculty Athletics Committee presented its annual report, opening up discussion about ...

Lissa Broome, the Faculty Athletics Representative to the Atlantic Coast Conference and the NCAA, speaks to the Faculty Athletics Committee Tuesday. (Get more info from article)

Faculty Athletics Committee examines changing landscape

By Mark Lihn | September 17

Cunningham updated the Faculty Athletics Committee on important litigation and changes to the governance of college athletics in the committee’s first ...

Investigation of UNC football team handed to Honor System

By Jordan Nash and Bradley Saacks | September 12

Student Attorney General Raquel Dominguez will determine whether an investigation will continue in the case regarding the alleged assault of UNC redshirt ...

Group discusses student-athlete attendance policy

By Carolyn Ebeling | September 12

athlete-working-group-0912A rule that could allow student-athletes to miss up to one-fourth of their classes in a semester drew discussion from members ...

(From left to right) A panel including Jay Bilas, Barbara Osborne, Paul Pogge and Kenneth Hammer met on Wednesday evening in the Blue Zone in Kenan Stadium to discuss the recent O'Bannon v. NCAA court decision.

ESPN analyst Jay Bilas urges NCAA to pay athletes at panel discussion

By Pat James | September 11

Jay Bilas, an ESPN college basketball analyst, isn’t shy to admit he profits from student-athletes — but he said that doesn’t make him ignore ...

Report filed for alleged football team assault

By Jenny Surane | September 10

More than two weeks after four football players were suspended for violating a team policy when they were accused of assaulting a redshirt freshman on ...

Court upheld UNC usher's lifetime ban from athletic facilities and events

By Grace Raynor and Jordan Nash | September 2

A former usher accused of harassing University employees is still banned from all UNC athletic facilities and events, the N.C. Court of Appeals announced ...

Smith Center renovations postponed

By Sara Salinas | August 26

After months of discussions surrounding renovations to the Smith Center, UNC fans’ dream for a new-or-improved arena have been put on hold.

Katie Ford is one the women's swimming and diving team and also has a passion for drawing.

Student athletes as artists

By Margaret Gilmore | August 26

It takes focus and dedication to be a great swimmer, and Katie Ford said drawing demands a similar skill set.

Members of UNC faculty, including Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Jim Dean, met on Tuesday to discuss academics of student athletes.

Recruiter training is now a priority at UNC

By Carolyn Ebeling | August 19

The Student-Athlete Academic Initiative Working group wants to raise the standards for coaches who recruit on behalf of the University.

Athletes given a new path to return through Complete Carolina

By Sarah Niss | August 19

Every summer for almost 10 long years, Marvin Williams has returned to Chapel Hill, taking classes and slowly chipping away at a degree

Whistleblower lawsuit might move to federal court

By Stephanie Lamm | August 5

The whistleblower lawsuit brought by former learning specialist Mary Willingham will be heard in a federal court if UNC has its way. Experts say the move ...

Indictments

Julius Nyang'oro arrived at the Orange County courthouse in HIllsborough Tuesday after being indicted Monday by a grand jury.

NCAA reopens investigation in academic-athletic scandal

By Pat James | July 1

Four years after a tweet by a former UNC football player incited the whirlwind academic scandal that has continued to plague the University, everything ...

Members of the Student Athlete Academic Initiative Working group meet to discuss academic policies of student athletes at UNC.

Working group focuses on eligibility, class attendance

By Maura Devetski | June 27

Thursday's meeting of the Student-Athlete Academic Initiatives Working Groupd discussed programs for academic success for both students and student-athletes. ...