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Message from UNC leadership on DACAWe are deeply disappointed and saddened by President Trump’s decision regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This change in federal policy is contrary to our own and Carolina’s heartfelt commitment to all members of our community. We remain fully committed to welcoming and supporting students enrolled in this program. (UNC.edu)
UNC Finalizing New Nike ContractNorth Carolina is close to renewing its apparel contract with Nike. The school and athletic apparel company are in the final year of a 10-year contract that is set to expire on June 30, 2018. “We’re working with them on an extension,” UNC athletics director Bubba Cunningham told Inside Carolina. “We should have that done in the next couple of months.” (Inside Carolina)
Message from Chancellor Carol L. Folt on outside speaker decisionDear Campus Community: Because of serious concerns about campus safety, I have declined a request from the National Policy Institute to rent space for Richard Spencer to speak on campus. I made this decision after consultation with UNC Police and local and state law enforcement agencies who have thoroughly assessed the risks such an event could bring to Carolina. (UNC.edu)
Chansky’s Notebook: UNC Support Keeping PaceFor the second straight year, the Rams Club has set a record for fund-raising. In 2016 it was just under $62 million. For the fiscal year that ended in 2017, the new record total is $69-plus million for scholarships to more than 500 athletes in 28 sports and new facilities that are keeping Carolina on pace with every school in the ACC and most around the country. (Chapelboro.com)
Message from UNC leadership on Hurricane HarveyDear Campus Community: Over the past few days, we have watched the catastrophic flooding resulting from Hurricane Harvey along the Texas coast grow even worse, and our hearts ache for those who are suffering. As we watched the tragic events in Texas, our thoughts immediately turn to any students, faculty or staff who may have family in the affected area. (UNC.edu)
Statement from Board of Trustees on Silent Sam Confederate MonumentWe are writing to address misinformation about the state law governing the Confederate Monument, commonly referred to as Silent Sam, and to express our support for the ways the Chancellor and the University have been handling this complex matter. We are surprised and disappointed at the misinterpretations and false narratives regarding the University’s legal options on this situation. (UNC.edu)
Carolina Athletics & The Rams Club Set Giving Record in 2016-17Rams Club members contributed more than $69 million in support of UNC student-athletes in 2016-17, setting a record level of fundraising for the second time in as many years for the non-profit foundation dedicated to providing scholarship funding, as well as support for facilities and other programs. Donors gave $69,210,000 in cash gifts, pledges and planned estate gifts. (GoHeels.com)
UNC tops $543 million in record fundraising yearThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill received $543.3 million in donor commitments in fiscal year 2017 (concluding June 30, 2017), marking Carolina’s third-straight fundraising record and first time topping $500 million. The total eclipsed fiscal year 2016’s previous record of $495 million by nearly $50 million. (UNC.edu)
The NCAA vs. North Carolina heads to a familiar phase -- waitingUNC wrapped up its two-day hearing in front of the NCAA Committee on Infractions on Thursday, and now the university gets to wait on the outcome. That does not necessarily mean a resolution is in sight. It could be months before the committee announces a decision on possible punishment related to its investigation into the African and Afro-American Studies Department. (ESPN.com)
UNC-NCAA COI Hearing ConcludesThe University of North Carolina’s hearing before a panel of the NCAA’s Committee on Infractions wrapped up shortly after 1 p.m. Central time in Nashville, Tenn. on Thursday. All that’s left to do is wait for the infractions report, which is typically delivered within 8-12 weeks, according to NCAA guidelines. School officials were unable to provide an update following the hearing. (Inside Carolina)
The UNC Scandal: Will The Penalties Live Up To The Hype?The limited evidence currently available for public viewing appears to support an allegation that athletics department staff had unusual levels of involvement in the AFRI/AFAM courses taken by student-athletes, but I have some doubts about the egregiousness of that involvement, so my prediction is that the COI penalties will fall far short of what many are anticipating. (College AD)
UNC academic case finally reaches NCAA infractions hearingUNC representatives — including chancellor Carol Folt, athletic director Bubba Cunningham and men’s basketball coach Roy Williams — spent nearly all day in a closed-door hearing to start a two-day session in Nashville, Tennessee, before wrapping up in the evening. NCAA spokeswoman Stacey Osburn said the hearing would resume Thursday morning. (Associated Press)
Former UNC student on academic scandal: 'Nothing fake about the work I did'The next time you think about UNC’s AFAM scandal, you must also see my face, the face of a 54-year-old working full-time and studying full-time on a quest of to fulfill a life-long dream of a college degree from UNC. In fact, if you take the time to listen to something other than media sound bites, you may discover this “shadow curriculum” was not created simply to keep athletes eligible. (Sporting News)
UNC academic case finally reaches NCAA infractions hearingIt has taken more than two years for UNC to appear before an NCAA infractions committee panel since initially being charged with five top-level violations amid its long-running academic scandal. The two-day hearing begins Wednesday in Nashville, Tennessee. The panel will determine whether the school faces penalties that could include fines, probation or vacated wins. (Associated Press)
What to expect as UNC meets with NCAA infractions committeeThe NCAA would like to harshly punish UNC for infractions it has no authority over. No bylaws were in place that pertain to academic fraud during the decades the university has admitted to wrongdoing. Semantics be damned. Ultimately the infractions committee would like a resolution that sends a message to the rest of its members while reminding everyone who is boss. (WTVD)
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