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Message from Chancellor Folt: Addressing national unrestLike all of you, I have been watching the tragic events unfolding in Charlotte and around the country with great sadness. On behalf of the Carolina Community, I want to extend our deepest sympathies to those who have been affected and ask that peaceful and constructive dialogue replace the violence and unrest that has overtaken so much of our nation. (UNC.edu)
Message from Chancellor Folt: A difficult but important topicI am writing to share my thoughts about a difficult but important topic that has been on everyone’s minds this week: sexual assault and sexual violence. As chancellor, nothing matters more to me than the safety and well-being of our campus community and how our University responds to these issues and your concerns. In every situation, we must be fair and not rush to judgment. (UNC.edu)
Chancellors, Cunningham Comment On ACC DecisionUniversity of North Carolina chancellor Carol Folt, North Carolina State chancellor Randy Woodson and UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham released statements on Wednesday regarding the Atlantic Coast Conference's decision to relocate 2016-17 neutral-site ACC championships from the state of North Carolina. (GoHeels.com)
UNC-Chapel Hill issues statement about sexual assault allegations“While the University is aware of allegations made today by attorney Denise Branch regarding a student, under federal privacy law we are prohibited from responding to those allegations. UNC-Chapel Hill is deeply committed to the safety and well-being of our students and takes all allegations about sexual violence or sexual misconduct extremely seriously." (UNC.edu)
UNC, Duke ADs state support of NCAA in North Carolina tourney banBubba Cunningham: "Carolina Athletics is steadfast in its commitment to fairness, inclusion and ensuring that all who come to our campus for athletics events are welcome. We are disappointed for the people of this great state, the communities that are scheduled to play host to these championship events and to the students who may be denied the opportunity to compete for championships in their home state." (CBS Sports)
ACC Commissioner John Swofford on HB2: ‘It’s time for this bill to be repealed’The NCAA announced Monday that it would be removing all championship events slated to be held in the state of North Carolina due to the controversial and discriminatory HB2 law. The ACC, to date, has not taken a stand on HB2, so it will be discussed this week. And then there is Swofford’s parting shot: “On a personal note, it’s time for this bill to be repealed as it’s counter to basic human rights.” (NBC Sports)
Bubba Cunningham Said Yes, Then No, To FloridaSources close to both athletic departments have confirmed a USA Today report that UNC’s Bubba Cunningham agreed to become the new athletics director at the University of Florida in August but changed his mind. Cunningham, who grew up in Naples, Florida, and still has family there, was offered a reported $1.4 million annual contract, according to the sources. (Chapelboro.com)
Review group involves UNC student-athletes to discuss their academic lifeUNC administrators are making an effort to include student-athletes in the policies around the academic-athletic scandal. This past spring, the Student-Athlete Academic Initiative Working Group, which spent two years updating academic policies for student athletes, closed out its work and implemented the Student-Athlete Academic Process Review Group. (Daily Tar Heel)
Chansky’s Notebook: A Failure To Communicate?Wait a minute, who’s in charge at UNC? With one week to go before Carolina opens its football season against Georgia in Atlanta, the Tar Heels do not need the distraction that was apparently caused by deposed Illinois coach Tim Beckman joining Larry Fedora’s staff as a volunteer assistant. Beckman has left the post after his appointment triggered a rash of objections and criticism. (Chapelboro.com)
UNC-Chapel Hill issues statements on Tim BeckmanStatement from Chancellor Carol L. Folt: “When I first learned yesterday that Coach Larry Fedora had invited former Illinois head coach Tim Beckman to serve as a volunteer with the football program, I was surprised and disappointed. The decision for Mr. Beckman to withdraw from his volunteer position was the right thing to do, and moving forward I don’t expect this situation to recur." (UNC.edu)
Chansky’s Notebook: Amazing Support for CarolinaIn the wake of the NCAA investigation into UNC academics coming to an end, alumni and friends of the university have set new records for giving money to their school. Those two things might be unrelated, but I don’t think so. At a time when support for UNC was necessary, individual, corporate and foundational donors stepped up big time on both sides of the plate. (Chapelboro.com)
Q&A with sports law professor Tim Davis on UNC's Amended NOAWhat (UNC is) asserting is that in both the instance of the failure to monitor as well as the lack of institutional control, there’s no underlying violation committed by UNC for the most part. What UNC’s attorneys are arguing is the following — because those courses were available to all the students and the student body, there was no extra benefit. (Daily Tar Heel)
Rams Club Celebrates Record-Setting Fundraising YearRams Club members contributed nearly $62 million in support of Carolina Athletics in 2015-16, a record-level of fundraising for student-athlete scholarships, facilities and other programming. Members gave $61.8 million in gifts and pledges, the largest amount in any year and an increase of 84 percent from 2014-15. The previous highest total for one year was $51.7 million in 2006-07 as part of the UNC’s Carolina First campaign. (GoHeels.com)
UNC-Chapel Hill celebrates second consecutive record fundraising yearUNC today announced $495 million in commitments in fiscal year 2016, marking the school’s best fundraising year in history and eclipsing fiscal year 2015’s previous record by nearly $50 million. “Today’s results – the highest level of fundraising support in the University’s 222-year history – is a proud moment for Carolina,” said Chancellor Carol L. Folt. (UNC.edu)
Chansky’s Notebook: No Food Projectiles, PleaseNow that North Carolina has responded to the amended Notice of Allegations and Lew Margolis has told us that the Tar Heels should forfeit every victory back to the Choo Choo Justice era, Bubba’s staff has been working on some more really important stuff this summer hoping to increase attendance or concession revenue. Not sure which. (Chapelboro.com)
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