New York Times columnist, UNC alum Frank Bruni to deliver Spring Commencement address

Posted Feb 16, 2020
Acclaimed journalist, New York Times columnist and bestselling author Frank Bruni ’86 launched his journalism career as a student reporter at Carolina. Now, Bruni is returning to his alma mater to send off the next generation of graduating Tar Heels. Bruni will deliver the keynote address at Carolina’s Spring Commencement on May 10 at Kenan Stadium. (UNC.edu)

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