Remembering UNC alum, historian Julian Pleasants
Posted Jul 27, 2022
When Julian Pleasants died, North Carolina lost one of its most important academic and popular historians. Pleasants grew up in Southern Pines, graduated from Davidson College, and earned master’s and doctoral degrees in history at UNC. Pleasants wrote or co-wrote 10 books. He detailed the divisive conflicts in mid-20th century North Carolina politics.
(The Robesonian)
Related: Campus Connections
NASA astronaut, UNC grad Zena Cardman begins mission aboard International Space StationIf you look up into the sky at just the right time, you might catch Hampton Roads native Zena Cardman native orbiting by. Aboard the...
Mon Aug 11, 2025A first-of-its-kind garden comes to life at UNC in testimony to NC's Native presence
Lying nestled in the plants and trees across the street from the UNC American Indian Center is a project finally coming to fruition. An American...
Sat Aug 9, 2025
A look into music venue Cat’s Cradle’s storied history
For over 55 years, Cat’s Cradle has been the leading concert venue within UNC’s vicinity, hosting a variety of events including musicians, philanthropic benefits, stand-up...
Sat Aug 9, 2025
A New Bar, ‘Extension’ of Al’s Burger Shack, Is Now Open in Downtown Chapel Hill
Al’s Burger Shack is expanding in Chapel Hill — although, not with another restaurant location. The popular burger joint at 516 West Franklin Street added...
Wed Aug 6, 2025
