Carolina Taking Bold Step into New Era with Athletic Director Transition

Posted Jul 1, 2025
If there was ever a mark of delineation separating the days of college athletics that most of us knew growing up to what can now be described as the modern era, this announcement serves as that proclamation. This move continues UNC’s shift from a traditional college model to a corporate approach designed to handle the money-driven landscape. (Inside Carolina)

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