Chapel Hill Regional: Know Before You Go

The University of North Carolina will host a regional in the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament beginning on Friday May 29. Participating teams include top-seeded UNC, No. 2 seed Tennessee, No. 3 seed East Carolina and No. 4 seed VCU. Tennessee will meet ECU in the first game on Friday at noon, followed by the Tar Heels and VCU at 5 p.m. (GoHeels.com)

31 Carolina faculty named ‘highly cited researchers’

UNC has 31 faculty on Clarivate’s 2025 list of Highly Cited Researchers, recognizing those who have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their fields of study. Each researcher has authored multiple papers that rank in the top 1% by citation for their field and publication year in Clarivate’s Web of Science platform over the past 11 years. (UNC.edu)

Two ADs, one handoff: Bubba Cunningham and Steve Newmark talk UNC transition

Two UNC athletic directors walked into a Ritz-Carlton in Amelia Island, Florida, for ACC spring meetings. One was on his way out. The other was already on his way in. For nearly a year, Bubba Cunningham and Steve Newmark have operated in tandem - dividing responsibilities, sharing decisions and functioning as co-architects of UNC’s athletic future. (MSN.com)

Chapel Hill Regional Opponent Breakdown: VCU

UNC Baseball will open the Chapel Hill Regional on Friday against VCU, a team the Tar Heels beat 13-3 in seven innings earlier this season. The Rams enter at 37-23 (20-10 in the Atlantic 10), finishing second in the regular season before winning the A-10 tournament title. With an RPI of 82, VCU has the best RPI of any No. 4 seed in the NCAA field. (USA Today)

UNC Alumni on Pulitzer-Winning Journalism Teams

Three alumni of the Hussman School of Media and Journalism — Brian Cassella ’05, Alex Kormann ’19 and Emmy Martin ’25 — were part of reporting teams whose work won Pulitzer Prizes, among the most prestigious honors in journalism. Jason Armond ’19 was on a finalist team. Cassella has been a photojournalist for the Chicago Tribune since 2009. (Carolina Alumni Review)

UNC Basketball Announces Signing Of Matt Able

Matt Able, a 6-6 guard from Baltimore, is joining the University of North Carolina men's basketball team. The rising sophomore averaged 8.8 points last season at NC State, where he scored in double figures 14 times, including a season-high 19 points against the Tar Heels. Able made 49 three-pointers with a high of five against UNC and Florida State. (GoHeels.com)

Three UNC Football Game Times and TV Networks Announced

UNC Football kicks off the season Saturday, Aug. 29, against TCU in Dublin, Ireland at noon ET on ESPN. The Tar Heels host East Tennessee State on Saturday, Sept. 12 at noon (ACCN). The Tar Heels open ACC play at Clemson on Saturday, Sept. 19 at noon (ESPN). And The Tar Heels visit UConn on Nov. 7, which will be a noon kickoff on CBS Sports. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Carolina Football - The Process, Episode 3

North Carolina Football's long-form video feature The Process, Episode 3 goes behind-the-scenes with the Tar Heels' to highlight preparations for the upcoming season, the UNC support staff, and player features on Jaiden Patterson, Benjamin Hall, Christo Kelly, Kaleb Cost, and more. (View Video)

Caden Glauber Named Baseball America Freshman Of The Year Finalist

UNC Baseball relief pitcher Caden Glauber has been listed among five finalists for Baseball America's Freshman of the Year award. Glauber has been outstanding his debut season in Carolina blue, racking up a 1.93 ERA with 80 strikeouts and a .180 opposing batting average. All three measures lead the team and his ERA is the third best in the country. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Matt Able's Decision Changes Everything For UNC Basketball

Incoming shooting guard transfer Matt Able is withdrawing from the NBA Draft and enrolling at North Carolina to play for Michael Malone in his first season as the Tar Heels head basketball coach. What does this mean for UNC's chances this season? (View Video)

Reese Brantmeier Named Finalist For 2026 Honda Sport Award for Tennis

Reese Brantmeier was named a finalist for the Class of 2026 Honda Sport Award for Tennis Tuesday. The standout senior from Carolina women's tennis is among four finalists for the prestigious award presented by The Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA). The Whitewater, Wisc. native leaves UNC as one of the best players in program history. (GoHeels.com)

Mr. Chapel Hill Regional: Gavin Gallaher thrives in big postseason moments

Just call him Mr. Chapel Hill Regional. As a freshman two seasons ago, UNC infielder Gavin Gallaher hit a game-ending grand slam to beat Long Island in the opener and was Most Outstanding Player of the regional. As a sophomore, he was 13 of 18 with three homers, three doubles, a triple, seven runs, and 10 RBI in last year’s Chapel Hill Regional. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Chloe Humphrey Named IWLCA Player & Attacker Of The Year

UNC Women's Lacrosse attacker Chloe Humphrey has been named IWLCA Player and Attacker of the Year. This is the second consecutive year the sensational sophomore has claimed both awards. Last year's Tewaaraton and Honda Sport Award winner, Humphrey delivered another historic season in 2026, leading the nation in goals (109) and points (159). (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Podcast - Road to Omaha Goes Through Chapel Hill

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the Chapel Hill Regional, the pathway to Omaha, and the UNC Baseball program that former head coach Mike Fox and current head coach Scott Forbes have elevated into the national discussion year in and year out. (View Video)

UNC Women’s Tennis Claims Six All-America Honors

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association released the 2026 All-America honorees on Tuesday afternoon. UNC Women's Tennis had two singles and four doubles reach All-America status. Reese Brantmeier and Oby Kajuru represent the Tar Heels in both singles and doubles. In doubles, Alanis Hamilton and Susanna Maltby were also named All-America. (GoHeels.com)

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