Hinton James News & Bio
| Name: | Hinton James | | Hometown: | Wilmington, NC | | Born: | September 20, 1776 | | Died: | August 22, 1847 | | Notes: | UNC's First Student, 1795 |
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230 years ago, UNC's first student walked to Chapel Hill from Pender County. Or did he?What we do know is that on Feb. 12, 1795, an 18-year-old Hinton James, the son of a settler from Wales, arrived at the University...
Fri Feb 28, 2025
230 years ago, Hinton James became the first Tar HeelWhile around 30,000 students are enrolled at UNC today, in February 1795 there was just one — Hinton James. While students residing on south campus...
Wed Feb 19, 2025
UNC, the nation's first public university, turns 230
The University of North Carolina opened its doors for students Jan. 15, 1795 as the first public university in the nation. When the school first...
Thu Feb 13, 2025
UNC Reports New COVID-19 Cluster at Residence Hall, First Since February
The University of North Carolina reported a new COVID-19 cluster detected at Hinton James Residence Hall. This is the fifth cluster identified at UNC in...
Fri Apr 16, 2021
February 12, 1795: Did Hinton James really walk all the way to UNC?
It’s one of the most enduring legends of UNC history: a lone student, Hinton James, walking all the way from his home in Wilmington, North...
Fri Feb 12, 2021