UNC Business & Administration

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Video: IC Podcast - UNC’s Way Out of ACC

On Tuesday, the ACC settled all pending lawsuits with Clemson and Florida State, ending months of litigation by the two schools seeking a way out of the conference. Inside Carolina’s Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the ramifications of the settlement not only for the league but for UNC. (View Video)

ACC Settlement Proves Beneficial for UNC

On Tuesday, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced the resolution of all ongoing legal disputes with Clemson University and Florida State University. While the headlines stemming from Tuesday’s announcement have primarily focused on Clemson and Florida State, the University of North Carolina may stand to benefit the most from the settlement. (Inside Carolina)

Rick Barakat Named Deputy AD/Chief Revenue Officer For Carolina Athletics

Rick Barakat, a veteran sales strategy leader and revenue generation expert who has spent more than 25 years working with collegiate rightsholders, media companies, agencies, and start-ups, has been named Deputy Athletics Director/Chief Revenue Officer for Carolina's Department of Athletics, UNC director of athletics Bubba Cunningham announced. (GoHeels.com)

Old Well Management aims to create NIL opportunities for UNC athletes

Drake Powell has his own pasta. The Town Hall Grill, a neighborhood-focused restaurant in Chapel Hill, serves "Drake Powell's Cajun Pasta," a featured menu item crafted by and named after the freshman forward. Partnerships like these display the possibilities of the new college landscape, with the assistance of organizations such as Old Well Management. (Daily Tar Heel)

Athletic Director's Scholar-Athlete Award Renamed To Honor Bubba Cunningham

UNC Director of Athletics Bubba Cunningham has spent his career supporting student-athletes, emphasizing the best of college athletics in the classroom and in competition. To honor his commitment to UNC and its student-athletes, Carolina's AD Scholar-Athlete Award will be re-named the Bubba Cunningham Athletic Director's Scholar-Athlete Award. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts on Balancing Academics and Athletics and More

University of North Carolina Chancellor Lee Roberts: "Football’s only growing in importance, and I think most people are aware of that. All our peer institutions are continuing to invest heavily in football, and we want to compete at the highest level in football. That’s why we went out and hired one of the greatest coaches of all time in any sport." (Chapelboro.com)

UNC System Limits UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees’ Authority Over Athletics

The head of the UNC System told UNC-Chapel Hill trustees last month to stay in their lane and out of negotiations around Tar Heel athletics. "Instances continue where members of the board appear to act independently of their campus’ administration in matters squarely within the responsibility of the chancellor," UNC System President Peter Hans wrote. (The Assembly)

UNC Athletics Reports Record Revenue Growth

The UNC athletic department reported a record $164.5 million in operating revenue during the 2023-24 fiscal year, which is an 18% increase year-over-year. The school’s annual financial report to the NCAA, which includes data from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, details the operating revenue and the record $155.9 million in operating expenses. (Inside Carolina)

North Carolina Chancellor Lee Roberts Takes a Stand for Football

UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts was instrumental in helping bring Belichick to Chapel Hill last month. On Friday, Roberts went to bat for the football program in the most unlikely of places: the UNC Faculty Council meeting. "College athletics are changing dramatically, and the importance of football is only increasing and will continue to increase," Roberts said. (Inside Carolina)

Bubba Cunningham Q&A: UNC Football’s Bet on Bill Belichick

In landing Bill Belichick with a five-year contract worth $50 million, in creating a front-office staff to manage the UNC roster, the Tar Heels are betting on the NFL legend. "We're taking a risk," UNC Athletics Directory Bubba Cunningham said. "We're investing more in football with the ambition that the return is going to significantly outweigh the investment." (Inside Carolina)

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