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129 years after founder attended UNC, Pepsi secures exclusive vending rights

Caleb Bradham , Pepsi’s founder, studied medicine at UNC before heading back to his hometown of Chinquapin, NC, due to financial troubles. The Pepsi-Cola Collectors Club found documentation suggesting that Bradham began experimenting with ingredients to create differently flavored drinks in 1896, before Pepsi was officially born in 1898. (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC Hussman wins 7th straight national journalism championship

For the seventh straight year, the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media has won the national championship in collegiate journalism. The?Hearst Journalism Awards Program, known as the "Pulitzers of college journalism," announced UNC Hussman as the 2025 overall intercollegiate champion — the school’s 10th?in 11 years and 14th since 2002. (UNC.edu)

Meet the UNC alumni who created the Shibumi Shade

Shibumi Shades are best known for their interactions with the sun, but one of their biggest moments came in 2016, in total darkness. "We finished sewing the first prototype around midnight at the beach, and we were so excited we decided to go straight out to the ocean and try it," said Scott Barnes (UNC 2012), co-founder of Shibumi Shades. (UNC.edu)

Video: Carolina Covenant looks back on 20 years

Providing access to an affordable college education is at the heart of Carolina’s public mission. As the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill marks the 20th anniversary of the Carolina Covenant, we celebrate this groundbreaking program that empowers exceptional students to graduate debt-free. (View Video)

Late UNC professor, pioneering journalist Chuck Stone awarded Pulitzer Prize citation

Charles Sumner “Chuck” Stone Jr., former journalism professor at UNC, was awarded a special citation from the Pulitzer Prizes, for his groundbreaking work as a journalist covering the Civil Rights Movement, his role as the first Black columnist at the Philadelphia Daily News and for co-founding the National Association of Black Journalists. (UNC.edu)

Mipso, String Band Formed By UNC Grads, Announces ‘Indefinite Hiatus,’ Final Shows At Cat’s Cradle

A popular North Carolina band is hanging up its instruments for the time being. Mipso, a four-piece indie-folk outfit that got its start in Chapel Hill, announced its “indefinite hiatus” in an Instagram post. It also released the dates and venues for its “Farewell For Now” tour, which will last from the end of August 2025 to the beginning of October. (Chapelboro.com)

Zaxbys opens on Franklin Street

On April 2, Zaxbys held the grand opening of their new location on 127 East Franklin St. The location will introduce ordering kiosks for testing and is the franchise's first inline storefront. The 2,140-square-foot space hosts three kiosks, seating for 17 people and several homages to UNC. The letter Z, made up of blue Jordan One shoes fill one wall. (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC celebrates over 6,800 graduates, some concerned about future job market

A sea of Carolina blue at the Old Well Saturday for UNC’s commencement ceremony. “It’s been a long ride, and I’m looking forward to this,” said UNC graduate Maggie Strother. More than 6,800 total students graduated from UNC Chapel Hill. About 4,300 of them were undergraduate students, 1,400 master’s students and about 900 doctoral students. (WRAL.com)

Broadcaster Jim Lampley Talks About the Luck, Timing and Moments that Led to Book, ‘It Happened!’

Broadcaster Jim Lampley, who went to the University of North Carolina and is a former WCHL staffer, returned to live in Chapel Hill after a long career of working at the height of sports television. His decades-long career spanning a variety of sports and major historical moments led to him embarking on a new project: writing his first book. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: UNC 2025 Spring Commencement, Featuring Keynote Speaker Mia Hamm

UNC celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2025 at Spring Commencement on Saturday evening at Kenan Stadium. UNC legend and world-renowned soccer player Mia Hamm, delivered the Commencement address. Watch the full ceremony here, with Hamm's speech beginning at the 1:02:25 mark. (View Video)

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