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UNC Connections to the Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes

Mike Sundheim has been with the Carolina Hurricanes in some capacity for 28 years. Sundheim graduated from UNC in 2000, meaning he started with the Hurricanes was attending Carolina. He’s now the Vice President of Communications for Hurricanes Holdings, which means he is the primary person who handles anything related to the Hurricanes. (Tar Heel Blog)

Take a closer look at South Building’s new copper roof

The weathervane at the top of South Building hasn’t been the highest point on campus in nearly a century, but for now, anyway, it is the newest. The directional device was the finishing touch on a major roof construction project that wrapped up in March. South Building, which dates to 1798, had not undergone a project this extensive since 1927. (UNC.edu)

UNC ranked No. 55 among universities across the world

The University of North Carolina is the 55th best school in the world, according to U.S. News. Carolina’s best subject areas, according to the rankings, are social sciences, where it ranks 17th across the globe, and microbiology, for which it ranks 22nd. It also ranks highly in pharmacology and toxicology, infectious diseases, and psychiatry and psychology. (MSN.com)

Student-owned coffee shop The Grounds opens on Franklin Street

The best word to describe the past month of UNC students Emily Lutgring and Allison Travis' lives is synchronicity. In the fall, both Lutgring, 20, and Travis, 21, said they had separate conversations with friends about starting a coffee shop. Months later, the duo stood behind the counter making lattes and business calls in "The Grounds" t-shirts and aprons. (WUNC)

Carolina Cupboard serves as a food and supply pantry for UNC students, staff and community

Located in the Student and Academic Services Building North, Carolina Cupboard is UNC's food pantry that offers food, hygiene products and general supplies to both UNC students and local community members. The organization's president, Meghan Conroy, said approximately 30 percent of the student population experiences some form of food insecurity. (Daily Tar Heel)

America’s first public university is also its flagship

The 250-year history of the United States runs parallel to the history of UNC. In the same year the nation declared independence, North Carolina’s first constitution called for state-supported schools, including universities. UNC's charter dates to 1789, the year the U.S. Constitution was signed and George Washington took the first presidential oath of office. (UNC.edu)

Nine Tar Heels Pick Up CSC At-Large Academic All-District Honors

Each year, the College Sports Communicators organization highlights student-athletes from across the country for their performances in competition and in the classroom. In the at-large division consisting of fencing, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, and wrestling, nine Tar Heel student-athletes earned Academic All-District team recognition. (GoHeels.com)

Cure Innovation Index ranks Carolina 5th among publics, 18th overall

The University of North Carolina ranked 18th among U.S. universities and fifth among publics in the inaugural Cure Innovation Index. The comprehensive new assessment measures how effectively leading biomedical research institutions translate scientific discovery into real-world medical impact. The index evaluates 303 institutions nationwide. (UNC.edu)

Carrburritos Announces Move to Former Elmo’s Diner Location in Carr Mill Mall

A Carrboro staple is making a big move after nearly 30 years in business. Carrburritos, a popular burrito restaurant, will take over the Carr Mill Mall suite previously occupied by Grata Diner. The space is famous for being the former home of Elmo’s Diner, which closed in 2020. Carrburritos has operated out of its Rosemary Street location since 1997. (Chapelboro.com)

Aer Lingus College Football Classic 2026: Much More Than A Game

The University of North Carolina will host or participate in business, cultural, academic, athletic, and arts events in Dublin, Ireland, the week leading up to the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, bringing more than a marquee matchup between UNC Football and TCU on Aug. 29. Executives, faculty, staff, and students from UNC will also visit Ireland. (GoHeels.com)

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