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UNC graduation goes off with minor interruption

Inside a packed Kenan Stadium was a sea of Carolina blue. The 2024 UNC graduating class that went through COVID uncertainty, a tragic shooting, and now campus protests making it to this day. "We made it work out and we're glad, we're glad we're graduating we're finally here and it's a big relief," said University of North Carolina senior Dev Patel. (ABC 11)

After Pandemic and Protests, UNC’s 2024 Class Celebrates Graduation

UNC wrapped up an eventful year on Saturday with an evening commencement ceremony at Kenan Stadium – a day that ended with fireworks, but also had one or two fireworks during the day as well. Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts got a decidedly mixed reaction, after a few tumultuous weeks of protests and reactions over the ongoing war in Gaza. (Chapelboro.com)

New UNC club rugby coach looks to bring competitive spirit

Joey Rasmus Jr. originally started what would soon become his lifelong passion on a whim. While training for a decathlon walk-on position for UNC’s track and field team, the UNC alumnus tore a ligament in his knee. With his motions limited, Rasmus began to fall in love with rugby. "It's literally taken me to the other side of the world and become my career." (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC wants to renovate 'The Pit,' an iconic campus space

UNC is renovating "The Pit," an iconic central space on campus. Architects said stormwater drainage has been a problem since "The Pit" was a construction zone for the student union, bookstore and library. Previously, "The Pit" was the site of the university's baseball field. Students say, when it rains, "The Pit" becomes one big puddle on the bricks. (WRAL.com)

Video: Zena Cardman’s UNC Spring Commencement Speech

NASA astronaut and double Tar Heel Zena Cardman is heading to space in August, but she said delivering UNC's Spring Commencement address was “the most terrifying thing” she’ll do this year. Cardman told graduates that it’s okay if they don’t know where there journey is heading, and the definition of success is entirely up to them. (View Video)

Carolina celebrates Class of 2024 under the lights

UNC's Class of 2024 enjoyed a Spring Commencement under the lights. The newest Tar Heel alumni were treated to a first-of-its-kind Saturday night ceremony at Kenan Stadium (fireworks included) and heard from astronaut Zena Cardman, who told them in her keynote speech to make their own definitions of success as they began their next chapters. (UNC.edu)

Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC Athletics Roundup; UNC Professor & Author Daniel Wallace

A busy spring continues on the NCAA level. Jones Angell and Adam Lucas catch up on all the news and notes from North Carolina athletics (6:54). Plus, UNC professor and author Daniel Wallace joins to talk writing, teaching and his book (and movie and musical) Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions (27:07) (Listen To Podcast)

Michael Jordan Returns To Wilmington To Celebrate Medical Clinic

On Tuesday, Michael Jordan came to Wilmington to cut the ribbon on the first of two medical clinics he’s helped fund in his hometown. Novant Health announced in early 2021 that the Wilmington native and six-time NBA champion had donated $10 million to help open two Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinics in New Hanover County. (Wilmington Biz)

Video: A Tar Heel Heads To Space

NASA astronaut and Tar Heel Zena Cardman is set to travel to the International Space Station this summer, but before she heads to space, she's coming back to Chapel Hill to deliver the 2024 Spring Commencement address. Get to know this space-traveling Tar Heel, her upcoming mission, and the ways UNC helped prepare her. (View Video)

Michael Jordan Won The 2024 Abaco Shootout Fishing Tourney And Crushed The Field With 10 Billfish

Michael Jordan picked up a new trophy over the weekend when he and his Catch 23 boat and crew won The Shootout 24 in Abaco, The Bahamas after catching 4 blue marlin, 5 white marlin, and a sailfish to dominate the competition. There were 58 teams this year, one of most biggest billfish fishing tournaments on the calendar each year in The Bahamas. (BroBible)

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