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Former Hoyas coach John Thompson wins inaugural Dean Smith Award

Former Hoyas coach John Thompson wins inaugural Dean Smith Award

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- The United States Basketball Writers Association has chosen one of Dean Smith's close friends, former Georgetown Hall of Fame coach John Thompson, as the first…

UNC lands Top 25 center Tony Bradley

UNC lands Top 25 center Tony Bradley

It hasn’t been the smoothest start to the 2016 recruiting cycle for North Carolina. With NCAA allegations hanging over the program, the Tar Heels have struggled to get going, but…

Four Tar Heels Selected in the MLB Draft

Four Tar Heels Selected in the MLB Draft

Trent Thornton, Benton Moss and Reilly Hovis were selected on day two of the 2015 MLB Draft Tuesday. Bolt was taken in the fourth round by Oakland, Thornton in the fifth round by H…

Nike Refreshes Brand Identity for Tar Heels

Nike Refreshes Brand Identity for Tar Heels

UNC and Nike collaborated on the brand evolution program more than 18 months, consulting with student-athletes, coaches, administrators and alumni to gather insights.   …

Six Tar Heels selected for Team USA for this year's World Cup

Six Tar Heels selected for Team USA for this year's World Cup

Six former University of North Carolina Tar Heels have been named to the team - the most from any university program.  The Tar Heel contingent includes Heather O'Reilly, playing i…

Coach Hatchell's blueberry patch prepped, ready for summer

Coach Hatchell's blueberry patch prepped, ready for summer

On Saturday, April 11, 2015, UNC women’s basketball coach Sylvia R. Hatchell hosted the UNC Lineberger Cancer Center blueberry patch workday at her mountain house located between…

The Bell Tower comes to Buckhead!

The Bell Tower comes to Buckhead!

The Charlie Loudermilk Park has a small grassy lawn, water feature, 50-foot clock tower with a carillon — based on one at the UNC, Loudermilk's alma mater.     …

UNC has vision for Smith Center redo

UNC has vision for Smith Center redo

For now North Carolina is “waiting for a better time,” athletic director Bubba Cunningham said, to renovate the Smith Center or build a new basketball arena, but a physical vis…