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History on the Hill is a hub of resources for learning about the history of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.This Day In History
- 2002 Prior to an $18 million, three-year renovation of Memorial Hall, the University held a ceremonial closing of the campus landmark.
- 2004 "The Gift" was dedicated. A mosaic of light-colored brick, it is the campus's first monument to Native Americans. Haliwa-Saponi artist Senora Lynch of Warrenton, North Carolina, created the public art. "The Gift" can be found on the courtyard between the old and new Student Union buildings.
- 2005 Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. was on campus to deliver the Robert and Helen Siler Distinguished Lecture. Kennedy's talk, which was titled "A Contract With Our Future," was also a part of UNC's Earth Day observance.
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Monthly Archives: January 2017
The UNC “White Phantoms”?
The UNC men’s basketball team was known informally as the “White Phantoms” from the 1920s through 1950s. It wasn’t an official nickname — they’ve always been the Tar Heels — but White Phantoms was a popular term for the team, … Continue reading → Continue reading
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1982 — UNC’s First Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
In 1982, UNC held its first annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Day Celebration. The multi-day celebration included a variety of events honoring Dr. King and his legacy. The featured speaker at the University-wide celebration was Dr. Prezell R. Robinson, president of … Continue reading → Continue reading
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First Black Female FBI Agent was UNC-Chapel Hill Alumna
The first black woman FBI agent in the United States was UNC-Chapel Hill’s Sylvia Elizabeth Mathis (J.D., 1975). Hers was a life framed by a commitment to service, a dedication to family, and marked by numerous accomplishments. In May 1975, … Continue reading
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North Carolina Governors Who Went to UNC
When Roy Cooper was sworn in as Governor of North Carolina on January 1st, he became the 32nd North Carolina Governor to have attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Here’s the full list. William Miller Attended 1802 … Continue reading → Continue reading
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