More than an archive What was it like to become New York’s first openly gay elected official in the late 1970s? Or to be a lesbian law student at Carolina in the early 1980s? To start a weekly column focused … Read more
Hi everyone! Greetings from the Carolina Pride Alum Network. I write this knowing that many of us are exhausted, scared, and frustrated. We’re worried about our families, our rights, our futures. Know that all of those feelings are absolutely valid, … Read more
Helen Johnston ’22 was able to reconnect with her hometown friends when she unexpectedly spent her spring semester at her home in Utah, due to the pandemic. Being able to talk with them so openly and comfortably about her sexuality … Read more
The Carolina Pride Alum Network (CPAN) is a community of individuals dedicated to making their communities, Carolina and the world a better place. So it is no surprise that some of our members have found themselves in the headlines recently! … Read more
Randall Garrett Kenan, a UNC-Chapel Hill alumnus, master storyteller and professor of creative writing in the department of English and comparative literature, passed away at his home the week of Aug. 24. Kenan graduated from Carolina in 1985 with … Read more
Enjoy some photos of our 2019 Homecoming fun. We had a great weekend together cheering on the Tar Heels and look forward to seeing everyone at next year’s Homecoming on November 7, 2020! Check out even more photos of the … Read more
CPAN Member Profile: Connie Hiatt ’78 Connie Hiatt ’78 saw Carolina as her way out — in more ways than one. “I grew up in a lower-middle-income family in a small town, and my father died when I was quite … Read more
As Carolina Pride Alum Network (CPAN) members, we are deeply committed to amplifying the voices of LGBTQIA experiences, and we have a unique opportunity now to tell our story and document our legacy at Carolina. CPAN is leading “The Story … Read more