news
March 10, 2010 - Shilpi Somaya Gowda '92 releases her debut novel to strong reviews
When Shilpi Somaya Gowda '92 set out to write Secret Daughter, she wanted to call attention to the girls lost in India's male-centered culture. "I started thinking, 'What if one of those girls was saved?'" she said. "I wanted to write a story about one of those girls." With her first novel, Shilpi is set to gain a wide audience for that story. Secret Daughter was published this week by William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins, and has already been named an Indie Next Great Read by the American Booksellers Association! Visit Shilpi's website to order a signed copy, or visit her Facebook page to see a video of Shilpi discussing the book.
March 10, 2010 - "Cobbler's Child" Galahad Clark '99 featured in Time Magazine's list of global entreprenuers
Back in 2002, when Galahad Clark ’99 bought Terra Plana, it was a struggling Dutch shoe company with a reputation for eco-friendly business practices. Since then, Galahad has turned it into a flourishing international brand with an innovative new product line—all while enhancing the company's reputation for sustainable design and manufacturing. "Try to make things that allow the world and the people in it to flourish," Galahad said at a graduation ceremony for the London College of Fashion. "Sustainable design is good design." Read more from Time Magazine.
February 22, 2010 - Peter Blair Henry '91 off to a strong start at NYU's Stern School of Business
Peter Blair Henry ’91 is already earning accolades at NYU's Stern School of Business, where he took over as dean in January. With a strong background in government service and academia, Peter is an advocate for using private sector expertise to tackle global policy challenges. "Business is one of the most powerful institutions on earth for creating wealth and opportunity and helping to lift people out of poverty," he told the Financial Times. "When you think about it that way, then business is not separate from development policy." Read more from a fascinating Financial Times profile on the start of Peter's tenure at Stern.
February 15, 2010 - Microsoft Gaming guru Robbie Bach ’84 to deliver keynote address at UNC's CHAT Festival
Robbie Bach ’84, perhaps best known as the Microsoft executive behind the immensely successful X-Box gaming console, will deliver the keynote address at this week's UNC CHAT Festival. Sponsored by the UNC Institute for the Arts & Humanities, the CHAT Festival is designed to showcase work at the intersection of art and digital technology. Bach is slated to share his vision for the future of entertainment. Visit the UNC CHAT website to find more information and register for the conference, or visit Microsoft to learn more about Bach's work in gaming and entertainment.
February 10, 2010 - Antonio McBroom ’08 serves as a delegate to the One Young World Conference
Antonio McBroom ’08 joined young leaders from more than 100 countries gathering in London to discuss everything from global health policy to interfaith conflict. The conference featured opportunities to hear Muhammad Yunus speak on social enterprise, Archbishop Desmond Tutu offer thoughts about growing up in a global society and London Mayor Boris Johnson talk about the future of science and technology. As a young entreprenuer and business owner, Antonio fit right in. "He has had to overcome great personal challenges, and with every success he has given back to those closest to him," proclaims Antonio's delegate profile. Visit the One Young World website for a closer look.
February 3, 2010 - Adam Biel ’09 continues his epic trek for autism awareness
After a holiday stopover in Chapel Hill, Adam Biel ’09 is setting off Monday for the next leg of his 25,000 mile bike ride for autism awareness, dubbed the Adventure for Autism. Having left from Alaska last June, Adam is well on his way to the final stop in Argentina. "I cycle the same way the mailman operates – regardless of the weather," Adam told the Daily Tar Heel. Read more about Adam's journey.
February 6, 2010 - Scholars present the second annual Ten Years Ahead Conference
Scholars Eve McTurk ’10, Alex Lassiter ’10, and Tom Thriveni ’10 brought together students and state policymakers for a discussion about the future of North Carolina's economy. "Our goal is to bring together dynamic minds from across all sectors to discuss the future of our state," Eve wrote to her fellow Morehead-Cain Scholars. During panel discussions and breakout sessions, students collaborated with business leaders and University officials on ways to encourage more entrepreneurship on campus and across North Carolina.
January 27, 2010 - Buddy Wester ’68 featured on the cover of N.C. Super Lawyers magazine
Citing his sharp humor and disarming charm, North Carolina Super Lawyers magazine has named Buddy Wester one of the top ten attorneys in the state. He also graces the cover of the 2010 issue of the magazine. "Wester’s keen wit has helped earn him a reputation as one of North Carolina’s top trial attorneys, and most recently, the North Carolina Bar Association presidency." Read more.
Jan 21, 2010 - Emily Maher ’01 travels to Haiti to provide medical relief for earthquake survivors
In conjunction with the aid group Partners in Health, Emily Maher ’01 is traveling to Haiti alongside a team of her colleagues from Brigham and Women's Hospital. Emily will join an cadre of physicians and aid workers from across the globe providing badly needed medical help in the Haitian capital of Port-Au-Prince. To learn more and to make a donation, visit the Partners in Health website.
Jan 18, 2010 - Ambassador Sir Christopher Meyer to serve as the Morehead-Cain Alumni Distinguished Visiting Professor for Honors
Thanks to the generosity of Morehead-Cain alumni, students will soon be taking lessons in "Empire & Diplomacy" from the former British ambassador to the United States. Sir Christopher Meyer is teaching the wide-ranging course this semester in conjunction with UNC English Professor Ted Leinbaugh. Students have already begun reading "DC Confidential," Meyer's acclaimed account of his tenure as ambassador to the United States from 1997 to 2003. "His insights are very timely right now," said Matt Garza ’09, a member of the committee that selected Meyer for the professorship. Read an account of Meyer's first class, taught via video link from London.
Jan 5, 2010 - Kate Harris ’05 named a 2010 Woman of Discovery
In recognition of her innovative research on science as a tool for peacekeeping, Kate Harris ’05 has been named a 2010 Woman of Discovery by Wings WorldQuest. The group highlights the work of outstanding women explorers across the world, and has selected Kate as a 2010 field research award winner. Read more from Wings WorldQuest or visit Kate's website and blog.
Dec 30, 2009 - Douglass Farnsley ’73 inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers
During an October ceremony held in Bodrum, Turkey, Douglass Farnsley ’73 became one of only nine Kentucky lawyers inducted into the elite International Academy of Trial Lawyers. The Academy, which includes members from more than 30 countries, invites just 500 U.S. trial lawyers into its ranks. Read more.
Dec 15, 2009 - Carolyn Payne ’95 wins 2009 British Academy of Film and Television Arts Award
Our sincere congratulations to Carolyn Payne ’95 (seen here on the steps of 10 Downing Street) for receiving the 2009 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award for Best Children’s Entertainment Programme. The award-winning show, called “Election,” is a children's political reality series that ran on BBC1 last year. In the show, ten children ages 11 to 14 lived in a house together and worked on “leadership tasks” in an effort to win a culminating election. The final episode was shot in Britain’s houses of parliament and the winner received a private audience with Prime Minister Gordon Brown where they were able to share with him their ideas for how to make Britain better for children. Watch a backstage interview with Carolyn following her BAFTA win.
Dec 15, 2009 - Gill Holland ‘87 honored as Louisville Magazine's 2009 Person of the Year
As an advocate for green buildings and sustainable development, Gill was named Louisville Magazine's 2009 Person of the Year. Despite a difficult economy, Gill "pressed forward with several socially conscious projects" that have the potential to make Louisville a leader in environmental technology. Read more.
Dec 15, 2009 - Robbie Bach ‘84 serves as chairman of Boys and Girls Club of America for 2009 and 2010
A longtime supporter of Clubs, Robbie Bach, president of the Entertainment & Devices Division for Microsoft Corporation, serves as the chairman of Boys & Girls Clubs of America's National Board of Governors. Read more.
Dec 15, 2009 - Dr. David Tayloe ’70 completes his year as president of the American Association of Pediatrics
Months before David T. Tayloe Jr., M.D., FAAP, assumed the AAP
presidency, his leadership already had been tested and, many believe,
defined. Read more.
Nov 22, 2009 - Libby Longino '10 and Henry Spelman '10 receive Rhodes Scholarships
Congratulations to Libby Longino and Henry Spelman, who are the 26th and 27th Rhodes Scholars from the Morehead-Cain Scholars Program. To read more about Libby and Henry and their plans for graduate study at Oxford, please see here.
Oct 5, 2009 - Taylor Branch '68 releases new book, The Clinton Tapes: Wrestling History with the President
The new book by Taylor Branch '68 explores the conversations he had with President Clinton over eight years. To learn more about The Clinton Tapes vist Taylor's Web site and listen to his interview with NPR's Terry Gross. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author has donated his notes from the book to UNC's Southern Historical Collection. They'll be available publicly beginning January 4.
Oct 1, 2009 - Adam Falk '87 named President of Williams College
Congratulations to Adam Falk '87 for being selected as the next president of Williams College! Read more about Adam's appointment here.
Sep 30, 2009 - Sherwood Smith '60 (Law Fellow) inducted into Raleigh Hall of Fame
Sherwood Smith was honored as one of the 2009 inductees into the Raleigh Hall of Fame for his almost five decades of leadership contributions in the business and non-profit sectors. Read more about Sherwood's induction here.
Jun 15, 2009 - Register Now for the 2009 Morehead Alumni Forum
Online registration for the 2009 Alumni Forum is open! Please visit the Forum pages on the M-C Network for details about the events from Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25 and to reserve your spot.
We hope you will be able to join us in October!
Aug 21, 2009 - Jim Cooper '75 talks about health care on MSNBC's Morning Meeting
See the interview about health care with Tennessee Congressman Jim Cooper '75 here.
Aug 7, 2009 - Sallie Krawcheck '87 to head Bank of America's Global Wealth and Investment Division
Congratulations to Sallie Krawcheck '87 who joins Bank of America as the head of global wealth and invesment management. Read more about her new position here.
Jul 30, 2009 - Peter Henry '91 named dean of NYU's Stern School of Business
Congratulations to Peter Henry '91 who has been selected as the new dean of New York University's Stern School of Business. Peter was a Rhodes Scholar and has worked at the Stanford School of Business since 1997. He also recently served President Obama's transition team on economic issues. Learn more about Peter's selection here.
Jul 30, 2009 - Derek Chiang '00 and Paul Armistead '95 return to UNC to conduct research
Welcome back to Derek Chiang '00 and Paul Armistead '95! The two have returned to UNC to continue their cancer research. Read all about it on page three of the latest annual report for the University Cancer Research Fund.
Jul 15, 2009 - Medical Fellow Francis Collins '77 selected to head NIH
Francis Collins '77 (Medical Fellow) had been nominated by President Obama to serve as the leader of the National Institues for Health. Previously Francis served as the director of the National Human Genome Research Institute where he spearheaded the succesful project to map the human genome. Learn more about Francis's nomination here.
Jul 1, 2009 - Chris Parris-Lamb '04 Sells the Rights to Coach Williams's Memoir
Literary agent Chris Parris-Lamb '04 recently sold the rights to Roy Williams's memoir, Hard Work. The book about the two-time National Championship winning coach is expected in stores in November.
From Publishers Weekly: Parris-Lamb of the Gernert agency sold world rights to North Carolina basketball coach Roy Williams's memoir, Hard Work. Kathy Pories at N.C.-based Algonquin won the book with what Parris-Lamb called “an aggressive” pre-empt. Written with former Sports Illustrated staffer Tim Crothers, Hard Work chronicles Williams's journey from his impoverished beginnings in a broken home in the mountains of North Carolina to his appointment as coach of the UNC basketball team, which won the 2009 national championship. To preview the book, please visit Algonquin's Web site.
May 27, 2009 - David Baron '11 Awarded $10,000 Grant through Davis Projects for Peace
David Baron's proposal for a local cooperative garden has received one of 100 $10,000 grants given by the Davis Projects for Peace. The HOPE Garden project aims to employ, develop, and serve the local homeless while promoting environmental sustainability and local food systems. To read more about David and the HOPE Garden click here.
May 14, 2009 - Bill Daughtridge '75 elected to UNC Board of Governors
Congratulations to Bill Daughtridge '75 who was recently elected by the North Carolina State House to the UNC Board of Governors. The 32 members of the Board of Governors serve four-year terms and oversee the state's 16 public universities and the N.C. School of Science and Mathematics in Durham.
