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Today I write to you about three aspects of Carolina history, all with deep roots in the past and very much with us now, in the living moment.

As the University works toward a plan for the Confederate Monument’s “disposition and preservation," Carolina has created a dedicated email address for anyone to submit ideas about the statue’s future.

"I’m hoping you’ll champion a cause, turn out the vote, participate in student government and express the concerns of your generation. If you don’t, who will? We know from experience, that you’ll launch startups and social ventures, you’ll excel in and out of the classroom and you’ll continue the Tar Heel tradition of community service."

Chancellor Folt announces that Dawn Osborne-Adams has been selected as the new University ombuds and director of the University Ombuds Office.

Chancellor Folt shares the sad news from the UNC System that UNC President Emeritus C.D. Spangler Jr., a Carolina alumnus and devoted champion of affordable access to public higher education in North Carolina, has died.

Chancellor Carol Folt and Vice Chancellor Felicia Washington write to the campus community on the conclusion of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights' investigation of Carolina's Title IX program.

"Dr. Seuss said, “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” Your shared moments and memories will bind you even when thousands of miles draw you apart. From your first sip at the Old Well to the moment when you toss your hats to the Carolina Blue sky – your ties to each other and this place we love will continue to grow."

"This ceremony signifies another step forward for each of you… on your own path to achieve your personal mission… And you never know what can be accomplished with courage, conviction, commitment and – as Stephen Hawking demonstrated – a little bit of humor. Now, everyone please stand for our alma mater."

"The #MeToo movement has started a powerful and important dialogue in our nation and around the word, and it’s helping inspire a transformative and positive change in our society. And we want to make sure our campus isn’t just a part of the conversation, but doing all we can to engage and create positive change right here."