It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Rocky Ridge Farm Historic District gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Chapel Hill, NC is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Homestead Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Elements Restaurant or visit Old Well, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Chapel Hill, NC, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Chapel Hill, NC understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Chapel Hill, NC 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – North Carolina kept its winning ways going, blanking South Carolina in the second round of the NCAA Women's Tennis Championship, 4-0, from the Chewning Tennis Center on Saturday.Riding a 10-match winning streak, the fifth-seeded Tar Heels have now won 18 out of their last 19.Overall, the Tar Heels are 25-4 on the season and 4-1 all-time against the Gamecocks.The Tar Heels stayed dangerous in doubles action, clinching the point in their 28th out of 29th match this year."They're...
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – North Carolina kept its winning ways going, blanking South Carolina in the second round of the NCAA Women's Tennis Championship, 4-0, from the Chewning Tennis Center on Saturday.
Riding a 10-match winning streak, the fifth-seeded Tar Heels have now won 18 out of their last 19.
Overall, the Tar Heels are 25-4 on the season and 4-1 all-time against the Gamecocks.
The Tar Heels stayed dangerous in doubles action, clinching the point in their 28th out of 29th match this year.
"They're a team of fighters; they compete. I knew it was going to be a battle, and I'm proud of how our team came out in doubles," said head coach Brian Kalbas.
Tatum Evans and Theadora Rabman brought home the first set in doubles on No. 3 at 6-3. A few minutes later, on No. 1 Reese Brantmeier and Alanis Hamilton took down the No. 10 double's pair at 6-4 to secure the point before heading into singles action.
Carolina started strong with the first set victories on five of six courts. Hamilton carried her success over from the doubles point, winning the first singles points of the afternoon for Carolina, 6-0, 6-0 in dominating fashion.
Rabman took down South Carolina's Olympe Lancelot, 6-2, 6-1, on No. 3 to move to 5-0 in singles action this season. Coming down to court No. 6, it was freshman Claire Hill who clinched Carolina's bid to a super regional with a two set victory at 7-5, 6-3.
The Tar Heels will face off against 12th-seeded NC State in the Super Regional on Friday May 9 at 5 p.m. at the Chewning Tennis Center.
FINAL SCORE: #5 North Carolina 4, #28 South Carolina 0
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Chewning Tennis Center
2025 NCAA Championship Second Round
Chapel Hill, N.C.
Match Results
DOUBLES
Order of Finish: 3, 1
SINGLES
Order of Finish: 4, 3, 6
Time of match: 2:36
Attendance: 433
A Chapel Hill private school has rejected allegations that staff mishandled sexual assaults and harassment involving kindergarten students that were reported on campus last year.Three families at Emerson Waldorf School filed a lawsuit in January alleging that at least three incidents were reported during the 2023-24 school year involving a kindergarten student whose mother works at the school.School...
A Chapel Hill private school has rejected allegations that staff mishandled sexual assaults and harassment involving kindergarten students that were reported on campus last year.
Three families at Emerson Waldorf School filed a lawsuit in January alleging that at least three incidents were reported during the 2023-24 school year involving a kindergarten student whose mother works at the school.
School officials announced a fourth incident in March, according to a school email obtained this month by The News & Observer.
The student accused of initiating the incidents left the school last year.
A Jan. 29 lawsuit filed in Orange County Superior Court claims the school was slow to notify parents and law enforcement, failed to launch a required federal Title IX investigation, and did not take corrective action, exposing other students to harassment and assault.
It also claims Waldorf ideology and Association of Waldorf Schools of North America training fosters a climate that accepts sexual assault and harassment and discourages administrators and staff from contacting law enforcement.
The lawsuit accuses The Waldorf Educational Association of North Carolina, the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America, Emerson Waldorf director of education Colleen Everhart and other school staff of gross negligence and intentionally inflicting emotional distress on students.
On April 25, Everhart acknowledged that students need supervision in her response to the lawsuit, but denied personal negligence or liability for potential damages. The parents behind the lawsuit “are not entitled to any damages or relief,” she said.
Everhart and the other defendants, including the parent of the accused student, have asked a judge to dismiss the lawsuit and order the parents who sued to pay the defendants’ attorney fees and court costs.
The families who sued have accused school employees of gross negligence in their handling of inappropriate incidents involving their kindergarten-age children and a classmate.
The parent of the student at the center of the cases works at the school and also was named in the lawsuit.
On April 10, Everhart and the Emerson Waldorf School Board Executive Committee emailed parents about a fourth “incident of inappropriate sexual behavior” among kindergarten students in the fall of 2023.
All of the children were 5 and 6 years old when the behavior was reported. The first incident was reported in October 2023, and two more were reported in May 2024.
The parents of the latest victim told the school about the incident in March.
The school formed a student support team to meet with teachers and parents, the email from the school said, and reported the incident to law enforcement and the Department of Social Services. It is also improving campus safety, reminding students of classroom agreements, and training teachers on appropriate supervision, safe touch and boundaries, officials said,
“We recognize the importance of trust and our shared commitment to your children’s well-being,” the email says. “We are also committed to being as transparent with you as possible while maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those directly involved.”
The school’s board has declined to address the lawsuit’s claims, but said in a statement that school employees did not act “negligently or improperly in connection with the incidents and EWS’s response to those incidents.”
On Monday, attorneys representing both sides in the lawsuit won a motion in Orange County Superior Court to seal the original copy of the lawsuit, which was filed in December and names the affected parents and identifies their children by initials.
A new copy of the lawsuit was filed in January that replaced the names and initials with letters.
Everhart, director of administration Michelle Fridman, and the Waldorf Educational Association of North Carolina have also filed a petition asking a judge to remove any court files that include “redundant, irrelevant, immaterial, impertinent or scandalous matter.”
That includes claims that Emerson Waldorf and its staff “encouraged sexual deviance among kindergarten students,” according to Everhart’s court filing.
“The allegation that EWS and its personnel encouraged sexual deviance among kindergarten students is a quintessential example of a ‘scandalous matter,’” it says. “Similarly, referring to a 6-year-old child as a perpetrator of sexual assaults is both impertinent and scandalous.”
Everhart’s attorney noted in the document that a kindergarten student kissing another student is not considered sexual harassment or assault, and does not warrant a Title IX investigation.
In her motion to be removed from the lawsuit, school therapist Kelli Underwood claims state law does not require her to file a report with the Department of Social Services or law enforcement because the incidents involved kindergarten-age students.
Underwood clarified that she is an independent contractor who provides the school with training and consulting services, and claims to have been targeted for failing “to report sexually reactive behavior between and amongst kindergarten students,” the document says.
The incidents reported in 2023-24 include kissing on the playground, poking a girl in her private area with sticks, inappropriate touching, and oral sex. Everhart claimed in her court filing that the students’ stories in each of the three incidents were inconsistent.
The document says Emerson Waldorf teacher Robin Olson contacted the boys’ parents in an Oct. 10, 2023, incident to tell them what happened, and parents contacted the school in the May 2024 cases.
State law does not make an exception to the mandatory reporting requirement based on the age of the perpetrator. Someone who fails to report a suspected assault can be charged with a misdemeanor, although the law does exclude some professionals, including therapists, social workers and mental health counselors.
Orange County Sheriff’s Office records show Everhart filed a report in each case, although some were filed days or weeks after the incident occurred. Everhart denied the lawsuit’s claim that staff failed to protect students, notify parents or launch Title IX investigations.
She also denied knowledge of any physical, emotional or mental harm experienced by students involved in the incidents and said she does not owe anyone “for financial loss, physical harm, humiliation, mental anguish, and emotional distress and punitive damages.”
In a court document, Everhart and Underwood said they conducted psychological evaluations for three boys involved in the incidents and recommended further evaluation “for problematic childhood sexual behaviors by licensed, qualified therapists.”
The document notes at least two students attended a 12-week program for behavioral issues.
This story was originally published April 30, 2025 at 8:28 AM.
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Tammy Grubb has written about Orange County’s politics, people and government since 2010. She is a UNC-Chapel Hill alumna and has lived and worked in the Triangle for over 30 years.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The second-seeded North Carolina men's lacrosse team (10-3) squares off with No. 3 Duke (11-4), Friday evening in the semifinals of the 2025 ACC Men's Lacrosse Championship in Charlotte.Gameday Information Date/Time: Friday, May 2 - 8 PM Location: American Legion Memorial Stadium - Charlotte, N.C. Watch: ACC Network ...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The second-seeded North Carolina men's lacrosse team (10-3) squares off with No. 3 Duke (11-4), Friday evening in the semifinals of the 2025 ACC Men's Lacrosse Championship in Charlotte.
Gameday Information Date/Time: Friday, May 2 - 8 PM Location: American Legion Memorial Stadium - Charlotte, N.C. Watch: ACC Network Live Stats Tickets
Opening Faceoff • The Tar Heels return to the postseason for the first time since 2021, squaring off with Duke Friday evening in Charlotte. • Friday is the 83rd meeting between the two programs, with Carolina holding a 45-37 advantage over Duke. • The matchup is the first neutral site meeting between the two since the 2012 ACC Tournament.
A Win Over Duke Would • Give Carolina their 46th win over Duke, including the third-straight over the Blue Devils. • Give the Tar Heels its first neutral site victory over Duke since the 1996 ACC Tournament. • Be the first time the Tar Heels have beaten Duke twice in a season since 1993. • Help Carolina advance to the ACC Tournament championship game for the first time since 2017. • Be Coach Breschi's 262nd career win, and 170th win as the Tar Heels' leader.
ACC Tournament Rundown • Carolina enters the weekend with a 22-20 all-time record in the ACC Tournament. • Carolina is 5-8 all-time against Duke in the conference tournament. • The Tar Heels have won 9 ACC Tournaments in program history, the last coming in 2017. • Last weekend, the Tar Heels clinched a share of the ACC Regular Season title, the 14th in program history and the first since 2021. • The Tar Heels are looking to win both the ACC Regular Season and Tournament titles for the first time since 2013.
77 Cashes In • Last weekend at Syracuse, attackman Dominic Pietramala posted six goals and an assist, tying his career bests in goals and points. • Pietramala's effort was the second time this spring scoring six goals: - 2/22/25 at No. 4 Johns Hopkins - 4/26/25 at No. 10 Syracuse • Pietramala sits at 43 goals on the year, seven goals away from tying the single-season goals record (Luke Goldstock: 50 in 2015).
All-ACC Honors • Three Tar Heels landed on the All-ACC Team, announced Tuesday afternoon: - Owen Duffy - Attackman - Dominic Pietramala - Attackman - Brady Wambach - Faceoff • Additionally, head coach Joe Breschi was named ACC Coach of the Year for the fourth time in his career.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Three North Carolina men's lacrosse players, along with head coach Joe Breschi, earned Atlantic Coast Conference postseason honors, the league announced Tuesday afternoon.Owen Duffy, ...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Three North Carolina men's lacrosse players, along with head coach Joe Breschi, earned Atlantic Coast Conference postseason honors, the league announced Tuesday afternoon.
Owen Duffy, Dominic Pietramala and Brady Wambach earned spots on the All-ACC Team, as Breschi was named the ACC Coach of the Year.
Duffy, named to the All-ACC Team for the second-straight year, ranks second on the Tar Heels with 30 goals, leading Carolina with 24 assists and 54 points. Duffy has scored three-or-more goals in seven games this spring, and posted five-or-more points in seven contests. The East Quogue, N.Y. product ranks second in the ACC in assists per game (2.0/game) and third in points per game (4.25/game).
Pietramala, who leads Carolina and the ACC this season with 43 goals, earns conference postseason recognition for the first time in his career. The Tar Heel attackman has scored a hat trick in nine games this spring, highlighted by six-goal efforts on the road at No. 4 Johns Hopkins and No. 10 Syracuse.
Entering the ACC Tournament this weekend, the Lutherville, Md. native is seven goals away from tying the Carolina single-season goals record.
The attack tandem helped Carolina post multiple All-ACC attackmen for the first time since the 2015 campaign.
Wambach, who leads the ACC and is fourth-nationally in faceoff winning percentage (.648), is the first Tar Heel faceoff specialist to earn postseason honors from the conference since Stephen Kelly in 2016. The Pittsford, N.Y. product has recorded double-digit faceoff wins in 12 games this spring, as well as 10-or-more ground balls in five contests in 2025.
Breschi has been named the ACC's Coach of the Year for the fourth time in his career. Carolina won a share of the ACC Regular Season last weekend, the 14th in program history and the first since 2021. Now in his 17th season leading the Tar Heels and the program's all-time winningest head coach, Breschi has been named Conference Coach of the Year for the seventh time in his college coaching career.
Carolina has earned the No. 2 seed in this week's ACC Men's Lacrosse Championship, squaring off with third-seeded Duke Friday evening. Opening faceoff between the Tar Heels and Blue Devils is set for 8 PM, with the matchup airing on ACC Network.
Ivy League schools, colleges and universities traditionally considered elite ...
Ivy League schools, colleges and universities traditionally considered elite learning institutions, apparently have lost their luster with employers, according to data collected in a recent Forbes survey.
A survey of more than 380 top-level executives nationwide showed that 37% of the respondents said they were less likely to hire Ivy League graduates than they were five years ago — up from 33% of employers who said the same in last year’s survey, according to Forbes. Another 12% said they would never hire an Ivy League graduate.
With the country’s most elite private schools falling out of favor, other public universities and private institutions are enjoying newfound popularity with employers, students, and parents. Forbes calls them the "New Ivies."
For the second year, Forbes selected its New Ivies: a group of 10 public and 10 private schools that employers believe are attracting the best and brightest future professionals. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill made the list of top public schools.
To identify which public and private schools are eclipsing the Ivy League, Forbes compiled a list of all degree-granting, four-year public and private, not-for-profit colleges in the United States using the most recent data available from the National Center for Education Statistics.
The eight Ivy League schools (Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Brown, Penn, Columbia, Dartmouth and Cornell) and the four “Ivy plus” colleges (Stanford, MIT, Duke, and the University of Chicago) were removed from the list. The remaining colleges had to meet three criteria for inclusion. The private schools had to enroll at least 3,500 students, and the public colleges 4,000 students. Private colleges had to admit fewer than 20% of their applicants, and public colleges must admit fewer than 50%.
The private New Ivies, according to Forbes, admit students with a median SAT of 1530 and a median ACT of 34. The public schools on the list admit students with a median SAT of 1410 and a median ACT of 32. The schools that met all three criteria were put in front of employers in a survey of subscribers to Forbes’ "C-suite" newsletter, the top executives in a company.
Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on X and Instagram @miguelegoas and email at[email protected].
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