UNC suspends Mary Willingham's research privileges Posted Jan 16, 2014 Mary Willingham – the UNC adviser who claims the UNC system is failing to help student-athletes receive an education – says the university has suspended her research privileges. Willingham works in the UNC Center for Student Success and Academic Counseling, and from 2003 to 2010, she helped athletes in the Academic Support Program for Student-Athletes. (WRAL Sports Fan)