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Board of Governors

UNC System approves policy on Campus Gatherings & Related Student Conduct

By Ananya Cox and Daneen Khan | February 27

The policy, which was approved Thursday, includes eight minimum requirements.

The 'potential for conflict of interest' within the Board of Trustees

By Aidan Lockhart and Aisha Baiocchi | February 18

Former trustees' political campaigns showcase wealth and connections

By Abby Pender | February 18

Professional paths to the UNC Board of Trustees

By Jessica Baugh and Dallia Lindell | February 18

The Board of Governors makes policy decisions for the UNC system and all of its constituent institutions. The board also elects the president of the UNC system — currently Thomas Ross — who oversees the system’s administrative affairs. The N.C. General Assembly elects all 32 voting members of the board to four-year terms. There are non-voting members as well, such as former board chairmen, former governors and the president of the Association of Student Governments.

Committees are often appointed to discuss certain issues. Some of those standing committees include one for audits, budget and finance, educational planning, policies and programs, personnel and tenure, public affairs, strategic directions and university governance.

From 1789 to now: Political Shifts on the Board of Trustees

By Ananya Cox | February 18

A lot has changed since 1789, when the Board of Trustees was mentioned in UNC's original Charter as their governing body. The history of the expansions, ...

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Former Domino’s CEO appointed to Board of Trustees

By Daneen Khan | January 31

Ritch Allison is replacing former BOT member David Boliek, who now holds office as state auditor.

'It didn’t come as a shock': A timeline of DEI repeal and effects at UNC

By Claire Harutunian | December 2

Following the Diversity and Inclusion repeal in May, current and future University students have seen the impact of new policies.

Editorial: The Editorial Board reflects on its 2024 coverage

By Editorial Board | December 2

"With the year coming to a close, we reflect on our coverage — what we did well and what we can improve on moving forward."

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Two UNC BOT members to resign after winning state elections

By Emmy Benton | November 11

David Boliek was appointed to the Board of Trustees by the UNC System Board of Governors, while Brad Briner was appointed by the N.C. General Assembly. ...

Former professor files legal complaint against UNC-CH and System BOG

By Ananya Cox | September 30

Former UNC Kenan-Flagler business school clinical professor Larry Chavis filed a complaint to begin a lawsuit for relief and damages around his loss of ...

Trump-backed UNC Board of Trustees member David Boliek runs for state auditor

By Emmy Benton | September 25

Boliek runs for auditor even with current BOT position.

Student organizations discuss the impact of the loss of DEI on the LGBTQ community

By Michael Singleton | September 17

“I'm going to love my fellow humans, and I don't need institutional funds to do it,” SPark, a former DEI fellow, said. “I think that is a view that's ...

Column: Say it with your chest — UNC System doesn't care about DEI

By Delaney Broderick | September 16

"The truth is they don’t want to limit their involvement at all, they just want to intrude where they can implement rhetoric that benefits them, and ...

Who’s in charge? A look at the University's most powerful decision-makers

By Madeleine Ahmadi | September 2

Many significant changes at the University have happened in the past year, but who called the shots on these major decisions? "It's important to know ...

'There’s nothing better than to be involved': Students organize for the 2024 Election

By Dania Al Hadeethi | August 18

UNC Young Democrats and UNC College Republicans plan to host events and candidates on campus leading up to the 2024 election cycle.

UNC Board of Governors elects all-female officer group in historical first

By Madeline Reames | June 30

The BOG elects three Board Officers — a chair, vice chair and secretary — to serve for two-year terms beginning on July 1 of even-numbered years. ...

Community members reflect on school desegregation and civil rights leaders

By Albert Carlson | June 10

The Orange County Historical Museum and Spirit Freedom Inc. held an event on Sunday to discuss Brown v. Board of Education and its implementation in Orange ...

UNC Board of Governors removes DEI requirements from UNC System schools

By Ananya Cox | May 23

The UNC Board of Governors voted to repeal Section 300.8.5 of the UNC Policy Manual, which required diversity and inclusion services and officers ...

Student organization leaders steadfast in support for D&I despite potential policy change

By Samantha Nichols | April 30

A new diversity and inclusion policy will be voted on by the UNC System Board of Governors on May 15. If approved, the new policy could have implications ...

Editorial: Despite what the Board of Governors say, DEI is essential to UNC

By Editorial Board | April 23

"DEI programs represent more than empty symbols for institutions to win points for being progressive; these programs are essential to fostering a community ...