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Change in out-of-state rate in talks

By Daniel Wiser | January 10

The financially strapped UNC system could soon implement a policy that has proved controversial in the past — lifting the 18 percent cap on out-of-state ...

Open Board of Governors seats could affect future of state education

By Eric Garcia | January 10

When the N.C. General Assembly reconvenes later this month, legislators will review candidates for two unexpectedly vacated positions that help shape ...

UNC-system Board of Governors to discuss controversial strategic plan

By Lucinda Shen | January 9

The UNC-system Board of Governors will discuss the first draft today of the strategic plan that will guide the UNC system’s campuses for the next five ...

Potential funding losses for the Association of Student Governments

By Amy Tsai | December 2

Once again, members of the UNC-system Association of Student Governments are considering a move to stop funding the association.

Tuition hikes vary throughout system

By Amy Tsai | November 19

University leaders have said next year’s tuition increases will maintain UNC-CH’s academic quality and attractiveness in the face of budget cuts.

UNC-system Board of Governors, president delay action on drop-add policy

By Daniel Wiser | November 9

The UNC-system Board of Governors will not vote on a policy affecting the drop-add period for courses until January, said Hannah Gage, chairwoman of the ...

UNC system shouldn’t use performance-based model

By Editorial Board | October 31

The UNC system Board of Governors should reconsider the movement toward a performance-based funding model for universities.

Tuition hike of $1,000 possible for out-of-state students

By Jessica New | October 16

Despite years of large tuition increases, the group charged with proposing the next round of hikes might favor a more than $1,000 increase for out-of-state ...

BOG examines changes at other state universities

By Daniel Wiser | October 10

The UNC system is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious university systems in the nation. But as members of the system’s Board of Governors ...

Student Power demands input in 5-year plan

By Meredith Burns | October 9

The UNC system’s Board of Governors will meet today to discuss how to move forward with the system’s five-year strategic plan. But the N.C. Student ...

Conservative influence, strategic plan to be scrutinized at Board of Governors meeting

By Eric Garcia | September 25

When the UNC-system’s Advisory Committee on Strategic Directions meets today, students in attendance will focus as much on the members of the committee ...

Fiscal crisis threatens ?nancial aid

By Eric Garcia | September 18

UNC-system administrators say they will use their newfound flexibility with tuition revenues to better meet students’ financial aid needs. After the ...

System leaders evaluating new funding freedom

By Meredith Burns | September 18

UNC-system administrators say they will use their newfound flexibility with tuition revenues to better meet students’ financial aid needs. After the ...

The BOG's shift to the right

By Stewart Boss | September 17

Being the party in charge of the North Carolina General Assembly comes with a few perks. One example is putting your campaign donors and ideological allies ...

UNC-system Board of Governors approves new financial aid policy

By Daniel Wiser | September 14

The UNC-system Board of Governors gave final approval to a new policy today that grants each university the flexibility to determine how much tuition ...

UNC-System Board of Governors discuss next 5-year plan

By Madeline Will and Erika Keil | September 13

The UNC-system Board of Governors set into action Thursday a plan that will mark the course of the system for the next five years.

System to get new student jobs plan

By Daniel Wiser | September 12

The UNC-system Board of Governors will reveal more about its new strategic plan to better prepare students for the global economy at its meeting today. ...

Keep UNC accessible

By Will Leimenstoll | September 12

Today, the Board of Governors will take a major vote on the future of financial aid in the UNC system.

Levels of UNC financial aid could decrease

By Madeline Will | September 9

UNC-system President Thomas Ross wants to hand the reins to campuses to determine how much tuition revenue they should devote to need-based financial ...

BOG to focus on student innovation

By Daniel Wiser | August 19

The UNC-system Board of Governors will craft a new plan this fall to better prepare students — both in and out of the classroom — for an ever-changing ...