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UNC-system schools emphasize efficiency in spending

By Daniel Wiser | March 28

Efficiency has become the new buzzword across the UNC system in recent years.

Board of Governors postponed budget talks until March to avoid rushing the process

By Eshe Nelson | March 12

March is traditionally a quiet month for the UNC-system Board of Governors. But after a divisive tuition debate in February, board members decided ...

BOG considers tax cuts to families not qualifying for need-based aid

By Elizabeth Johnson | February 26

An attempt by the UNC-system Board of Governors to give tax breaks to families who pay college tuition but don’t qualify for need-based aid might not ...

Student tuition protests will move to the NC legislature

By Amanda Albright | February 15

After losing the tuition battle against the UNC-system Board of Governors, students are preparing for the next stage in the fight against tuition increases: ...

Students protested after Board of Governors approved 8.8 percent tuition increase

By Isabella Cochrane | February 12

As 200 students and Chapel Hill occupiers chanted and beat on drums in protest outside the meeting room, the UNC-system Board of Governors passed President ...

Occupy Chapel Hill active in tuition hike protest

By Janie Sircey | February 9

Occupy Chapel Hill will be one of the many voices at the tuition hike rally outside of the General Administration building today.

BOG to vote on Thomas Ross’ tuition and fee increase proposal today

By Isabella Cochrane | February 9

UNC-system President Thomas Ross’ tuition and fee increase proposal has passed one hurdle, but skepticism from some members of the Board of Governors ...

Board of Governors' committee approves Ross' proposal

By Isabella Cochrane | February 9

The UNC-system Board of Governors’ budget and finance committee approved today system President Thomas Ross’ tuition and fee increase proposals, ...

Board of Governors to ?nalize tuition debate

By Daniel Wiser | February 7

Amid an array of conflicting opinions on tuition hikes — ranging from zero to double-digit increases — the UNC-system Board of Governors is expected ...

The real work for the BOG begins after it meets Thursday

By Editorial Board | February 7

The UNC-system Board of Governors should approve President Thomas Ross’ tuition plan at its meetings today and Friday.

UNC schools await Board of Governors action on degree programs

By Estes Gould | February 7

Those interested in post-graduate degrees in nursing practice, public policy or American studies at the University need not apply any time soon. Though ...

Teach-in held to oppose tuition hikes

By Megan Cassella | February 2

Members of Students for a Democratic Society say it’s not too late to stop looming tuition hikes. When UNC-system President Thomas Ross met with students ...

NC legislature rejects ASG busing request for tuition meetings

By Kate Caison | February 1

The UNC-system Board of Governors will decide tuition increases for all UNC-system schools next week, and many students are hoping to attend and voice ...

BOG members undecided on supporting substantial tuition hikes

By Isabella Cochrane | January 30

With UNC-system President Thomas Ross recommending increases above the Board of Governors’ mandated 6.5 percent tuition increase cap, some board ...

States look to centralized UNC system as model for cutting costs

By Brendan Cooley | January 30

Even as the UNC system struggles in the midst of economic instability, other states are looking to its centralized system as a guide to cutting costs. ...

ASG leaders ‘last voice’ for students in tuition hike debate

By Madeline Will | January 29

Students from across the UNC system are asking for better advocacy and resources to stay included in the tuition process.

Include students at BOG

By Editorial Board | January 26

The UNC-system Board of Governors needs to post a detailed schedule for its February meetings so students who hope to attend can plan accordingly.

Ross recommends 9.9 percent tuition and fee increase for UNC

By Isabella Cochrane | January 25

UNC-system President Thomas Ross released his tuition and fee increase proposal today, recommending that UNC-CH’s increase for in-state students ...

Defining a legacy: Mary Cooper must act now to unite students systemwide.

By Editorial Board | January 24

This Saturday, the UNC-system Association of Student Governments will hold a special meeting to talk about tuition.

UNC-system president stands by 10-percent parameters for tuition increase proposals

By Isabella Cochrane | January 16

UNC-system President Thomas Ross said he will stand by the tuition increase parameters he set last week despite dissenting opinions from some students ...