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

By Aidan Lockhart and Aisha Baiocchi | February 18

All of the current members of the Board of Trustees who have economic interests evaluated by the state ethics commission, except Perrin Jones, were identified ...

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Former trustees' political campaigns showcase wealth and connections

By Abby Pender | February 18

"[The BOT is] a group of many well-connected, high-wealth individuals with the ability to give in a low-profile council of state race,” Rebekah Whilden, ...

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Professional paths to the UNC Board of Trustees

By Jessica Baugh and Dallia Lindell | February 18

The Board of Trustees come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, including in politics, business and law.

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UNC Board of Trustees have history of stepping beyond their responsibilities

By Aidan Lockhart , Jessica Baugh and Dania Al Hadeethi | February 18

From proposing to house Silent Sam in a new campus museum in 2018 to failing to grant tenure to Nikole Hannah-Jones in 2021, the BOT has acted outside ...

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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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Trustees raise concerns with DEI policy in hiring

By Twumasi Duah-Mensah and Dania Al Hadeethi | February 18

Even before the UNC Systems wide DEI ban, some members of the Board of Trustees took issue with specific policies advocating for DEI in hiring and other ...

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Column: We're players too, explaining our BOT project

By Special Projects Desk | February 18

"It is our responsibility as journalists, but more importantly as community members, to remember, historicize and reflect on their actions, not just when ...

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