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Higher Education

Column: The Trump administration devalues the legacy of university education

By Maggie Mead | April 23

"However, the Trump administration cutting billions of dollars in research funding and deporting law-abiding international students strips universities ...

Column: As student visas are revoked, my trust in UNC has never been lower

By Connor Foote | April 13

"This is a final, complete condemnation of our so-called leaders, backed by 15 months of a conservative, anti-free speech shift."

N.C. Supreme Court greenlights student lawsuit seeking refunds from COVID-19 closures

By Alice Scott | March 30

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'Great starting point': North Carolina sees increase in dual enrollment

By Isaac Carter | March 3

UNC System approves policy on Campus Gatherings & Related Student Conduct

By Ananya Cox and Daneen Khan | February 27

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 ...

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, ...

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.

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 ...

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, ...

UNC System suspends general education and major-specific DEI requirements

By Alice Scott | February 11

In an email on Monday to the campus community, Chancellor Lee Roberts and Provost Chris Clemens wrote that current classes and course content are not ...

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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."

NCDPI receives $4 million grant to implement durable skills in education

By Emily Dudash | November 11

The grant will help fund the Skills for the Future program in three North Carolina, providing tools to value students' interpersonal and professional ...

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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.

UNC System rolls out new application, simplifies process for high school seniors

By Lauren Zola | September 20

NC College Connect is available for public and charter school students to use to apply for select colleges and universities in North Carolina. The program ...

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 ...