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Higher Education

'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

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Two UNC BOT members to resign after winning state elections

By Emmy Benton | November 11

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

By Ananya Cox | September 30

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 ...

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 ...

UNC System schools eliminate, realign positions after DEI system cuts

By Sarayu Thondapu and Defne Önal | September 15

All campuses in the UNC System made changes to their job descriptions, admissions of student support centers, employee training and the programmatic content ...

Column: We need equity to reach equality

By Rachel Moody | September 12

"While the words equity and equality may sound similar, they are not interchangeable."

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 ...

Column: The UNC System must not undervalue the humanities

By Maggie Mead | September 1

"You may not care about the Roman Empire, but a degree in Ancient Mediterranean Studies equips students with not only a greater historical understanding ...

Transition to a professional staff-led Conduct Board begins

By Caleb Herrera | August 19

The UNC Honor System shifted from a student-led to staff-led model Aug. 12 after the University announced changes to the system this July.

'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 ...

Five of the 17 UNC System institutions currently looking for chancellors

By Adele Morris | May 1

Above-average term lengths, stress and a new UNC system chancellor search policy have all contributed to the administrative turnover, Wade Maki, chair ...

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 ...