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Holden Thorp pursues ambitions in face of budget cuts, football scandal

By Andy Thomason | October 11

Holden Thorp is trying to walk a straight line in the changing world of higher education. As the University’s 10th chancellor, he, like every other ...

Tuition hike of 6.5 percent will not fill budget gap, task force says

By Nicole Comparato | October 11

University officials said Tuesday that a 6.5 percent increase in tuition wouldn’t come close to covering a $20 million gap in UNC’s budget.

Open House takes on new roundtable format

By Taylor Hartley | October 10

The honor system and diversity were the topics of choice for Chancellor Holden Thorp’s open house discussion Monday, conducted in a new roundtable format. ...

Administrators to consider gender-neutral housing proposal

By Megan Cassella | September 28

After receiving a vote of symbolic support from Student Congress on Tuesday, a proposal to create a gender-neutral housing option is primed for consideration ...

Universities urge Congress to reach agreement on federal deficit reduction

By Gayatri Surendranathan | September 26

Universities nationwide are urging members of Congress to reach an agreement on federal deficit reduction without imposing further cuts on higher education. ...

UNC Board of Trustees backs athletics

By Andy Thomason | September 22

Chancellor Holden Thorp and the chairman of the Board of Trustees reiterated their commitment to a winning football program at Thursday’s full meeting ...

Column: Goodbye Nyang’oro, hello to integrity

By Will Doran | September 6

When Julius Nyang’oro resigned last week, it was several years too late.

UNC faculty set vision for athletic director, value integrity in Dick Baddour’s replacement

By Katia Martinez | September 6

With athletic director Dick Baddour’s departure on the horizon, members of the faculty athletics committee know what they want in his replacement.

Innovate@Carolina celebrates 1-year anniversary, looks to future

By Christina Austin | September 1

A year after its introduction to UNC, Innovate@Carolina is starting to take shape in new programs and expansions.

UNC reviews honor system as latest piece to emerge in post-NCAA puzzle

By Andy Thomason | August 22

The scandal that has mired the University’s athletic program in uncertainty has also engulfed one of its oldest institutions: the student-led honor ...

Edit: Damage control gone wrong

August 22

Chancellor Holden Thorp’s long overdue decision to fire head football coach Butch Davis, paired with Athletic Director Dick Baddour’s resignation, ...

Column: Blood's in the water. Thorp shouldn't have to jump in

July 30

Firing Thorp? C’mon, let’s not rub it in. The football team’s mistakes might have proven that we can be stupid at UNC, but we can’t possibly ...

On heels of Davis' firing, Dick Baddour announces resignation

By Kelly Parsons | July 28

In a press conference held by athletic director Dick Baddour and Chancellor Holden Thorp on Thursday morning at UNC’s Friday Center, Baddour announced ...

UNC reviews academic support for student athletes

By Andy Thomason | June 27

As University administrators craft a response to the NCAA’s notice of allegations, mixed reactions have poured in from students and faculty.

Music faculty prepare for summer jazz workshop

By Tariq Luthun | June 15

UNC is no stranger to jazz, but the two haven’t come together in the summer until now.

State budget decisions to have reaching effects on UNC

By Daniel Wiser | June 15

As the state budget showdown draws to a close in Raleigh, UNC-system administrators are bracing for tough decisions in the months ahead.

More tuition hikes from BOG unlikely

By Daniel Wiser and Elizabeth Johnson | June 10

The chances of an additional tuition increase for UNC-system schools appear to be slim to none. After today’s full Board of Governors meeting, UNC Chancellor ...

UNC’s Chancellor Thorp defeats students in Rubik’s Cube competition, talks innovation

By Chelsea Bailey | April 4

The scene came right out of the 80s. In the middle of a crowd, Chancellor Holden Thorp and senior Will Freeman faced off, waiting for the “Go” to ...

UNC’s Innovate@Carolina sees funds trickle in

By Lauren Ratcliffe | March 17

Five months after its launch, Innovate@Carolina is not quite a fifth of the way to its fundraising goal for the year. Since its launch in October, the ...

At open house, Chancellor Thorp lauds student service

By From staff and wire reports | March 16

The last Chancellor’s Open House was held Wednesday evening in the Frank Porter Graham Student Union. Chancellor Holden Thorp applauded students’ ...