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William ‘Brian’ Allen Rounds Out 2025-2027 UNC Board of Trustees with Appointment

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 15, 2025 | Higher Education, State Government, UNC

Construction company president William “Brian” Allen will serve the two remaining years of a seat on the UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees.

North Carolina Is Pursuing Its Own Restrictions Amid Trump’s Pushback Against DEI

Posted by Associated Press | May 1, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government

Following the lead of several conservative states and the president himself, North Carolina Republican lawmakers have advanced their own bills that target diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

North Carolina Government Makes Big Tax Revenues Quickly from First Year of Sports Betting

Posted by Associated Press | Mar 30, 2025 | Business, Sports, State Government

North Carolina government cashed in early when it came to reaping fiscal benefits from authorized sports wagering in the ninth-largest state.

UNC Researchers Warn About Effects of Federal Funding Cuts on Cancer Discoveries, Treatments

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 25, 2025 | Health, Instagram, National, UNC

Threats of federal funding cuts are already felt within research circles at UNC, including the labs of some leading cancer research.

UNC, System Schools Suspend Diversity Courses as Required Curricula After Trump Executive Order

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 10, 2025 | Higher Education, Instagram, National, UNC

UNC-Chapel Hill is suspending part of its mandatory curriculum around diversity to avoid any potential noncompliance with one of President Donald Trump’s executive order.