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UNC’s Comprehensive Cancer Center Receives $20 Million Donation to Expand Research

Posted by Emma Cooke | Aug 10, 2026 | Health, Higher Education, UNC

UNC’s Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center is looking to further its reputation as a leader in innovative cancer research.

Paused Degrees, Strong Fundraising, and An Arts District: Highlights of the July 2026 UNC Board of Trustees Meeting

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 31, 2026 | Higher Education, UNC

Returning from an extended summer break — which saw board members skip a regular meeting in May — the UNC Board of Trustees and university leadership met this week for updates ahead of a new academic year.

UNC Selected to Host Revamped Department of War Program for Senior Military Officers

Posted by Emma Cooke | Jul 28, 2026 | Higher Education, National, UNC

The Department of War recently selected UNC to host a program for senior military officers, barring their attendance at elite universities.

UNC Launches Collaborative Center to Expand Global Health Access and Research

Posted by Emma Cooke | Jul 8, 2026 | Health, Higher Education, UNC

A new UNC center is working to strengthen global health systems and expand access to care worldwide, recently designated by WHO and PAHO.

Former N.C. House Representative Dr. Kristin Baker Appointed to UNC Board of Trustees

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 1, 2026 | Higher Education, State Government, UNC

The UNC System’s Board of Governors approved Dr. Kristin Baker of Cabarrus County during its meeting on May 21, selecting the psychiatrist to fill the seat left by John Preyer’s resignation.