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‘I Will Never Retreat’: UNC Professor Highlights Free Speech, Resolution in Beliefs in Return After Leave

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 8, 2025 | Higher Education, UNC

By about 2 p.m. on Wednesday, UNC professor Dwayne Dixon would be back in front of his ASIA 150...

UNC Completes Investigation, Reinstates Professor After ‘No Basis’ to Advocacy of Political Violence

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 3, 2025 | Higher Education, UNC

UNC reinstated Professor Dwayne Dixon on Friday after a “robust” review of claims he advocated for politically motivated violence.

Country Music Star Eric Church To Speak At UNC Spring Commencement

Posted by Henry Taylor | Oct 1, 2025 | Entertainment, Higher Education, UNC

Eric Church, a ten-time Grammy nominated country music star, will deliver UNC’s 2026 spring commencement speech.

After Death Of Charlie Kirk, UNC Board of Trustees Reviews Upgrades To Campus Security

Posted by Henry Taylor | Sep 30, 2025 | Higher Education, Safety, UNC

Following the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, the UNC Board of Trustees aims to bolster campus security.

UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts, BOT Chair Malcolm Turner Speak On University Issues

Posted by Henry Taylor | Sep 26, 2025 | Higher Education, UNC

Here’s what UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts and BOT Chair Malcolm Turner said to members of the media following the trustees’ meeting on Sep. 25.

Lawsuit Alleges UNC Broke Open Meetings Laws When Hiring Bill Belichick

Posted by Michael Koh | Sep 23, 2025 | ACC, Football, Higher Education, Sports, UNC, UNC Sports

A lawsuit filed by former UNC provost Chris Clemens against the school alleges the...

UNC Ranked as No. 1 Best Value Public University by U.S. News & World Report

Posted by Michael Koh | Sep 23, 2025 | Higher Education, UNC

The U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges list ranks UNC No. 1 for best value...

Administrative and Athletics Changes: Reviewing Lee Roberts’ First Full Academic Year as UNC Chancellor

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 12, 2025 | Higher Education, UNC

As UNC is nearing the start of a new semester, the university just passed the anniversary of Lee Roberts’ permanent selection as chancellor.

Budget Cuts, Tenure Practices and A Cricket Arena: Highlights of the July 2025 UNC Trustees Meeting

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 1, 2025 | Higher Education, UNC

The UNC Board of Trustees held its first meetings of the new academic year on Wednesday and Thursday, gathering to swear in several members and discuss key business items.

UNC Leaders Propose An Estimated $70 Million in Budget Cuts Amid Federal Funding ‘Uncertainty’

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 30, 2025 | Higher Education, UNC

Facing funding cuts from both the state and federal governments, UNC administrators said they aim to trim $70 million from the budget.

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