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‘No Response’: UNC’s AAUP President on Lack of Transparency from Trustees on Tenure Delay

Posted by Staff | Jun 24, 2025 | Higher Education, UNC

After an unexplained delay in the tenure approval for 33 faculty this spring, UNC professors are saying the trustees have lost their trust.

‘Making an Impact in the Community’: Durham Tech President JB Buxton

Posted by Aaron Keck | May 28, 2025 | Higher Education

Durham Tech president JB Buxton discusses rising enrollment, budget concerns, new programs, and a recent $1.5 million arts endowment.

After ICE Reversal, UNC Chancellor Says 5 International Students’ Status Restored

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 27, 2025 | Higher Education, Instagram, International, UNC

The U.S. government’s ongoing scrutiny of international university students recently led to the termination of six UNC students’ visas.

Jill Hamm Named Dean of UNC School of Education

Posted by Michael Koh | Apr 25, 2025 | Higher Education, UNC

Jill Hamm, who has been serving as the interim dean of the UNC School of Education since last May,...

UNC Sees 30 Graduate Programs Place Highly in 2025 U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 8, 2025 | Higher Education, Instagram, UNC

Two UNC graduate schools placed in the top three of their respective categories in the 2025 rankings shared by the U.S. News & World Report.

UNC Provost and Chief Academic Officer Chris Clemens Stepping Down in May

Posted by Michael Koh | Apr 3, 2025 | Higher Education, Instagram, UNC

UNC provost and chief academic officer Chris Clemens will step down from his role on May 16,...

UNC Named a ‘New Ivy’ Institution for Second Straight Year

Posted by Michael Koh | Apr 2, 2025 | Higher Education, UNC

For the second straight year, Forbes Magazine has named UNC as one of 20 “New Ivies,”...

UNC Trustees Pass Resolution Affirming Free Speech, Campus Safety in Wake of 2024 Clashes

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 24, 2025 | Higher Education, Instagram, Safety, UNC

The UNC Board of Trustees approved a resolution at its latest meeting meant to strengthen its “zero-tolerance” approach the disruption of operations and violence while affirming free speech principles.

Universities Are Facing Big Cuts to Research Funding. At Duke, It’s A Time for ‘Damage Control’

Posted by Associated Press | Mar 10, 2025 | Health, Higher Education, National

Written by MAKIYA SEMINERA DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Facing the potential loss of hundreds of millions...

CHCCS, Orange County Schools to Hold Remote Learning Friday As Region Thaws From Winter Weather

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 20, 2025 | Higher Education, Instagram, Pre-K - 12 Education, Weather

After several inches of snow fell Wednesday, many local schools are turning to remote learning options Thursday for their students and staff.

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