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U.S. News & World Report Ranks UNC as No. 4 Public University

Posted by Michael Koh | Sep 19, 2023 | Higher Education, UNC

The latest edition of the U.S. News & World Report national university rankings is out, and...

‘Sustained Weeks of Extreme and Dangerous Heat’: Duke Expert Talks Heat Policy

Posted by Reagan Allen | Sep 12, 2023 | Environment, Higher Education

The Nicholas Institute for the Environment has one expert working to help the government change its preparation and response to extreme heat.

Carrington Hall has an Updated Design for the Capital Project

Posted by Reagan Allen | Aug 15, 2023 | Higher Education

The new design will still include the same elongated structure but with a glass exterior, which will help with temperature control.

UNC Trustees Talk Affirmative Action, Accessibility at First Meeting of 2023-24

Posted by Sierra Pfeifer | Aug 9, 2023 | Higher Education, UNC

UNC Board of Trustees officially barred use of ‘race, sex, color or ethnicity’ in admissions, complying with Supreme Court case decision.

Durham Tech and Duke Health Partner for Nursing Talent Pipeline

Posted by Reagan Allen | Aug 4, 2023 | Health, Higher Education

They are partnering to create the Nursing Talent Pipeline with the aims of enhancing learning and career readiness for future nurses.

‘No Coincidence’: UNC Students Share Reaction to New Financial Aid Measures

Posted by Sierra Pfeifer | Jul 14, 2023 | Higher Education, Instagram, UNC

Just days after the Supreme Court declared affirmative action unconstitutional, UNC announced it will be providing free tuition for some incoming students.

UNC Announces Plans of ‘Free Tuition’ for Certain Undergraduate Students

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 7, 2023 | Higher Education, Instagram, UNC

UNC’s flagship campus announced another step to improve affordability and access to North...

UNC Organizations Plan to Still Champion Diversity in Wake of SCOTUS Ruling

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 5, 2023 | Higher Education, National, UNC

Some UNC students and faculty groups say they will continue to push for diversity on campus despite the ruling against affirmative action.

Supreme Court Rules in UNC’s Case Over Affirmative Action, Ends Race Consideration in Admissions

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 29, 2023 | Higher Education, Instagram, National, UNC

The U.S. Supreme Court announced its ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. the University of...

Civil Rights Leaders Visit Chapel Hill, Advocate for SCOTUS Expansion

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 14, 2023 | Higher Education, Instagram, National

As the country awaits a ruling on the future of affirmative action in higher education, civil rights leaders visited Chapel Hill.

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