The Coalition for Carolina is hosting a webinar on university governance at UNC next week, which includes two former UNC chancellors providing their insights. Mimi Chapman, leader of the organization and Chair of the UNC Faculty, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the panel and the coalition’s goals.

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On Air Today: Mimi Chapman with the Coalition for Carolina
The Coalition for Carolina is hosting a webinar on university governance at UNC next week, which includes two former UNC chancellors providing their insights. Mimi Chapman, leader of the organization and Chair of the UNC Faculty, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the panel and the coalition’s goals.
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