North Carolina University Committee Swiftly Passes Policy Change That Could Cut Diversity Staff
Written by MAKIYA SEMINERA The future of diversity, equity and inclusion staff jobs in North...
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NC Governor Wants Changes to How UNC Governing Boards Chosen
Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday announced a new commission tasked with...
Read MoreA jackass or a carpenter?
“Any jackass can kick a barn down, but it takes a carpenter to build one.” Using a saying from UNC President Margaret Spellings’s native Texas, one attributed to Sam Rayburn, the long-time speaker of the U.S. House of...
Read MoreTom Ross Honored with University Award by UNC Board of Governors
UNC President Emeritus Tom Ross is the 2016 recipient of the University Award. It is the highest honor given by the UNC Board of Governors and recognizes exceptional service to higher education in North Carolina; the award is...
Read MoreTom Ross Chosen to Lead Group Hoping to Rebuild Public Trust in Government
UNC System president emeritus Tom Ross has been named president of the Volcker Alliance. The organization announced the move on Tuesday. The Volcker Alliance is a “nonpartisan organization formed in 2013 to address the challenge...
Read MoreA Conversation with Tom Ross
Tom Ross served as President of the UNC System for five years, up until January 4. His removal from that office was announced in January 2015 and along with the subsequent search leading to President-elect Margaret Spellings...
Read MoreChansky’s Notebook: Unverified Riveting
Unverified both answers and raises important questions. The much-awaited documentary on the UNC academic scandal premiers at the Varsity Theater Friday night in a private showing. Chapelboro obtained an advance copy from...
Read MoreCongressman David Price Thanks Tom Ross Criticizes BOG in House Remarks
Tom Ross’ tenure as the President of the UNC System officially came to a close on Monday. The UNC Board of Governors announced in January 2015 that Ross would be removed from that position. That was the start of an...
Read MoreUNC Board of Governors Elects New Chair and Interim President Amid Protest
The UNC System Board of Governors attempted to go about its business in a normal fashion on Friday morning but was interrupted by protests. Protesters gathered outside before the Board of Governors meeting on Friday morning...
Read MoreProtesters Rally At UNC Board of Governors Meeting
A group protesting the UNC Board of Governors and their decision to hire Margaret Spellings as UNC System President tried to force themselves past police officers and into the meeting, which was held Friday morning at the Friday...
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