UNC System Chooses Kenan-Flagler Alum, Former Domino’s CEO as Latest UNC-Chapel Hill Trustee Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 3, 2025 | Higher Education, UNC Ritch Allison — who was formally selected Thursday by the UNC System — will fill the Board of Trustees seat left vacant by Dave Boliek. Read More
UNC Trustees Approve Designs for New Research Building, Advance Planning Efforts for New Dorms and Student Gym Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 24, 2025 | Development, UNC The Translational Research Building and Bernard Street Chiller Plant designs earned unanimous approval by the UNC trustees Thursday morning, while the board approved $13 million in advanced planning spending for two other major projects. Read More
Chapel Hill Police: 2 Juveniles Surrender Over November Armed Robberies Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 23, 2025 | Crime, Safety Two people turned themselves into the Department of Juvenile Justice recently as a result of a Chapel Hill armed robbery investigation. Read More
Pair of UNC Trustees Elected to State Office; Here’s What Happens Next for the Board Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 8, 2024 | Election, UNC The next time the UNC Board of Trustees meetings in January, the group may have new faces joining its ranks after a pair of imminent resignations. Read More
‘I’m A Freshman Too’: UNC Trustees Meet for First Time with Roberts as Permanent Chancellor Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 20, 2024 | UNC UNC trustees met for the first time since Lee Roberts was formally selected as Carolina’s permanent chancellor. Here are some highlights. Read More
Board of Governors Set Friday Meeting to Elect New UNC Chancellor Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 7, 2024 | Higher Education, UNC The search for the next permanent UNC chancellor is coming to a close, as the UNC Board of Governors will hold a special meeting on Friday. Read More
UNC Settles Open-Meetings Complaint Tied to Trustee Discussions of Athletics Finances Posted by Associated Press | Jul 21, 2024 | Higher Education, UNC UNC trustees must affirm a commitment to following open-meeting laws as part of a settlement over their handling of athletics discussions. Read More
UNC System Replaces Diversity Policy, President Preaches Institutional Neutrality Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 23, 2024 | Higher Education, Instagram, State, UNC The UNC System repealed its policy on diversity and inclusion on Thursday, which will scale back such such efforts on campuses statewide. Read More
Chansky’s Notebook: Unfriendly Fire Posted by Art Chansky | May 23, 2024 | Sports, Sports Notebook The UNC Board of Trustees levelled some misguided ridicule of the athletic department and director Bubba Cunningham recently. Read More
UNC Simplifies Parking Permit Options and Fees, While Housekeepers Want More Price Cuts Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 23, 2024 | UNC UNC approved changes to its parking permit structure offered to employees, students and visitors which simplifies and drops most price tiers. Read More