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Neutrality Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 23, 2024 | Higher Education, Instagram, State, UNC The UNC System repealed its policy on diversity and inclusion on Thursday, which will scale back such such efforts on campuses statewide.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
UNC Trustees Wrap Up Academic Year Talking DEI Policy, Commencement and Protester Punishments Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 16, 2024 | Higher Education, UNC The final UNC Board of Trustees meeting for the academic year mixed celebrations with addressing... Read More
UNC Announces Duke Department Chair as First Dean for School of Civil Life and Leadership Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 1, 2024 | Higher Education, UNC The UNC Board of Trustees approved the hiring of the initial dean of the School of Civic Life and Leadership: Jed Atkins of Duke University. Read More
‘Ready to Roll Up My Sleeves’: UNC Interim Chancellor Shares Early Impressions On the Job Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 18, 2024 | Higher Education, Instagram, UNC UNC Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts spoke with the media on Thursday for the first time since being named to the role in December. Read More