/tags/unc-system UNC System en-US Copyright Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:47:08 GMT /education/2025-03-18/nc-state-chancellor-kevin-howell-appointed-woodson The N.C. State alum has held several roles within the university before being named its top leader. He will start after Randy Woodson steps down at the end of the school year. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:47:08 GMT /education/2025-03-18/nc-state-chancellor-kevin-howell-appointed-woodson Brianna Atkinson /education/2025-03-04/trump-dei-colleges-north-carolina-universities The Trump administration's "Dear Colleague" letter comes at a time when N.C. universities are already paring back their diversity efforts. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:07:43 GMT /education/2025-03-04/trump-dei-colleges-north-carolina-universities Brianna Atkinson /education/2025-02-10/trump-nih-order-research-funding-nc-universities North Carolina's top research universities could lose millions of dollars in support if a Trump administration revision to funding from the National Institutes of Health holds up. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 23:54:23 GMT /education/2025-02-10/trump-nih-order-research-funding-nc-universities Brianna Atkinson /education/2025-02-06/federal-research-funding-university-leaders-silent The executive orders have sent the research community into a state of confusion, concern, and anxiety. Meanwhile, some of the most powerful higher education system leaders in North Carolina have remained silent. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:02:48 GMT /education/2025-02-06/federal-research-funding-university-leaders-silent Brianna Atkinson /education/2025-01-17/sports-betting-revenue-public-universities Universities' expense sheets include big-ticket facility upgrades, salaries, and budget deficit corrections. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 22:17:05 GMT /education/2025-01-17/sports-betting-revenue-public-universities Brianna Atkinson /education/2024-12-20/da-dismisses-unc-palestine-protester-cases Several cases were set to go to trial today. The protest was one of the largest and most intense on UNC-Chapel Hill's campus. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:40:40 GMT /education/2024-12-20/da-dismisses-unc-palestine-protester-cases Brianna Atkinson /education/2024-12-02/nc-public-university-enrollment-freshmen-transfer-military-students Enrollment increased at every public university in North Carolina this fall, but that doesn’t mean they are immune to changing enrollment patterns. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:00:00 GMT /education/2024-12-02/nc-public-university-enrollment-freshmen-transfer-military-students Brianna Atkinson /education/2024-11-15/unc-funding-helene-recovery-general-assembly The North Carolina General Assembly has appropriated $20 million for recovery at public universities impacted by Helene. The UNC System will distribute the money, with the bulk of the appropriation going to students at institutions across the state. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:00:55 GMT /education/2024-11-15/unc-funding-helene-recovery-general-assembly Brianna Atkinson /education/2024-11-14/unc-bog-protest-policy-universities The proposal comes after several pro-Palestinian protests and encampments at UNC System institutions earlier this year. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:31:27 GMT /education/2024-11-14/unc-bog-protest-policy-universities Brianna Atkinson /sports/2024-11-04/unc-tar-heels-beer-wine-basketball-smith-carmichael For the first time ever, fans will be able to purchase beer and wine when they attend UNC men’s and women’s basketball games at the Smith Center and Carmichael Arena. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:28:50 GMT /sports/2024-11-04/unc-tar-heels-beer-wine-basketball-smith-carmichael Mitchell Northam, Sharryse Piggott