- Cooper: ‘Govern it lightly and wisely’CHAPEL HILL (April 7, 2022) – A certain two-time graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill says it’s time to take another look at how the University is governed. “This hallowed place was built ...Read more
- UNC Board: Keep tuition flat a sixth yearCHAPEL HILL (February 25, 2022) – The UNC System’s Board of Governors voted yesterday to keep in-state tuition rates the same for a sixth year in a row at the ...Read more
- Wiles: Merger will not improve community collegesBy Paul Wiles WINSTON-SALEM (December 15, 2021) – Sometimes things that sound the same are not really the same at all. I would argue that when you think of higher education, ...Read more
- Art Padilla: On moving the UNC headquartersBy Dr. Art Padilla RALEIGH (December 1, 2021) – Without much discussion, even within the UNC Board of Governors itself, the NC Legislature seems intent on moving the headquarters of the ...Read more
- NC budget: ‘A remarkable start on a new era’RALEIGH (November 18, 2021) – For the first time in three years, it looks like North Carolina will have a budget for 2021-23. After extended negotiations between Gov. Roy Cooper, Senate ...Read more
- Hans: ‘Multiple paths to success and respect’RALEIGH (November 16, 2021) – Peter Hans is the seventh president of the University of North Carolina System. But he’s the first in his family to graduate from college. So as ...Read more
- Project Kitty Hawk takes flightRALEIGH (November 17, 2021) – UNC System leaders have launched an ambitious effort called Project Kitty Hawk to use online offerings to reach adult learners in North Carolina. The state budget ...Read more
- COVID slows community-college transfersCHAPEL HILL (Sept. 22, 2021) – Fewer students have transferred from North Carolina’s community colleges to state universities during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report released last week. But importantly, ...Read more
- UNC System enrollment continues to climbCHAPEL HILL (Sept. 16, 2021) – Despite a global pandemic that clamped down activity nationwide, the University of North Carolina System saw record enrollment this fall for the fourth year ...Read more
- 2 + 2 = Teachers!RALEIGH (August 27, 2021) – State education leaders sealed an agreement this week to expand a program for aspiring teachers to start their education at a North Carolina community college ...Read more