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The Old Well on campus at The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C.

North Carolina's public universities cut 59 positions as part of a massive DEI overhaul this summer

2:47pm September 11, 2024

Newly released reports from North Carolina's public university system to prove compliance with a new systemwide diversity policy show several DEI position cuts and reassignments were made. It also outlines several program changes as a result of the policy.

Image shows Appalachian State University in Boone

Education

Appalachian State seeking public input on chancellor search

4:06pm July 31, 2024

by Paul Garber

People who want to comment on the next leader can take an online survey available now through August 28. The search committee is also hosting in-person and remote listening sessions starting Aug. 22.

Education

Two North Carolina public universities may see academic degree cuts soon after board vote

8:18am July 25, 2024

by Associated Press

The University of North Carolina Board of Governors voted to authorize chancellors at two public universities to move forward with more than a dozen degree program cuts. The programs to be eliminated are at UNC Asheville and UNC Greensboro.

Politics & Government

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson announces his retirement after nearly 15 years in the role

2:44pm July 19, 2024

by Associated Press

North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson announced his retirement at the university's board of trustees meeting. Thursday's announcement comes after almost 15 years in the role.

UNC System President releases guidance following DEI policy repeal

8:43am July 02, 2024

by WUNC, Brianna Atkinson

UNC System President Peter Hans has sent guidance to university chancellors as they make decisions on how to comply with a mandate from the UNC Board of Governors that targeted diversity, equity an

Education

AAPI Caucuses provide voice for Asians in UNC system

2:33pm May 28, 2024

by Paul Garber

Earlier in May the University of North Carolina System's Asian-American Pacific Islander Caucus celebrated AAPI Heritage Month. Two-thirds of members surveyed shared a too common experience — they’ve been victims of harassment, intimidation or discrimination because of their race or ethnicity.

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North Carolina public universities board repeals policy in vote that likely cuts diversity jobs

10:47am May 23, 2024

by Associated Press

North Carolina's public university system will likely see existing diversity jobs cut after its governing board voted Thursday to repeal its current diversity policy.

UNCSA commits to environment of 'safety and trust' after multimillion-dollar sexual assault lawsuit settlement

4:10pm May 20, 2024

by David Ford

UNC School of the Arts teacher Evan Richey and Chancellor Brian Cole reflect on the school's recent $12.5 million lawsuit settlement with alumni victims of sexual assault.

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Cooper announces $7.7 million for college-level mental health programs

10:59am February 14, 2023

by Neal Charnoff

Governor Roy Cooper has announced almost $8 million dollars in funding to support mental health programs in state colleges and universities.

Education

NC Colleges Cross Fingers And Plan For Spring

4:16pm November 19, 2020

by Paul Garber and Melissa Cooney

Many colleges and universities across North Carolina have announced their plans for operation in the spring semester, even as COVID-19 cases rise across the state.

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