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May 29, 2025

UNC Board of Governors

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National group backs NC REACH Act

May 22, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A national group focused on academic freedom and excellence is backing a North Carolina House bill that would increase courses in American history and government. The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) […]

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Senate budget targets NCInnovation funds

April 30, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly’s Senate budget includes a provision reshaping the $500 million in endowment funds previously given to a nonprofit in 2023 for accelerating university research being brought to the marketplace. In […]

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General Assembly short session started Wednesday

April 24, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly returned for the short session on Wednesday with a handful of items on its agenda. Lawmakers will take up adjustments to the latest budget, including the possibility of […]

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UNC BOG takes step toward repealing DEI policy

April 24, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — During its April 17 meeting, the UNC Board of Governors Committee on Governance unanimously voted to repeal its diversity, equity and inclusion policies for the entire UNC System. The new superseding policy emphasizes the […]

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UNC BOG issues college ROI report as US companies drop bachelor’s degree requirements 

December 13, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A University of North Carolina Board of Governors committee recently issued a report on the Return on Investment (ROI) for students enrolled in the system’s programs.  The 80-page ROI report was presented by […]

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MURPHY: Science of reading is the answer to North Carolina’s literacy crisis; Teacher prep programs need to get on board

February 2, 2023 Wendy Murphy

Literacy is the foundation of learning. If students can’t read well, there’s almost no chance they’re going to succeed in school. That’s why state leaders have been rightly focused on early grade literacy, and rightly […]

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UNC Board of Governors committee offers policy change eliminating ‘compelled speech’    

February 1, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — During its Jan. 18 meeting, the UNC Board of Governors (BOG) Committee on University Governance a policy revision was on the agenda that would restrict “compelled speech” in admissions, employment, and professional advancement.   […]

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UNC Wilmington selects new chancellor

May 26, 2022 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — Dr. Aswani Volety, a marine scientist and experienced public university leader, has been named the seventh chancellor at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Volety, currently serving as provost and vice president for […]

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UNC Board of Governors waives SAT, ACT until Fall 2024

April 22, 2022 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — At a meeting earlier this month, the UNC Board of Governors voted to extend waiving the SAT and ACT test requirement for admissions for all UNC System schools through fall 2024. The standardized […]

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GRAINGER: Hedge funds deliver opportunity

February 3, 2022 Frank Grainger

It was my honor to be elected to six terms to the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina. The Board of Governors oversees the 17 campuses of the state’s higher education system, […]

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