UNC Board of Governors

UNC BOG approves tuition increase

March 5, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The UNC Board of Governors met last week and approved two key items: a 3% tuition hike and a clear definition of academic freedom to be added to UNC System policies. Board Chair Wendy Murphy said the […]

UNC Chapel Hill approves tuition hike

November 20, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The UNC Chapel Hill Board of Trustees approved a 3% tuition rate hike for in-state undergraduate students and 10% increase for out-of-state undergraduate students during day two of its monthly meeting last Thursday. The UNC […]

Undercover videos show more pushback of UNC System DEI ban

June 19, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Two more undercover videos of UNC System employees claiming to be avoiding the systemwide ban on diversity, equity and inclusion. Accuracy in Media (AIM) posted two more videos over the past two weeks: […]

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) […]

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 […]

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 […]