UNC-system Board of Governors meeting to cover drug, financial aid policy

Illegal drug policies, financial aid and a new performance model are three of the items to be discussed at today’s UNC-system Board of Governors meeting. APR 11

Filing for 2012 elections ends today

As the candidate filing deadline draws to a close today at noon, attention is expected to be directed to the 11 candidates who have filed for the gubernatorial race. MAR 1

UNC students vote to remain in ASG

The University’s student body decided Tuesday to remain a part of an organization that benefits from an annual $1 fee from all students in the system. According to unofficial results, in a 57.4 percent to 40.8 percent vote, students opted to keep UNC-CH’s participation in the UNC Association of Student Governments — an organization made up of student body presidents and delegates from each of the 17 UNC-system schools. FEB 22

Students protested after Board of Governors approved 8.8 percent tuition increase

As 200 students and Chapel Hill occupiers chanted and beat on drums in protest outside the meeting room, the UNC-system Board of Governors passed President Thomas Ross’ proposal of increasing tuition and fees by a systemwide average of 8.8 percent. FEB 13

Board of Governors approves Ross' tuition plan

As students and Chapel Hill occupiers chanted and beat on drums in protest outside the meeting room, The UNC-system Board of Governors passed President Thomas Ross’ proposal of increasing tuition and fees by an systemwide average of 8.8 percent. FEB 13

BOG to vote on Thomas Ross’ tuition and fee increase proposal today

UNC-system President Thomas Ross’ tuition and fee increase proposal has passed one hurdle, but skepticism from some members of the Board of Governors leaves the final approval of the recommendation unclear. FEB 13

Board of Governors' committee approves Ross' proposal

The UNC-system Board of Governors’ budget and finance committee approved today system President Thomas Ross’ tuition and fee increase proposals, which average 8.8 percent. The committee’s 5-1 vote followed voiced skepticism from many board members about tuition and fee increases spanning the next two years. FEB 13

BOG members undecided on supporting substantial tuition hikes

With UNC-system President Thomas Ross recommending increases above the Board of Governors’ mandated 6.5 percent tuition increase cap, some board members say they are not sure they want to support such substantial tuition hikes. FEB 2

UNC-system president Thomas Ross wants 9.9 percent tuition hike for UNC-CH

UNC-system President Thomas Ross recommended today that schools not increase in-state tuition and fees above 9.9 percent, which is lower than UNC-CH’s 11.4 percent increase proposal. In a memo to members of the UNC-system Board of Governors, Ross said his recommendations — after taking out financial aid — will generate system-wide revenues of $70 million. JAN 27

Ross recommends 9.9 percent tuition and fee increase for UNC

UNC-system President Thomas Ross released his tuition and fee increase proposal today, recommending that UNC-CH’s increase for in-state students be no more than 9.9 percent. JAN 27

UNC-system president stands by 10-percent parameters for tuition increase proposals

UNC-system President Thomas Ross said he will stand by the tuition increase parameters he set last week despite dissenting opinions from some students and administrators. JAN 19

Board to consider UNC’s tuition plan

UNC-system President Thomas Ross might recommend lower-than-expected tuition increases today, following weeks of protest from students and former administrators. JAN 19

Board of Governors to consider UNC’s 15.6 tuition increase proposal

UNC-system President Thomas Ross might recommend lower-than-expected tuition increases today, following weeks of protest from students and former administrators. JAN 16

Former UNC Board of Governors members sign petition opposing tuition hikes

At least 20 former members of the UNC-system Board of Governors have signed a petition urging current board members against approving tuition hikes. The petition was overnighted Monday to board Chairwoman Hannah Gage three days before the board will convene and hear tuition-increase proposals from each UNC-system campus. JAN 11

Virginia Tech on lockdown after police officer shot

A suspect involved in a shooting on Virginia Technical University’s campus still remains at large as of 2:20 p.m. According to the university’s website, the suspect was stopped at about 12:00 p.m. by a police officer at a traffic stop on campus. The officer was shot during the traffic stop. Another victim was found dead in a nearby parking lot. DEC 11

Year in Review: UNC-systems leaders hope to cut costs by expanding online education

In an effort to curb the effects of statewide budget cuts, UNC-system administrators are pushing for the expansion of online education — an initiative that will replace a failed seven-month project originally expected to cut costs. DEC 6

President Obama discusses college affordability with Thorp, other chancellors

President Barack Obama hosted a round-table discussion Monday with a dozen chancellors and presidents. The meeting, which lasted for about an hour and a half, focused on how to make colleges more affordable. JAN 9

Umbrella sends ECU into lockdown

Social media sites harbored rumors of a hostage situation at East Carolina University on Wednesday after a man’s black umbrella was mistaken for a gun. NOV 18

A look back on legacy

For the past forty years, the UNC system’s 16 universities have upheld the state constitution’s mandate to keep the cost of education affordable. NOV 15

NC State investigates homophobic vandalism at GLBT Center

An act of homophobic vandalism has put administrators and students at N.C. State University on edge. Campus police are investigating derogatory comments spray painted Monday night in a campus building — an incident that Police Chief Jack Moorman said is being investigated as a hate crime. OCT 24

Will health care legislation increase insurance premiums?

The insurance industry is adding to the uphill battle that congressional democrats are fighting in order to pass health care reform legislation.

 Private insurers, hoping to sway public opinion, have said that premiums will increase by 18 percent within the next decade if the health care reform is passed. 

Public option is contentious

The U.S. Senate will begin a full chamber debate on health care reform this week.

The Senate finance committee, the final committee to address the legislation before the full chamber debate, last week voted down two public option plans. It will vote on the final draft of the bill this week.

Obama struggling to maintain support through health care debate

 The health care reform debate has divided many North Carolinains on their view of President Barack Obama.

According to Public Policy Polling, President Obama has been steadily losing support from conservative and moderate independents in North Carolina since April.