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North Carolina asks railroad for annual dividends

Since 1854, the state of North Carolina has owned a majority of the stock in the private N.C. Railroad Company. Now the state is the sole shareholder in the company — and it wants to make a profit from its investment. NOV 27

President Barack Obama's new federal student loan repayment system to affect students next year

Although President Barack Obama’s new federal student loan repayment system recently went into effect, it will likely only begin to affect students next year. NOV 7

Association of American Universities says next president should not ignore research universities

Whoever is elected as president of the United States this fall should not neglect research universities, a recent report published by the Association of American Universities advised. SEP 27

Emory cuts journalism program

For the second time in two years, a major university is axing its journalism program. Emory University announced last week that it will close its journalism program in a college-wide restructuring effort. SEP 19

UNC has no plans to drop early action admission

To lessen anxiety for college applicants, more and more institutions are deciding to end early admission programs in favor of a single deadline. SEP 13

Duke University plans master’s program in China

A partnership between Duke University and the city of Kunshan, China might provide more educational opportunities for Chinese students, but some faculty have questioned the feasibility of the proposal. DEC 6

UNC-system schools opt out of federal financial aid initiative

Several UNC-system schools have decided not to participate in a federal financial aid initiative because administrators say it doesn’t offer many benefits to participating schools. NOV 10

NC pro-life license plate draws fire

A recently passed state license plate law has come under fire from the American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina, which claims the law violates the first amendment. OCT 4

Amtrack funds could be slashed

Students who take the train home to Charlotte might have to find an alternate mode of transportation if a proposed budget plan is passed by Congress. SEP 22

Duke partners with Kazakhstan university

Duke University is expanding its global reach through a partnership with Nazarbayev University in Kazakhstan. Duke’s Fuqua School of Business is helping to design Nazarbayev’s MBA program, which is expected to begin in September 2012. SEP 15

NC speaker Tillis relaxes by riding mountain bikes

When he’s not sponsoring legislation or debating line items in the state budget, N.C. Speaker of the House Thom Tillis often can be found riding his mountain bike around the legislative mall. SEP 13

UNC-W, Elizabeth City State issue voluntary evacuations for students

As Hurricane Irene advances toward North Carolina’s coast, university officials — fearing dangerous levels of rain and wind — are urging students to evacuate inland. A hurricane warning is in effect for the whole state. SEP 1

Hybrid classes more in demand, study finds

Hybrid courses — a blend of online and face-to-face instruction — are rising in both demand and acceptance on college campuses, according to the survey conducted by Eduventures, a research and consulting company for higher education. APR 20

NIH research funding budget to decline, opinions vary on effects on university research

Funding for university research is dwindling, but some researchers say it might not be a bad thing. The federal budget, approved by U.S. Congress earlier this month, cuts funding for National Institutes of Health by about 1 percent or about $260 million for the 2011 fiscal year. APR 18

MCAT stresses social sciences, will drop writing

New testing procedures will give pre-medical students more motivation to take social science classes in preparation for the Medical College Admission Test. New MCAT proposals released by the Association of American Medical Colleges eliminate a writing section and focus more on social sciences. APR 12

DTH editor candidate: Jarrard Cole visualizes a more streamlined paper

Jarrard Cole has an eye for design and an appetite for efficiency. Cole, who is from Georgia and serves as visual managing editor for The Daily Tar Heel, said he envisions leading a more streamlined newspaper. MAR 30

DTH editor candidate: Ryan Barber wants a better website, new business section

Ryan Barber has come a long way from writing about urinals on campus, his first assignment for The Daily Tar Heel. As a freshman at the time, Barber never dreamed he might one day be running for editor-in-chief. MAR 30

NC to increase checkpoints for St. Patrick’s Day

Students attempting to drink and drive this St. Patrick’s Day might face enhanced driver checkpoints as part of the state’s “Booze It and Lose It” campaign. This statewide effort goes along with national highway transportation guidelines, said Beth Horner, spokeswoman for the Governor’s Highway Safety Program. MAR 22

Elon University poll measures NC policy opinions

A poll conducted by Elon University surveyed 467 N.C. residents on issues such as health care, gay marriage rights, the economy and other policy initiatives that have stimulated partisan debate nationwide. MAR 22

Poll shows public approval of $1 cigarette tax hike

A majority of North Carolinians support raising the cigarette tax to help offset the state budget deficit, according to the results of a poll released Monday. FEB 23

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