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Governor’s School changes fundraising strategy

The N.C. Governor’s School Foundation announced Tuesday a decision to change its fundraising strategies to focus on soliciting North Carolina foundations and businesses rather than alumni for donations. DEC 6

ECU reviews emergency response tactics

East Carolina University is learning from its mistakes — one black umbrella at a time. NOV 30

NC universities see increase in international students

For years, the UNC system has touted its high quality of education, and students from abroad have recently taken notice. NOV 29

Expenses climb as Occupy protests linger

As Occupy protesters continue their second month calling for change in the economic system, they are costing taxpayer-funded police departments money. NOV 8

NC crisis pregnancy centers criticized

Crisis pregnancy centers in the state, which cater to women who might be pregnant, are posing as something they’re not, according to a report released Monday. OCT 27

UNC system debates e-book licensing, funding issues

As UNC-system libraries move into the digital age, they face several roadblocks from e-book publishers, who are wary of losing money by selling e-books to university library networks. OCT 13

UNC system to discuss the use of paid recruiting agents for international admissions

Universities paying international recruiting agents on a per- student commission have fueled a national ethical debate. And the UNC system will be joining the discussion. OCT 6

Peace College protestors switch tactics

After almost two months of demonstrations, protesters at Peace College have shifted their focus to legal channels as administrators say they will push forward with plans to restructure the college. SEP 22

Proposed Jobs Act could help NC colleges

President Barack Obama’s proposed American Jobs Act could provide welcome funds for N.C. community colleges in need of repairs, but its overall effect on the state’s economy might be short-lived. SEP 15

UNC system looks into credit score evaluation criteria

Following changes to two UNC-system schools’ credit ratings, administrators are looking into the criteria behind the ratings to avoid future downgrades. SEP 1

UNC-system athletic programs consider changes

UNC-CH isn’t the only school making changes to its athletic program. Other system universities are also altering their programs following a report recently released by a system-wide task force on athletics. SEP 1

Winston Salem State University aims to improve retention

Winston Salem State University is shifting its focus to restructuring their academic curriculum after abandoning their efforts to move up to Division I athletics.

WSSU Chancellor Donald Reaves is laying out a strategic plan aimed at improving retention and graduation rates as well as post-graduate outcomes for students.

Some changes include curriculum reviews, updating freshman programs and providing more support for academic success.
OCT 16

North Carolina first to host off-shore wind turbines

North Carolina could soon be host to the first offshore energy-generating wind turbines in the country.

Duke Energy and UNC signed a contract last week to begin work in Pamlico Sound, one of the state’s most recent efforts at expanding its alternative energy base.

Because of the difficulty and expense involved with offshore installation, Duke Energy is helping fund the project.

The company will cover all installation costs. The goal is to have the turbines in place by next year, said Tim Pettit, spokesman for Duke Energy.
OCT 9

UNC-W police extend jurisdiction

UNC-Wilmington campus police can now exercise their authority beyond campus limits.

The university is expanding its jurisdiction because more students living off campus has increased the need for security in those areas.

The concerns mirror those expressed by UNC-Chapel Hill’s Department of Public Safety, which extended its jurisdiction this summer.

David Donaldson, chief of police at UNC-W, said the expansion was inevitable.

“It’s a natural evolution of the campus police department and the campus,” he said.
SEP 22

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U.S. unsure what Republican election victories mean

New Jersey and Virginia announced the victory of the Republican party in their gubernatorial elections on Tuesday.

DEC 8

Mixed reaction to change in CAA ticket policy

The Carolina Athletic Association announced last week changes to their basketball ticket distribution policy. Students will now receive one ticket if they win the lottery, in place of last year's policy of awarding two tickets per student. 

DEC 8

Dollar might be losing value relative to other currencies

 The value of the American dollar might be declining, directly affecting the dollar’s status as the world’s predominant reserve currency, The New York Times reported last week.

DEC 8

Students and legislators attend mental health vigil

Students lined the steps of the Pit Tuesday night as they recited in unison a promise to support those with mental illness. OCT 4

U.S. Military's Don't Ask Don't Tell policy ends

After 18 years, the military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy is officially history. The Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010 passed in December, but it did not go into effect until Tuesday, when President Obama and other officials certified the military was ready and able to repeal the policy. Sara Isaacson, a former UNC student, was asked to leave the University’s Army ROTC program in 2010 after she came out as a lesbian her senior year. “Tens of thousands of Army workers can breathe a little easier since they’re not worried about losing their job over their sexual orientation,” she said. “It means that I’m now allowed to join the military if I want to and it is something I want to do,” Isaacson said. SEP 20

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