Ross: tuition increase recommendation will not exceed 10 percent

UNC-system President Thomas Ross announced today he will not support tuition and fee increases that exceed 10 percent for any system school. JAN 16

Defense declines to present evidence as prosecution rests its case against Lovette

Laurence Alvin Lovette, the man on trial for the murder of former student body president Eve Carson, declined to testify in court Thursday, as the prosecution rested its case. JAN 9

Perdue campaign email may have violated NC statute

An email sent to a UNC faculty listserv might have not only violated state campaign finance laws, but is also making administrators aware of a possible security breach. SEP 27

Thorp defends Davis firing in front of Board of Governors

Members of the UNC-system Board of Governors have stood by Chancellor Holden Thorp since the NCAA first announced its investigation of the University’s football program. SEP 1

UNC-system administrator finalist for San Diego State presidency

The California State University Board of Trustees today announced Steven Leath, vice president of research for the UNC system, as one of three finalists for San Diego State University’s presidency. MAY 11

Board of Governors discussing funding for UNC system

At the UNC-system Board of Governors meeting today, the main item of discussion is expected to be the system’s budget and plans to cope with a significant reduction in funding for its 17 campuses. APR 8

Senate picks 8 to serve on UNC-system Board of Governors

The N.C. Senate announced eight members Thursday to serve on the UNC-system Board of Governors effective July 1. Two of the eight were re-elected to serve. MAR 28

Governor’s School may be up for elimination

N.C. Governor’s School, a six-week summer residential program for high school students that provides academic and fine arts classes at Salem College in Winston-Salem and Meredith College in Raleigh, might be axed by the Republican-led N.C. General Assembly after 46 years. MAR 22

UNC-system leaders to define ‘unnecessary duplication’

For weeks UNC-system administrators have been using the phrase “unnecessary duplication” in discussions regarding the upcoming budget cuts. But exactly what the phrase means and how it will be applied at universities across the system is still unclear. MAR 22

Gov. Perdue says budget cuts may be smaller than expected

The day before the UNC-system Board of Governors’ monthly meeting and expected discussion on budget cuts, Gov. Bev Perdue announced good news for the state — especially for the UNC system. FEB 11

Charlotte to host 2012 Democratic National Convention

In an e-mail announcing Charlotte as the host city for the Democratic National Convention in 2012, first lady Michelle Obama said Tuesday those were some of the reasons for the selection. “Vibrant, diverse and full of opportunity, the Queen City is home to innovative, hardworking folks with big hearts and open minds. And of course, great barbecue,” Obama said. FEB 3

UNC system may cut duplicated degree programs

The financial plight of the UNC system will not be revealed for another few months, but administrators are preparing for a detailed review that will help them make strategic cuts when the time comes. Jim Woodward, former chancellor of UNC-Charlotte and N.C. State University, will be leading a review of the 2,000 degree programs offered systemwide to determine which ones universities can do without. JAN 26

Budget shortfall expected to jeopardize staffing, course selection

At its first meeting of the year Thursday, the governing body of the UNC system welcomed a new year and a new president. But wished for a new economy. With a $3.7 billion expected state budget shortfall and thousands of positions and course sections systemwide on the chopping block, the UNC-system Board of Governors is bracing for the worst and gearing up to protect the academic core of its institutions. JAN 18

Board to review tuition proposals

As the University system prepares for one of its toughest years in history, its Board of Governors today will tackle two big issues facing students — the rising cost of tuition and the depleting funds for financial aid. JAN 13

New UNC-system President Thomas Ross to face more cuts

UNC-system President Thomas Ross, former president of Davidson College who was chosen in August to lead the 17 institutions of the UNC system, has to deal with the constant reminder of losing millions more in funding from the N.C. General Assembly and the burden of protecting the academic quality of the system’s campuses. MAR 12

Schools coping with budget shortfall

It appeared as though the University would be forced to swallow another round of cuts, to chip away at course offerings, jobs and even financial aid. DEC 10

Thomas Ross working toward smooth transition

In less than a month, UNC-system President-elect Thomas Ross will end his four month transition period and take office. On Jan. 1, Ross, who currently serves as president of Davidson College, will inherit a University system facing unprecedented budget cuts and proposals for steep tuition increases. DEC 7

Republican control could affect student funding

With different parties in charge of the two chambers in U.S. Congress and Republicans taking the majority in the North Carolina General Assembly, President Barack Obama and Gov. Bev Perdue’s agendas, including parts which directly affect students, could be obstructed or compromised. NOV 3

BJ Lawson and David Price hold first debate in Durham

During their first debate of the election season, B.J. OCT 12

UNC system prepares for more budget cuts

Universities in the UNC system should plan on cutting their budgets by at least 10 percent and prepare to face a tough fight against legislators, the system’s President Erskine Bowles said Thursday. At their monthly meeting, Bowles and members of the UNC-system Board of Governors began drafting their budget request for next year to send to the N.C. General Assembly in November. OCT 11

Tea Party-backed Christine O'Donnell loses in Delaware

The Tea Party-endorsed Republican candidate for Senate in Delaware lost to Christopher Coons, The New York Times is reporting.

The candidate was reported to be the mostly widely covered candidate in this year’s elections by the Pew Research Center earlier today.

She will be best remembered for quotes such as

Will the real Morgan Freeman please stand up?

A clash between politics and Hollywood is causing a race in North Carolina to get national attention.

Obama talks to college journalists

President Barack Obama talked to 100 college journalists in a teleconference from his Oval office today.
The Daily Tar Heel was one of the newspapers invited to dial in to the conference. Here are some of the main points from Obama’s 45-minute conference call:

- The administration is trying to make college more affordable by changing the way federal loans are administered.

- He is working with legislators to get the DREAM Act approved.

- College students need to participate in this year’s elections at the same level they did in 2008.

- The administration is going to work on making sure universities are putting their tuition increases in areas that need them the most.

- Students can also now stay on their parent’s health insurance plan until they turn 26.

Big night for Tea Party candidates

Tonight’s primaries have so far proved to be another successful night for Tea Party candidates.

In Delaware, Tea Party favorite Christine O’Donnell won the bid for the Senate seat once held by Vice President Joe Biden, and in New York, another Tea-Party-backed candidate Carl Paladino, defeated former Congressman Rick Lazio.