Jed Atkins named director and dean of UNC's School of Civic Life and Leadership
Following a national search, Jed Atkins has been named director and dean of UNC's new School of Civic Life and Leadership. He will begin the role on March 28.
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Following a national search, Jed Atkins has been named director and dean of UNC's new School of Civic Life and Leadership. He will begin the role on March 28.
As the search for a permanent director and dean of the School of Civic Life and Leadership continues, four finalists for the position were invited to speak to the campus community in January about their vision for the program and professional background.
As the University returns to campus for the spring semester, the Faculty Executive Committee met on Monday to hear from departing Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz and discuss the transition to interim chancellor Lee Roberts, as well as the process of finding a permanent replacement.
This year, several new leaders stepped into roles on campus. These changes come after eight deans stepped down in 2022, creating what new faculty chair Beth Moracco called “a huge amount of change.”
After 18 years in broadcast journalism — covering topics including Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, the 2020 election and COVID-19 — Leyla Santiago said she was ready for a change.
On Sept. 27, a ribbon cutting ceremony marked the opening of the Innovate Carolina Junction, a new space aiming to foster innovation in the Town of Chapel Hill.