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Mimi Chapman, the current chair of the faculty, poses for a portrait outside the UNC School of Social Work on Jan. 9. Chapman states her goal for the new semester is "to improve communication between the various (leadership) groups."

'What it really means to love Carolina': UNC leaders discuss power tensions

By Hannah Rosenberger | Jan. 11

From the Board of Trustees to the Faculty Executive Committee and student governments, many groups have a stake in decision-making at UNC as part of the University's shared governance.
Under this model, different bodies collaborate in processes with a goal to benefit campus constituencies.
But recently, the integrity and effectiveness of that system has been called into question with controversies swarming around the University.

A student walks into McClinton Residence Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. Residence Hall One, formerly the Charles B. Aycock Residence Hall, was recently renamed after Hortense McClinton, the first Black faculty member at the University, on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021.

'A step, but it’s not the goal': UNC community members react to building renamings

By Aisha Baiocchi | Jan. 11

Opinion Editor Rajee Ganesan sits in an empty Kenan Stadium on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022.

Column: The "Carolina Experience" comes at a cost

By Rajee Ganesan | Jan. 9

UNC Board of Trustees member David Boliek discusses amendments to a new policy for renaming campus buildings during a UNC Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, July 16, 2020, in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Photo courtesy of Casey Toth of the News & Observer.

UNC Board of Trustees votes again on new provost in emergency meeting

By Allie Kelly | Dec. 14

The back entrance to South Building is pictured through the Old Well on Oct. 17, 2021.

UNC astronomy professor named next provost amid concerns about political interference

By Praveena Somasundaram | Dec. 9

UNC Chancellor Kevin M. Guskiewicz attends the Board of Trustees meeting at the Carolina Inn on Thursday May 20, 2021.

Breaking down UNC Board of Trustees and Board of Governors decisions this year

By Kate Carroll | Dec. 3

UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz greets students before the Tar Heels' home football matchup in Kenan Memorial Stadium on Sept. 18, 2021, against the University of Virginia Cavaliers. The Tar Heels won 59-39.

University to add one wellness day for the spring semester, Guskiewicz says

By Praveena Somasundaram | Nov. 30

As 2021 comes to a close, Editor-in-Chief Praveena Somasundaram spoke with Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz about his reflections on the past year, concerns surrounding mental health and the University's shared governance, as well as what to expect for next semester.

UNC's School of Journalism and Media bears the name of Walter Hussman, a top donor, who opposed Nikole Hannah-Jones' bid for tenure.

'We’re hemorrhaging faculty of color': BIPOC faculty feel undervalued at UNC

By Jennifer Tran | Nov. 30

While the number of faculty members of color at UNC has increased gradually in the past decade, many prominent members are choosing to leave the University. “We’re hemorrhaging faculty of color,” Dr. Keisha Gibson, vice chairperson of diversity and inclusion for the department of medicine, said. “This institution — we are absolutely hemorrhaging them.”

Since summer 2021, UNC has seen many prominent leaders decide to retire, step down or take opportunities at other universities. They include fives deans and two prominent communications leaders at the University. Graphic by Kendal Orrantia/UNC Media Hub.

‘In a difficult place’: Exodus of leaders hits UNC

By Praveena Somasundaram | Nov. 29

Since last May, nine top leaders have announced their retirement, resignation or departure from the university, including Bob Blouin, executive vice chancellor and provost — a position only second to the chancellor.

Op-ed: UNC Chancellor is facing pressure for new provost decision

Nov. 29

"The search for a new provost is coming to an end, and the Chancellor is under significant pressure to make a particular choice. Based on the information that is being relayed to me by multiple sources, our trustees and the UNC System are dictating his choices to the point that he really has none to make."

The front entrance to the South Building is pictured on Nov. 17, 2021.

Editorial: Reviewing UNC's policies of the fall semester

By Editorial Board | Nov. 28

"The administration is in a crucial situation where its policies are especially important to students and have been known to disappoint the campus community in the past."

Editorial: We stand with The Daily Gamecock — enough is enough.

By Editorial Board | Nov. 18

"We will continue to use our voices as student journalists to call upon the University to be more accountable to students — not to their public image. We commend and support The Daily Gamecock in this struggle towards more equitable and fair university leadership."

The Board of Trustees' Finance, Infrastructure and Audit Committee meets on Wednesday. At this meeting, the Board approved a proposal to raise out-of-state undergraduate tuition by two percent next year.

UNC BOT approves proposals to increase out-of-state tuition, housing and dining fees

By Willow Taylor Chiang Yang | Nov. 4

The Board of Trustees' Finance, Infrastructure and Audit Committee approved a proposal to raise out-of-state undergraduate tuition by two percent next year. This was one of several increases in tuition, dining and housing fees approved at the committee's meeting Wednesday.

Bingham Hall sits on the edge of the Quad on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020.

Chancellor's committee recommends the name removal of Avery Residence Hall, Bingham Hall

By Lia Salvatierra | Nov. 2

The Chancellor’s Committee to Review History Commission Resolution unanimously agreed to recommend the renaming of Avery Residence Hall and Bingham Hall. The committee also made recommendations for Battle Hall at their meetings last week.

Coalition for Carolina plans to assess governance structure of the University

By Hannah Rosenberger | Oct. 11

The Coalition for Carolina formed in response to recent concerns about the politicization of University governance and partisan interference in the UNC Board of Trustees and Board of Governors.

The UNC Board of Trustees held a special meeting Thursday, Oct. 7, to discuss a resolution that would amend and restate delegations of authority between the BOT, Board of Governors and University administration.

BOT discusses resolution that would allow approval of Tier II faculty hires

By Elizabeth Egan | Oct. 8

The UNC Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution which would amend and restate the current delegations of authority between the BOT, Board of Governors and University administration at a special meeting Thursday.

The Faculty Executive Committee meets via Zoom on Sept. 27.

Faculty Executive Committee talks BOT involvement in Distinguished Alumni Award nominations

By Lauren Cook | Sep. 28

The Faculty Executive Committee met Monday to discuss ongoing COVID-19 trends at UNC, the search for a new vice chancellor of communications and the recent changes in the recipient selection process for the Distinguished Alumna and Alumnus Award.

Chief Financial Officer Nathan Knuffman presents to the Committee on Finance, Infrastructure, and Audit in the Chancellor’s Ballroom at the Carolina Inn on Sept. 22, 2021.

Board of Trustees committee discusses latest 'All-Funds' budget approach

By Willow Taylor Chiang Yang | Sep. 24

According to Knuffman, the UNC System office wants the All-Funds to ensure that “scarce budget dollars” are allocated in a transparent and efficient way. He highlighted that a major goal in implementing the All-Funds plan was to strengthen the fiduciary responsibility of the Board of Trustees.

Breaking down the power structure and history of the UNC Board of Trustees

By Jennifer Tran | Sep. 22

The UNC Board of Trustee's failure to grant Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones tenure has brought the governing body to the forefront of public conversation. Here's a breakdown of the powers that the Board of Trustees holds and how they have changed in recent years.

A small group stands near the Old Well behind South Building on Sept. 12, 2020.

Coalition launches to address UNC governance concerns

By Praveena Somasundaram | Sep. 16

Co-founded by Faculty Chairperson Mimi Chapman, the Coalition for Carolina launched publicly Thursday and has a mission to “support and defend the University of the People and its independence from partisan interference.”