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Board of Governors denies Chancellor Folt, UNC's Silent Sam proposal
The UNC-system Board of Governors rejected the plan to house Silent Sam in a new on-campus on building on Friday.
BOG member said its chairperson is responsible for UNC-system resignations, per WUNC
Board of Governors member Steve Long told WUNC on Tuesday that BOG Chairperson Harry Smith is the reason for not only the resignation of ECU's chancellor this week, but for many of the recent UNC-system departures.
The Silent Sam decision has been extended for a second time
The email did not cite reasons for the extension.
Folt says her resignation and the removal of Silent Sam's base are unrelated
In a news conference, Folt explains that removing Silent Sam for the sake of public safety has been her stance all along.
East Carolina University chancellor announces May resignation
East Carolina University Chancellor Cecil Stanton is resigning after three years in his position.
Extended Silent Sam decision perpetuates uncertainty of statue's future
The Board of Governors has extended the deadline for their decision on the future of Silent from March 15 to their May 2019 meeting, a cause of concern for activists.
UNC alumni and former leaders call for reform in system governance
A petition surfaced that demanded reform to the way the UNC system is governed, especially in the wake of several administrative departures.
The Silent Sam decision could be taken out of UNC's hands with this proposed law
“I think the Board of Governors has had ample time to do something. And I believe they've just been dithering.”
Here's what to expect from UNC's new interim chancellor, Kevin Guskiewicz
Kevin Guskiewicz's longevity at UNC is full of awards and accolades — though the student body, and even some faculty, are left with concern for the decorated interim chancellor.
Here's what you missed at Wednesday's Employee Forum
The UNC Employee Forum held a general meeting yesterday to discuss a wide range of topics relevant to employee life at UNC.
Bill Roper names Kevin Guskiewicz as interim UNC Chancellor
Since 2016, Guskiewicz has been the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, a college that has over 70 academic departments, programs, institutes and centers. The college has over 17,000 undergraduates and 2,400 graduate students.
Everything that led to Silent Sam being toppled, according to an independent report
UNC "struggled to communicate, prepare, and execute their plans for the August 20, 2018 demonstration."
After more than a decade, UNC approves creation of Latinx center
Students have protested and advocated for a center on campus solely dedicated to the Latinx community since 2007. Now, the Carolina Latinx Center will have its own space and focus on community, service, scholarship and engagement.
Here’s what the process of looking for a new chancellor looks like
Carol Folt gave her final remarks in a Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, her last day as chancellor of UNC. We take a look back at previous chancellors to get a glimpse into what the road ahead might look like.
Column: Include transparency in the chancellor search
"I love UNC. I would not do this job if I didn’t love UNC. But with that love comes expectations — expectations of transparency, of access, of truth."
Here's what student leaders across campus have to say about Folt's departure
Students reflect on Chancellor Folt's legacy and their hopes for the next chancellor in the face of Folt's tumultuous relationship with students.
Word on the Street: Students reflect on Chancellor Folt's last day
Carol Folt completed her last day at UNC on Thursday, which elicited a mixed reaction from students. The Daily Tar Heel asked students in the Pit what they would want to say to Folt on her last day as chancellor.
Chancellor Folt's last day and final Board of Trustees meeting
The UNC Board of Trustees held their last meeting with Chancellor Carol Folt in attendance Thursday morning. She gave her final remarks and was awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine by N.C. Governor Roy Cooper.
Trespass notices were dropped for seven anti-Silent Sam demonstrators
On Aug. 30, Dwayne Dixon, an adjunct professor in the Department of Asian Studies, was charged with simple assault over allegations of striking editor-in-chief of Big League Politics, Patrick Howley. Along with his arrest, Dixon received a trespass notice, barring him from entering McCorkle Place, where Silent Sam once stood.
