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Tuition increases discussed by BOG Committee on Budget and Finance

By Hannah Rosenberger | January 19

Several UNC professional school programs will undergo significant tuition increases for the 2023-2024 academic year, according to the proposals presented ...

'All we want is what's fair:' Campus workers publicly read updated demands

By Emily Gajda | January 18

A group of about 20 campus and graduate workers publicly read the list for the first time while the UNC System Board of Governors met at the UNC System ...

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Workers Union to submit letter of demands to BOG regarding state employee wages

By Liv Reilly | January 18

After months of activism on UNC’s campus surrounding increased wages and free parking for University housekeepers, a list of demands are being brought ...

Editorial: A deep dive into the proposed Kenan-Flagler fee increase

By Editorial Board | November 30

"But the fee increase might produce more positive outcomes than anticipated, even down to helping diversify the undergraduate business program student ...

University faces lawsuit regarding student fees during 'shutdown' semester

By Eilah Wood | November 13

UNC senior Landry Kuehn and N.C. State graduate student Joseph Lannan are still pursuing a lawsuit against their respective schools for unused fees for ...

'Doing more for less,' FEC calls for more University support of faculty

By Ira Wilder | October 19

The UNC Faculty Executive Committee spoke on the importance of faculty mental health and gave updates on the UNC System's return-on-investment study. ...

UNC BOG finance committee looks into changes in funding and tuition

By Serah Culler | September 25

During their Wednesday meeting, the UNC Board of Governors Committee on Budget and Finance's discussion included changes to tuition and fees as well as ...

UNC Board of Governors waives standardized testing requirement through fall 2024

By Hannah Rosenberger | April 10

The BOG also discussed changes to out-of-state undergraduate enrollment caps and funding approvals for capital projects — including UNC-Chapel Hill's ...

Counsel fees add to UNC System losses in the Silent Sam settlements

By Natalie Varma | March 9

The UNC System lost money on multiple fronts in the Silent Sam settlements. Even after the $2.5 million settlement with the North Carolina Sons of ...

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UNC Board of Governors announces faculty public service award honorees

By Allie Kelly | February 28

At its Thursday meeting, the UNC Board of Governors announced honorees for the faculty public service award and discussed tuition and fees. The Board ...

Editorial: Breaking down the Board of Governors

By Editorial Board | January 23

"There is a disconnect between students and leaders. The power structure and appointment of leaders in the UNC School System are two important factors ...

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BOG discusses five-year strategic plan, budget and online education program

By Jade Neptune | January 23

The UNC Board of Governors met for the first time this semester on Thursday and discussed the UNC System's five-year strategic plan, which is in its final ...

UNC BOG finance committee proposes performance-weighted budget model

By Emily Shih | January 20

The UNC Board of Governors Committee on Budget and Finance proposed a performance-weighted funding model Wednesday. The model would eliminate tuition ...

Column: How did the Board of Governors come to be?

By Michael Beauregard | January 16

"As this past decade has hopefully shown, the decisions brought about by 'the whims of political power' are neither sufficient nor desirable for governing ...

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

By Hannah Rosenberger | January 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 ...

Column: The "Carolina Experience" comes at a cost

By Rajee Ganesan | January 9

"I’m dying to see a UNC-Duke basketball game in the Dean Dome, graduate next to my friends at convocation and sign my name atop the bell tower. But ...

UNC astronomy professor named next provost amid concerns about political interference

By Praveena Somasundaram | December 9

Chris Clemens, the UNC College of Arts & Sciences’ Jaroslav Folda Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy, will be the next provost and ...

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

By Kate Carroll | December 3

A look back at UNC Board of Governors and UNC Board of Trustees decisions, discussions and policies in 2021. 

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

By Praveena Somasundaram | November 29

Since last May, nine top leaders have announced their retirement, resignation or departure from the university, including Bob Blouin, executive vice chancellor ...

UNC BOG talks items in new state budget, including raises and renovation funding

By Jennifer Tran | November 21

The Board of Governors also introduced adjustments to digital learning and risk management at its Nov. 18 full board meeting. 