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Nursing programs face cuts despite statewide need for nurses

By Elise Young | February 22

The statewide demand for nurses is growing, but budget cuts are forcing UNC-system universities to limit opportunities for undergraduate nursing students. ...

For-profit institutions to be licensed by the state

By Madeline Will | February 22

Public universities across the state are gearing up for competition from for-profit institutions.The UNC-system Board of Governors has been charged by ...

System looking to cut duplicate programs

By Elise Young | February 13

The UNC-system Board of Governors voted Friday to cut 60 degree programs, and other programs in the system might face a similar fate if an upcoming review ...

Student groups protest tuition hikes after 60 programs cut

By Dorothy Irwin and Jen Serdetchnaia | February 13

About 30 student protesters marched from the Pit to the UNC-system Board of Governors meeting Friday, determined to bring attention to how students could ...

UNC ?ned for violating out-of-state cap

By Katia Martinez | February 10

For the second consecutive year, the University admitted too many out-of-state students. UNC faces a $158,225 fine as punishment.

UNC board to vote on program cuts, tuition

By Elizabeth Johnson | February 10

With a Republican dominated legislature ready to slash higher education funding, university-system officials are under pressure to salvage sources of ...

Gov. Perdue says budget cuts may be smaller than expected

By Tarini Parti | February 9

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 ...

ASG tables campaign to gain UNC BOG vote

By Isabella Cochrane | January 30

As some at the University question the UNC Association of Student Governments’ credibility, the president’s attempt at improving its effectiveness ...

UNC system may cut duplicated degree programs

By Tarini Parti | January 25

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 ...

UNC-system searches for places to cut funds

By Jen Serdetchnaia | January 17

UNC-system president Thomas Ross announced Friday a plan for long-term savings that would help the system cope with losing millions more in state funding. ...

Board navigates UNC system financial woes

By Isabella Cochrane | January 13

Members of the UNC-system Board of Governors discussed their budget request for enrollment growth and financial aid on Thursday. The board is expected ...

Thomas Ross presides over his first BOG meeting on 1/13/11 at the Spangler Center board room. Hannah Gage sits to Ross's right.

Budget shortfall expected to jeopardize staffing, course selection

By Tarini Parti | January 13

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. ...

Board to review tuition proposals

By Tarini Parti | January 12

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 — ...

UNC-system schools propose tuition increases, respond to expected budget shortfall

By Elizabeth Johnson | November 28

Universities across the UNC system are proposing tuition hikes well above the average in response to the state’s expected $3.5 billion budget shortfall. ...

UNC-system students find it difficult to change majors

By Madeline Will | November 18

University administrators at system schools are considering a change that will alleviate the pressures put on students when they change their major.

Board of Governors says goodbye to Bowles

By Jen Serdetchnaia | November 5

True to his personality, UNC-system President Erskine Bowles did not want a “hoopla” for a farewell. Board of Governors members took their last ...

Bowles proposes minimum budget

By Isabella Cochrane | November 4

The UNC-system Board of Governors spelled out what a 5 and 10 percent cut would mean for the system at its last meeting of the year Thursday. The board ...

UNC-system Board of Governors to prepare final budget

By Elizabeth Johnson | November 3

The UNC-system Board of Governors is expected to make final revisions to the system’s proposed budget and tuition policy at its last meeting of the ...

Board of Govenors to examine peer institutions' tuitions

By Jessica Seaman | October 26

Fluctuating tuition from UNC-CH’s peer institutions might soon have a bigger impact on the University. The UNC-system Board of Governors will review ...

UNC system looks to expand online, distance-learning programs

By Isabella Cochrane | October 17

With extensive budget cuts looming, members of the UNC-system Board of Governors want universities to move toward a less traditional form of education. ...