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Who’s in charge? A look at the University's most powerful decision-makers

By Madeleine Ahmadi | September 2

Many significant changes at the University have happened in the past year, but who called the shots on these major decisions? "It's important to know ...

'It has implications nationally': Former UNC System leaders discuss UNC governance, bipartisanship

By Aidan Lockhart | February 19

Three former UNC System and UNC-Chapel Hill leaders discussed the increase of political influence in UNC-Chapel Hill’s governance and ways in which ...

BOT discusses affirmative action decision, approved non-discrimination resolution

By Ethan E. Horton | July 27

The UNC Board of Trustees discussed the June 29 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn affirmative action, as well as updates to the School of ...

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BOT hears School of Civic Life and Leadership updates at board meeting

By Eliza Benbow | May 19

At the UNC Board of Trustees board meeting on May 18, board members discussed updates to the planning of the School of Civic Life and Leadership, swore ...

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UNC Board of Trustees discusses mental health and delegation of powers

By Kyle Ingram | November 4

tThe University has entered into a contract with Uwill, a telehealth therapy company that will provide 24/7 digital therapy services to students. In addition, ...

The new class of Board of Visitors members are pumped to get started

By David Saff | June 13

The Board of Trustees recently selected 56 new members to serve on the Board of Visitors, let's see how they take the the Board forward.

NC leaders discuss issues facing military-affiliated students at summit

By Michael Meeks | November 14

Student veterans, campus leaders from UNC System schools, North Carolina community college administrators and N.C. legislators gathered Monday for the ...

Provost Jim Dean steps down

By Tyler Fleming | August 22

Chancellor Carol Folt sent an email to the Carolina Community around 11 a.m. announcing that Jim Dean, executive vice chancellor and provost, is stepping ...

Salem College stages week-long sit-in for diversity

By Bailey Aldridge | April 24

Salem College students staged a week-long sit-in, which ended April 18, to call for greater diversity, better conditions on campus and decreased transphobia. ...

New parking plans might include having employees pay for night parking

Some campus departments express concerns over nighttime parking ordinance

By Leah Asmelash | March 30

On March 22, UNC Board of Trustees approved a new parking ordinance that will create a nighttime parking fee as part of UNC’s five-year parking plan. ...

The Board of Trustees met in the George Watts Hill Alumni Center on Wednesday and Thursday.

Board of Trustees approves parking fee, says goodbye to Student Body President Bradley Opere

By Jamie Gwaltney , Colleen Moir and Leah Moore | March 23

The Board of Trustees presented Student Body President Bradley Opere with a resolution of appreciation at its meeting Thursday, and Opere gave a farewell ...

During the University Affairs Committee meeting, the last of five Board of Directors meetings held on March 22nd, 2017, Chairman Charles G. Duckett responds to the update given by Dylan Russell, president of the Graduate and Professional Student Federation.

Board of Trustees reviews night parking fee, updates on athletic field renovations

By Nic Rardin , Eva Ellenburg , Paige Nehls and Sofia Edelman | March 23

Night parking rates were approved, plans for new athletics facilities were proposed and a potted tree was knocked over during the first day of Board of ...

Yale renamed Calhoun College in honor of Grace Murray Hopper. Some students wanted the building now called Carolina Hall to be named Hurston Hall.

Yale changes name of college to distance history of racism

By Hanna Grimm | February 19

Yale University’s board of trustees announced Feb. 11 that it would change the name of one of its undergraduate residential colleges, Calhoun College, ...

Bradley Opere talks student government split with Board of Trustees

By Paige Nehls | January 27

At the Board of Trustees full body meeting, Dwight Stone, chairperson of the board, presented a summary of reports about Chancellor Carol Folt that were ...

The finance, infrastructure and audit committee for the Board of Trustees met on Wednesday to discuss various infrastructure changes around campus.

Board of Trustees meets to discuss orientation programming and Silicon Valley

By Aaron Redus , Jamie Gwaltney , Natalie Conti and Nick Rardin | January 26

The Board of Trustees met in committees Wednesday for the first time since President Donald Trump’s inauguration.

Board of Trustees discusses election results, Carolina Hall and proposed business school fee

By Felicia Bailey and Leah Moore | November 17

On Thursday morning the Board of Trustees discussed post-election feelings on campus, tuition increases, reactions to the Carolina Hall exhibit and the ...

Board of Trustees recommends against Kenan-Flagler fee

By Eva Ellenburg and Dominic Andrews | November 17

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The Board of Trustees met Thursday at the George Watts Alumni Center.

Board of Trustees hears testimonials on academic programs and campus issues

By Natalie Conti and Paige Nehls | September 23

At their Thursday meeting, the Board of Trustees discussed issues facing the state and the University, heard presentations on academic programs and summarized ...

Chair and vice chair of the Finance, Infrastructure and Audit Committee Haywood D. Cochrane and W. Lowry Caudill have a discussion during a board meeting in Alumni Hall on Wednesday, September 21st.

Board of Trustees received an update on life at UNC

By Acy Jackson , Colleen Moir and Alexis Bell | September 22

When the Board of Trustees met in committees Wednesday, University Affairs chairperson Chuck Duckett opened his committee’s meeting by speaking on a ...

Board of Trustees announces new policy regarding alcohol violations

By Cole Stanley and Jamie Gwaltney | July 21

The Board of Trustees met for their July meeting on Wednesday and Thursday. The board announced new policy, new positions and new attitudes after the ...