Higher Education

Editorial: The chancellor's commissions were made to be ignored

"These commissions are full of students, faculty, staff and community members who volunteer their time to discuss how to make Carolina better, but their efforts are wasted if the suggestions and recommendations they pose are pushed to the wayside."

Editorial: UNC's COVID-19 testing needs to expand

"It’s imperative the University step up and use the resources available to them to expand testing, and to prevent further COVID-19 cases spiking further than it already has."

Column: Giving journalism a better name

"You can recognize the monetary contributions Walter Hussman has made for journalism at UNC and still be critical of the values he stands for." 

Editorial: The feasibility of UNC mandating COVID-19 vaccines

The lack of a vaccine mandate has stirred frustration from students and faculty. The Editorial Board hopes to answer some frequently asked questions.

As UNC reopens in-person, students and faculty have COVID-19 safety concerns

As UNC begins the fall semester, thousands of people are returning to campus without a vaccine mandate, consistent gathering limits or physical distancing procedures.  This “return to normal” leaves some students and faculty concerned about the spread of COVID-19 on campus. Mimi Chapman, chairperson of the faculty, worries that there is not enough time for all members of the campus community to get vaccinated before UNC returns to normal operations.  UNC senior Brooks Fitts fears for his own safety as an individual with diabetes, a risk factor for severe illness from COVID-19. 

UNC System to require weekly COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated students

The University will not require vaccination, but will instead follow the guidelines in the UNC System ‘Get Vaccinated or Get Tested Weekly’ requirement.

BOG discusses plans for new relationships with community colleges

The Board of Governors discussed recent UNC System controversies and updates on university and community college relations and reviewed tuition policy recommendations.

Faculty Council holds emergency meeting over fears about removing Guskiewicz

Chapman admitted that Guskiewicz is “not perfect,” but that it wasn’t a good time for a change in leadership. “He is someone we know,” Chapman said. “Many of us have served with him for many years, and he could not have assumed his post at a more difficult moment.”

Op-ed: Let's create a Coalition for Carolina

"Most importantly, the current governance structure means that we are unable, as an institution, to live our values. The faculty, staff and students cannot change this situation alone. We need all those that love Carolina to come to our aid in a concerted, organized, sustained effort to reform the way our campus is governed and chart a forward course."

Meet Sharon James, recipient of the BOG's 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award

UNC Classics Professor Sharon James selected for a 2021 Award for Excellence in Teaching by the UNC Board of Governors. 

LISTEN: University building renaming process and new BOG members

Board of Governors discusses fall operations, out-of-state HBCU enrollment caps

The Board of Governor's met Thursday to discuss fall operations, HBCU enrollment caps and UNC System Board of Trustee appointments. 

'Start educating yourself now': Groups around campus celebrate Earth Day

Plant a tree and make a friend. Earth Day is an appreciation for the planet we all share together. From planting flowers to being activists for the global climate change, UNC students are sharing what Earth Day means to them.

Column: PragerU, 'liberal lies' and the war against higher education

PragerU and Turning Point USA have given new life to the art of discrediting and devaluing higher education.

UNC System not planning to require COVID-19 vaccines for students returning this fall

The Faculty Council heard updates regarding COVID-19 vaccine requirements, resolutions supporting inclusivity on campus and the election of a new secretary of the faculty. 

Wanna Smash, Bro?: UNC students unwind with virtual tournaments

“Smash is easy enough to get into that there’s a constant influx of new players,” Phil Register said. “It’s really satisfying to learn more about it. You can tell when you’re learning and when you’re getting better.”

Who are the voting members on the UNC Board of Governors?

The North Carolina Board of Governors governs the University of North Carolina System, which consists of 16 public universities and the NC School of Science and Mathematics. The BOG has 24 voting members.

UNC group to hold virtual art show to benefit Habitat for Humanity

“It’s about physically lending your support to two communities that mean a lot to North Carolina, which is Habitat and the arts community,” junior Claire Hyde said. “They’re all awesome pieces and people would be happy to buy them, but the important part is knowing that all your dollars are going towards Habitat.”

Meet the five new members of the UNC Board of Governors

State legislators appointed five new members to the UNC Board of Governors last month.  The new BOG members all said they are honored to serve and hope to positively contribute to the UNC System.  They said in particular they hope to focus on affordability, access and improving student outcomes.

N.C. House bill would give UNC-System president power to cut salaries across the board

House Bill 243 passed unanimously in the House late last month, and it has since moved on to the Senate. The bill would give UNC-System President Peter Hans the power to implement temporary across-the-board salary reductions and layoffs.