UNC-W will be one of 34 schools selected for a partnership with Chinese university
UNC-Wilmington is expecting about 100 students from Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences in China to participate in its new dual degree program starting in 2018.
HIGHER EDUCATION
New higher education policy could alleviate student debt
A bill was introduced in the Senate last month that would increase debt-free higher education opportunities.
Despite lack of engagement, STEM classes are usually taught using lectures
Studies have shown that students respond better to interactive teaching styles, but STEM classes are primarily taught through lectures. Some professors are developing strategies for more active learning, moving towards evidence based teaching strategies.
How could the new spending bill impact education spending? Students, you should know
The bill will increase spending for the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant and the Federal Work-Study Program, among other increases.
UNC BOG defends President Spellings' bonus
The UNC-System Board of Governors voted in favor of giving President Spellings a bonus.
Mount Holyoke College's gender inclusion policies endure despite negative responses
A new policy advises educators to refer to the student body as "Mount Holyoke students" rather than "Mount Holyoke women" and to use gender-neutral language whenever possible.
Pew study finds women, college graduates move toward Democratic Party
A new Pew study said a majority of all voters with at least a four-year college degree now identify as Democrats or lean Democratic, the highest share since 1992.
UNC's Spellings launches statewide tour of universities
UNC-system President Margaret Spellings plans to visit eight campuses across the state in the upcoming weeks.
UNC-system schools are cracking down on fraternities for violations
Schools in the UNC system have cracked down on fraternities for violating student codes of conduct after a series of deaths at fraternities in 2017.
CampWrite UNC inspires creativity and writing skills in local students
With summer right around the corner, local middle and high school students are getting ready for CampWrite UNC, a free, two-week day camp for aspiring authors and casual writers. Since it was founded in 2011, UNC CampWrite has helped hundreds of students improve their writing in a fun, nonjudgmental environment.
Shaw University to sell its historic radio station, despite major alumni pushback
Shaw University, an HBCU in North Carolina, has decided to sell its radio station to enhance its curriculum. Alumni are not happy about it, and they think the action might shed light on a much bigger problem.
The bleachers are gone in Kenan. But where did all the metal go?
Going green, even though they're grey. Kenan Stadium will do away with its aluminum bleachers and replace them with individual seats with chair backs armrests. The leftover aluminum will be sold to L. Gordon Iron & Metal Company as a part of UNC's environmental initiative, Three Zeros, started by Chancellor Folt in 2016.
The Board of Trustees met on Thursday, here's what happened
The Board of Trustees met on Thursday to discuss plans for UNC, involving future renovations and construction, public service at Carolina and more.
Nontraditional students' life experiences give them edge in undergrad
UNC consists of a large group of undergraduate students who have come to college straight from high school, but a number of students have taken a more nontraditional approach to getting their degree. Nontraditional students bring a variety of experiences, perspectives and outlooks to UNC.
NC students meet with lawmakers in Washington to protest 'Global Gag Rule'
Also known as the Mexico City Policy, the rule was enacted by President Donald Trump on his first day in office and forbids the allocation of U.S. foreign aid to organizations that offer abortion services or information.
BOG approves business school tuition increases, other school fees
The UNC-system Board of Governors approved increases in tuition and fees for certain undergraduates at some UNC-system campuses. See if this applies to you!
When is the best time for professors to send out course evaluations?
New discussions about course evaluations examine when the best time is for students to complete them.
DOE no longer releasing weekly Title IX investigation updates
The Office for Civil Rights used to publish a list of universities with ongoing Title IX investigations and provide details on which universities were added or removed and why.
Blue Cross NC invests $1 million in NCCU's nursing program to increase diversity
Blue Cross NC announced a $50 million investment into community health initiatives last month, including $1 million for N.C. Central University’s nursing program, which hopes to increase diversity in the nursing field. The initiative aims to improve the state’s coverage of the opioid epidemic, early childhood development, social determinants of health and primary care.
UNC student groups want you to know that microaggressions are more than just insults
“Microaggressions can affect minority populations’ mental health because they end up internalizing the disdain of the dominant community,” said Aaron Epps, president of The Black Student Movement. “That puts the responsibility onto the people who are being oppressed and not onto the people who are oppressing, since they don’t realize why what they said was hurtful.”
