Remembering C.D. Spangler with a look through the DTH archives
Jump back into the late 1980s at UNC with these clips from the DTH archives about the late C.D. Spangler.
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Former UNC-System President C.D. Spangler Jr. dies at 86
“He will be remembered as a gifted business leader, a compassionate philanthropist, and above all as a public servant who answered the call of the University at a critical time in its history."
Alumnus awarded the Gates Cambridge Scholarship
The scholarship offers full support for graduate study at the University of Cambridge.
The Campaign for Carolina added three more co-chairs in its final phase
As of July 2, the campaign has raised $2.12 billion, garnered 152,524 donors and received 290,083 gifts. The goal of the fundraiser is to raise $4.25 billion by December 31, 2022.
Meet the UNC grad student using her experience as an immigrant to shape her career
A graduate student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has received a fellowship to study health policy at the Gillings School of Public Health.
Lawsuit accuses NCCU chancellor and two BOG members of misconduct
Former NCCU vice chancellor for administration and finance, Benjamin Durant, alleges he was wrongfully terminated by NCCU Chancellor Johnson Akinleye, who was responsible for the misappropriation of state funds.
UW-Madison to plan public history project to address racist history
An investigative report on the university’s student organizations after the events in Charlottesville, V.A. in August 2017 found two student organizations called The Ku Klux Klan that existed in the early 1900s.
How are universities responding to student demands for more Wi-Fi?
Ohio State University is rolling out an almost $19 million plan to expand wireless access to the university's football stadium, while UNC is increasing its number of wireless access points.
UNC, American Talent Initiative collaborate to make college more affordable
The American Talent Initiative is collaborating with universities across the country—including UNC—to make their institutions more accessible for low-income students as they are still underrepresented at universities.
The State Department released new travel warnings. How will these impact students studying abroad?
New U.S. State Department travel warnings have prompted colleges and universities to revise their international risk assessment policies, which has brought into question what these institutions do for students who are in areas of conflict while abroad.
Out-of-date higher education laws persist amid Congressional gridlock
The Higher Education Act of 1965, which outlines policies affecting universities and college students all over the country, has been out of date for almost five years, and congress is facing partisan difficulties attempting to update it.
'Too much justice for too many children': DOE dismisses hundreds of civil rights cases
The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights will dismiss hundreds of of civil rights complaints that are considered a burden to the office.
Nursing schools are preparing nurses to combat the opioid epidemic
Nursing schools are preparing nurses to combat medical changes presented by opioid misuse.
A year after the HB2 repeal, NC transgender students battle discrimination
It's been over a year since North Carolina passed HB 2, colloquially referred to as the bathroom bill. While the federal and state government have repealed and replaced the original bill, the dust still settles for transgender students in North Carolina, who should be spending more time enjoying college and less time worrying about being harassed on campus.
Disrupted plans: What happens when colleges close and students have to move on?
A rise in expenses and a drop in enrollment contributed to 66 small, private colleges closing in the 2015-16 school year. When these schools close, what happens to students and employees?
Duke will not investigate student protesters
The Office of Student Conduct at Duke has dropped investigations into the students who protested an alumni event April 14.
Gov. Cooper proposes $130 million plan to increase school safety in NC
Of the $65 million proposed for facility upgrades, $20 million would go to the UNC system for facility upgrades including communication systems, security systems, panic alarms, doorways and other tools to respond to threats.
#SaveStudentNewsrooms: College students and graduates fight for student press
Financial and independence issues are affecting student newspapers, but #SaveStudentNewsrooms is gaining attention.
Duke to ban all smoking on campus by 2020
The program will be rolled out over two years and will expand access to treatment and support services for all members of the Duke community.
'So much bigger than me': UNC system's new president talks election, future
Rising senior at North Carolina Central University Bettylenah Njaramba will be sworn as the president of The University of North Carolina Association of Student Governments this Friday. The organization represents all 17 UNC-system campuses. Njaramba plans to make the organization's motives more transparent, increase student's voices in impacting policy and better the lines of communication between its board of governors and campuses.
