UNCA to offer free summer courses to promote on-time graduation
"First to finish" is a new program offering free summer courses for students one or two classes short of senior status, covering tuition, fees and housing.
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The Trump administration may be considering visa restrictions for Chinese students
In addition to proposed trade tariffs on China, Politico reported the Trump Administration is considering restricting the visas of visiting Chinese students, a move that executive director and CEO of NAFSA Esther Brimmer believes would be devastating for the U.S. economy.
UNC School of Medicine takes first in graduate school primary care program rankings
In a move from second place last year, the UNC School of Medicine was ranked first for their primary care program in U.S. News and World Report’s 2019 “Best Graduate Schools.” The medical school is looking forward to more improvements in prevention and healthcare accessibility.
Carolina For The Kids celebrates 20th year of Dance Marathon
The annual 24-hour no-sleeping, no-sitting Dance Marathon is the culmination of a yearlong effort by Carolina For The Kids to raise money to support families of patients at UNC Children’s Hospital. The organization’s flagship grant, the For The Kids Fund, provides financial assistance for necessities not covered by insurance, like money for travel and critical utility bills.
UNC professor Robert Peet plans for retirement after 43 years of teaching
“I’ll have more time to work on my many research projects that will keep me busy,” professor Robert Peet said. “I have a lot of data I’ve collected over the years, a lot of unfinished projects. I’ve been perhaps too ambitious, but I very much look forward to being able to focus on completing a number of projects.”
Study finds race and gender bias in online classes
A study found gender and race bias in responses to students from online course instructors.
Group projects and how to troubleshoot them
Although group projects are a core part of K-12 education, everyone has their grievances when it comes to collaborative work. So, do group projects work in a university setting?
Get your red suits on ladies, Kathryn Heath wants women on top of the corporate ladder
When it comes to professional development, the "pink seat" often underestimates the worth of women in the workplace. That's why Kathryn Heath outlines how women can take ownership of their careers at a local leadership lecture.
Faculty Athletic Committee faces underperformance of Black athletes, balancing budget
Listen up, Carolina sports devotees. The Faculty Athletics Committee met Tuesday afternoon to address the underperformance of Black male athletes and the sports department's plans for more funding. Here is what you need to know.
Survey shows Republicans have low confidence in higher education
According to a recent Gallup News poll, 26 percent of Republicans and 50 percent of Democrats have strong confidence in higher education.
UC Berkeley's policy out of compliance with Title IX
Several of U.C. Berkeley's policies when dealing with professor-on-student sexual assault and harassment are out of compliance with Title IX.
UW-Stevens Point will discontinue 16 academic programs for upcoming semesters
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will will expand or add 16 programs in areas with high-demand career paths while eliminating others.
Most universities don’t provide on-site abortions – but that could soon change
The California Senate has passed a bill that would require universities in the state to provide medication-based abortion through student health centers. UC Berkeley students are joining the fight to expand these services. But how does expanding access to abortions compare to UNC's family planning options?
DeVos, Congress asked to make those with drug convictions aid-eligible
In a letter last month, the group urged U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and policymakers to reinstate Federal Pell Grant eligibility for incarcerated students and eliminate a question on the FAFSA that asks if the applicant has had a drug conviction.
HBCUs on the fringe: what NC's U.S. Rep. Walker and the government can do to support them
North Carolina has its fair share of HBCUs, each with unique personalities. However, these schools face financial difficulty, and the government wants to step in to help. U.S. Rep. Mark Walker, R-N.C., is an organizer of annual meetings between legislators and historically black college and university leaders. Staff writer Michael Meeks spoke with Walker about his work with HBCUs, as well as future plans for higher education.
Ahead of HQ2 decision, Amazon recruits heavily from Triangle universities
The company is one of the biggest recruiters for graduates of UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School and has worked closely with the school over the last couple years.
Financial difficulty spells closing for Alabama HBCU after spring semester
Concordia College Alabama will finish out the spring semester and then close due to financial issues.
College dropouts still have debt, are having trouble repaying it
Almost half of students who enter college don't finish their degrees, and 3.9 million of these students have student loan debt.
'It's been a real roller coaster': UNC attempts to help DACA recipients
It is estimated North Carolina has about 25,000 DACA recipients, about 3,000 of which are enrolled in college. With the future of these students uncertain, North Carolina universities are taking a look at what resources they can offer.
Elon welcomes first female president, Connie Book
Connie Book, Elon's first female president, started her first week at the University March 1.
