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UNC enters into $1.5 million settlement over Clery Act violations, chancellor announces

By Maydha Devarajan | Jun. 30, 2020

In 2019, the U.S. Department of Education reported multiple findings that the University had violated the Clery Act, failing to report and compile crime statistics for years. Earlier today, Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz announced UNC has entered into a settlement with the department, which includes the University paying a $1.5 million fine and agreeing to participate in a post-review monitoring program to further address violations.

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