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UNC System has plans for an internal bank, but the N.C. Treasury has doubts

By Rachel Crumpler | Nov. 11

The UNC System Office has plans to establish an “internal bank” in which it would provide loans for certain capital projects to its 17 institutions. This would allow system schools to seek loans from the UNC System internal bank rather than borrowing money from private lenders. But the treasurer of North Carolina said he and his office have questions and concerns around the legality, necessity and accountability of creating an internal bank. Josh Ellis, associate vice president for Media Relations for the UNC System, said in an email that the internal bank would increase timely and flexible access to capital while lowering the cost of borrowing.

The UNC System Racial Equity Task Force is holding a series of virtual town halls for students, staff and faculty to provide feedback on racial equity at individual institutions and in the UNC System.

UNC System hosts series of town halls for feedback on race and equity

By Emma Lindsey | Oct. 28

The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services launched a new app on Tuesday called SlowCOVIDNC to notify someone who has been exposed to the coronavirus. Photo courtesy of SlowCOVIDNC.

UNC System joins North Carolina in rollout of app tracking COVID-19 exposure

By Charlotte Geier | Sep. 23

Members of the Board of Governors met over Zoom on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 to discuss tuition and fees and address pricing and affordability for the fall 2020 semester.

Board of Governors discuss in-person and remote course tuition at task force meeting

By Anthony Howard | Sep. 10

Gov. Roy Cooper stands before members of the media following a press conference introducing Well Dot Inc. to the Chapel Hill area on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019.

UNC System employees carry on lawsuit following campus closures

By Maydha Devarajan | Sep. 8

Screenshot from the virtually held Commission on Campus Equality and Student Equity meeting regarding UNC's fall reopening on Thursday, July 16, 2020.

UNC student commission resolution: ‘All courses must be offered virtually'

By Maddie Ellis | Aug. 2

UNC Board of Governors Racial Equity Task Force chair Darrel Allison speaks at the virtual meeting on Thursday, July 9, 2020.

UNC Board of Governors' Racial Equity Task Force outlines work ahead at first meeting

By Brian Keyes | Jul. 13

The UNC Board of Governors Racial Equity Task Force met for the first time Thursday to outline the group's mission and the work it plans to do over the next several months. The task force will focus on three key areas: equity in student recruitment, enrollment and success outcomes, recruiting and retaining "diverse and equity minded practitioners and leaders" and creating safe and inclusive campuses.

Chairperson Harry Smith discussed the status of higher education in North Carolina on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 in a meeting of the UNC Board of Governors at the Friday Center.

A former ECU chancellor is suing the UNC System. Here's what you need to know.

By Maydha Devarajan | Jul. 6

Earlier in June, former ECU Chancellor Cecil Staton filed a lawsuit against the UNC System over his resignation in March 2019. Here’s what you need to know.

'Source of student advocacy': Student Body President Reeves Moseley looks to year ahead

By Sara Raja | Jun. 29

Reeves Moseley didn’t expect to begin his term as student body president during a pandemic. The rising senior took on his role in April with the goal to #BridgetheDivide between UNC and traditionally marginalized student groups.

The Undergraduate Student Senate’s resolution for the renaming of campus buildings was presented at the meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2020.

Undergraduate Senate urges BOT to involve UNC community in renaming process

By Chiara Evans | Jun. 26

The Undergraduate Senate passed a concurrent resolution at its full meeting Wednesday night, calling on the Board of Trustees to take action in renaming buildings on campus following the decision to lift the 16-year freeze.

Art Pope campaigns in the pit on Monday, Sept. 28, 1992 when he was running for lieutenant governor. DTH Archives photo by Erin Randall.

N.C. Senate appoints Art Pope, conservative political figure and businessman, to UNC BOG

By Maydha Devarajan and Suzannah Claire Perry | Jun. 25

Art Pope — a well-known and formidable conservative figure within North Carolina politics — was appointed by the N.C. Senate Thursday evening to the UNC Board of Governors.

Craige Residence Hall as pictured on Sunday, June 7, 2020.

System may not refund housing if students are forced to move out, UNC-G contract says

By Kyle Ingram and Emma Geis | Jun. 23

On Monday, UNC-Greensboro notified its students in an addendum to its housing contract that, based on UNC System policy guidance, on-campus students who may be forced to move out due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the fall could not receive refunds. UNC-G later clarified that the policy did not mean no refunds would be responded under any circumstances — but a student-created petition asking the UNC System to ensure refunds in the event of early contract termination has already garnered over 7,000 signatures.

Board of Governors chairperson Randy Ramsey during an emergency Board meeting on Friday, June 19, 2020, during which Peter Hans was elected to be the new UNC System president.

N.C. Community College System President Peter Hans to be next UNC System President

By Maydha Devarajan | Jun. 19

Peter Hans was elected unanimously as the next UNC System president at an emergency Board of Governors meeting Friday. Hans is the ninth president of the N.C. Community College System and has previously served on three terms on the Board. The search for a permanent UNC System president began a year ago.

Darrell Allison speaks via Zoom livestream at the Historically Minority-Serving Institutions (HMSI) Committee Meeting on Thursday, June 6, 2020.

UNC System's historically minority-serving universities given $6 million for COVID-19 research

By Emma Geis | Jun. 11

The UNC System's six historically minority-serving institutions are receiving $1 million each from the N.C. Policy Collaboratory to support COVID-19 related research and initiatives. The funding will support a variety of projects to address COVID-19 care and testing for vulnerable populations across the state.

UNC faculty member selected for prestigious O. Max Gardner Award

By Chiara Evans | May. 28

Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody, chairperson of UNC Department of Psychiatry and director of the UNC Center for Women Mood Disorders, was named the 2020 recipient of the O. Max Gardner Award. The award recognizes a faculty member who, during the academic year, has made the greatest contribution to the welfare of the human race.

UNC system Interim President Dr. Bill Roper makes his report at the start of a meeting of the Board of Governors at the Friday Center on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019.

BOG meeting: Controversial member resigns; members halt raises to tuition and fees

By Brian Keyes | May. 20

The UNC Board of Governors meeting on Wednesday included a vote to halt raising tuition for next year, interim UNC System President Bill Roper stating he is optimistic that students will return to campuses in the fall and the resignation of member Tom Fetzer.

Bill Roper, Interim President of the UNC-system, attends a special meeting of the Faculty Executive Committee in South Building on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. The meeting was held one day before Carol Folt's time as Chancellor of the University comes to an end to dicuss personnel matters regarding the selection of an interim Chancellor.

UNC System Presidential Search Committee reviews applications amid COVID-19 delays

By Kyle Ingram | May. 4

The UNC System Presidential Search Committee met via conference call Monday to review applications for the position. The selection process for the next UNC System president has been delayed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and the committee has no indication of when they will vote on a replacement.

Students sit on the quad at Polk Place on Monday, February 3, 2020. Added graphics refer to the questions surrounding a return to UNC's campus in mid-August of 2020 for the Fall 2020 semester at what will hopefully be the tail end of the COVID-19 pandemic.

UNC System interim president expects campuses to reopen in the fall

By Rachel Crumpler | Apr. 29

UNC System President Bill Roper said in a Wednesday statement that he expects to reopen UNC System campuses to reopen in the fall, and UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz said he's "optimistic" that the University will begin on-campus classes in mid-August. Here's what that reopening could look like.

The Old Well pictured on Monday, March 23, 2020.

Thousands sign petition with demands regarding UNC System response to COVID-19

By Sasha Schroeder | Mar. 31

The petition, drafted by Kylah Guion, a 20-year-old political science student at N.C. A&T State University, lists demands to the UNC System regarding the suspension of in-person instruction due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The petition has garnered over 22,000 signatures.

UNC System plans to refund students for unused housing and meal plans

By Maeve Sheehey | Mar. 30

According to a press release from the UNC system — the statewide body that governs all 16 public universities in North Carolina — students will be refunded for unused housing and dining services due to COVID-19-related campus closures.