Meet the five new members of the UNC Board of Governors

State legislators appointed five new members to the UNC Board of Governors last month.  The new BOG members all said they are honored to serve and hope to positively contribute to the UNC System.  They said in particular they hope to focus on affordability, access and improving student outcomes.

N.C. House bill would give UNC-System president power to cut salaries across the board

House Bill 243 passed unanimously in the House late last month, and it has since moved on to the Senate. The bill would give UNC-System President Peter Hans the power to implement temporary across-the-board salary reductions and layoffs. 

Morrison Art Studio hosts collaborative digital mural for Arts Everywhere Day

“We don’t get a chance to show off our art all the time, we don’t get a chance this year to get on campus and see everybody for Arts Everywhere Day, so we might as well put it somewhere that’s pretty accessible,” Morgan Pestyk, digital marketing assistant for Arts Everywhere, said. “It’s really nice to have that out there and have a place where you can put your art safely.”

Rajiv Mohabir reads century-old poetry, now translated, to mark Holi

"Rajiv Mohabir sharing these poems educated more people about what Holi is and the history behind it," Shivam Bhargava said. "It's very easy to celebrate Holi without understanding the cultural and religious significance behind it, but Rajiv's poems add historical and cultural context to the celebration so that more people know what they are celebrating." 

Duke professor to give lecture on architecture of Nazi-occupied Krakow

An important role of the digital humanities is the preservation of lost culture, which in turn increases diversity and the depth of representation in different cultures.

BOG discusses in-state tuition rates and suicide prevention efforts

“Our System-wide tuition freeze reinforces the board’s commitment to keep college costs low,” Chairperson Randy Ramsey said in a press release Thursday. “We are also grateful to the General Assembly for helping us reduce the financial burden on our students. Together, we will ensure people from every corner of this state can afford a world-class education.”

Former UNC BOG member Darrell Allison named chancellor at Fayetteville State University

Former UNC Board of Governors member Darrell Allison has been named as the next chancellor for Fayetteville State University. 

'Somebody is not telling the truth': Where Silent Sam stands a year after deal reversal

“One thing is certain: somebody is not telling the truth,” UNC Black Pioneer Mel Watt said. “I wish there was some way to get to the bottom of that.” 

'Another UNC Is Possible': Four-point plan calls for new approach to financial crisis

Another UNC is Possible is a plan to address the immediate financial concerns of the UNC System while facilitating an equitable transition toward a post-pandemic North Carolina.  Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz previously announced that there will be a 7.5 percent cut to operating funds and a 1.5 percent cut to personnel funds to help eliminate the $100 million structural deficit the University is facing. UNC’s auxiliary units such as housing, dining and parking lost $97 million in revenue last spring and may lose as much as $200 million this year.

LISTEN: Silent Sam settlements controversy and update on UNC-Duke game

'A fictitious narrative': Silent Sam committee had no role in settlements with SCV

After another numerous delay and a lawsuit, it appears the BOG deliberately misled the public on the role of the five BOG members and their role in the Silent Sam settlements.

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

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. 

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

Students, faculty and staff discussed race and equity in the UNC System during a series of virtual town halls.

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

The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services launched a new app for use across UNC system campuses.