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Some fear the UNC System is going corporate as administrative searches continue

By Maeve Sheehey

As the UNC System searches for a president and UNC searches for a chancellor, the prospect of a having a leader from the corporate world adds to the existing conversation among some faculty about the corporatization of higher education.  Corporatization at colleges refers to the infusion of corporate values into higher education, and many faculty members see it as an issue because of its effects on shared governance between faculty and administrators. Here is why some think corporate values in higher education is a positive thing, and some fear their influence. 

Here's how students feel about Tim Moore potentially serving as UNC-system president

By Allie Kelly

There are mixed responses throughout the UNC community about the possibility of N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore running for UNC-system president.

We looked into rumors that N.C. Speaker Tim Moore is going for UNC-System President

By Michael Taffe

After interim UNC-System President Bill Roper said he will not seek to serve in his role in a permanent capacity, the search for a new system president became even more uncertain. Though the names of candidates have not been released, one controversial public figure has been the topic of recent rumors: Tim Moore.  Moore, the speaker of the N.C. House of Representatives, has made his name by supporting fiscal prudence and controversial moves such as HB2. Some say Moore would be a poor leader for the UNC System given his history in the General Assembly, while others argue that he could be a viable candidate. 

ECU interim chancellor on administrative leave after reports of inappropriate conduct

By Hannah Lang

Dan Gerlach, interim Chancellor of East Carolina University, has been placed on administrative leave in light of reports that he acted inappropriately in a Greenville-area bar last week.  

Bill Roper has 'no plans' to become permanent president and will serve until June 30

By Maeve Sheehey

Bill Roper will serve as UNC-system interim president through June 2020 to give the Presidential Search Committee time to find a permanent replacement, UNC-System Media Relations announced Wednesday. Roper has "no plans to seek" the position of a permanent system president.

Meet interim Police Chief Thomas Younce: from the Air Force to UNC

By Preston Lennon

Members of the campus safety commission say there's a "crisis of trust" at UNC between law enforcement and the community. Thomas Younce has a wide background in many realms of policing, and experience as an Air Force captain.

UNC archeologist leads students to uncover pieces of ancient Judaic history

“There you are, I’ve been waiting.” UNC students and leaders are closing the books on an excavation series in Huqoq, Isreal, but not without immense success. 

More than just Folt: meet the seven UNC administrators who left this past year

By Addison Skigen

The University has seen a large turnover in its administration over the past year. Here's a recap of who has left the University since the beginning of last school year.

High schoolers, stress less for AP tests: threes are the new standard for credit

By Preston Lennon

Although the new rule will remove ambiguity from the AP policies, each university’s board of trustees will have the option to grant exceptions to individual course requirements. 

In less than a month, the Board of Governors will present a plan for Silent Sam

By Hannah McClellan

The Board of Governors extended their deadline on deciding the fate of Silent Sam until May. Here's what the Board of Governors has said about the plan of action for the confederate monument. 

Here's what you missed at Friday's Board of Governors' meeting

By Maydha Devarajan

The UNC Board of Governors met Friday morning to discuss systemwide chancellor searches, work with state legislature, student fees and tuition and the lack of representation among new appointments.

Former Chancellor Carol Folt has been selected as USC’s first female president

By Rachel Jones / Rachel Jones

The Los Angeles-based university has made recent headlines for a college admissions scandal. More than 50 individuals were charged last week, including four USC athletics officials and several wealthy parents of students at the school.

UNC and 11 other system schools fail to meet student voter ID requirements

By Hannah McClellan

The law requires that the student ID cards contain photographs taken by the school, government or its contractors. Schools that issue IDs where students can upload their own pictures could not be approved.

East Carolina University chancellor announces May resignation

By Kate Karstens

East Carolina University Chancellor Cecil Stanton is resigning after three years in his position. 

New CHCCS PTA council president puts students and staff first

By Sofia Lesnewski

Langston has dedicated her life to the public health and education sector. Working in Honduras to increase access to public education shortly after graduation, allowed her to understand the possibilities education can provide students, and she continues to be an advocate for students in Chapel Hill and Carrboro.

Former UNC-system President Margaret Spellings has a new gig

By Evely Forte

After leaving her three-year position as president of the University of North Carolina’s 17-campus system on March 1, Margaret Spellings will work for a Texas non-profit developing a plan for the future of the state. 

Two months after General Counsel Mark Merritt resigned, there's still no replacement

By Hannah McClellan

The position of UNC General Counsel remains unfilled, with two long-time UNC Office of the University Counsel members holding the position temporarily. 

Here's what you missed at Wednesday's Employee Forum

By Edward Trentzsch

The UNC Employee Forum held a general meeting yesterday to discuss a wide range of topics relevant to employee life at UNC.

Interim UNC-system President Bill Roper announces transition team three days after assuming position

By Taylor Buck

Interim UNC-system President Bill Roper has announced his eight-person transition team three days after taking the reins, according to a press release sent out by UNC-system Media Relations.

Here's what's left unfinished in Chancellor Folt's final days

By Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez

All the initiatives started by Carol Folt but left behind after her announcement of her resignation.