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, 2020

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.

The UNC System Board of Governors met Tuesday at UNC System Office in Chapel Hill.

'College was not even an option': UNC system promises a more affordable future

By Evelyn Gandy | Oct. 2, 2018

Photo courtesy of Ashley Evans.
Western Carolina University welcomes the class of 2022, which is the first to benefit from the NC Promise Plan.

N.C. Promise Plan kicks off the semester by bringing cheaper bill

By Blake Weaver | Aug. 21, 2018

UNC President Margaret Spellings speaks about her review at the Spellings Commission on Sept. 26, 2017.

UNC BOG defends President Spellings' bonus

By Anna Pogarcic | Apr. 8, 2018

UNCA to offer free summer courses to promote on-time graduation

By Jonny Cook | Mar. 22, 2018

UNC ranks number one for best value among public universities

By Emma Boggess | Jan. 30, 2018

Fall at the Linville River in Burke County, North Carolina. Photo courtesy of VisitNC.com.

Tourism rises as leaves fall in western North Carolina

By Lucas Risinger | Oct. 2, 2017

Tourism in western North Carolina has increased in recent years, driven by the appeal of the region's fall foliage.

Jason Hong has taken an online class at UNC.

WCU's distance learning enrollment grows despite period of decreasing online enrollment

By Luke Schrager | Sep. 28, 2017

As Western Carolina University finalizes its online enrollment for this coming year, the school's online distance learning program is expected to grow despite national declining trends.