Dr. Stephen Gamboa is a clinical instructor in the Department of Family Medicine at UNC and was a key player in local lobbying efforts for the health care overhaul touted by President Barack Obama and signed into law in March. Gamboa explained the details of that plan and how it can have an impact on the class of 2010.
If you’ve ever posted a public Tweet, prepare for it to become a part of history.
A new iPad starts at $499, but at N.C. State University it’s available to students free of charge — at least for a few hours.NCSU Libraries are now lending iPads to students for four-hour increments to make sure students are familiar with the latest technology.
The state and federal governments are making efforts to extend broadband Internet access to rural communities.The Federal Communications Commission released a plan last month that set goals for broadband extension nationwide.But while the FCC waits on approval from the U.S. Congress, North Carolina has already taken action.
The gap in graduation rates between black and white NCAA men’s Division I basketball players is widening.
The extended winter season and high amounts of snow this year have affected the state in several ways, for better or for worse.State departments reported losses of money, time and agricultural production because of the weather.Clearing roads costs money
Several states are opening up new options to high school students who want to graduate early.The National Center on Education and the Economy is starting a pilot program in eight states that will allow high school students to graduate after their sophomore year and enroll in community college.
After years of planning, UNC-Charlotte has finally secured most of the funding needed for a varsity football program.The student fee increase approved last week by the UNC-system Board of Governors will provide $40 million of the $45 million needed to construct a football stadium and accompanying facilities.
The state is penalizing East Carolina University for enrolling too many out-of-state students by cutting their funds.Roughly $260,000 in state appropriations will be cut from the university’s budget for exceeding the 18 percent out-of-state enrollment cap.But university officials said the cuts will not impact overall operations.
