Executive Leadership Institute develops leaders across the UNC System
The UNC System has named a select group of 36 participants to the sixth cohort of the Executive Leadership Institute.
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UNC System helps North Carolinians return to college to finish their degrees
More than 1 million people in North Carolina attended college but left before earning a degree or credential. The UNC System is working to welcome many of those people back to the classroom — and help them graduate – — by expanding its partnership with ReUp Education.
Six public university systems establish first-in-kind accreditor
Today, the Commission for Public Higher Education, a consortium of six public university systems, was unveiled. This Commission will create a first-of-its-kind accreditation model for public higher education institutions that will offer high-quality, efficient services prioritizing academic excellence, student outcomes and achievement.
Subcommittee on Laboratory Schools to meet June 30, 2025
The UNC Board of Governors Subcommittee on Laboratory Schools will hold a special meeting on Monday, June 30, 2025.
Committee on Budget and Finance to meet June 18, 2025
The UNC Board of Governors Committee on Budget and Finance will meet in special session on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
UNC System announces Presidential Scholars for 2025-26 academic year
Four recent graduates of University of North Carolina System institutions will serve as Presidential Scholars for the 2025-26 academic year.
Former provost at Tuskegee University elected chancellor of Elizabeth City State University
Dr. S. Keith Hargrove, immediate past provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Tuskegee University, was elected chancellor of Elizabeth City State University today by the UNC Board of Governors.
UNC-Chapel Hill maternal health innovator honored with 2025 O. Max Gardner Award
Dr. Jeffrey Stringer, the Clarke-Pearson Distinguished Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has received the 2025 Oliver Max Gardner Award for his transformative work in maternal healthcare in low-resource settings around the world.
UNC Board of Governors to meet in regular session May 15, 2025
The UNC Board of Governors will meet in regular session on Thursday, May 15, 2025
Committee on University Personnel to meet May 12, 2025
The UNC Board of Governors Committee on University Personnel will meet in special session on Monday, May 12, 2025.
Presidential Assessment Committee to meet April 29, 2025
The UNC Board of Governors Presidential Assessment Committee will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
UNC Board of Governors to meet in regular session April 10, 2025
The UNC Board of Governors will meet in regular on Thursday, April. 10, 2025, at the UNC System Office in Raleigh.
Committee on Budget and Finance to meet April 7, 2025
The UNC Board of Governors Committee on Budget and Finance will meet in special session at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025.
NC Teaching Fellows program announces record 530 awards offered for 2025-26
The North Carolina Teaching Fellows Commission has selected 530 teaching fellows for the 2025-26 academic year – the highest number of awards since the program’s return in 2017.
Kevin Howell elected chancellor of NC State University
Kevin Howell, a longtime higher education leader at NC State University, was elected its 15th chancellor today by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors.
UNC Board of Governors and Committee on University Personnel to meet March 18, 2025
The UNC Board of Governors Committee on University Personnel will hold a special virtual meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
UNC System freezes in-state tuition for ninth year running
Since 2016, the University of North Carolina Board of Governors has voted to keep tuition rates flat for resident undergraduates at all 16 of its universities. The University of North Carolina System, subject to a constitutional mandate to provide affordable, high-quality higher education for all North Carolinians, is committed to helping more students graduate on time, and with less debt.
Dr. Heather Norris elected chancellor of Appalachian State University
Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris, who has served as interim chancellor at Appalachian State University since April of 2024, was elected the university’s next chancellor today by the UNC Board of Governors.
UNC Board of Governors announces 2024 winner of the Governor James E. Holshouser, Jr. Award
Dr. Angela Lamson of East Carolina University is the winner of the 2024 Governor James E. Holshouser, Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service.
Transferring to a UNC System university is quicker with streamlined process
A college history, math, or science course should be challenging for students. But transferring to a public university should be easy. That’s why the University of North Carolina System has enacted rules to make those transfers easier for undergraduates.
UNC Board of Governors to meet in regular session February 27, 2025
The UNC Board of Governors will meet in regular session on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, at the UNC System Office in Raleigh, NC.
Project Kitty Hawk surpasses 1,000 students served; UNC partner universities earn accolades for online programs
Enrollment in degree programs powered by Project Kitty Hawk has increased 65% since the start of Fall 2024. Project Kitty Hawk’s 14 bachelor’s degree programs served 923 students in January, up from 558 in September.
UNC System President Peter Hans issues statement about grant support by the National Institutes of Health
UNC System President Peter Hans issues a statement regarding grant support by the National Institutes of Health.
UNC Board of Governors selects winners of 2025 teaching awards
The UNC Board of Governors has selected 17 outstanding faculty members to receive the 2025 Awards for Excellence in Teaching.
Subcommittee for the O. Max Gardner Award to meet February 4, 2025
The UNC Board of Governors Subcommittee on the 2025 O. Max Gardner Award will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
UNC System campuses in Western North Carolina rebound with spring enrollment gains
Months after Hurricane Helene disrupted the academic year for thousands of students and their families, spring enrollment is up at the UNC System’s three mountain universities.
UNC Board of Governors to meet in regular session January 30, 2025
The UNC Board of Governors will meet in regular session at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
UNC Board of Governors Committees to meet January 27, 2025
Two University of North Carolina Board of Governors committees will be meeting in special session on Monday, January 27, 2025.
North Carolina Principal Fellows Commission announces recurring funding, legislative support for continued growth
The North Carolina Principal Fellows Commission is pleased to announce the approval of six-year grant funding for four principal preparation programs, advancing the state’s commitment to cultivating high-quality school leaders.
North Carolina Teaching Fellows program announces 210 recipients in early decisions for 2025
The North Carolina Teaching Fellows Commission has selected 210 individuals to receive North Carolina Teaching Fellows awards for the Class of 2025 during its early-decision window.