As part of an ongoing effort to address North Carolina’s teacher shortage, the University of North Carolina System has awarded $400,000 in new grant funding to 15 of its institutions. The funds will support apprenticeship programs and new teacher preparation pathways, bringing motivated and qualified educators to K-12 classrooms around the state.
October 12, 2026
As part of an ongoing effort to address North Carolina’s teacher shortage, the University of North Carolina System has awarded $400,000 in new grant funding to 15 of its institutions. The funds will support apprenticeship programs and new teacher preparation pathways, bringing motivated and qualified educators to K-12 classrooms around the state.
September 23, 2026
This fall, Project Kitty Hawk, the University of North Carolina System’s nonprofit education technology affiliate, enrolled a record 2,889 adult learners in online degree programs across six universities, including 766 new students.
September 16, 2026
The University of North Carolina System surpassed 260,000 students across the state this year, a new record.
September 15, 2026
Without submitting a single application, more than 67,500 high school seniors across North Carolina already have a seat at select four-year colleges and universities next fall through NC College Connect, a direct admission program that provides a streamlined path to higher education.
September 11, 2026
The UNC Board of Governors will meet in regular session at 10 a.m., on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, in Raleigh.
September 9, 2026
Dr. Sheryl Long, a former education professor and dean at Meredith College, will lead the North Carolina Teaching Fellows program.