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.
Committee on Budget and Finance to meet December 17, 2024
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors Committee on Budget and Finance will meet in special session at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss operating budget allocations for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This meeting will be held virtually. Portions of the meeting will be streamed …
UNC Board of Governors and Committee on University Personnel to meet December 12, 2024
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors Committee on University Personnel will hold an emergency meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.
Elizabeth City State University Chancellor Search Advisory Committee Announced
University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans today announced the formation of a 13-member committee that will help search for the next chancellor of Elizabeth City State University.
Subcommittee on Laboratory Schools to meet November 19, 2024
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors Subcommittee on Laboratory Schools will hold a special meeting at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. The purpose of the special meeting is to discuss lab school renewal for Niner University Elementary. This meeting will be held virtually. Portions of the meeting will be streamed online …
UNC System hosting College Day for high school students impacted by Hurricane Helene
High school seniors affected by Hurricane Helene can receive help with the college application process at a free special event in Asheville this month.
UNC Board of Governors to meet in regular session November 14, 2024
The UNC Board of Governors will meet in regular session on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 at the UNC System Office in Raleigh.
Committee on Educational Planning, Policies and Programs to meet November 7, 2024
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors Committee on Educational Planning, Policies and Programs will meet in special session at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. The committee will discuss several items, including mission statements, early college renewal and degree program actions. The agenda for this meeting can be found here. This meeting will …
NCInnovation adds three more hubs at UNC System institutions
Nonprofit expands statewide presence with new hubs at App State, Fayetteville State, and UNC Wilmington, increasing support for applied research commercialization
Students impacted by hurricane will receive extra scholarship support
In response to the hardships caused by Hurricane Helene, the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority is awarding additional financial aid to eligible students at Appalachian State University, University of North Carolina Asheville and Western Carolina University, and to eligible students from impacted counties at the other UNC institutions.
Subcommittee on Laboratory Schools to meet October 30, 2024
The UNC Board of Governors Subcommittee on Laboratory Schools will hold a special meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.
Subcommittee for the Governor James E. Holshouser, Jr. Award to meet October 25, 2024
The UNC Board of Governors Subcommittee for the Governor James E. Holshouser, Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service will hold a special meeting at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024.
Application fees waived for students in hurricane-affected counties
University of North Carolina institutions will waive application fees for all students from 39 disaster-declared counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians during College Application Week, Oct. 21-27.
Over 550 working adults enrolled in Project Kitty Hawk-powered programs across UNC System
Five hundred and fifty-eight students are now enrolled in 11 degree programs specifically designed for working adults across three UNC System institutions.
UNC Board of Governors to meet in special session October 17, 2024
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors will meet in special session at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.