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.
UNC System responds to storm-impacted western campuses
The UNC System is working closely with leaders at Appalachian State University, University of North Carolina Asheville and Western Carolina University, as well as the North Carolina Arboretum and the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics-Morganton, to provide aid and support in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Enrollment increases across the UNC System
North Carolina’s public universities are serving more students than ever this fall, with enrollment up by 2.2% over last year and 3.5% since 2022.
UNC Board of Governors to meet in regular session September 12, 2024
The UNC Board of Governors will meet in regular session at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at the UNC System Office in Raleigh.
New pilot program – NC College Connect –launches to increase college access for North Carolina students
The UNC System introduced a simplified college application process for North Carolina public high school students in their senior year.
UNC Board of Governors committees to meet September 4-9, 2024
Three University of North Carolina Board of Governors committees will be meeting in special session on September 4-9, 2024.
New Transfer Guides help community college students pursue four-year degrees
Nearly 1,400 Transfer Guides are now available, providing advisors and students with key information about admissions, course equivalencies and academic programs.
Lee H. Roberts elected chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Lee H. Roberts, who has served as interim chancellor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill since January, was elected the university’s 13th chancellor today by the UNC Board of Governors.
Committee on University Personnel to meet August 9, 2024
The UNC Board of Governors Committee on University Personnel will hold a special virtual meeting on August 9, 2024
North Carolina financial aid agency provides FAFSA help as priority deadline looms
The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority — the state’s education financial aid agency — has hired 89 school counselors and college advisors to provide FAFSA support for North Carolinians this summer.
NC State University Chancellor Search Advisory Committee Announced
UNC System President Peter Hans today announced the formation of a 13-member committee that will search for the next chancellor of NC State University.
UNC Board of Governors to meet in special session July 24, 2024
The UNC Board of Governors will meet in special session on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at the UNC System Office in Raleigh.
UNC System awards $29 million in grants to expand nursing education
The University of North Carolina System has awarded nearly $29 million to expand nursing education at 12 public universities and North Carolina’s Area Health Education Centers. The grants are part of a groundbreaking effort to address the nursing workforce shortage in North Carolina.
More than 1,700 students return to UNC System through innovative partnership with Project Kitty Hawk
A first-of-its-kind program aimed at bringing former students back into the UNC System to complete their bachelor’s degree is having a substantial effect on enrollment throughout the state.
UNC System announces grants for groundbreaking research
Three research teams from within the University of North Carolina System have been selected as recipients of awards totaling $4.5 million from the 2025 Research Opportunities Initiative (ROI).
UNC Board of Governors features all-female leadership
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors is under new leadership, with an all-female slate of officers for the first time in UNC System history.
UNC System announces Presidential Scholars for 2024-25 academic year
Three recent graduates of University of North Carolina System institutions will serve as Presidential Scholars for the 2024-25 academic year.
James Martin II elected chancellor of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
James Martin II, an accomplished civil engineer who has led engineering and STEM initiatives at three large public research universities, was elected chancellor of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University today by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors.