Dr. Cristy Page named CEO of UNC Health, dean of UNC School of Medicine
Dr. Cristy Page, a distinguished faculty member who has risen in leadership roles at UNC Health, was named the chief executive officer of UNC Health.
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UNC Board of Governors to meet in regular session November 20, 2025
The UNC Board of Governors will meet in regular session on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the UNC System Office in Raleigh, NC.
New laws expand college access for North Carolina’s veterans and military families
As the nation celebrates Veterans Day, North Carolina is strengthening its support for those who serve through three new laws that make a University of North Carolina System education more affordable and accessible for military families.
Subcommittee for the Governor James E. Holshouser, Jr. Award to meet October 31, 2025
The UNC Board of Governors Subcommittee for the Governor James E. Holshouser, Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service will hold a special meeting on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025.
UNC System sees record number of transfer students in 2025
This fall, the University of North Carolina System’s 16 universities welcomed 18,719 transfer students, an 8.2% increase since fall 2024, and the highest number on record. Of those, 10,840 students transferred from community colleges to UNC System institutions.
UNC Board of Governors to meet in special session October 16, 2025
The UNC Board of Governors and the Committee on Budget and Finance will meet on Oct. 16, 2025, at the UNC System Office in Raleigh.
UNC Board of Governors to host UNC Boards of Trustees Workshop October 15, 2025
The UNC Board of Governors will host the UNC Boards of Trustees Workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 in Raleigh.
UNC System enrolls record number of military-affiliated students
This fall, North Carolina’s public universities enrolled more than 23,000 military-affiliated students, a 6% increase since fall 2024. It’s the fourth consecutive year the UNC System has seen enrollment increase among this group, which includes veterans, active-duty military and students from military families.
UNC System sets a record for enrollment
The UNC System achieved record enrollment this fall, with the total number of students up 3.4% over 2024. For the first time, North Carolina’s public universities surpassed a quarter of a million students.
UNC Board of Governors to meet September 18, 2025
The UNC Board of Governors will meet in regular session on Sept. 18, 2025.