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.
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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.