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.
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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 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.
NC Governor’s HBCU Internship Program invests in future with new cohort
The North Carolina Governor’s HBCU Internship Program welcomes its newest class of 37 interns from the state’s historically Black colleges and universities.
UNC System receives federal funding to help serve adult learners
A $7.8 million appropriation by Congress will provide technical upgrades for University of North Carolina System campuses to improve access to degree programs for adult learners.
New system provides roadmap of college credit for military experience
Military service members can now see how on-the-job experience translates to earned college credit within the University of North Carolina System.
UNC System, NC Community Colleges, NC Independent Colleges and Universities hold virtual convening on mental health
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The University of North Carolina System will host its Virtual 2022 Behavioral Health Convening on March 30-31. This year’s seminar is supported by a partnership with the North Carolina Community College System and North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities.
UNC System Awards Mental Health Grants to 12 Institutions
The University of North Carolina System Office has awarded $981,181 in grant funding to 12 UNC System institutions to increase behavioral health capacity and strengthen mental health resources available to students starting this fall.
Elizabeth City State University, United Airlines Launch Partnership
Elizabeth City State University and United Airlines Aviate pilot career development program have partnered to train a new generation of pilots. On Friday, Aug. 27, on the ECSU campus, university officials will be joined by United Airlines representatives to launch a partnership that seeks to not only train future pilots, but also bring more women and people of color into the ranks of commercial aviation.
UNC System launches statewide Mental Health First Aid initiative
As part of an ongoing effort to address rising mental health needs among students, the University of North Carolina System will pilot Mental Health First Aid training for staff, faculty, students, and campus police across the state.