UNC-Chapel Hill professor emerita wins 2025 Governor James E. Holshouser, Jr. Award
Dr. Carol Durham of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a winner of the 2025 Governor James E. Holshouser, Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service.
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Appalachian State University professor wins 2025 Governor James E. Holshouser, Jr. Award
Dr. JP Jameson of Appalachian State University is a winner of the 2025 Governor James E. Holshouser, Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service.
Project Kitty Hawk surpasses 3,000 students served, adds two new university partners
Project Kitty Hawk (PKH), the University of North Carolina System’s affiliated education technology nonprofit, has helped university partners enroll more than 3,000 adult learners since the first program launched in October 2023.
UNC Board of Governors selects winners of 2026 teaching awards
The UNC Board of Governors has selected 17 outstanding faculty members to receive the 2026 Awards for Excellence in Teaching.
Thousands of public high school seniors access higher education through NC College Connect
More than 23,000 public high school seniors have accepted direct admission offers from North Carolina colleges and universities through the NC College Connect program.
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.
Project Kitty Hawk to power seven North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University degree programs
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, the nation’s largest historically Black college or university, has formalized a new partnership with Project Kitty Hawk to power at least seven degree programs designed for adult learners.
NC College Connect creates clear path to college for eligible NC students
Starting this fall, more than 62,000 North Carolina public high school seniors will be offered direct admission to select institutions in North Carolina as part of the NC College Connect program.
Executive Leadership Institute develops leaders across the UNC System
The UNC System has named a select group of 36 participants to the sixth cohort of the Executive Leadership Institute.
Six public university systems establish first-in-kind accreditor
Today, the Commission for Public Higher Education, a consortium of six public university systems, was unveiled. This Commission will create a first-of-its-kind accreditation model for public higher education institutions that will offer high-quality, efficient services prioritizing academic excellence, student outcomes and achievement.