OpenUNC website to increase access to research and educational resources
The University of North Carolina System is launching a new website, OpenUNC, to make it easier to access research and other educational resources.
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Students Apply Storytelling Skills to Curb Spread of Coronavirus
As the global community marked the anniversary of the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a pandemic, students in their first semester multimedia storytelling course at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University produced a series of audio public service announcements designed to persuade their peers across campus to continue wearing masks, frequently washing hands and social distancing.
UNC System to hold virtual events exploring student mental health
CHAPEL HILL, NC – The University of North Carolina System in March will host a series of virtual events exploring the impacts of COVID-19 on student mental health.
The 2021 Virtual Behavioral Health Convening is an opportunity for representatives from the System’s 17 institutions to share best practices, programs and ideas that help nurture healthy campus communities. The theme, “RESILIENCE,” speaks to the challenges campuses have faced during the 2020-21 academic year. Sessions will examine COVID-19’s effects on the mental health of students, faculty and staff.
Darrell Allison Named 12th Chancellor of Fayetteville State University
Darrell Allison, a longtime education advocate and champion of North Carolina’s historically minority-serving institutions, was named the 12th chancellor of Fayetteville State University on Thursday.
Tuition Freeze Continues for In-State Students at UNC System Institutions
In-state tuition across the University of North Carolina System will remain frozen for the fifth straight year. At the same time, five-year graduation rates across the System have reached record highs.
UNC Board of Governors Announces Winner of the Governor James E. Holshouser, Jr. Award
Dr. Billy Ogletree of Western Carolina University received the 2020 Governor James E. Holshouser, Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service during today’s regular meeting of the UNC Board of Governors.
UNC System Campuses Launch COVID-19 Vaccine Community Clinics
University of North Carolina System campuses will operate COVID-19 vaccine clinics in the coming weeks and months, with an emphasis on reaching underserved and rural populations.
Board of Governors to meet in regular session on February 18, 2021
The UNC Board of Governors will meet in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2021 via conference call. A total of 9 committee meetings of the Board will be held starting on Tuesday, February 16, 2021.
$25 million in U.S. Coast Guard funding will benefit ECSU students, community
Students enrolled in flight education at Elizabeth City State University will soon benefit from a $25 million U.S. Coast Guard grant to restore runways at the Elizabeth City Regional Airport.
Committee on Budget and Finance to meet February 9, 2021
The UNC Board of Governors Committee on Budget and Finance will meet on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. via video conference call.