UNC System President Issues Statement on Appalachian State University Student
CHAPEL HILL, NC – University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans issued a statement following the death of Appalachian State University student, Chad Dorrill.
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$1.2 Million Federal Grant to Expand Statewide ECU Telepsychiatry Services
An East Carolina University team in the Brody School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine has received a $1.2 million federal grant to expand telehealth-based mental health services in North Carolina.
Forestry Expert Predicts Fall Foliage 2020
The warm, rainy summer in North Carolina has set the stage for what could be a better-than-average year for fall foliage, according to a forestry expert at NC State University.
UNC System Promotes Statewide Higher Education Rollout of COVID-19 Contact Tracing App
The University of North Carolina System has announced that it is helping promote the statewide rollout of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) contact tracing application, built on Apple and Google technology.
UNC System Announces Third Straight Year of Record Enrollment
Despite the unprecedented challenges of this academic year, the UNC System welcomed a record-setting class this fall. This marks the third year in a row that the University has reached record-high enrollment.
A Comprehensive Approach to Problem Solving in the COVID-Era
85 UNC System research projects focus on treatment, community testing, and prevention of COVID-19, with the goal of providing new data and information to help lawmakers and policymakers guide the state’s pandemic response.
UNC System Launches System-wide Survey, Extends Deadline for Racial Equity Task Force Final Recommendations
The UNC System Racial Equity Task Force is urging faculty, staff, and students across the state to make their voices heard on race, equity, and the University’s path ahead. A survey launched today and active through September 30 will gather insight from members of the University community to help guide the work of the task force and inform recommendations to the full Board.
UNC Board of Governors to meet in regular session September 17
The UNC Board of Governors will meet in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2020 via conference call. A total of eight committee meetings of the Board will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 via conference call.
UNC System President Addresses Task Force on Pricing, Flexibility, and Affordability
The current tuition and fee model has evolved over many years, often in an ad-hoc way to answer emerging needs on our campuses. It’s time for a comprehensive review.
The Mighty Engine That Never Idles
NCGrowth facilitates multi-institutional collaborations to help grow businesses and strengthen communities. This work was vital before COVID-19 struck. Now it’s absolutely critical.