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.
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Subcommittee for the O. Max Gardner Award to meet February 16, 2026
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors Subcommittee on the 2026 O. Max Gardner Award will hold a special meeting at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. The purpose of the special meeting is to discuss nominations for an award. This meeting will be held virtually. Portions of the meeting will be streamed …
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.
UNC Board of Governors to meet in special session January 29, 2026
The UNC Board of Governors will meet in special session Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.
NC Teaching Fellows program seeks applicants
North Carolina’s forgivable loan program for future teachers will accept applications until Jan. 31, 2026. The North Carolina Teaching Fellows program offers up to $10,000 in forgivable yearly loans to cover tuition, books, and fees while fellows complete approved teacher preparation programs at participating universities.
UNC System launches first Systemwide law enforcement training academy
The UNC System has launched its first Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) academy, bringing together campus police cadets from across the state at the Samarcand Training Academy in Moore County.
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.
UNC Board of Governors to meet in regular session November 20, 2025
The UNC Board of Governors will meet in regular session on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the UNC System Office in Raleigh, NC.
New laws expand college access for North Carolina’s veterans and military families
As the nation celebrates Veterans Day, North Carolina is strengthening its support for those who serve through three new laws that make a University of North Carolina System education more affordable and accessible for military families.
Subcommittee for the Governor James E. Holshouser, Jr. Award to meet October 31, 2025
The UNC Board of Governors Subcommittee for the Governor James E. Holshouser, Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service will hold a special meeting on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025.