UNC Press Announces First Recipients of Thomas W. Ross Fund Publishing Grants
The University of North Carolina Press has named the recipients of its first round of Thomas W. Ross Fund publishing grants.
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One Community in the Aftermath of Hurricane Matthew
The drive through North Carolina follows winding roads nestled among trees showing their golden autumn colors. It can be hard to imagine that many of these roads, connecting town to town across the state, were recently under water due the devastating flooding that accompanied Hurricane Matthew. The hurricane blew in October 8 with little consequence …
Proposed locations of UNC laboratory schools announced
CHAPEL HILL – University of North Carolina President Margaret Spellings today announced the eight UNC institutions that have been identified as potential candidates to establish and operate laboratory schools serving students in kindergarten through 8th grade, as required by a provision in the 2016-17 state budget enacted in July. The plan has been submitted to …
Internship Program Provides Students With Financial Support and Help for Communities
For many college students, the biggest obstacle in deciding whether to acquire an internship is being able to afford the time needed to complete it. Many unpaid internships provide valuable on-the-job experience to a student but aren’t financially viable. Now in its second year, the State Employees Credit Union, or SECU, is providing funding to …
UNC SYSTEM RESPONSE TO NCAA PRESIDENT MARK EMMERT
UNC SYSTEM RESPONSE TO NCAA PRESIDENT MARK EMMERT
The attached letter to NCAA President Mark Emmert was sent today (September 16, 2016) by UNC President Margaret Spellings and the chancellors of the UNC system’s 15 NCAA member institutions. Read More
UNC President Margaret Spellings’ statement on September 14th ACC decision
UNC President Margaret Spellings has offered the following comment on the ACC decision to relocate all neutral site championships for the 2016-17 academic year. We appreciate that the ACC shares our commitment to creating an inclusive atmosphere for all, but we regret that today’s decision will penalize affected host communities and fans throughout the state. …
UNC System President Issues Statement on Decision to Relocate NCAA Championships From North Carolina for 2016-17
UNC President Margaret Spellings has offered the following statement on the NCAA Board of Governors’ decision to relocate previously awarded championship events from North Carolina during the 2016-17 academic year: “We are surprised and disappointed by the NCAA’s decision and regret the impact it will have on North Carolina’s student-athletes, coaches, athletic staffs, fans, and …
UNC System President Issues Statement on Decision to Relocate NCAA Championships From North Carolina for 2016-17
UNC President Margaret Spellings has offered the following statement on the NCAA Board of Governors’ decision to relocate previously awarded championship events from North Carolina during the 2016-17 academic year. Read More
Pickle Power! UNC System Researchers Believe That Pickle Waste Will Generate Electricity
Imagine the day when a pickle factory, instead of dumping its saltwater waste, can use it to power the factory instead. Imagine that chemical process repeated on a much larger scale, using many rivers flowing into oceans to power the large portions of the country.