Virtual Reality Improves College Access The university campus tour is a generations-old rite of passage for eager—and nervous—high school students who have their sights set on the horizon as they prepare to leave the nest. Imagine the thrill for a Walter Williams High School junior, on her way from Alamance County to Boone for the …
If you think of the stereotype of a strategic plan, it’s a lot of splash and not much substance. After a big launch, it’s rare to hear much of it ever again. But at the UNC System, that’s anything but the case. Almost two years after the UNC Board of Governors unanimously approved the strategic …
On Monday, President Spellings wrapped up this year’s State of the University tour with one final address, hosted by the Triangle’s four institutions: North Carolina Central University, the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, North Carolina State University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Coming on the heels of graduation season, …
Fayetteville State University (FSU) will receive $8.2 million over the next seven years for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP). GEAR UP is funded by the US Department of Education and the purpose of the program is to prepare middle and high school students for college through academic preparation programs. GEAR UP …
Applications are now open for scholarships at two University of North Carolina incumbent institutions for incoming qualifying students to have the chance to get free tuition and expenses, plus an opportunity to study abroad.
UNC medical programs encourage graduates to serve in state’s rural areas Imagine driving nearly an hour or 60 to 70 miles along backroads just for a simple checkup at the doctor. For many North Carolinians, basic healthcare is a major issue – and even more dire in an emergency situation. State lawmakers and healthcare officials …
CHAPEL HILL – Students will soon be able to apply for the Cheatham-White Scholarship, a newly established merit-based scholarship program for incoming freshmen attending North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University or North Carolina Central University beginning in the fall of 2018. The program will provide an outstanding educational experience for students who are exceptional …
3+2 Dual Degree partnerships give students opportunities for two STEM diplomas To meet the ever-growing demands of highly trained workers in STEM disciplines in North Carolina, North Carolina State University’s College of Engineering has created a program that will allow students to get two STEM-related degrees in partnership with three other UNC system institutions. And …
GEAR UP funding helps NC school districts provide access to students seeking to go to college One of the educators who attended the GEAR UP North Carolina summit of educators last month told more than 100 people in attendance that she was barely able to fill out all of the financial aid paperwork for her …
Competency-Based Education Summit finding consensus for new learning evaluation Participants at the 2017 University of North Carolina Competency-Based Education Summit were given small Rubik’s cubes that symbolized how much of a puzzle modern education can be: while it might be simple to complete one side, to solve the entire puzzle is much more difficult. For …