Committee on Budget and Finance to meet December 17, 2024

The University of North Carolina Board of Governors Committee on Budget and Finance will meet in special session at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss operating budget allocations for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This meeting will be held virtually. Portions of the meeting will be streamed …

Subcommittee on Laboratory Schools to meet November 19, 2024

The University of North Carolina Board of Governors Subcommittee on Laboratory Schools will hold a special meeting at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. The purpose of the special meeting is to discuss lab school renewal for Niner University Elementary. This meeting will be held virtually. Portions of the meeting will be streamed online …

Committee on Educational Planning, Policies and Programs to meet November 7, 2024

The University of North Carolina Board of Governors Committee on Educational Planning, Policies and Programs will meet in special session at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. The committee will discuss several items, including mission statements, early college renewal and degree program actions. The agenda for this meeting can be found here. This meeting will …

Students impacted by hurricane will receive extra scholarship support

In response to the hardships caused by Hurricane Helene, the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority is awarding additional financial aid to eligible students at Appalachian State University, University of North Carolina Asheville and Western Carolina University, and to eligible students from impacted counties at the other UNC institutions.

UNC System responds to storm-impacted western campuses

The UNC System is working closely with leaders at Appalachian State University, University of North Carolina Asheville and Western Carolina University, as well as the North Carolina Arboretum and the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics-Morganton, to provide aid and support in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Enrollment increases across the UNC System

North Carolina’s public universities are serving more students than ever this fall, with enrollment up by 2.2% over last year and 3.5% since 2022.

UNC System awards $29 million in grants to expand nursing education  

The University of North Carolina System has awarded nearly $29 million to expand nursing education at 12 public universities and North Carolina’s Area Health Education Centers. The grants are part of a groundbreaking effort to address the nursing workforce shortage in North Carolina.