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 …

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 sees record number of transfer students in 2025

This fall, the University of North Carolina System’s 16 universities welcomed 18,719 transfer students, an 8.2% increase since fall 2024, and the highest number on record. Of those, 10,840 students transferred from community colleges to UNC System institutions.

UNC System enrolls record number of military-affiliated students

This fall, North Carolina’s public universities enrolled more than 23,000 military-affiliated students, a 6% increase since fall 2024. It’s the fourth consecutive year the UNC System has seen enrollment increase among this group, which includes veterans, active-duty military and students from military families.

UNC System sets a record for enrollment

The UNC System achieved record enrollment this fall, with the total number of students up 3.4% over 2024. For the first time, North Carolina’s public universities surpassed a quarter of a million students.

Six public university systems establish first-in-kind accreditor

Today, the Commission for Public Higher Education, a consortium of six public university systems, was unveiled. This Commission will create a first-of-its-kind accreditation model for public higher education institutions that will offer high-quality, efficient services prioritizing academic excellence, student outcomes and achievement.