Hotline Makes it Easy for Employees to Voice Concerns
The UNC System has just launched its new hotline to make it easier for any employee throughout the System to file a complaint about alleged misconduct.
UNC System President Releases Statement on East Carolina University and UNC Charlotte
University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans released this statement following operational changes at East Carolina University and UNC Charlotte.
UNC System President Issues Statement on Updated Guidance for Higher Education
CHAPEL HILL, NC – UNC System President Peter Hans released this statement following updated Guidance for Institutions of Higher Education from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services.
UNC System President Addresses Modifications for Fall Semester
University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans issued a statement following the announcement that NC State University would be modifying operations for the fall semester.
UNC System President Issues Statement on Fall Semester
University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans issued a statement following the announcement that UNC-Chapel Hill would be modifying operations for the fall semester.
The Return to Campus Opens the Door to Discovery
Remote instruction can provide many students with access to some of these experiences. But for most, campus life offers the most comprehensive access to the learning and living experiences that lead to more fulfilling lives, research discoveries and medical breakthroughs, and a stronger North Carolina. That is why the UNC System has invested heavily in making its campuses safe places to teach, study, live, and work this fall.
New Public Service Announcements to Promote Safe Practices as Students Return for Fall Semester
CHAPEL HILL, NC – The University of North Carolina System has released two new public service announcements aimed at promoting safe practices as students return for the start of the Fall 2020 semester.
UNC System President Peter Hans Releases Message to University Employees
CHAPEL HILL, NC – University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans released the following video message to UNC System employees.
Committee on Personnel and Tenure to Meet August 3
The Board of Governors Committee on Personnel and Tenure will meet on Monday, August 3, 2020, at 8:30 a.m.
UNC System Releases Statement on Blackbaud Ransomware Attack
The University of North Carolina System has been notified of a ransomware attack on Blackbaud, a private company contracted to provide constituent relationship management services for the UNC System and several constituent institutions.
UNC System Awards Three ROI Grants for 2021-2023
The UNC System announces that teams from three institutions within the UNC System have been awarded grants through the University of North Carolina’s Research Opportunities Initiative (UNC ROI).
The UNC System’s Digital Summer
By strengthening online instruction, institutions will be more adaptable to the challenges COVID-19 presents. The initiatives support the System-wide emphasis on a hybrid approach to instruction, which employs both in-classroom and online learning. This increased mix of remote learning technologies will ease the strain on classroom space and enable physical distancing. And, in the event that circumstances change, institutions will be ready to pivot to fully online instruction, quickly and effectively.
UNC Board of Governors will meet in regular session on Thursday, July 23
The UNC Board of Governors will meet in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2020 via conference call. A total of eight committee meetings of the board will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 via conference call.
UNC System Workshop Strengthens Online and Hybrid Course Design
The UNC System launched the first in a series of intensive System-wide workshops, which will provide faculty with information, tools, and experiences to promote successful teaching online.
UNC System Awards Behavioral Health Initiatives Grant to Nine Institutions
The UNC System Office announces that it has awarded $188,901 to nine institutions through the Behavioral Health Initiatives Grant.
Capital Construction Task Force to Meet on July 14
The UNC Board of Governors’ Capital Construction Task Force will meet at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 via video conference call for a discussion of ideas.
Racial Equity Task Force to Meet July 9
The UNC Board of Governors’ Racial Equity Task Force will meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2020 via video conference call for the purpose of defining the work of the task force and hearing reports.
UNC System Launches Digital Course Enhancement Resources
The UNC System announces the official launch of its Digital Course Enhancements Resource Collections initiative. The initiative has generated ten distinct collections of rigorously vetted materials, curated by UNC System faculty and staff, that will enhance digital instruction.
Executive Leadership Institute Develops Leaders From Within the UNC System
CHAPEL HILL, NC – The University of North Carolina System has named a select group of 24 participants to the first cohort of the UNC System Executive Leadership Institute.
UNC System Names Four Recipients of the William Hearst STEM Scholarship
CHAPEL HILL, NC – The University of North Carolina System and the Hearst Foundation, Inc., announce that four 2020 high school graduates have been named as William Hearst STEM scholars.
Committee on University Governance will meet June 23
The UNC Board of Governors Committee on University Governance will meet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 via conference call. The purpose of the meeting will be to address confidential personnel matters and consult with counsel.
UNC Board of Governors Elects Peter Hans President of the UNC System
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors today elected Peter Hans to serve as the president of the University of North Carolina System. President-elect Hans will assume this role effective August 1, 2020.
Emergency Meeting of the UNC Board of Governors
The UNC Board of Governors will meet in emergency session at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 19, 2020. The purpose of the meeting is to elect a President.
Presidential Search Committee Meets June 16 and 17
The Presidential Search Committee meets for the purpose of interviewing candidates on June 16 and 17, 2020.
UNC Board of Governors HMSI Committee Announces Award of $610,000 in Funding to UNC Asheville to Fight COVID-19
CHAPEL HILL, NC – The UNC Board of Governors announces that the University of North Carolina Asheville will receive $610,000 in funding, through its recently announced partnership with the N.C. Policy Collaboratory at UNC-Chapel Hill, to help fight COVID-19.
UNC Board of Governors HMSI Committee Receives $6M in Funding to Fight COVID-19
CHAPEL HILL, NC – The UNC Board of Governors announced today that it will partner with the N.C. Policy Collaboratory at UNC-Chapel Hill to award $6 million in COVID-19 funding to the UNC System’s six historically minority-serving institutions.
UNC Board of Governors Chair Announces Committee Assignments for 2020-2021
UNC Board of Governors Chair Randy Ramsey has announced assignments for the UNC Board of Governors standing and special committees for the 2020-2021 year.
UNC System Equity Task Force
Please find below the following memo from UNC Board of Governors Chair Randy Ramsey and UNC System Interim President Bill Roper on the establishment of a new UNC System Equity Task Force.
FAFSA Frenzy Will Jump-start College Ambitions Across NC
The FAFSA is a crucial first step toward free or affordable college. That’s why myFutureNC and dozens of key partners are launching a month-long FAFSA Frenzy NC campaign that will run throughout June.
UNC System Interim President Bill Roper Addresses Recent Events in Message to Chancellors
CHAPEL HILL, NC – Earlier today, University of North Carolina System Interim President Bill Roper shared the following message with each of the 17 chancellors in the UNC System.