Committee on Budget and Finance to meet February 9, 2021
The UNC Board of Governors Committee on Budget and Finance will meet on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. via video conference call.
More mobile freezers for COVID-19 vaccine storage deployed throughout UNC System
CHAPEL HILL, NC – New mobile freezers capable of capable of safely storing and transporting COVID-19 vaccine vials will soon arrive at all 15 research institutions within the UNC System. The N.C. Division of Emergency Management left the UNC-Chapel Hill loading dock this morning and currently is transporting 23 mobile cold-storage units throughout state in support of Operation Deep Freeze.
Board of Governors to meet in regular session on January 21, 2021
The UNC Board of Governors will meet in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 21, 2021 via conference call. A total of 8 committee meetings of the Board will be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.
UNC System expanding COVID-19 vaccine storage capacity at all 15 research institutions
CHAPEL HILL, NC – All 15 research institutions within the UNC System will soon be receiving 61 new freezers capable of safely storing COVID-19 vaccines at temperatures as low as -80 Celsius (-112 Fahrenheit). The freezers will support state and local public health agencies, hospitals, and pharmacies with the critical logistics of sub-zero storage and subsequent distribution of COVID-19 vaccines that started arriving in North Carolina this past week.
Dr. Philip G. Rogers Named 12th Chancellor of East Carolina University
One of Greenville’s own, Dr. Philip G. Rogers, has been elected the 12th Chancellor of East Carolina University. During today’s regular meeting of the UNC Board of Governors, UNC System President Peter Hans nominated Dr. Rogers for the post. The Board of Governors of the 17-institution University of North Carolina System elected him unanimously.
The UNC Board of Governors will meet in regular session on December 17, 2020
The UNC Board of Governors will meet in regular session at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2020 via conference call. A total of 2 committee meetings of the Board will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2020. In addition, the Task Force on Pricing, Flexibility, and Affordability will meet 30 minutes upon the adjournment of the full meeting of the UNC Board of Governors.
New System-wide Service Ensures Students Have Round-the-Clock Access to Mental Health Support
The University of North Carolina System announces the launch of a new service that gives students at every constituent institution access to licensed mental health support, including after-hours when campus counseling centers are closed.
Racial Equity Task Force to Meet December 4th
The UNC Racial Equity Task Force will meet on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. via video conference call.
Board of Governors to meet in regular session on November 19, 2020
The UNC Board of Governors will meet in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2020.
Subcommittee for the 2020 Governor Holshouser Award to Meet November 13, 2020
The UNC Board of Governors’ Subcommittee for the 2020 Governor Holshouser Award for Excellence in Public Service will meet Friday, November 13, 2020 at12:00 noon via video conference call.
UNC System Racial Equity Task Force Meets to Discuss Engagement Results and Draft Recommendations
The UNC System Racial Equity Task Force will meet today to discuss feedback from a System-wide survey and virtual town halls and receive input on its draft recommendations. The meeting starts at 1 p.m. and will be live streamed on UNC-TV.
UNC Racial Equity Task Force to meet November 10
The UNC Racial Equity Task Force will meet on Tuesday, November 10 from 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. via video conference call.
GEAR UP North Carolina Hosting Free FAFSA HotSpot Drive-In
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) North Carolina is excited to announce a free FAFSA HotSpot Drive-In to support students as they complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Subcommittee on the Holshouser Award for Excellence to Meet November 3, 2020
The UNC Board of Governors’ Subcommittee on the 2020 Governor Holshouser Award for Excellence in Public Service will meet Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
UNC System Honors Staff with New Award for Excellence
The UNC System Office officially honored the first two recipients of the recently established President’s Award for Excellence.
UNC System Addresses Literacy
The University of North Carolina System announces the appointment of eight Literacy Fellows as part of the UNC System Literacy Framework Development Initiative.
UNC System Virtual Open House Will Help North Carolinians Explore College Options
The UNC System will host its first-ever Virtual Open House, giving North Carolinians in all 100 counties an opportunity to explore the state’s options for public higher education. A series of eight virtual sessions will highlight the unique learning opportunities at the 16 constituent universities.
Board of Governors to Meet in Regular Session on October 22
The UNC Board of Governors will meet in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2020 via conference call. A total of eight committee meetings of the Board will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 via conference call.
UNC System President Issues Statement on Appalachian State University Student
CHAPEL HILL, NC – University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans issued a statement following the death of Appalachian State University student, Chad Dorrill.
UNC System Promotes Statewide Higher Education Rollout of COVID-19 Contact Tracing App
The University of North Carolina System has announced that it is helping promote the statewide rollout of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) contact tracing application, built on Apple and Google technology.
UNC System Announces Third Straight Year of Record Enrollment
Despite the unprecedented challenges of this academic year, the UNC System welcomed a record-setting class this fall. This marks the third year in a row that the University has reached record-high enrollment.
UNC System Launches System-wide Survey, Extends Deadline for Racial Equity Task Force Final Recommendations
The UNC System Racial Equity Task Force is urging faculty, staff, and students across the state to make their voices heard on race, equity, and the University’s path ahead. A survey launched today and active through September 30 will gather insight from members of the University community to help guide the work of the task force and inform recommendations to the full Board.
UNC Board of Governors to meet in regular session September 17
The UNC Board of Governors will meet in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2020 via conference call. A total of eight committee meetings of the Board will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 via conference call.
UNC System President Addresses Task Force on Pricing, Flexibility, and Affordability
The current tuition and fee model has evolved over many years, often in an ad-hoc way to answer emerging needs on our campuses. It’s time for a comprehensive review.
Task Force on Pricing, Flexibility, and Affordability to Meet September 10
The Task Force on Pricing, Flexibility, and Affordability will meet on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. via video conference call.
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.