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.
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.