- Interim President Dr. William Roper’s report to UNC Board of GovernorsIn his first report to the UNC Board of Governors as Interim President, Dr. William Roper addressed a variety of issues facing the University System… Thank you, Chair Smith. It’s an honor ...Read more
- The UNC System’s ask of the 2019 General AssemblyCHAPEL HILL (January 25, 2019) – Using summer school to graduate on time, retaining the best instructors, supporting community-college transfers and a $4.4 billion backlog in building repairs and renovations ...Read more
- Statement from former members of UNC-Chapel Hill Board of TrusteesUNC-Chapel Hill is our nation’s oldest public university and among its finest. The UNC System is the state’s most important asset. Strong, accomplished leaders have helped UNC be a catalyst ...Read more
- NC Pre-K: 33,000 kids eligible, but can’t get itRALEIGH (January 17, 2019) – The key to a student’s academic success is a strong foundation – and that foundation needs to be built before formal schooling even begins. So a ...Read more
- A deeply troubling developmentCHAPEL HILL – In a deeply troubling development, North Carolina’s public universities have lost a second leader with Carol Folt’s announcement Monday that she’ll step down as Chancellor of the ...Read more
- Community colleges’ agenda: Workforce training, faculty salariesRALEIGH – North Carolina community college leaders unveiled their 2019 legislative agenda this week, focusing on investments to improve workforce development. These are worthy requests that represent a solid, forward-looking plan. ...Read more
- Spellings: A University that changes with the timesCHAPEL HILL – As she prepares to depart as President of the University of North Carolina System, there are a few things Margaret Spellings wants North Carolinians to know. “While the ...Read more
- 2019 General Assembly: Step up education investmentsRALEIGH – For the past two weeks, we’ve shared data that show how North Carolina is underinvesting in education.1 So as the 2019 NC General Assembly convenes today, there’s quite a ...Read more
- 2018: Questions of leadership and governanceOur top higher-education stories of 2018 fell into several broad categories: LEADERSHIP/GOVERNANCE The year saw large questions of leadership and governance raised but not always answered. In May, the NC Board of Community ...Read more
- Community Colleges: Not keeping upRALEIGH – North Carolina’s community colleges are loved by their communities – 58 colleges throughout the state, within a 30-minute drive of 95% of North Carolinians. And they are a critical ...Read more