In close vote, UNCG faculty expresses “no confidence” in provost
The move follows controversy over the university’s decision to cut 20 programs last month. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Joe Killian
Controversial new UNC System mandate for instruction in history and government advances
The UNC Board of Governors has approved a history of curriculum requirement that is very similar to the language in the NC REACH act, which failed to pass in the legislature. Read More
Tensions exposed as conservative group wades into Democratic primary
Fliers supporting Rep. Cecil Brockman and Rep. Michael Wray come from a group tied to conservative PAC, N.C. House Speaker. Read More
A Proposed UNC System policy would set new requirements for instruction in US history and government
Students lack a fundamental understanding of the the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the workings of American government. This new initiative would teach teachers how to convey those fundaments of history and government. Read More
North Carolina among top ten states whose restrictive laws lead people to leave
The spike in anti-transgender legislation has been accompanied by a national rise in violence against transgender people. Read More
Proposed UNC System policy would set new requirements for instruction in US history and government
Faculty members are helping craft a new policy with roots in a controversial bill that failed to become law last yea Read More
Associate dean, department head resigns in protest of program eliminations at UNCG
The resignation was in protest of the process the university has used in determining which programs would be cancelled. Read More
UNCG releases list of 19 programs it may discontinue
194 graduate and undergraduate students are currently pursuing degrees in majors and programs being considered for elimination. Read More
Change could be coming to the UNC Board of Governors. Will it matter?
Moving to a process by which each chamber simply appoints seven members every four years “upon the recommendation” of their respective leaders would further formalize a process in which the minority party is effectively locked out. Democrats have effectively given up trying. Read More
GOP bill would expand UNC Board of Governors, change appointment process
Republican lawmakers are moving to further consolidate control of the UNC Board of Governors in the hands of Senate and House leaders. Read More
