"Real dialogue" at university commission listening session
The commission, created by Governor Cooper, is hearing ideas for improving university governance. But will it matter? Read More
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GOP lawmakers want to have more input into selecting Community College President
Democrats blast legislative proposal as another higher ed power grab, but Republicans say they aim to address a leadership revolving door Read More
Too many lawyers? Commission on university governance examines board memberships at its first public forum
The Governor's Commission on the Governance of Public Universities in NC is examining how the governance can better reflect the state's ethnic, racial, gender, regional, economic and political diversity. Read More
UNC Board of Governors courts more controversy with new proposed rule on hiring and enrollment
System leaders say the new policy will provide politically neutral protections for intellectual freedom and freedom of speech; critics say the move is part of a national conservative attack on diversity, equity and inclusion. Read More
Celebration tempered with caution as Respect for Marriage Act passes U.S. Senate, state level anti-LGBTQ bills loom
NC Senators Burr and Tillis were two of only twelve Republican Senators to vote in favor, but marriage equality might be an issue in the 2023 legislature. Read More
Chancellors talk about selection process, job demands and challenges as Board of Governors consider new procedures
What is the best process for selecting new chancellors and what role should the Board of Governors and system President play in the process? Read More
Gov. Cooper’s new commission will study how the UNC System is governed, but change is unlikely
The governance of our university system has been criticized for lack of balance and extreme partisanship. This new commission will examine those claims. Read More
Religious conservatives showcase close bond with NC Republican leaders
The American Renewal Project rejects the notion of the separation of church and state. Read More
Hundreds of UNC Health professionals, med students and faculty push for compromise on Medicaid expansion
It has taken too long for legislative leadership to agree on Medicaid expansion and industry lobbies shouldn't stand in the way of its enactment. Read More
Fentanyl in NC: An epidemic within the opioid epidemic
Naloxone, a drug used to treat overdoses, is a vital tool in saving lives in the ongoing opioid epidemic but is not widely available. Read More
