The UNC-Chapel Hill chancellor has his sights set on the big picture—despite federal-level uncertainties and campus clashes over his business-driven vision.
Erin Gretzinger
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The Summer UNC-Chapel Hill Turned Pretty
Hit Amazon Prime series “The Summer I Turned Pretty” filmed its recently released final season in Chapel Hill, giving the campus new clout online.
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Saint Augustine’s University Stalls Accreditation Loss with Court Injunction
The court order will allow the struggling Raleigh HBCU, which also announced a new board chair, to continue operations as long as the litigation is pending.
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UNC-Chapel Hill Unveils Plan to Cut $70 Million in Response to Funding Pressure
The university said the savings—equivalent to 2 percent of its operating budget—will include cuts to nonresident financial aid, staff positions, and other areas.
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Duke University Aims to Cut 10 Percent of Budget in Response to Federal Funding Threats
Duke officials said hundreds of employees will be impacted by a voluntary separation program, after which the university will consider involuntary layoffs.
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Updated: Legal Dispute Persists Between Former Saint Augustine’s University Trustee and Current Board Chair
A court ordered SAU board chair Brian Boulware to pay more than $670,000 to a former trustee, but Boulware is contesting the decision.
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The Fight that Fractured Saint Augustine’s University
As the Raleigh HBCU battles to retain accreditation, internal complaints and lawsuits reveal deep disputes about how the board of trustees has managed the institution.
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Saint Augustine’s University Rejected Lower-Interest Loan Contingent on Board Chair’s Resignation
Self-Help Credit Union’s CEO offered a $19.5 million loan to replace the university’s current loan arrangement, which critics call “predatory.”
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A New Campaign Asks: ‘Does Duke Respect Durham?’
A coalition of labor and local organizers is asking the university to voluntarily pay the city $50 million annually. It’s built on long-simmering tensions.
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Lee Roberts Named Next Chancellor of UNC-Chapel Hill
After months of speculation that Roberts would become permanent chancellor, the UNC System Board of Governors officially selected the former state budget chief for the top job on Friday.