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The Summer UNC-Chapel Hill Turned Pretty

The hit Prime Video series ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ filmed its recently released final season in Chapel Hill, giving the campus new clout online.

by Erin Gretzinger August 21, 2025August 21, 2025
Inside UNC-Chapel Hill’s Scrapped Plan to Open a Michigan Campus

Inside UNC-Chapel Hill’s Scrapped Plan to Open a Michigan Campus

Documents show the university explored purchasing an engineering school in Flint, Michigan.

by Matt Hartman August 7, 2025August 8, 2025
In Emails, UNC’s Provost Claimed Roberts Approved Tenure Delay

In Emails, UNC’s Provost Claimed Roberts Approved Tenure Delay

In an email, Chris Clemens said Chancellor Lee Roberts agreed to the trustees’ controversial move for financial reasons.

by Erin Gretzinger and Matt Hartman August 1, 2025August 3, 2025
UNC-Chapel Hill Unveils Plan to Cut $70 Million in Response to Funding Pressure 

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.

by Erin Gretzinger and Matt Hartman July 30, 2025July 31, 2025

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In North Carolina, It’s Do or DEI

In North Carolina, It’s Do or DEI

Federal and state officials have declared war on DEI at North Carolina’s colleges and universities. But what their orders mean is sometimes far from clear.

by The Assembly and Partners June 26, 2025June 26, 2025
UNC-Chapel Hill Wants to Restructure Admin Roles, Sparking Layoff Fears

UNC-Chapel Hill Wants to Restructure Admin Roles, Sparking Layoff Fears

University leaders launched the ServiceFirst initiative as part of a broader plan to address increasing financial uncertainty.

by Erin Gretzinger June 17, 2025June 17, 2025
UNC-Chapel Hill Trustees Approve Delayed Tenure Cases

UNC-Chapel Hill Trustees Approve Delayed Tenure Cases

The board approved 33 cases after a delay that caused widespread concern among faculty.

by Erin Gretzinger June 4, 2025June 4, 2025

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