Did You Know? UNC System Keeps Tuition Frozen for 5th Year

Feb 25, 2021 · Anthony Hennen · Comments Off

While annual tuition increases are the norm across higher ed, the University of North Carolina system has bucked this trend and kept tuition level for 5 years now. Though some fees have increased in recent years, the UNC system has made a commendable effort in keeping prices low for North Carolina’s students. In 2016, the … Continue reading “Did You Know? UNC System Keeps Tuition Frozen for 5th Year”

Did You Know? No Tuition Refund, But a Tuition Freeze for UNC Schools

Oct 1, 2020 · Megan Zogby · Comments Off

The abrupt switch to online classes was shocking for tens of thousands of students and professors across the country. Universities were then awash in refund demands from students and their parents. Students felt they deserved at least a partial tuition refund because online courses differ drastically from in-person courses. Many universities did not give in … Continue reading “Did You Know? No Tuition Refund, But a Tuition Freeze for UNC Schools”

Mitch Daniels Takes the Helm at Purdue

Mar 7, 2014 · Jane S. Shaw · Comments Off

A no-nonsense politician completes his first year as president and has ambitious plans in store for the university.

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