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The Board Ain’t Broke, So It Don’t Need “Fixin’”

Feb 4, 2019 · Jay Schalin · Comments Off on The Board Ain’t Broke, So It Don’t Need “Fixin’”

Attacks by academics and the media on the University of North Carolina system’s Board of Governors have become a major part of the state’s political landscape in recent years, and … Continue reading “The Board Ain’t Broke, So It Don’t Need “Fixin’””


Silent Sam’s Last Stand?

Aug 22, 2018 · Jay Schalin · Comments Off on Silent Sam’s Last Stand?

Silent Sam, the statue of a weary, stoic Confederate Army foot soldier, came crashing down Monday night, pulled down from his post at the edge of the UNC-Chapel Hill campus … Continue reading “Silent Sam’s Last Stand?”


The Chairman of the Board Speaks

Jun 25, 2018 · Shannon Watkins · Comments Off on The Chairman of the Board Speaks

The winds of change have blown through the University of North Carolina System’s Board of Governors in recent years. In a state historically dominated by the Democratic Party, the board … Continue reading “The Chairman of the Board Speaks”

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  • Undoing “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” Requires Alumni Effort May 29, 2023

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