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The practice of DEI needs to be examined

Jun 4, 2023 · Letters to the Editor · Comments Off on The practice of DEI needs to be examined

To the editor: Thank you for sharing this perceptive essay. The recent emergence of DEI hierarchy is becoming the predominant issue not only across higher education, but in corporate governance … Continue reading “The practice of DEI needs to be examined”


The True Story of UNC-Chapel Hill’s New School

May 22, 2023 · Perrin W. Jones · Comments Off on The True Story of UNC-Chapel Hill’s New School

Last month, UNC-Chapel Hill faculty penned an open letter airing criticism of both the North Carolina General Assembly and the UNC Board of Trustees. Among their complaints was the allegation … Continue reading “The True Story of UNC-Chapel Hill’s New School”


Accreditation Reform Is Alive in North Carolina

Apr 27, 2023 · Jenna A. Robinson · Comments Off on Accreditation Reform Is Alive in North Carolina

On April 10, three N.C. senators filed a bill to reform college and university accreditation in North Carolina. Though the bill was recently pulled from this week’s legislative calendar, its … Continue reading “Accreditation Reform Is Alive in North Carolina”


What N.C.’s “REACH” Act Gets Right

Apr 10, 2023 · Shannon Watkins · Comments Off on What N.C.’s “REACH” Act Gets Right

UNC students aren’t getting a solid foundation in civics. UNC-Chapel Hill, for example, does not require its students to take a course in American government. It does, however, require them … Continue reading “What N.C.’s “REACH” Act Gets Right”


The Media Take On the UNC Board

Mar 20, 2023 · Jenna A. Robinson · Comments Off on The Media Take On the UNC Board

When news broke that UNC-Chapel Hill had plans to create a new School of Civic Life and Leadership, it was inevitable that there would be some confusion. But nearly two … Continue reading “The Media Take On the UNC Board”


“Forbidden-Word” Lists Are a Symptom of Administrative Bloat

Mar 6, 2023 · Michael C. Behrent · Comments Off on “Forbidden-Word” Lists Are a Symptom of Administrative Bloat

On its “Inclusive Language” website, UNC-Chapel Hill reminds readers that words have consequences: “To fully represent the diversity of our students, faculty, staff and everyone in our community,” UNC states, … Continue reading ““Forbidden-Word” Lists Are a Symptom of Administrative Bloat”


At UNC, More Good News on Free Expression

Jan 30, 2023 · Jenna A. Robinson · Comments Off on At UNC, More Good News on Free Expression

With new policies and a new school, the UNC System, the UNC Board of Governors, and UNC-Chapel Hill are making history. UNC is the first state university system in the … Continue reading “At UNC, More Good News on Free Expression”


Ideological Compulsion at the UNC School of Journalism

Dec 12, 2022 · Shannon Watkins · Comments Off on Ideological Compulsion at the UNC School of Journalism

There are times when “I told you so” is unpleasant to say. This is one of those occasions. In May, the Martin Center reported on the appointment of a new … Continue reading “Ideological Compulsion at the UNC School of Journalism”


A Partial Shout-Down at UNC-Chapel Hill

Oct 27, 2022 · Jenna A. Robinson · Comments Off on A Partial Shout-Down at UNC-Chapel Hill

Until recently, it was a point of pride that there hadn’t been any speaker “shout-downs” at UNC-Chapel Hill since 2009. But that changed on Tuesday when student protestors repeatedly interrupted … Continue reading “A Partial Shout-Down at UNC-Chapel Hill”


NIL Chaos Hits College Athletics

Sep 5, 2022 · Harrington Shaw · Comments Off on NIL Chaos Hits College Athletics

Since the Supreme Court’s 2021 ruling in NCAA v. Alston, collegiate sports have been roiled with confusion and a lack of clarity regarding name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules. When … Continue reading “NIL Chaos Hits College Athletics”

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