Schools
- Universities: A shifting burden
RALEIGH – Perhaps because it has a constitutional mandate for it, North Carolina is known across the country for strong support of its public universities. The state continues to rank ... Read more - Former BOG members on good governance Good governance can take many shapes and forms, depending on the organization and circumstance, and is not always easy to see or detect. Bad governance is different – like many ... Read more
- C.D. Spangler Jr. – ‘A giant of our state’ CHAPEL HILL – Dick Spangler understood the role our public universities play in North Carolina – and why it’s essential that all North Carolinians have access to them.
Clemmie Dixon Spangler ... Read more
- Harry Smith: No shortage of UNC strategic priorities CHAPEL HILL – The new Chair of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors sees no shortage of priorities to improve the UNC System.
“The biggest focus will be moving ... Read more
- Harry Smith: The No. 1 online platform CHAPEL HILL – The new Chair of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors pictures big things from the UNC System online, not unlike the massive offerings of Arizona ... Read more
- Harry Smith: An affordable, sustainable UNC System CHAPEL HILL – The incoming Chairman of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors wants to keep state universities efficient and affordable – so they can continue to do ... Read more
- Spellings: Technology can help us do the job CHAPEL HILL – The President of the University of North Carolina System wants to see more students take advantage of online course offerings to complete their degrees and graduate on ... Read more
- Budget stokes “engine of opportunity for every North Carolinian” RALEIGH – Raises for public school teachers and state employees are welcome, as is money to accommodate growing numbers of university students. So higher education leaders praised the 2018-19 state ... Read more
- Spellings: ‘Pleased but not satisfied’ CHARLOTTE – North Carolina has built one of the finest university systems in the nation, University of North Carolina System President Margaret Spellings said Monday.
But it can be better.
“As I ... Read more
- House Speaker Moore: ‘The single greatest priority we have’
WINSTON-SALEM (Feb. 28, 2018) – NC House Speaker Tim Moore voiced broad support for public education at a special gathering this week.
“When it comes to our state budget, education is ... Read more
