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UNC-Chapel Hill announces major campus expansion in 2027

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is poised to break ground on the largest expansion of its campus footprint in over 232 years, according to a Jan. 21 announcement from university officials. A new campus extension in Carolina North will take place on and around the former site of the Horace Williams Airport...

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Gov Ops requests records about UNC-Chapel Hill coronavirus researcher Baric

As North Carolina House chairman of the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations, House Speaker Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, has requested records from UNC-Chapel Hill regarding Dr. Ralph Baric and his work related to COVID-19.

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Over $17 million in DEI program cuts reported at UNC schools

Following the University of North Carolina Board of Trustees's policy decision to slash diversity, equity, and inclusion programs earlier this year, campus administrators have reported a combined total of $17.1 million in DEI program cuts, with nearly 60 employee positions eliminated.

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UNC-Chapel Hill senior becomes youngest female astronaut to cross the edge of space

UNC-Chapel Hill senior Karsen Kitchen went into space as part of Blue Origin's eighth human spaceflight and the 26th mission of the New Shepard program. Kitchen, made history as the youngest female astronaut to cross the Karman Line, the edge of space.

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