RALEIGH — Economic prospects for both the state and the university have changed dramatically since the UNC system released its “UNC Tomorrow” report in 2007, but that hasn’t stopped UNC from pushing its broad vision as a driver of economic transformation in North Carolina.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings has proposed reforms for higher education that would increase need-based financing and create a national database to provide more information to families.
CHAPEL HILL — Higher-education institutions in North Carolina received a significant increase in funding this year as legislators approved adjustments to the fiscal 2007 budget. Gov. Mike Easley called it one of the best education budgets he has seen.
CHAPEL HILL — The graduation ceremonies held at many colleges and universities in North Carolina this past weekend marked the end to yet another academic year, one that will be remembered for turmoil that included hirings and firings, freedom of speech controversies and a terrorist attack with an SUV.
