Tag: University of North Carolina System

African-American

Three HBCU Researchers Awarded Grant for Equity-Focused Research on Adult Learners

The University of North Carolina system has awarded researchers from three historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) a $35,000 grant towards equity-focused digital opportunities for adult learners, Triad Business Journal reported. The grant will fund “CURE-DEAL: A Tri-Institutional Collaboration for Equity-Focused Digital Engagement of Adult Learners” – now through June 2021 – and create a […]

November 30, 2020

HBCUs

Anderson, Outgoing Fayetteville Chancellor, Praised as Excellent Leader

Outgoing Fayetteville State University chancellor Dr. James A. Anderson is a towering figure whose intelligence, leadership and excellence will be missed at the North Carolina school and beyond, say those familiar with his tenure.

June 21, 2019

News Roundup

Elizabeth City State University Appoints Dr. Karrie G. Dixon as its Next Chancellor

Dr. Karrie G. Dixon, who has been serving as interim chancellor of Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) since April, has been appointed to chancellor of the institution, effective immediately. Dixon has served in positions at the University of North Carolina (UNC) System Office for 10 years. “Dr. Dixon brings a deep commitment toward building an […]

December 16, 2018

Latest News

UNC Board Rejects Plan for Silent Sam Location

The University of North Carolina (UNC) System Board of Governors has rejected a proposal that UNC-Chapel Hill create a $5.3 million history center where the Confederate statue ‘Silent Sam’ would permanently reside.

December 16, 2018

Leadership & Policy

N.C. Central Names Akinleye Chancellor

University of North Carolina System President Margaret Spellings tapped Dr. Johnson Akinleye — who had been serving as interim chancellor of N.C. Central University — to lead the public historically Black institution located in Durham, N.C.

June 26, 2017