A political action committee, established three years ago to benefit Carolina, has launched a website and letter-writing campaign asking University supporters to push for three state legislative proposals. read more
The question of whether on certain issues North Carolina’s two research universities should be considered apart from the 16-campus UNC System has resurfaced with the N.C. Senate’s approval of a provision to enable Carolina and N.C. State to set… read more
The UNC System Board of Governors stuck by a tuition freeze for in-state students for 2005-06, but raised the rate on non-North Carolinians on March 19. In-state tuition will remain at $3,205 per year; out-of-staters will pay $700 more, or $17,003. read more
In-state students may not face higher tuition next year following action by the UNC System Board of Governors on Feb. 11 that would freeze in-state tuition for 2005-06. read more
A handful of students are expected to have help with the cost of their educations from a new source next fall. The Family Scholarship Fund, which has received $200,000 in seed money from the University, is aimed at children of UNC employees who… read more
UNC tuition has room to grow, according to a pricing study released in November, but only if University grants and financial aid keep pace with the rising cost of attendance. read more
Chancellor James Moeser said Wednesday that UNC will extend the reach of its Carolina Covenant initiative, a debt-free education program for qualified low-income students, beginning next fall. read more
The UNC System Board of Governors faced down dozens of student protesters and approved tuition increases of $250 for Carolina’s in-state residents and $1,500 for out-of-staters for the 2004-05 school year. read more
The UNC trustees declared loudly and clearly this week that they believe out-of-state students should pay substantially more to come to Carolina, approving a tuition increase of $1,500 a year for non-North Carolinians for next fall and endorsing the… read more
Sentiment among members of the UNC Board of Trustees appears to be in favor of a significant tuition increase for out-of-state students that would take effect in the fall. read more