WRAL coverage of the people and news from the University of North Carolina
UNC-Chapel Hill opened its expanded Military and Veteran Student Success Center to better support veterans and their families. The center will house VA counselors and serve about 2,500 military-affiliated students.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill approved a 3% tuition increase. The NC State board of trustees' University Affairs Committee approved the raising of tuition for all incoming students by 3%. WRAL's Dan Haggerty explores ways to save to attend college.
A board committee on Wednesday shot down the idea of raising tuition 3% on in-state undergraduate students, but the full board voted in favor of the administration's proposal. The board approved increases in the cost of housing and meals and on out-of-state students, too.
Students from North Carolina who attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill could pay higher tuition for the first time in nearly a decade.
The proposal would have increased tuition by roughly $200 per year for new in-state students at UNC-Chapel Hill.
UNC's administration proposed a 3% increase on in-state undergraduate tuition for students coming to campus in 2026.
Both universities are proposing 3% increases for incoming in-state undergraduates.The UNC board of trustees will consider the increases at Wednesday's budget committee meeting. The full board meets Thursday in Chapel Hill.
A few dozen people gathered at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus to protest the Trump administration's proposed "Compact for Academic Excellence." Chancellor Lee Roberts said the university would not sign the compact "as written."
A lawsuit filed by Chris Clemens alleges the university's board of trustees violated state law, mentioning discussions related to UNC athletics and the contract approval for Bill Belichick. The university has responded by releasing public records and a statement, asserting Clemens' claims are false.
Flemeeja Brewer pleaded guilty to felony death by vehicle, driving while impaired and speeding 124 mph in a 45 mph zone.
Discover how a UNC-Chapel Hill senior is skillfully balancing the demands of academics with a flourishing acting career. Explore her strategies for managing time, maintaining sustainability, and pursuing passions, all while preparing for life after graduation.
UNC Police is asking for the public's help to identify a person of interest related to an assault it says happened on Oct. 7 at the iconic Old Well on the Chapel Hill campus.
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After hearing about the dysfunction, division and concerns parents have for their children on the UNC football team, Student Body President Adolfo Alvarez says an independent review could allow for players to speak for themselves with no fears of retaliation.
The Black Student Movement (BSM) at UNC said that, without consulting the organization, the university is taking action to remove the Upendo Lounge to comply with the UNC System's decision to repeal its policy on diversity and inclusion.
The Upendo Lounge is considered a hub for Black students at UNC. But now, students say they no longer have access to it - and they're blaming changes to DEI policies.
The University of North Carolina's football program, led by Bill Belichick, is facing criticism for a lack of motivation and discipline. That is starting to reflect poorly on the university as a whole.
Chris Clemens was UNC-Chapel Hill executive vice chancellor and provost until he resigned in May 2025, having sued the university alleging violations of the open meetings law in relation to discussions about the hire of coach Bill Belichick. He spoke to Bethany Pryor for UNC Sports Xtra about the big Belichick bet the university has made, and where he hopes the university will focus when it comes to the football program. (Credit: UNC Sports Xtra)
Andrew Fine breaks down the complexities of Bill Belichick's coaching contract with UNC, highlighting the challenges of firing him for cause due to the ambiguous definition of "lack of institutional control." Fine also discusses notable NCAA precedents and the specifics of Belichick's buyout clause, offering insight into how such high-stakes contracts are typically structured.
WRAL Investigates spoke with UNC students about the Tar Heels' 2-3 start under head coach Bill Belichick.
A week after he was put on leave and then reinstated, an outspoken UNC professor said that trust and freedom of speech are key to making the campus one where everyone can learn 'without fear of reprisal or censorship.'
A reinstated UNC professor who was put on leave for suspicions of advocating for political violence spoke to the community for the first time Wednesday.
Entering year 5 as the head coach at the University of North Carolina and his 14th on the coaching staff. He is the only Tar Heel head coach to win 20 or more games in each of his first four seasons.
