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‘How to Blow Up A Pipeline’ author wants to send message to 'capitalists' that 'their properties will be trashed'
Published: Monday, March 11th, 2024 @ 12:10 am By: Daily Wire
‘How to Blow Up A Pipeline’ author wants to send message to 'capitalists' that 'their properties will be trashed'
 
Study examines syllabi from across the country, finds focus on 'how race and racism is snarled in every part of U.S. history'
Study examines syllabi from across the country, finds focus on 'how race and racism is snarled in every part of U.S. history'
 
North Carolina is still badly lwrapped up in DEI
Published: Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 @ 8:18 am By: John Steed
North Carolina is still badly lwrapped up in DEI
 
One of the sticking points in the state budget negotiations is the $1.4 billion proposed in the Senate version for NCInnovation, a private, non-profit created by some NC business leaders in 2018, aimed at providing grants for applied research at select UNC-system universities.
One of the sticking points in the state budget negotiations is the $1.4 billion proposed in the Senate version for NCInnovation, a private, non-profit created by some NC business leaders in 2018, aimed at providing grants for applied research at select UNC-system universities.
 
Board of Governors bans use of funds for DEI from any source
Published: Thursday, October 19th, 2023 @ 3:29 pm By: John Steed
Board of Governors bans use of funds for DEI from any source
 
Recruiters to connect with job seekers at the free event on Oct. 4 near downtown Raleigh.
Published: Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 @ 8:19 am By: ENC NOW
Recruiters to connect with job seekers at the free event on Oct. 4 near downtown Raleigh.
 
On Wednesday, the North Carolina House passed a bill requiring students at state universities to take a three-credit hour course on the U.S. Constitution and other founding documents by a vote of 69-47.
On Wednesday, the North Carolina House passed a bill requiring students at state universities to take a three-credit hour course on the U.S. Constitution and other founding documents by a vote of 69-47.
 
House Bill 98 would make long overdue changes to prohibit state and local governments, public schools, and universities from requiring Covid vaccination or discriminating against the unvaccinated, and it would also protect schoolchildren from being forced to wear masks
House Bill 98 would make long overdue changes to prohibit state and local governments, public schools, and universities from requiring Covid vaccination or discriminating against the unvaccinated, and it would also protect schoolchildren from being forced to wear masks
 
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper joined DHHS Secretary Kody Kinsley, North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) President Hope Williams, and Presidents and campus leaders from the majority of North Carolina’s independent colleges and universities in a virtual meeting
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper joined DHHS Secretary Kody Kinsley, North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) President Hope Williams, and Presidents and campus leaders from the majority of North Carolina’s independent colleges and universities in a virtual meeting
 
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced $7.7 million in new funding to support North Carolina’s postsecondary institutions in providing additional mental health services to students.
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced $7.7 million in new funding to support North Carolina’s postsecondary institutions in providing additional mental health services to students.
 
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announced that the state of Florida would scrap diversity, equity, and inclusion funding from public universities and increase scrutiny toward underperforming professors.
Published: Thursday, February 9th, 2023 @ 2:10 pm By: Daily Wire
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announced that the state of Florida would scrap diversity, equity, and inclusion funding from public universities and increase scrutiny toward underperforming professors.
 
Presidents of the Florida College System issued a statement vowing to nix diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, also known as DEI, and prioritize academic freedom after Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) launched an overhaul of the state’s universities.
Published: Thursday, January 26th, 2023 @ 2:16 pm By: Daily Wire
Presidents of the Florida College System issued a statement vowing to nix diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, also known as DEI, and prioritize academic freedom after Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) launched an overhaul of the state’s universities.
 
The office of Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) requested information on diversity expenditures from state universities.
Published: Sunday, January 8th, 2023 @ 10:43 pm By: Daily Wire
The office of Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) requested information on diversity expenditures from state universities.
 
ECU collaboration with state universities leads to $3.4M NSF grant
ECU collaboration with state universities leads to $3.4M NSF grant
 
Initial Phase to Fund Projects by State Agencies, Universities and Community Colleges
Initial Phase to Fund Projects by State Agencies, Universities and Community Colleges
 
Governor Charlie Baker (R-MA) recently signed legislation into law that requires all Bay State public universities and colleges to provide access to medication abortion, either through their school’s health services or local resources.
Published: Thursday, August 18th, 2022 @ 10:11 am By: Daily Wire
Governor Charlie Baker (R-MA) recently signed legislation into law that requires all Bay State public universities and colleges to provide access to medication abortion, either through their school’s health services or local resources.
 
A recent report by the North Carolina State Auditor found that three universities in the UNC system have committed notable violations
A recent report by the North Carolina State Auditor found that three universities in the UNC system have committed notable violations
 
The Golden LEAF Foundation provides scholarships for students from rural areas to attend the state’s colleges and universities. Students who qualify for the Golden LEAF Scholarship may use it to attend North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU)
Published: Sunday, May 15th, 2022 @ 11:24 pm By: Stan Deatherage
The Golden LEAF Foundation provides scholarships for students from rural areas to attend the state’s colleges and universities. Students who qualify for the Golden LEAF Scholarship may use it to attend North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU)
 
Currently, nine states prohibit colleges and universities from practicing race-conscious admissions. That number may soon become ten if a new bill in the North Carolina legislature is successfully adopted.
Currently, nine states prohibit colleges and universities from practicing race-conscious admissions. That number may soon become ten if a new bill in the North Carolina legislature is successfully adopted.
 
Last year, advocates of racial preferences in California, where they’d been banned since 1996, attempted to change the law so that state colleges and universities could again give admission advantages to certain groups.
Last year, advocates of racial preferences in California, where they’d been banned since 1996, attempted to change the law so that state colleges and universities could again give admission advantages to certain groups.
 
Although all state colleges and universities shout “diversity” and preach “tolerance” at the top of their lungs, they in fact demonstrate monolithic bigotry and homogeneous narrow-mindedness.
Although all state colleges and universities shout “diversity” and preach “tolerance” at the top of their lungs, they in fact demonstrate monolithic bigotry and homogeneous narrow-mindedness.
 
For decades, universities have required students to fulfill a foreign language requirement.
For decades, universities have required students to fulfill a foreign language requirement.
 
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the state is providing COVID-19 tests to colleges and universities across North Carolina to help bolster schools’ student testing efforts in advance of Thanksgiving and holiday break.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the state is providing COVID-19 tests to colleges and universities across North Carolina to help bolster schools’ student testing efforts in advance of Thanksgiving and holiday break.
 
The State Board of Elections is reminding colleges and universities, charter schools and state and local governments about upcoming deadlines to submit applications for their IDs to be eligible for use by voters in 2020.
The State Board of Elections is reminding colleges and universities, charter schools and state and local governments about upcoming deadlines to submit applications for their IDs to be eligible for use by voters in 2020.
 
North Carolina appropriates less taxpayer money to state colleges and universities in real terms than it did before the onset of the Great Recession.
North Carolina appropriates less taxpayer money to state colleges and universities in real terms than it did before the onset of the Great Recession.
 
In 2017, the North Carolina legislature passed House Bill 527 (now State Law 2017-196) to foster open inquiry in the state’s public colleges and universities.
In 2017, the North Carolina legislature passed House Bill 527 (now State Law 2017-196) to foster open inquiry in the state’s public colleges and universities.
 
Of that money, $1.5 billion would go to public schools. Community colleges would get $200 million, and the state's universities would receive the remaining $200 million.
Of that money, $1.5 billion would go to public schools. Community colleges would get $200 million, and the state's universities would receive the remaining $200 million.
 
State education leaders are promoting career paths that don't involve attending four-year universities
State education leaders are promoting career paths that don't involve attending four-year universities
 
Fewer than 20 percent of North Carolinians know about major tuition cuts at three state universities, but leaders of the University of North Carolina System are working to change that.
Fewer than 20 percent of North Carolinians know about major tuition cuts at three state universities, but leaders of the University of North Carolina System are working to change that.
 
As public institutions funded by taxpayers, state colleges and universities are limited in the kinds of commercial activity in which they can participate. This is particularly so when it comes to university land or property
As public institutions funded by taxpayers, state colleges and universities are limited in the kinds of commercial activity in which they can participate. This is particularly so when it comes to university land or property
 
One of higher education's perplexing questions is why, in a nation as diverse geographically, demographically, and philosophically as the United States, do most colleges and universities seem so much alike
One of higher education's perplexing questions is why, in a nation as diverse geographically, demographically, and philosophically as the United States, do most colleges and universities seem so much alike
 
In 2017, the North Carolina legislature passed House Bill 527 (now State Law 2017-196) in order to foster free, open inquiry in the state's colleges and universities
In 2017, the North Carolina legislature passed House Bill 527 (now State Law 2017-196) in order to foster free, open inquiry in the state's colleges and universities
 
If you want to see one example of why a new populism has emerged in American universities in the last 10 years, take a look at a statement issued last week by the Association of University Professors and the Association of American Colleges and Universities
If you want to see one example of why a new populism has emerged in American universities in the last 10 years, take a look at a statement issued last week by the Association of University Professors and the Association of American Colleges and Universities
 
As the N.C. General Assembly drops its state budget for 2018-19, North Carolina's public colleges and universities vie for money to back career and technical education, employee raises, and system upgrades
As the N.C. General Assembly drops its state budget for 2018-19, North Carolina's public colleges and universities vie for money to back career and technical education, employee raises, and system upgrades
 
Students in the United States have unprecedented options for postsecondary education: from brick-and-mortar liberal arts institutions and research-intensive doctoral universities to dual-enrollment high schools and online-only degree programs
Students in the United States have unprecedented options for postsecondary education: from brick-and-mortar liberal arts institutions and research-intensive doctoral universities to dual-enrollment high schools and online-only degree programs
 
Founding UNC President Bill Friday was fond of boasting that our universities were the "crown jewels" of our state. Friday welcomed the restructuring of all public universities into a consolidated system in the 1970s, but he disagreed with the 32-member Board of Governors
Founding UNC President Bill Friday was fond of boasting that our universities were the "crown jewels" of our state. Friday welcomed the restructuring of all public universities into a consolidated system in the 1970s, but he disagreed with the 32-member Board of Governors
 

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