A&T totals $58 million in research funds Nov 13, 2009
It was the fifth consecutive year that N.C. A&T had the third-highest amount of research funding in the 16-school University of North Carolina system, ranking behind only UNC-Chapel Hill and N.C. State. Research funding at A&T in the previous year was $45. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Stately inn at UNC to get $10M facelift Oct 24, 2009
Renovation of the inn, which is owned by the , is one of nine construction projects at UNC and at approved by the General Assembly and the University of North Carolina System. Two rooms that are currently being retrofitted at the Carolina Inn will serve as models before full-scale construction begins in early 2010. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
UNCG official on N.C. building commission Oct 10, 2009
UNC-Greensboro Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Jorge Quintal will represent the University of North Carolina system on the State Building Commission for a three-year term, according to an announcement. The State Building Commission develops procedures that guide the development of new state buildings. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Perdue seeks N.C. jobs in New York Oct 1, 2009
Also in attendance were University of North Carolina System President Erskine Bowles, state Revenue Secretary Ken Lay and state Commerce Secretary Keith Crisco. Officials from aerospace and financial services were present, the governor says, though she wouldn t identify any companies. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
N.C. Governor Perdue Announces Application for $28.1 Million in Broadband Recovery Funding Sep 4, 2009
For almost a quarter century, the 501(C)3 non-profit organization, MCNC, has operated a robust, secure, exclusive communications network that has connected the institutions of the University of North Carolina System, Duke University and Wake Forest University to each other, and through advanced research networks such as Internet2 and National Lambda Rail, to the world. About NCREN. (PR Newswire)
Next hall class has Triangle flavor Sep 3, 2009
The NCHSAA was chartered as a part of the University of North Carolina system and is a part of the university's extension program. "We are making good progress," Loewenthal said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
UNC administration grows faster than teacher posts Aug 18, 2009
RALEIGH (AP) The number of administrators at University of North Carolina system schools has grown 28 percent in the past five years, faster than the growth of teaching positions or student enrollment, a newspaper analysis shows. Advertisement. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
University of Maryland-led consortium wins $93 million NOAA climate institute May 29, 2009
The new CICS will be directed from two principal locations: the first in Maryland's research park immediately adjacent to the M Square home that NOAA is building for its National Center for Weather and Climate Prediction; and the second associated with the agency's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) in Asheville, NC. NC State University will be the lead institution for the University of North Carolina system and will host an Inter-Institutional Research Institute directed by Dr. Otis Brown in... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Lawyer: Former NC first lady wont quit her job May 22, 2009
Oblinger and Erskine Bowles, the University of North Carolina system president, have suggested she resign. And Bob Jordan, a former lieutenant governor who was named Wednesday as the new chairman of the N.C. State board of trustees, continued that pressure Thursday after the Easley news conference. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Bob Jordan to lead NCSU trustees May 21, 2009
He stepped down after telling University of North Carolina system President Erskine Bowles that he had suggested to Chancellor James Oblinger that the university hire the governor's wife, Mary. More Home. (News & Observer)
Bowles wants NCSU chairman out May 15, 2009
The president of the University of North Carolina system has asked McQueen Campbell, chairman of the N.C. State University board, to resign immediately after learning this week that Campbell played a role in hiring former first lady Mary Easley. Erskine Bowles told The News ver on Thursday that Campbell phoned him earlier this week and "went through a whole mea culpa," then recounted telling Chancellor James Oblinger that Easley was looking to change jobs before N.C. State hired her in 2005. (News & Observer)
Tough times affect NCHSAA programs May 4, 2009
Among the speakers will be Robert F. Kanaby, executive director of the National Federation; Bill Friday, president emeritus of the University of North Carolina system; and John Swofford, commissioner of the ACC.. REGIONAL GOLF: The NCHSAA regional boys golf tournaments are scheduled for today. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Report: Bowles may resign from GM board Apr 3, 2009
University of North Carolina System President Erskine Bowles has offered his resignation from the board at automaker , Bloomberg News reports. The news service cites a person with knowledge of the matter. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
UNC president pushing furloughs to save money Mar 25, 2009
University of North Carolina system President Erskine Bowles took his criticism of Gov. Beverly Perdue's budget proposal directly to state senators Tuesday, warning that up to 500 jobs would be eliminated and suggested furloughing workers would be a better option. . (Herald Sun)
At a glance: Gov. Perdues $20.98 billion budget plan Mar 19, 2009
University of North Carolina system. Reduce spending by 3. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
UNCP names honor roll recipients Mar 18, 2009
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a master's level degree-granting university and one of 16 schools that comprise the University of North Carolina system. With a total enrollment of 6,303, the university offers 45 bachelor's and 17 master's degrees. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Perdue faces tough choices in budget Mar 17, 2009
That statement may give credence to the warnings of University of North Carolina system president Erskine Bowles. He told Board of Governors members in a memo that a 7 percent systemwide budget reduction would lead to eliminating 1,600 positions, almost 1,000 of which are currently filled. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
AP IMPACT: Some nonprofits can't touch their money Mar 2, 2009
In the University of North Carolina system, where as many as 70 percent of the endowments at one campus are underwater, some of the system's 16 schools are going back to donors and asking them for one-time donations to pay for what would normally be covered by the endowment. The University of Wisconsin system suspended payments this month from 38 underwater endowments, taking away $700,000 that would have gone for scholarships and other programs at campuses across the state. (Albany Times Union)
UNC and others facing tough decisions Mar 1, 2009
With the University of North Carolina system facing up to a seven percent cut in state funding, the North Carolina athletics department is trying to scrimp and save as much as at it can. . (Herald Sun)
Timmons Group Selected by North Carolina A&T State University to Provide Master Planning Services for Greensboro Campus Feb 20, 2009
Timmons Group Selected by North Carolina A&T State University to Provide Master Planning Services for Greensboro Campus. Timmons Group Selected by North Carolina A&T State University to Provide Master Planning Services for Greensboro Campus. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
North Carolina A&T Receives $50,000 Siemens Building Education Grant to Fund Energy Engineering Scholarships, Courses and Curriculum Feb 19, 2009
A&T became a constituent university of the University of North Carolina system in 1972; providing expanded opportunities for research, study, diversity in the student population and physical plant improvements. As a leading provider of energy and environmental solutions, building controls, fire safety and security systems solutions, Siemens Building Technologies, Inc., makes buildings comfortable, safe, secure and less costly to operate. (PR Newswire)
Boy Scouts to Honor Holshouser Feb 8, 2009
Holshouser's accomplishments in office included consolidation of the University of North Carolina system under a Board of Governors, capital improvement funding for the community college system, statewide enrollment for kindergarten and establishment of health clinics in rural areas not served by local physicians. After Holshouser left office, he and his late wife, Pat, moved to Southern Pines in 1977. (The Pilot Newspaper)
