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sports17 days ago•4 min saved

UNC's basketball coaching search constrained by system-wide approval process

UNC fired Hubert Davis after five seasons and is seeking a new men’s basketball coach, but a 2025 governance change requires written approval from the UNC System president for any coach contract, sidelining the board of trustees from negotiations. Athletics directors Bubba Cunningham and Steve Newmark lead the search with Turnkey ZRG, aided by an advisory group of former players and coaches, as the program aims high in the replacement process.

via WRAL|

#basketball #board-of-trustees #coaching-search

education2 years ago•4 min saved

"UNC System Contemplates Cutting Diversity Initiatives and Jobs Across 17 Campuses"

The University of North Carolina System's Board of Governors is set to vote on a new policy that would eliminate diversity and inclusion efforts at state universities and remove related positions, impacting all 16 public colleges and universities across the state. The proposed policy, which is expected to be approved next month, would require institutions to certify their commitment to institutional neutrality and nondiscrimination by September 1, leading to potential job changes or eliminations. The move has sparked concerns among students and opposition from Democratic Governor Roy Cooper, who emphasized the importance of diversity in strengthening the state's universities.

via WRAL News|

#diversity-and-inclusion #education #north-carolina