UNC-Chapel Hill Journalism Dean to Step Down
Raul Reis will step down on August 1. He has led the journalism school since 2022.
Before She Took Historic Moon Photos, Christina Koch Honed Her Skills in N.C.
Koch is credited with taking “Earthset” on a mission that made her the first woman to orbit the moon.
Why Davidson College Is Offering Free Tuition to Families Making Less Than $175K
President Doug Hicks said the change is expected to expand Davidson’s applicant pool by simplifying the school’s financial aid offerings.
Few N.C. Programs Will Qualify for New Workforce Pell Grant
Congress expanded a federal financial aid program to help students pay for job-training certifications. But only a tiny fraction of North Carolina programs meet the requirements.
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