Karrie Dixon earned her bachelor and doctorate degrees at N.C. State University, as well as a master’s degree from UNC-Greensboro.
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University of North Carolina System bans diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
North Carolina joins a growing list of states with policies in place banning DEI efforts on college campuses.
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FAFSA delays negatively impacting most public HBCUs in the state
Minority-serving institutions in North Carolina have seen a 13% decrease in FAFSA submissions compared to last year.
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UNC Chapel Hill social justice hub ‘closed indefinitely’ by administrators after pro-Palestine protests
The university administration’s decision to close Campus Y was made without consultation from students or the university’s faculty governance office.
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UNC System faculty at odds with process that aims to eliminate DEI: ‘Corrosive effect on trust’
The new initiative would undo a 2019 policy that required all UNC System universities to have on-campus diversity, equity and inclusion officers and/or staff.
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NC Promise program boosts enrollment for member universities. What’s the cost for those left out?
NC Promise schools have seen sizeable enrollment gains over the years. Others have struggled.
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‘History making:’ NC State fans send off Wolfpack basketball teams to Final Four
North Carolina State University basketball fans have lots to cheer about: The men’s and women’s basketball teams are both in the Final Four.
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How a North Carolina community college is making school more accessible for student parents
“We’re going to be really trying to dig deep into what worked on this campus — why were they able to maybe have a more systemic solution than some other colleges?”
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UNC System Board of Governors gives itself power in athletic conference realignment
If a school wants to change athletic conferences, a chancellor will have to present a financial plan to both the board and to the president.
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UNC Board of Governors considering test-optional SAT, ACT policy for some incoming college students
Before the policy is final, both the committee and the full board of governors must vote to approve it.