/tags/lee-roberts Lee Roberts en-US Copyright Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:55:00 GMT /education/2025-04-30/unc-student-pro-israel-palestinian-protest In a two-part series, student activists reflect on their lives one year since UNC-Chapel Hill Polk Place protest. UNC student Brendan Rosenblum was one of the fraternity brothers who held up the American flag when protesters attempted to replace it with a Palestinian one. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:55:00 GMT /education/2025-04-30/unc-student-pro-israel-palestinian-protest Brianna Atkinson /education/2025-04-30/unc-student-activist-lost-scholarship-pro-palestinian-protest In a two-part series, student activists reflect on their lives one year since UNC-Chapel Hill Polk Place protest. UNC student Laura Saavedra Forero shares her personal journey in activism leading up to the April 30 pro-Palestinian protest and losing the Morehead-Cain scholarship. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:55:00 GMT /education/2025-04-30/unc-student-activist-lost-scholarship-pro-palestinian-protest Brianna Atkinson /education/2025-02-06/federal-research-funding-university-leaders-silent The executive orders have sent the research community into a state of confusion, concern, and anxiety. Meanwhile, some of the most powerful higher education system leaders in North Carolina have remained silent. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:02:48 GMT /education/2025-02-06/federal-research-funding-university-leaders-silent Brianna Atkinson /news/2024-12-27/north-carolina-top-stories-2024-election-helene-robinson-protests In 2024, the stories that consumed many North Carolinians were related to a polarizing election and a devastating hurricane. Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:36:55 GMT /news/2024-12-27/north-carolina-top-stories-2024-election-helene-robinson-protests ��ҹ���� News /sports/2024-12-12/bill-belichick-unc-chapel-hill-football-college-nil-trustees Bill Belichick, who has won more NFL Super Bowls than anyone else, received a five-year deal to coach the North Carolina Tar Heels' football team. The contract will pay him an eye-popping $10 million per year and represents a shift in philosophy for UNC. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 02:47:13 GMT /sports/2024-12-12/bill-belichick-unc-chapel-hill-football-college-nil-trustees Mitchell Northam /education/2024-09-13/unc-chapel-hill-dei-cuts Out of all the institutions that gutted DEI programs, UNC-Chapel Hill’s administration cut the most. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 18:12:25 GMT /education/2024-09-13/unc-chapel-hill-dei-cuts Brianna Atkinson /education/2024-08-11/lee-roberts-unc-chapel-hill-chancellor-protests-athletics-dei ��ҹ���� reporter Brianna Atkinson sits down for an extended conversation with Lee Roberts, one day after he was named the 13th chancellor at UNC-Chapel Hill Sun, 11 Aug 2024 19:54:59 GMT /education/2024-08-11/lee-roberts-unc-chapel-hill-chancellor-protests-athletics-dei Brianna Atkinson /news/2024-08-09/lee-roberts-permanent-chancellor-unc-chapel-hill-hans-bog UNC System President Peter Hans made the announcement Friday morning, after the full UNC Board of Governors approved the selection. Hans called Lee Roberts "a calm, steady and focused leader." Fri, 09 Aug 2024 14:44:54 GMT /news/2024-08-09/lee-roberts-permanent-chancellor-unc-chapel-hill-hans-bog Brianna Atkinson, Dave DeWitt /show/due-south/2024-06-03/lee-roberts-interview-chapel-hill-dei-protests-chancellor-inge Roberts has been running the University since January. In this interview with Co-Host Leoneda Inge, he reflects on controversial decisions, policy changes, and campus protests. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:27:49 GMT /show/due-south/2024-06-03/lee-roberts-interview-chapel-hill-dei-protests-chancellor-inge Leoneda Inge, Cole del Charco /education/2024-05-16/unc-chapel-hill-protesters-lee-roberts-action UNC-Chapel Hill has already suspended about 15 students following a pro-Palestinian encampment late last month. Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts said the university is continuing to review other demonstrations and plans to “take action” against more protesters. Thu, 16 May 2024 15:57:46 GMT /education/2024-05-16/unc-chapel-hill-protesters-lee-roberts-action Brianna Atkinson