On Feb. 14, North Carolina State University paused all hiring activities in its colleges, senior vice provost and vice provost units, including faculty and staff, according to a memo written by N.C. State Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Warwick Arden.
President Donald Trump’s efforts to drastically cut federal spending and slash the federal workforce are already having an impact in North Carolina.
The University of North Carolina System has increased out-of-state undergraduate tuition while keeping in-state rates steady for the ninth year, addressing inflation and funding needs. UNC-Chapel Hill's out-of-state tuition rises to $43,
Since 2016, the UNC Board of Governors has voted to keep tuition rates flat for resident undergraduates at all universities.
The Trump administration's "Dear Colleague" letter comes at a time when N.C. universities are already paring back their diversity efforts.
State Auditor Dave Boliek warns UNC System CFOs to prepare for NIH grant policy changes and stresses the importance of accurate financial reporting for university audits.