Presidential Communications

As I review our recent accomplishments and write this end-of-semester message, I have been reflecting on my first month here last fall. I was getting to know the campus community, walking through construction of the nearly finished Campus Commons, attending my first sporting events, and getting lost in buildings like Ross Hall, wondering if I would ever emerge from such labyrinths. A year later, it feels like we have progressed at warp speed. [READ FULL POST]

I am excited to update the campus community on the work to set a new vision for UNC and present the draft vision created by our President’s Leadership Council, Rowing, Not Drifting 2030. [READ FULL POST]

Last week, I had an opportunity to present in front of a state committee that is authorized to create bills during the next legislative session for supporting attainment goals in higher education. The week culminated in a meeting with Colorado Governor Jared Polis during which I shared with him how we are advancing higher education at UNC. [READ FULL POST]