Hark the Sound? Will Tar Heel Voices be Heard?
By Mimi Chapman Over the holiday weekend, I was interested to see this article from the Associated Press in which three faculty members express concern about what our commitment to diversity actually means in light of the Students for Fair Admissions decision and, perhaps even more importantly, the Board of Governors’ decision to do away […]
Chancellor Search Focuses on Fundraising; UNC Campuses Get DEI Orders
During the summer lull, we are watching two important developments at UNC: the search for a new chancellor and the dismantling of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs. Chancellor Search The next chancellor will need to raise $1 billion a year, UNC Board of Trustees member Jennifer Lloyd said. “We have to be sober about that […]
Former UNC Leaders Map a Path for the Future
Three former leaders of the University of North Carolina shared hope that we can overcome political “chaos” and “shenanigans” and restore sound, positive leadership to the UNC System and to Carolina. Former system presidents Tom Ross and Margaret Spellings and former UNC Chancellor Holden Thorp addressed the problems – and the potential – in a […]
Exposing the Right-Wing Attack on Diversity – at UNC and Across America
We knew UNC was under attack. Now we know it’s an attack on universities across the country. It’s a well-funded, coordinated, nationwide campaign against diversity. The New York Times has exposed the strategy – and the underlying bigotry – of the campaign, one conceived and carried out by a network of conservative donors, think tanks […]
Welcome to the Hot Seat, Lee Roberts!
Image source: https://www.unc.edu/posts/2023/12/15/former-state-budget-director-named-interim-chancellor/ The Coalition for Carolina is hopeful about Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts. He seems to bring an open mind to the challenge. We bring an open mind to his appointment. We’re encouraged that he has pledged to work “in a nonpartisan way.” We’re heartened that when asked “who his boss is, within a […]
Sign Our Petition: Stop the Political Meddling That Chased Away Chancellor Guskiewicz
To President Peter Hans and the UNC System Board of Governors: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill faces a crisis. On December 8, 2023, we lost yet another Chancellor, Kevin Guskiewicz – because of political meddling by members of the UNC Board of Trustees. We petition you to: President Hans, your selection of […]
I understand why Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz is leaving UNC
Image source: Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill – https://www.unc.edu/discover/reflections-from-mimi-chapman/ Coalition for Carolina co-founder and former chair of UNC-Chapel Hill faculty, Dr. Mimi Chapman, shares her thoughts on the distressing news that Chancellor Guskiewicz is leaving. Over the last four weeks, the University of North Carolina community has been on edge. After reporting surfaced that Chancellor Guskiewicz was […]
We’re Mad as Hell … and We’re Raising Hell
Yes, we’re angry about what is happening to Carolina, and we’re going to keep raising hell about it. In fact, we’re going to turn up the heat. Because the partisan political attacks on UNC are getting worse. Politicians in Raleigh Must Stop meddling at Carolina and hurting this great University. Not only do we fear […]
Gratitude
Dear Coalition of Carolina Supporters, We hope this letter finds you well and in good spirits. On behalf of entire Coalition, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your steadfast support of our mission to defend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from partisan interference. Your commitment to the principles of Lux […]
Faculty Chair Letter to Kevin Guskiewicz
