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Submitted by Hugh Stevens, Attorney at Stevens Martin Vaughn & Tadych, PLLC Over more than 50 years, Hugh Stevens’ legal career has encompassed a wide array of civil litigation, the representation of numerous media companies, and teaching both undergraduate and law students. For …

The changing of the seasons is here – if you are fortunate to call North Carolina home, certainly your sinuses confirmed that. At the Coalition for Carolina, we are hoping this time of transition will lead to positive changes for our alma mater …

The New York Times published a story earlier this week titled “How a Civics School With a Conservative Bent Divided Its Supporters.” While the story touches on the outrageous revelation that UNC will not publicly release the report from the $1.2 million investigation …

We hope everyone is having a relaxing, enjoyable spring break. To honor the time off, we’ll keep this one short. There’s never a dull moment these days on Carolina’s campus and in higher education. Every week, members of our Coalition team take time …

The School of Civic Life and Leadership (SCiLL) has been a headache for the University since its inception. We’ve covered SCiLL extensively – from the school’s undeniable right-wing origins and its fast-tracked approval process by the UNC Board of Trustees, to its rapid …

Some of the most interesting, impactful news from Carolina is delivered through a livestream of the University’s Faculty Council meetings. Chancellor Roberts gave remarks at the Feb. 27 meeting (which you can view here, starting at 28:25), and we were encouraged by the …

We recently wrote about the intense debate going on surrounding the future home of Tar Heel basketball. Discussions about the Smith Center’s future are ongoing, and due to the deep interest in the issue from the Tar Heel community, we wanted to share …

We’ve recently written about several topics that affect UNC faculty’s ability to teach and speak freely. A new campus recording policy, a new syllabi policy and a likely new definition of academic freedom are just a few things faculty members are grappling with …

One of the most talked-about and contentious issues happening on UNC’s campus right now is not about academics or budget cuts. It’s about where the Carolina men’s basketball team will call home in the years to come. At the Coalition for Carolina, we …

A new UNC policy on recording in the classroom has received considerable attention in recent days, and with alarming headlines like “UNC Administrators Can Now Secretly Record Faculty,” we wanted to be sure to share the facts. First discussion of a policy of …