Our Perspective

After a year marred by political interference and governance overreach at UNC, the Coalition for Carolina holds high hopes for a better 2024. We are deeply concerned by the departure of Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz. But we are hopeful that Interim Chancellor 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

We have been granted permission by Higher Ed Works to republish the following post in its entirety. By Paul Fulton WINSTON-SALEM (November 21, 2023) – There’s little wonder why UNC Chapel Hill Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz is entertaining a new job. Guskiewicz is reportedly …

We are seeing signs of a more extreme political assault against UNC – and indeed all of higher education. Trustees Welcome a Harsh Critic Heather Mac Donald, a fellow from the right-leaning Manhattan Institute, spoke last week to the external affairs committee of …

You could call it revenge politics. Once again, the North Carolina General Assembly is sticking its heavy hand into academics at Carolina – and taking revenge on the legislature’s critics. This time, the legislature’s target is distinguished professorships at the University, specifically in …