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Former UNC System leader, twice accused of trying to swing student housing deals, invested in apartments that sold for student housing

In 2019 a real estate foundation tied to N.C. A&T University bought an apartment complex from a company founded by Harry Smith, the former chairman of the university system's Board of Governors.

Travis Fain, WRAL state government reporter

Former UNC System leader, twice accused of trying to swing student housing deals, invested in apartments that sold for student housing

Former UNC Board of Governors chair Harry Smith stepping off board entirely

Smith left as UNC Board of Governors chairman at the beginning of October. Now he gives notice to leave the board entirely Feb. 1.

Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter

Former UNC Board of Governors chair Harry Smith stepping off board entirely

UNC board selects new chairman to replace Harry Smith

Randy Ramsey, head of a boat building company in Beaufort, is the UNC Board of Governors' new chairman, replacing outgoing board chairman Harry Smith.

Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter

UNC board selects new chairman to replace Harry Smith

UNC's Roper will stay as president for now, not permanently

The University of North Carolina announced Wednesday that Interim President Dr. Bill Roper will continue to serve in that capacity through next June. Roper, who has been a candidate for UNC president in the past, said he is not seeking the position permanently.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau chief, & Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter

UNC's Roper will stay as president for now, not permanently