Kevin Guskiewicz Coverage

JOHN P. PREYER: UNC-CH's pro-democracy school is a big plus, not a minus

Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 -- The School of Civic Life and Leadership's evolved over several years as an outgrowth of the university's ideologically diverse Program for Public Discourse and its forward-thinking Ideas in Action curriculum - led in large part by Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz himself.

PAUL FULTON: Little wonder why UNC's Guskiewicz might leave

Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 -- Consider what's become of public education in North Carolina. UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz can be seen as a casualty of a toxic environment that has politicized public education from top to bottom.

UNC chancellor 'weighing' departure for Michigan State University

UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz said Thursday he is 'weighing' the opportunity to depart for Michigan State University.

UNC chancellor 'weighing' departure for Michigan State University

UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz said Thursday he is 'weighing' the opportunity to depart for Michigan State University.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

MARK MERRITT: What we learn is not limited to the classroom

Monday, Aug. 7, 2023 -- The interactions with and exposure to other students who come from different places, have different economic circumstances, have different skin colors or religions or have different political viewpoints are a big part of what makes a university great.

DAVID RICE: UNC students 'deserve to believe they belong'

Monday, Aug. 7, 2023 -- If ever there was a contrast between those who want students at the University of North Carolina to represent all of North Carolina and those who don't, it was on full display recently with UNC-Chapel Hill's Board of Trustees.

Members of UNC Board of Governors criticize university's free tuition plan

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is offering free tuition starting in fall 2024 to incoming undergraduates whose families make less than $80,000 per year. The plan has received criticism about the timing of the announcement.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

Several UNC leaders say they were surprised by free tuition announcement for some students

The University of North Carolina at Chapel HIll will provide free tuition and waive required fees for incoming undergraduates from North Carolina whose families make less than $80,000 per year. The new policy starts in fall of 2024 for incoming students from the state.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

UNC Board of Trustees and governing board upset about UNC free tuition policy

The University of North Carolina at Chapel HIll will provide free tuition and waive required fees for incoming undergraduates from North Carolina whose families make less than $80,000 per year. The new policy starts in fall of 2024 for incoming students from the state.

UNC-Chapel Hill to provide free tuition for NC families making less than $80,000 a year

On Friday, Chancellor Kevin M. Guskiewicz announced the university will provide free tuition and waive required fees for incoming undergraduates from North Carolina whose families make less than $80,000 per year.

Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter

Editorial: Supreme Court needs to follow the law, uphold UNC affirmative action in admissions

Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 -- Diversity and inclusion are critical to a well-rounded education that prepares students to effectively engage in a society that treats people with dignity and respect. It is fundamental to our democracy and the Supreme Court should not divert from that mission.

UNC-Chapel Hill students, administrators don't agree on rules to stay safe from COVID

Student leaders sharply criticized University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill administrators on Friday for pushing ahead with the fall semester as coronavirus infections mount on campus.

UNC-Chapel Hill students, chancellor blast each other over campus' pandemic protocols

Student leaders sharply criticized University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill administrators on Friday for pushing ahead with the fall semester as coronavirus infections mount on campus.

Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor, & Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Chancellor's future not discussed at UNC-Chapel Hill board meeting

As speculation continues over his future, Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz spoke at Thursday's Board of Trustees meeting as University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill leaders discussed racial equity, coronavirus and the new academic year.

Trustees go out of their way to praise embattled UNC-Chapel Hill chancellor

As speculation continues over his future, Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board of Trustees met Thursday to discuss th eupcoming academic year, the ongoing pandemic and racial equity.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

UNC leaders discuss plans for new academic year

Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz and other university leaders delivered remarks at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, July 15, 2021.

UNC-Chapel Hill faculty adopt resolution supporting chancellor amid speculation he'll soon be fired

The new chairman of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Board of Trustees said Wednesday that the rumors of Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz's imminent demise are greatly exaggerated. But Mimi Chapman, chair of the university's Faculty Council, said Guskiewicz's job has become so tenuous that officials are bandying about names for a potential replacement.

Is UNC-Chapel Hill chancellor's job in jeopardy? Trustees chair, faculty chair disagree

The new chairman of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Board of Trustees said Wednesday that the rumors of Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz's imminent demise are greatly exaggerated. But Mimi Chapman, chair of the university's Faculty Council, said Guskiewicz's job has become so tenuous that officials are bandying about names for a potential replacement.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Group of UNC professors calls on chancellor to resign

In a letter released Thursday, a group of professors at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill called for Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz to resign.

Kirsten Gutiérrez, WRAL reporter

UNC-Chapel Hill installs new chancellor

Kevin Guskiewicz has served as chancellor since Carol Folt stepped down in February of 2019.

Chancellor 'surprised at velocity and magnitude' of virus spread at UNC-Chapel Hill

Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz said officials put together a solid plan to resume classes on campus at UNC-Chapel Hill this fall, but student activities off campus resulted in a surge of coronavirus cases that forced him to shift all undergraduate classes online.

Chancellor 'very disappointed' some UNC-Chapel Hill students not following virus rules

UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz addresses concerns from local officials about the school's decision to bring students back to campus and expresses disappointment that some students aren't following rules to limit the spread of coronavirus.

UNC Chancellor signals plan to bring students back to campus may have to change

University of North Carolina students are expected to head back to Chapel Hill next month for the fall semester, but Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz signaled Friday that that plan may have to change.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau chief

UNC-CH chancellor speaks with community members

UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz answers questions about the resumption of classes on campus amid the coronavirus pandemic.