ECU News Services
In a sweeping reorganization, ECU is discontinuing 44 academic programs, including degrees in economics, sociology, and several engineering specialties. University officials say the cuts target the bottom ten percent of programs with the lowest enrollment and graduation rates.
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James Farrell/WFAEThe Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education will hold an emergency virtual meeting on Friday at 11:30 a.m. to consider modifying the academic calendar ahead of the planned rally for public school funding in Raleigh on May 1. -
WFAEWith the North Carolina General Assembly back for its short session, leaders in the UNC System are asking lawmakers to provide hundreds of millions of dollars in enrollment funding.
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A large number of residents came to voice concern about several controversies — including upcoming layoffs and budget cuts. -
The Catawba County Board of Commissioners voted in favor of a controversial proposal to merge Catawba County Schools with the smaller Hickory and Newton-Conover City School Districts. -
Ken Koontz talks about the evolution of local news as communities come together for the inaugural Local News Day, held two weeks ago. -
A recent North Carolina Supreme Court ruling confirms the state’s constitutional duty to support students in public schools, but wipes out years of court orders to enforce it. -
As the U.S. Department of Education retools accreditation standards, veterans want more protection from predatory G.I. Bill practices. -
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is calling for an investigation of a charter school. It follows weeks of turmoil and a leadership collapse that left families uncertain about the school’s future. -
A new report shows an additional 5,000 to 10,000 college graduates are needed annually to meet NC job demands. -
Public schools across North Carolina are seeing enrollment declines, resulting in reductions in state funding. As districts prepare their budgets under these financial constraints, many are making difficult decisions to close schools. -
Chancellor Aswani Volety shared initial plans at a UNC Board of Governors meeting Wednesday. -
Chancellors are required to live in their official residences, which has occasionally posed some challenges.
