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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranked No. 3 best value public school by The Princeton Review

UNC-Chapel Hill has been ranked the third best value public school in the nation by The Princeton Review. UNC moved up one spot in the annual poll based on a slew of factors including academic excellence, affordability and career outcomes. Carolina also ranked high in other categories such as best alumni networks and schools making an impact.

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How DEI bill vetoed by Stein is similar to — and different from — UNC System repeal

Governor Josh Stein has recently vetoed a bill that would have imposed DEI mandates on public universities and community colleges in North Carolina. Within the UNC System, many of the proposed regulations in the bill have already been implemented because of action by the Board of Governors. The General Assembly has the chance to override the veto.

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UNC pauses HR actions, awaiting guidance on UNC System-wide personnel cap

UNC-Chapel Hill has paused all hiring, promotions, and salary changes in response to new systemwide financial guidelines. The move comes as the University expects funding cuts on both the state and federal level. The University expects more guidance soon.

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Trial Over Free Speech on Campus, and Trump’s Student Crackdown, Begins

Zach Montague | The New York Times | July 7, 2025

A federal trial has begun over claims the Trump administration is deporting foreign students for anti-Israel speech. The plaintiffs argue that the deportations are unconstitutional and unfairly target a political agenda. The government argues that these deportations are necessary for national security. The case will have repercussions for college campuses across the country.

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Trial Over Free Speech on Campus, and Trump’s Student Crackdown, Begins

Zach Montague | The New York Times | July 7, 2025

A federal trial has begun over claims the Trump administration is deporting foreign students for anti-Israel speech. The plaintiffs argue that the deportations are unconstitutional and unfairly target a political agenda. The government argues that these deportations are necessary for national security. The case will have repercussions for college campuses across the country.

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Trial Over Free Speech on Campus, and Trump’s Student Crackdown, Begins

Zach Montague | The New York Times | July 7, 2025

A federal trial has begun over claims the Trump administration is deporting foreign students for anti-Israel speech. The plaintiffs argue that the deportations are unconstitutional and unfairly target a political agenda. The government argues that these deportations are necessary for national security. The case will have repercussions for college campuses across the country.

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April 3, 2025 - Annual Meeting with Keynote Speaker
Jonathan Turley: Free Speech in the Age of Rage

On April 3, 2025, George Washington University Law Professor, author, and television legal analyst Jonathan Turley spoke to hundreds of UNC AFSA members at the Carolina Club. Professor Turley’s remarks emphasized that free speech must be recognized as an indispensable natural right, not merely valued for its democratic benefits. The event was well attended by UNC administrators, faculty, students, and state legislators.

Watch the video recording here:

https://studio.youtube.com/video/NaO1S_oyLKc/edit

Visit our Event Page for a recap of our on-campus speakers. Each event was well attended and encouraged thoughtful conversation in an effort to support free speech, academic freedom and viewpoint diversity.

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Donations to UNC AFSA are greatly appreciated and will be used carefully to support and defend free speech, viewpoint diversity, and academic freedom at UNC-Chapel Hill.

If you prefer to pay by check, please make the check payable to UNC Alumni Free Speech Alliance, Inc.

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UNC Alumni Free Speech Alliance

Join UNC AFSA in promoting free speech, academic freedom, and viewpoint diversity at UNC.

View the 2024 -25 Annual Report

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranked No. 3 best value public school by The Princeton Review

How DEI bill vetoed by Stein is similar to — and different from — UNC System repeal

UNC pauses HR actions, awaiting guidance on UNC System-wide personnel cap

Trial Over Free Speech on Campus, and Trump’s Student Crackdown, Begins

Trial Over Free Speech on Campus, and Trump’s Student Crackdown, Begins

Trial Over Free Speech on Campus, and Trump’s Student Crackdown, Begins

April 3, 2025 - Annual Meeting with Keynote Speaker Jonathan Turley: Free Speech in the Age of Rage

Visit our Event Page for a recap of our on-campus speakers. Each event was well attended and encouraged thoughtful conversation in an effort to support free speech, academic freedom and viewpoint diversity.

April 3, 2025 - Annual Meeting with Keynote Speaker
Jonathan Turley: Free Speech in the Age of Rage