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The University of North Carolina System includes all 16 of North Carolina’s public universities, as well as a residential high school for gifted students.

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UNC System@UNC_System
14 Oct 2025
Get to know the UNC System! ➡️ The University of North Carolina System includes 16 public universities ranging from the North Carolina mountains to the coast, and the nation’s first public residential high school for gifted students. 🎓 Learn more at northcarolina.edu!
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Congratulations to the 2026 graduates of the first UNC System Police Academy! Sixteen graduates represent the inaugural class of the System’s Basic Law Enforcement Training program, which prepares cadets for the public safety needs of university campuses.
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Replying to @ECUHealthNC
@ECUHealthNC is expanding rural residency tracks in Internal Medicine, Surgery, OB-GYN and Pediatrics in partnership with the @UNC_System and @ECUBrodySOM to strengthen the physician pipeline and improve rural care in Eastern North Carolina. More: bit.ly/430Msug

ECU Health Medical Center Graduate Medical Education Program expands rural residency tracks to...

New training tracks in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics-Gynecology and Pediatrics will increase access to care in rural communities

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NC is the nation's sweetpotato capital, but 63 million pounds of "ugly potatoes" are left in fields each year. One @appstate researcher plans to turn those leftovers into plant-based milks and coffee creamers with the help of a $1.82 million grant. 🍠 theassemblync.com/news/educa…

This App State Researcher is Taking Wasted Sweet Potatoes—And Turning Them Into Milk

Brett Taubman expects Rootsii’s milk to reach markets within the next two years. Yogurt and ice cream could be next.

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Strong math instruction starts with strong teacher preparation. The UNC System launched a research-based framework to help prepare future elementary math teachers and strengthen student outcomes across North Carolina. Learn more ➡️ ow.ly/ulL150Z7a0r #NCed #NCHigherEd
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UNC System retweeted
North Carolina Central University@NCCU
May 26
#NCCUCommunity | Featured on PBS NewsHour, NCCU Nursing is using VR, immersive technology, and AI-powered simulations to help prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals. WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=f2i0INZZ… #WeAreNCCU #EaglePrideAmplified #NCCUNursing
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The UNC Board of Governors elected @uncpembroke alumna Kellie Hunt Blue as its next chair, effective July 1, 2026. Terry Hutchens (@NCState) was elected vice chair, and Carolyn Coward (@UNC) was elected secretary. Read more: ow.ly/apZK50Z2MOn
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One @NCState professor's legacy is embedded in millions of miles of our nation’s highways. 🛣️ Dr. Youngsoo Richard Kim received the 2026 O. Max Gardner Award for setting the scientific standards behind the U.S. highway network. Learn more ➡️ ow.ly/feCG50Z2JYO #NCHigherEd
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Update: Due to a power outage, the UNC Board of Governors meeting livestream is unavailable at this time. This meeting will proceed as in-person only.
UNC System@UNC_System
May 21
The UNC Board of Governors will meet in regular session today (Thursday, May 21) at 10 a.m. at the UNC System Office in Raleigh. Watch the livestream provided by @MyPBSNC at go.northcarolina.edu/livestr….
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The UNC Board of Governors will meet in regular session today (Thursday, May 21) at 10 a.m. at the UNC System Office in Raleigh. Watch the livestream provided by @MyPBSNC at go.northcarolina.edu/livestr….

UNC Board of Governors Meetings | PBS North Carolina

Watch livestream meetings of the UNC Board of Governors, provided by PBS North Carolina.

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From the mountains to the coast, we couldn't be more proud of the Class of 2026. Congratulations, UNC System graduates! We can't wait to see what you do next! 🎓🎉
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Rural NC has a teacher shortage. @uncpembroke has a plan. A new scholarship covers full costs for aspiring STEM teachers in exchange for teaching in high-need communities. The goal: grow teachers from within the communities that need them most. 📖 ow.ly/jkvr50Z16z9 #NCed

How UNC Pembroke is addressing a shortage of science and math teachers in rural NC

UNC Pembroke is partnering with five rural North Carolina school districts to address a shortage of science and math teachers.

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The UNC Board of Governors will meet in regular session at 10 a.m., on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the UNC System Office in Raleigh, NC. Meeting information: ow.ly/ZGR750YZKZQ
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Submit a public comment to the UNC Board of Governors for the May 2026 meeting. Public comments will be accepted online until 5 p.m. on May 21. go.northcarolina.edu/comment
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Elizabeth City State University@ECSU
May 7
Today, we held a Topping Out Ceremony for the new School of Aviation—a symbol of progress, innovation and the future of aviation education. This is an exciting step towards preparing the next generation of aviation leaders. The future is taking flight at ECSU. 💙✈️🏗️
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Appalachian State@appstate
May 8
This is what memories and Mountaineers are made of. Congrats, #AppState26!
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UNC System retweeted
UNC Pharmacy@UNCPharmacy
May 6
#UNCPharmacy, in partnership with @MAHECwnc has been awarded a grant from the @UNC_System to support two PGY2 ambulatory care pharmacy residents in Western NC! The program is designed to strengthen NC's rural workforce and improvie opioid care access. hubs.li/Q04fGb4n0
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A record number of 522 aspiring educators will join the North Carolina Teaching Fellows program for 2026–27, the program’s largest cohort since its return in 2018. ➡️ Read more: ow.ly/cv6Y50YVKXE @NCTF_Program #NCHigherEd #NCed
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UNC System retweeted
ECU@EastCarolina
May 4
#Pirate pride runs deep. 🏴‍☠️ For one #ECU family, commencement is more than a milestone. It's a tradition spanning generations, rooted in connection and shared experience. 💜 Learn more ⤵️ bit.ly/4w5NeU6

ECU Family Ties

Purple and gold run deep for one East Carolina University family as they come together to celebrate spring commencement.

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A Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis abruptly shifted the life of Caroline Robinson ’26 during her sophomore year at #UNC. She continued her studies through treatment and will soon graduate from the UNC School of Nursing. Learn about Robinson’s inspiring journey unc.live/4cPaPkl
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UNCG@UNCG
Apr 30
As a senior in @UNCGSchoolOfEdu, AnnaGrace Berry is already doing what she once only imagined – leading her own classroom. Guided by resilience, empathy, and the support of her service dog, Berry has found purpose in teaching students with special needs. uncg.edu/featured/class-of-2…

Class of 2026: From Uncertainty to Impact, AnnaGrace Berry Finds Her Place in Education

AnnaGrace Berry, a UNCG School of Education senior, finds purpose teaching students with special needs while completing student teaching and living with Type 1 diabetes.

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