Seeing students arrive with their families and vehicles packed to the brim always makes me happy and grateful to be your chancellor. I hope all of you are refreshed, invigorated and excited to start what promises to be an exciting new school year of learning and creating.

I am writing to share my report from the July 2024 special meeting of the UNC Board of Governors (BOG) at the UNC System headquarters in Raleigh and highlight important initiatives and decisions from the board and UNC System leadership.

We are deeply saddened to share the news of the unexpected passing of Hector Lopez, an integral member of our Dining Services staff and Aramark employee. He passed away at his home in Winston-Salem this week.

I am writing to share my report from the May 2024 meeting of the UNC Board of Governors (BOG) at the UNC System headquarters in Raleigh and highlight important initiatives and decisions from the board and UNC System leadership.

I am saddened to share that School of Drama Emeritus Faculty member Barney Hammond passed away earlier this month, on April 10, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. He was 80.

I am delighted to share that UNCSA and Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) today announced a multiyear partnership, uniting our two esteemed institutions to elevate educational and professional opportunities for our students in the School of Dance, and provide opportunities to revitalize iconic works from the DTH canon as well as co-curate new works and creative projects.