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27536
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Bee hotels are gaining popularity around the world as the appreciation for bees grows. Last September, students at the University of North Carolina Asheville unveiled a new pollinator habitat. The bee hotel is constructed of reclaimed and recycled material, supporting the campus’ motto of engaging in sustainability initiatives.
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10998
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This article provides a brief description of each of the six institutions that make up the University of North Carolina System.
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21688
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This article examines the life and career of Charles Gerrard, a leading citizen of North Carolina who served in the Continental Army and became a successful businessman in Tarboro after the war. Gerrard was also a delegate to teh 1789 North Carolina Constitutional Convention and an early supporter of the University of North Carolina. His donation of land to the University was eventually sold off to build a chapel on campus which has since been renamed Gerrard Hall.
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8948
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Both the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of South Carolina at Columbia shorten their names to Carolina. By examining school records and name changes, the author comes to the conclusion that UNC-Chapel Hill first called itself Carolina, although USC-Columbia will continue to be known by the same name in its state.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 47 Issue 12, May 1980, p22-23, 53, il
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20441
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Of three United States presidents from the state, James K. Polk is considered the most \"Tar Heel.\" Though he moved with his family to Tennessee when he was eleven, Polk returned to the state to attend the University of North Carolina. It is Polk's college career which the author chooses to focus on and covers both Polk's academic and extracurricular activities at the university.
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14686
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O. Max Gardner, Jr. became the youngest trustee of the Greater University of North Carolina in June 1947. Following the unexpected death of his father Oliver Max Gardner, Sr. in February 1947, the 24 year old was appointed to his father's position as a trustee. Making this story even more spectacular, is that Gardner, Jr. was a student at State College, a member of the Greater University of North Carolina making him not only the youngest trustee but the first active student to fill the role.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 14 Issue 46, Apr 1947, p9, il
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36237
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An assessment of the US Department of Education’s salary information granted pluses for including average annual salary for UNC system graduates and average annual cost for financial aid recipients. Factors rated as minuses: earning data only for students who received financial aid; totals including students who spent a semester at a school as well as graduates.
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24088
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The Center for Diversity Education provides local schools with educational programs designed for K through 12 to teach students about other cultures and religions. The Center seeks to foster tolerance of other cultures and promotes acceptance of people, regardless of their culture or county of origin.
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21796
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This article examines the almost decade long debate began in 1928 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill regarding the question of curriculum reform for Undergraduates. The push for more reform within the university was led by Addison Hibbard, dean of the college of liberal arts. By 1936, reform came to the university as a general college structure was created for freshmen and sophomores and an honors college created.
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29749
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The University of North Carolina Asheville recently opened the new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) Studio. The building serves as a place of innovative collaboration for engineers and artists, and promotes integrated thinking.