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.
Raleigh, NC
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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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A record 2,889 working adults are enrolled in Project Kitty Hawk's online degree programs this fall, up 54% in one year. 🎓
🔹75% work full time.
🔹90% persist from term to term.
🔹25 programs are now available across 6 UNC System universities.
More: ow.ly/FJnM50ZQmJh
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Daniel Harrison, former UNC System vice president for academic affairs, has been named executive director of the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA). Learn more ➡️ ow.ly/F3eK50ZPSGE
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UNC System retweeted
Early Action is OPEN. 🍎 Apply to become a North Carolina Teaching Fellow by Nov. 1 and receive your decision in December.
Future teacher? Take the first step at NCteachingfellows.org.
#NCed #NCTeachingFellows
ALT North Carolina Teaching Fellows program now accepting applications with early action deadline November 1, 2026, encouraging future educators to apply.
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The UNC Board of Governors will meet in regular session today (Thursday, September 17) 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 System surpassed 260,000 students across the state this year, a new record. 🎓 More on what’s driving demand for NC public universities: ow.ly/HX5b50ZOl8J #NCed #NCHigherEd
ALT The University of North Carolina System announces fall 2026 enrollment surpassing 260,000 students statewide.
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Have you ever considered a career in law enforcement? 🚔 There may be more opportunities than you think! Join the UNC System and @RTI_Intl for a virtual Pathways in Public Safety Symposium on 9/29 to learn more! Register here: ow.ly/br5a50ZO4CH
ALT Virtual symposium on pathways in public safety careers scheduled for September 29, 2-4 PM, covering law enforcement and related fields.
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More than 105,000 North Carolina high school seniors received direct admission offers from colleges and universities across the state today — without submitting a single application. 🎓 Learn more about NC College Connect ➡️ ow.ly/EW1Q50ZNuaL #NCed
ALT Three college students excitedly reviewing admission letters together indoors. Text overlay reads: "You're already admitted to college. Yep! You read that right!" with the NC College Connect logo.
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The UNC Board of Governors will meet in regular session at 10 a.m., on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the UNC System Office in Raleigh. Meeting information: ow.ly/fmYO50ZMmvo
ALT Blue background with white text showing the University of North Carolina System logo and a meeting notice announcement.
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NC could face a shortage of 12,500 nurses over the next decade. 🩺
The UNC System is responding by expanding all 12 public university nursing programs to increase capacity. @UNCSON, one example, increased enrollment 13% in one year.
Learn more: ow.ly/JMfF50ZMxWt
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UNC System retweeted
✨ Applying to college just got a whole lot easier!
👉 Sign up to attend NC College Connect virtual sessions to learn more about the program at gearupnc.org/events.
The hard part is over with #NCCollegeConnect!
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High school students: start exploring your college options at the UNC System Virtual Open House! Meet 16 NC universities, hear from admissions representatives and current students, and ask questions live on October 5, 6, 12 & 13. 🎓 Learn more at go.northcarolina.edu/openhou…!
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A former North Carolina Teaching Fellow will lead the next generation of Fellows. Dr. Sheryl Long brings 30 years of education experience to her role leading @NCTF_Program, which supports future teachers preparing to serve NC public schools. Learn more: ow.ly/c5bo50ZLg0F
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Submit a public comment to the UNC Board of Governors for the September 2026 meeting. Public comments will be accepted online until 5 p.m. on September 17. go.northcarolina.edu/comment
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Thinking about transfer? The UNC System Virtual Transfer Fair is your chance to connect with transfer experts at 15 universities across NC. Get answers to your questions live on Zoom Sept. 29 - Oct. 1 so you can take your next step with confidence. ➡️ go.northcarolina.edu/transfe…
ALT Virtual Transfer Fair hosted by UNC System from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, 2026, with live Zoom sessions for exploring transfer options and speaking to university reps.
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UNC System retweeted
Bronco Nation is growing!
FSU reaches historic enrollment levels with more than 7,700 students, 80% student retention, an incoming freshman class GPA average of 3.45 and military-affiliated enrollment exceeding 2,500! 📈💙🎉
#FayState #MakeWay #StudentSuccess
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Building the future of education. 💙
FSU opened its $69.3 million College of Education—facility honoring the legacy of preparing educators while creating new opportunities for the next generation.
Read More Here: bit.ly/4gMkHvZ
#FayettevilleState #MakeWayForEducation
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ECSU is expanding its statewide aviation network with a $1.6 million investment at Statesville Regional Airport, laying the groundwork for a future aviation hub and expanded flight training opportunities. Read the story: ecsu.edu/news/statesville-em…
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UNC System retweeted
#ECU30 took on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge today in honor of Chris Johnson, turning a cold splash into something bigger: support for a fellow #ECU alum and awareness of ALS.
@ECUChancellor has challenged every @UNC_System institution to join #PirateNation and take the plunge.
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UNC System retweeted
App State is one of four @UNC_System schools to host Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics. The transformative program provides high school students from across the state the opportunity to step into the role of researchers.
Read on to learn more!
today.appstate.edu/2026/08/0…
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UNC System retweeted
Answering the call to care. 🚁
Two #ECU College of Nursing students became the first undergraduate externs to join the @ECUHealthNC Maynard Children’s Hospital Transport Team, providing care for critically ill children by air and ground.
🔗: spr.ly/6015BEIrL1
ALT Three smiling people in flight helmets and flight suits inside an aircraft. A man on the left with a beard, two women on the right, one giving a thumbs up. The ECU logo is in the top right. Text: SKY-HIGH LEARNING: NURSING STUDENTS JOIN ELITE PEDIATRIC TRANSPORT CREW.
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