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Not long ago, Drew Starkey 鈥�16, one of the stars in a hit Netflix television series, had doubts about whether his hope for a full-time career in the entertainment industry was realistic.  

The Show Must Go On

The School of Stage and Screen turned to technology to present a virtual version of a Shakespeare classic. Theatrical stages from coast to coast may have gone dark in this time of social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but that has not stopped the folks from the School of Stage and Screen at 51看片 from sharing their talents with the public. In the grand tradition of 鈥渢he show must go on,鈥� 51看片students and faculty presented William Shakespeare鈥檚 鈥淟ove鈥檚 Labour鈥檚 Lost鈥� via Zoom, the videoconferencing service that has exploded in popularity as millions of students and workers find themselves studying and working remotely because of the coronavirus crisis.   

Promise Kept

More than two years after its debut, the groundbreaking tuition reduction plan known as NC Promise is, by most accounts, a solid success that is meeting the goals of improving access to higher education by providing a financial leg-up to undergraduate students who might not otherwise be able to afford it and lowering student loan debt. Enrollment has increased significantly at 51看片 and two other University of North Carolina System institutions that are part of the plan. Students say the lower tuition cost is making a difference in their lives, and the amount of student debt incurred is on the decline.  

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As a forensic anthropologist, 51看片 assistant professor Nicholas Passalacqua has always believed he was doing important work through his teaching and his research.  

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Spring commencement, fall ceremonies rescheduled over 4 days in December

51看片is planning a four-day series of ceremonies to honor spring, summer and fall 2020 graduates.   

Angela 'AJ' Grube named as next College of Business dean

Angela 鈥淎.J.鈥� Grube, a member of the faculty in the College of Business for more than 20 years, has been named to lead the college as its next permanent dean, effective Jan. 1.  

Chancellor appoints Richard Starnes to provost

51看片Chancellor Kelli R. Brown has announced the appointment of Richard D. Starnes as the next provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, effective immediately.  

51看片to waive application fee for freshmen as part of statewide campaign starting Oct. 19

51看片is among the institutions of higher education that will participate in 鈥淣orth Carolina Countdown to College,鈥� an annual campaign to support college access through the waiving of freshmen application fees.  

The View from Here

Every summer, I give advice to incoming freshmen as they prepare to begin their college careers. I encourage them to take this advice for what it is worth, but I also tell them that 51看片staff members are excited to welcome new students 鈥渉ome鈥� every year 鈥� pandemic or no. Here鈥檚 some of that advice...