As we reach the end of a highly charged and divisive election season, I want to encourage everyone to stop for a minute and breathe. Now is a good time to Take 5 to decompress and check in with yourself and each other.

With the endless ads on TV, texts on your phones, emails in your inboxes, and flyers clogging your mailboxes, it may be tempting to tune it all out. But it is critical that you exercise your right to cast your ballot and there are many reasons why.

As we learn more about the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, I wanted to take a moment to update you on how things are going here, how UNCSA is stepping up to help, and how you can pitch in too.

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.