Brianna Atkinson
Higher Education Reporter and 2023 Fletcher FellowBrianna Atkinson is WUNC's higher education reporter and 2023 Fletcher Fellow. She recently graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a B.A. in journalism and psychology. Her background includes print and audio journalism from several publications in North Carolina. And as a North Carolina native, she's passionate about local news and reporting that's inclusive of various voices within the community.
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Saint Augustine's University lost an appeal Tuesday to reverse the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools' decision to strip its accreditation. According to statement from its website, the university plans to file a lawsuit against the accrediting agency. -
In November, the building was evacuated after toxic chemicals were found. The chemicals, called PCBs, have been linked to cancer. -
A UNC Greensboro physics professor was only months away from tenure when the university announced that it's planning to eliminate 20 departments, including hers. -
The university’s interim president, Marcus Burgess, detailed the school’s plan during a press conference Monday. Potential layoffs could be included.
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Over half of the gravesites at the historic African American Maides Cemetery in Wilmington are unidentified. UNC-Wilmington researchers are working with the Historic Wilmington Foundation to identify them and bring about better recognition for the history of Black residents in the area. -
The events will help families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) one-on-one or in small groups. The U.S. Department of Education just released a new FAFSA form, which has led to complications for some families. -
UNC System BOG committees vote on athletic conferences policy; testing waivers, curriculum discussedA new UNC System policy could bring changes to how universities join and leave athletic conferences. -
Hans recently spoke with WUNC's Brianna Atkinson about the chancellor search process, the challenging governance structure a chancellor faces, and how NC State chancellor Randy Woodson has avoided all the drama that seems to envelop Chapel Hill. -
Roberts' priorities include campus safety, updating outdated facilities and forming the university's next strategic plan. -
The department dean’s recommendations include 19 programs, majors and minors total — affecting about 194 students.
