by Brady Huggett and Neil Caudle

n election day, North Carolina voters will consider a bond referendum that would allow the state to borrow $3.1 billion to improve facilities in its community colleges and at 16 campuses in the University of North Carolina system. The referendum follows a comprehensive study, mandated by the N.C. General Assembly, which found that many facilities in the UNC system badly need replacement or repair.

Founded in 1793, UNC-Chapel Hill is the nation’s first public university, and its oldest buildings have long been regarded as historical treasures. But as higher education has advanced into the age of lasers and computers, Carolina finds itself struggling to preserve the cultural assets of an antique campus at the same time it strives to maintain its leadership in science education and research. In this Endeavors, we take a brief look at some of the issues from the point of view of several Carolina students and faculty members.

stories:
Room for Research
An aging campus awaits the voters' verdict.

Picturing the Need
See what the bond could improve.

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