DeFriese receives lifetime achievement award
Gordon DeFriese is the 2026 recipient of the Jonathan B. Howes Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the Retired Faculty and Professionals Association.
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April 2026 Federal and Legislative Updates
Congress Examines Foreign Influence and Research Security in Higher Education In March, both the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee and the House Education and Workforce Committee held … Read more
COI Program Moving to Annual Disclosure Model
A message from Quinton Johnson, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Compliance During April, the Conflict of Interest (COI) Program will move to an annual disclosure model. You will receive an … Read more
March 2026 Federal and Legislative Updates
Leadership Changes at CDC and NSF In late February, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), will … Read more
February 2026 Federal & Legislative Updates
FY26 appropriations: 11 bills finalized; DHS funding lapses On January 30, the Senate approved an amended FY26 appropriations package providing full-year funding for departments of Defense, Labor, Health and Human … Read more
Leadership transition at the UNC Winston CenterÂ
Brian Boyd will serve as interim director for the Winston Center on Technology and Brain Development starting January 16, 2026.
January 2026 Federal and Legislative Updates
Congress passes NDAA At the end of 2025, both chambers of Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2026. The bill authorizes a topline of around $901 billion … Read more
UNC Dataverse recognized as a trustworthy data repository
UNC Dataverse, an institutional data repository for UNC researchers, has been recognized by the CoreTrustSeal, highlighting UNC Dataverse’s commitment to proper stewardship and upholding the highest standards.
Future of Insurance Summit showcases IRMII’s momentum at UNC
The summit, hosted by the Institute for Risk Management and Insurance Innovation (IRMII), brought together students, faculty, researchers, and industry leaders.
New leadership appointments to elevate research engagement and impactÂ
In support of our Research Roadmap goals to maximize stakeholder engagement and enhance our articulation of the benefits and impact of our research enterprise, I’m pleased to announce key leadership … Read more