November 2025 Federal and Legislative Updates

November 13, 2025

Federal Government Reopens The House passed a bill on November 12 to fund the government through January 30, and President Trump signed it, reopening the federal government and ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history. While some operations will resume quickly, others could take some time to get back to normal. Visit the UNC Research ... Read more

New Science and Security Policy

November 6, 2025

UNC-Chapel Hill has adopted a new Policy on Science and Security to protect the integrity of University research and related programs from risks such as unauthorized access, inappropriate foreign influence, and misappropriation of intellectual property. The policy applies to faculty, staff, students, visiting scholars, collaborators, and external partners engaged in covered University activities. It strengthens ... Read more

Blueprints for Better Medicine

September 23, 2025

Colin Chen combines science and empathy to decode deadly brain tumors and engineer life-changing tools for kids with disabilities.