Gilliam Gives First Address at State of the University

Trinity Draughn    Staff Writer On Wednesday, Aug. 12 Chancellor-Elect Dr. Franklin D. Gilliam addressed the university for the first time. Prior to the formal introduction of Gilliam, a list of his preceding achievements were mentioned, including his time spent as Dean of Luskin School of Public affairs at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). Gilliam showed enthusiasm about his new position and … Continue reading Gilliam Gives First Address at State of the University

New Chancellor: New Rules

Spencer Schneier      News Editor He played with his glass and contemplated the right words for his answer. “I haven’t had a chance to go to several that I’d like to. So, it’s sort of hard to answer that,” he said. After an interviewer mentioned a few restaurants by name, he agreed that Hops was a good restaurant he’d eaten at in Greensboro. Chancellor-Elect … Continue reading New Chancellor: New Rules

Take a “Chancellor” on me

Mark Parent Opinions Editor        This past Friday, two of my colleagues and I were granted the privilege of interviewing UNCG’s new chancellor, Dr. Frank Gilliam.        And, I must say, I was very impressed by him.  I found Chancellor-Elect Gilliam to be insightful, kind and a good listener; of course, those skills should come as no surprise given the rigorous chancellor selection process administered by … Continue reading Take a “Chancellor” on me

UNCG Faculty Senate Chair speaks out about Chancellor Brady’s recent comments

Note from The Carolinian: Below is a letter Spoma Jovanovic, UNCG Faculty Senate chair, sent Thursday to UNCG executives, as well as UNC system President Tom Ross. This letter is in response to an interview The Carolinian recently published with Chancellor Linda Brady. President Ross responded to the letter Thursday in a email, saying, “I, too, hope UNCG can move forward in a spirit of cooperation and … Continue reading UNCG Faculty Senate Chair speaks out about Chancellor Brady’s recent comments