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UNC Pauses 4 Programs for Relevance | Raleigh News
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UNC Chapel Hill is pausing four academic programs to realign with student demand and job market needs, part of a broader review of 275 programs that flagged 28 for reconsideration. The Master’s in Digital Curation, EdD in Curriculum and Instruction, MSPH in Environmental Sciences, and MSPH in Health Policy are being restructured or paused—none of which will force current students out. The provost emphasized relevance over revenue, noting enrollment is still growing overall. While some trustees questioned the financial impact, the focus remains on future-proofing the curriculum and faculty hiring based on workforce trends.
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