North Carolina Central University’s chancellor is responding after a report found the school was the only UNC System campus not considered financially healthy.
The UNC System’s composite financial index showed NCCU fell below the minimum benchmark in 2024 and 2025, missing targets tied to reserves, debt coverage and financial stability.
In a statement, Chancellor Karrie Dixon acknowledged concerns but said the data does not reflect the full picture. She pointed to record enrollment — more than 9,000 students in fall 2025 — along with growth in programs and student success metrics…