The Graduate Education Advancement Board (GEAB) assists The Graduate School and the University through proactive advocacy and generating funds for graduate education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Members of the board are appointed based on their distinguished character and leadership, a belief in the importance of graduate education at Carolina, a sensitivity to different perspectives about graduate education and fundraising, and a willingness to apply their special skills and strengths to advance the mission of The Graduate School.
During the 2012 fall meeting, Chancellor Holden Thorp and faculty members from Computer Science, Political Science and Religious Studies shared their perspectives on the future of the public research university and graduate education. The Chancellor spoke of the University’s commitment to excellence, access, diversity and innovation and discovery aimed at solving the world’s challenges.