UNC Board of Trustees Approves Nikole Hannah-Jones’ Tenure Application Posted Jun 30, 2021 The UNC Board of Trustees approved tenure for acclaimed journalist and incoming professor Nikole Hannah-Jones on Wednesday during a special meeting. Amid demonstrations in favor of Hannah-Jones outside the Carolina Inn, the Board of Trustees voted 9-4 in favor of granting tenure. The meeting resulted from a month and a half of public scrutiny. (Chapelboro.com)