# @chapelboronews on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2025-10-09T20:46:51.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Chapelboro.com (@chapelboronews) — https://gondola.cc/chapelboronews

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UNC announced Thursday it will combine the School of Information and Library Science and the School of Data Science and Society into a new entity focused on information technologies such as generative AI.

“This yet-to-be-named school is a bold step forward in our commitment to preparing students for a world increasingly shaped by data, information and artificial intelligence,” the university’s release read, “Both SILS and SDSS bring distinct strengths and areas of excellence to Carolina — technical expertise, humanistic inquiry and a deep understanding of the societal implications of emerging technologies. The new school will grow and amplify the impact of research and scholarship, foster interdisciplinary collaboration and expand opportunities to respond to the challenges of our time.”

The move was originally reported on by TriangleBlogBlog, which posted on Bluesky Wednesday, October 8. The blog claimed faculty were not consulted about the merger.

In the release, UNC said an implementation plan has yet to be developed, and they will turn to faculty and students to help determine what the new school will look like.

“We are committed to shaping it with our faculty, staff and students across both schools, whose expertise and perspectives are essential to ensuring a thoughtful and successful creation,” it read. “A task force, advisory committee and working groups will be formed to address key areas and there will be opportunities for engagement and feedback throughout the process.”

The release also said both schools’ current academic programs will continue, with one aim of the new school being to support each program’s enrollment growth and impact.

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