Lawsuit Alleges UNC Broke Open Meetings Laws When Hiring Bill Belichick

Posted Sep 24, 2025
A lawsuit filed by former UNC provost Chris Clemens against the school alleges the university’s Board of Trustees violated the state of North Carolina’s open meeting laws when it – among other things – hired head football coach Bill Belichick in December. Clemens resigned as UNC provost in May following an extended dispute with the Board. (Chapelboro.com)

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