CHAPEL HILL, N.C., March 9 -- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill issued the following news release:

The following statements are available below:

Statement from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill following the conclusion of the School of Civic Life and Leadership independent review. Please attribute to UNC General Counsel Paul Newton:

During the summer of 2025, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Office of University Counsel selected the global law firm, K&L Gates LLP, as outside counsel to conduct a legally privileged review of allegations and concerns related to SCiLL.

The University's objective in selecting K&L Gates was to ensure an independent and impartial review of all relevant issues. Prof...