UNC online program serving adult learners grows 54%

By: Ahmed Jallow

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: September 28, 2026

Words: 319

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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Project Kitty Hawk is serving 2,889 adult learners in online degree programs this fall, a 54% increase from last fall, according to the UNC system.

The General Assembly created the program in 2021 to help more working adults earn college degrees and credentials. It launched its first degree offerings in October 2023.

The system said 766 new students enrolled this fall. Since its launch, 4,385 students have …

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