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🎓 Education

A UNC-CH spokesperson said the median GPA has risen from 3.31 in 2010 to 3.58 in 2025, sparking local debate over grade inflation and the shift in academic standards.

Educators continue to weigh whether improved support services have contributed to the trend.

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