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Nov 20, 2023

Navigating Conflict at the Holidays

In the latest episode of The Connector, IEI Director Sarah Hall speaks with MDC Vice President of Partnerships and Programs Calvin Allen and MDC Program Director Kathryn Gaasch about navigating conflict during the holidays. 

Nov 20, 2023

IEI Welcomes Samantha Graham as New Director of Community Initiatives

IEI is pleased to announce that Samantha Graham has been named Director of Community Initiatives, a new role created to strengthen IEI's relationships with partners across the state. 

Nov 6, 2023

Previewing the 2024 Emerging Issues Forum

In the latest episode of The Connector, IEI Assistant Director Pat Cronin introduces the 2024 Emerging Issues Forum, Weathering Financial Storms: A Resilient Future for North Carolina Families. 

Nov 1, 2023

Registration Open for the 2024 Emerging Issues Forum

Registration is now open for the 2024 Emerging Issues Forum, Weathering Financial Storms: A Resilient Future for North Carolina Families. The forum will take place Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, at the NC State University McKimmon Center in Raleigh.  

Oct 16, 2023

Checking in with Wake Forest University Pre-College Programs

In the latest episode of The Connector, Wake Forest University Pre-College Programs Executive Director Kyla Hollingsworth discusses the long-term impact of their College LAUNCH for Leadership program - a free, nine month leadership program that prepares high school juniors in Winston-Salem, Charlotte and surrounding communities for college. 

Oct 2, 2023

Expanding Digital Access in Western NC

In episode 18 of The Connector Podcast, IEI Digital Inclusion Initiative Leader Samantha Graham is joined by High Country Council of Governments GIS Analyst and Planner Tatiana Magee, and Avery-Mitchell-Yancey Regional Library Regional Director Amber Briggs to discuss how they got involved in digital inclusion planning, the biggest successes and challenges they’re seeing in the communities they serve, and how implementation funding will directly impact residents of western North Carolina. 

Sep 26, 2023

The Role of Libraries in Digital Inclusion

In episode 17 of The Connector Podcast, Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) Digital Inclusion Initiative Leader Samantha Graham and BAND-NC Project Specialist Jess Epsten are joined by State Library of North Carolina Digital Literacy Skills Coordinator Lori Special to talk about the critical role libraries play in expanding digital literacy and access across North Carolina communities. 

Sep 21, 2023

Meet Pallavi, IEI’s New Hunt Intern

Get to know IEI's new Hunt Intern, Pallavi! The Hunt Internship is a program for NC State undergraduates interested in a career in public policy and public service. 

Sep 18, 2023

National Support for Bridging North Carolina’s Digital Divide

In episode 16 of The Connector, guest host and IEI Digital Inclusion Initiative Leader Samantha Graham is joined by National Digital Inclusion Alliance Policy Director Amy Huffman for the first installment in our newest series exploring the challenges and opportunities of bridging North Carolina’s digital divide. 

Sep 14, 2023

Tim Young Joins IEI as Director of Development

IEI welcomes Tim Young as its new Director of Development!