Kirsten Chang

Apr 23, 2024

Annual Conference Draws Faith and Community Leaders to Tackle Tough Topics

Nearly 100 faith and community leaders from across North Carolina gathered at First United Methodist Church in Asheboro on April 15 and 16 for the 2024 Faith and Community Initiative annual conference, held by NC State University’s Institute for Emerging Issues. 

Mar 1, 2024

Constructive Compromise: Governance in our Polarized Political Environment

Join IEI and NC State's School of Public and International Affairs for "Constructive Compromise: Governance in Our Polarized Political Environment," a conversation with four young government professionals about working across the aisle to serve communities and constituents. 

Aug 8, 2023

Wilson Education Partnership builds relationships between students and community

Over the past year, Wilson Education Partnership has focused on one impactful program called “Communicating with Confidence,” which aims to support students and teachers through the development of soft skills and community relationships.  

Jul 18, 2023

Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County provides pathway to higher education

Over the past year, the Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County has returned to pre-pandemic levels of engagement, serving more than 1,000 young people in western North Carolina. The Club helps students as young as elementary school envision a future that includes higher education.  

Jul 6, 2023

Isothermal Community College strives for student success

Isothermal Community College is not only committed to improving its students' lives through learning—it strives to improve its own processes by learning about the needs of the community. 

Jun 20, 2023

Communities Supporting Schools expands its reach in Wayne County

Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County has spent the past year expanding its current efforts to serve students and taking critical steps to ensure its long-term sustainability. Through the collaborative efforts of its staff, volunteers and community partners, CSS has deepened its impact for students in Wayne County. 

Jun 5, 2023

College prep programs at Wake Forest University empower students for college and community

Over the past year, Wake Forest University’s Pre-College Programs have seen continued success preparing students for higher education and civic engagement. Since their return to in-person, on-campus operations last summer, the programs have seen a rise in applications and student engagement.  

Mar 27, 2023

Bridging Political Divides: Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Steve Kadish Discuss Effective Public Service

On March 20, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and his former chief of staff, Steve Kadish, discussed the importance of bridging political divides in public service during an event hosted by NC State's Institute for Emerging Issues and the School of Public and International Affairs. 

Mar 23, 2023

North Carolina Workforce Development Leadership Initiative Celebrates Successful Completion

Five regional teams from across the state have successfully completed the North Carolina Workforce Development Leadership Initiative, an intensive, six-month professional training program that ran from October 2022 through March 2023. 

Mar 20, 2023

Faith and Community Leaders Collaborate on Common Issues at Annual Conference

Nearly 80 faith and lay community leaders from around the state gathered in Greensboro for the Faith & Community Conference on Feb. 28.