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An organization rebuilding homes and restoring hope is expanding across eastern North Carolina

Kirsten Chang

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May 2, 2022

Community Spotlight: Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County connects the dots for student success

Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County understands that to increase postsecondary educational attainment, you have to start working with students as early as elementary school. 
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Apr 27, 2022

Institute for Emerging Issues announces next round of BAND-NC grant recipients, supporting digital equity across NC

Twelve North Carolina county-level initiatives will each receive a $5,000 grant to help bridge the digital divide in their communities. 
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Apr 27, 2022

30 Years of Public Service: Q&A with Development Director Tony Reevy

IEI Development Director Tony Reevy is celebrating 30 years of public service this month. We asked him a few questions to reflect on his career with the state. 
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Apr 22, 2022

Community Spotlight: Wilson Education Partnership builds bridges between students, teachers, and community

Wilson Education Partnership looks for programs and initiatives that will most benefit the students, teachers, and business community in Wilson, NC.  
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Apr 18, 2022

Celebrating Director Leslie Boney’s Retirement from NC State

Leslie's colleagues, friends and family gathered to celebrate his retirement from the university at a reception at the NC State Park Alumni Center on April 6. 
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Apr 6, 2022

Community Spotlight: Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County focuses on “fun with a purpose”

Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County (BGCHC) believes school-age is a critical time to influence young people on their path to success. 
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Apr 5, 2022

Suzanne Walsh Joins IEI National Advisory Board

IEI is pleased to announce that Suzanne Walsh, President of Bennett College in Greensboro, NC, has joined its National Advisory Board. 
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Mar 4, 2022

Community Spotlight: Wake Forest University prepares middle and high schoolers for college, career, and beyond

Wake Forest University, one of the five participants in IEI's educational attainment community cohort, offers a range of programs designed to help prepare middle and high school students for college or a career by exposing them to many possibilities for their futures. 

Feb 21, 2022

An organization rebuilding homes and restoring hope is expanding across eastern North Carolina

This article has been republished from EducationNC.