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Director’s Log | August 2024

Director’s Message

A headshot of IEI Director Sarah Hall; text reads “Director’s Message, May 2025, NC State University Institute for Emerging Issues.”.

May 30, 2025

Director’s Message | May 2025

IEI Director Sarah Hall shares an electrifying recap of the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum: Future Forward Energy, including some of her key takeaways. Plus, an exciting sneak peek at next year’s forum, Future Forward Water, which will also mark a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of 40 years of the Emerging Issues Forum! 
A headshot of IEI Director Sarah Hall; text reads “Director’s Message, April 2025, NC State University Institute for Emerging Issues.”.

Apr 25, 2025

Director’s Message | April 2025

With the 2024-25 academic year coming to a close, IEI Director Sarah Hall expresses gratitude to IEI's outstanding student interns and retiring Chancellor Woodson for his long-standing leadership and support. She also shares the excitement building around the 2025 Forum next month! 
A headshot of IEI Director Sarah Hall; text reads “Director’s Message, March 2025, NC State University Institute for Emerging Issues.”.

Mar 31, 2025

Director’s Message | March 2025

I don’t know if there is an official conference season, but spring sure feels like it!  Last week, several members of our team attended the Rural Summit hosted by our… 
A headshot of IEI Director Sarah Hall; text reads “Director’s Message, February 2025, NC State University Institute for Emerging Issues.”.

Feb 28, 2025

Director’s Message | February 2025

In this month’s Director’s Message, IEI Director Sarah Hall expresses her appreciation for the support received during the rescheduling of the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum. She also highlights a few February milestones, including myFutureNC’s State of Educational Attainment update and the launch of the Strategic Workforce Leadership Initiative. 
A headshot of IEI Director Sarah Hall; text reads “Director’s Message, January 2025, NC State University Institute for Emerging Issues.”.

Jan 30, 2025

Director’s Message | January 2025

To kick off 2025, IEI Director Sarah Hall shares what she enjoys most about the Emerging Issues Forum and what people can expect on Feb. 19 at the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum: Future Forward Energy. 
A headshot of IEI Director Sarah Hall; text reads “Director’s Message, December 2024, NC State University Institute for Emerging Issues.”.

Dec 20, 2024

Director’s Message | December 2024

In her last Director's Message of the year, IEI Director Sarah Hall announces exciting news about scholarships for K-12 educators to attend the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum, made possible by our partners at the Public Consulting Group. She also shares a recap of her top five IEI highlights from 2024. 
A headshot of IEI Director Sarah Hall; text reads “Director’s Message, November 2024, NC State University Institute for Emerging Issues.”.

Nov 25, 2024

Director’s Message | November 2024

In this month's Director's Message, IEI Director Sarah Hall shares her excitement about registration officially launching for the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum: Future Forward Energy and her heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has contributed to IEI's success. 
A headshot of IEI Director Sarah Hall; text reads “Director’s Message, October 2024, NC State University Institute for Emerging Issues.”.

Oct 31, 2024

Director’s Message | October 2024

In her October message, IEI Director Sarah Hall gives us a glimpse into the year 2050 and connects the future of North Carolina to the 2025-2027 Emerging Issues Forum series, Future Forward Infrastructure. 

Sep 30, 2024

Director’s Message | September 2024

In this month's Director's Message, IEI Director Sarah Hall reflects on the widespread devastation in Western NC following Helene and the Institute's ongoing commitment to those in need. 

Aug 30, 2024

Director’s Log | August 2024

August is always an exciting time at the Institute for Emerging Issues. Just outside of our doors in the NC State University James B. Hunt Jr. Library, there’s an increased sense…