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Jan 25, 2023

Regional Meeting Series Furthers NC Educational Attainment Goal

IEI and myFutureNC convened a series of local leadership meetings during the summer and fall of 2022 to create future opportunities for collaboration among local leaders to increase educational attainment in their communities.

Jan 20, 2023

Agenda Announced for the 2023 Emerging Issues Forum, Talent First Economics

Attendees at the 2023 Emerging Issues Forum will hear directly from speakers and panels about real measures that can break down barriers faced by workers so they can connect with meaningful employment.

Jan 19, 2023

IEI Receives $1.2M Digital Equity Grant for Broadband Expansion and Digital Inclusion Efforts

NCDIT announced that IEI is one of eight state government partners to receive a Digital Equity Grant for broadband expansion and digital inclusion efforts in North Carolina.

Jan 12, 2023

Meet Crystal, IEI’s New Graphic Design Intern

NC State University undergraduate student Crystal Leung joins IEI's staff as a graphic design intern through the Provost's Professional Experience Program.

Jan 12, 2023

New $6.3M Grant Will Help Institute for Emerging Issues, Partners Expand Broadband Access in 12 Appalachian States

IEI is one of 12 local partners that will work with Connect Humanity to help 50 communities in 12 Appalachian states connect all residents with affordable, high-speed broadband.

Jan 4, 2023

Sarah Langer Hall Named Director of NC State’s Institute for Emerging Issues

Sarah Langer Hall has been named director of NC State’s Institute for Emerging Issues, effective January 1, 2023.

Dec 21, 2022

The Institute for Emerging Issues presents: The Connector

IEI is pleased to announce the launch of our new podcast series, The Connector. In Episode One, host and IEI Interim Director Sarah Langer Hall speaks with IEI Practitioner in Residence Philip Cooper and Vitrelle Hospitality General Manager Scott Kirschner about the labor shortage and effective ways to connect underrepresented workers to the workforce.

Dec 16, 2022

Save the Date: Annual Faith & Community Conference in Greensboro, Tuesday, Feb. 28

Save the date for the annual Faith & Community Conference in Greensboro on Tuesday, Feb. 28.

Dec 15, 2022

IEI Welcomes John Parker as Faith and Community Initiative Leader

Get to know Faith and Community Initiative Leader John Parker in this Q&A!

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Nov 28, 2022

Federal and State Officials Gather at IEI to Announce Investment in High-Speed Internet

On Monday, November 21, IEI hosted Congressman David Price and leadership from NTIA and NCDIT to announce $6.4 million in federal funding for broadband expansion and digital inclusion efforts in NC from the Internet for All Initiative.