Institute for Emerging Issues

Nov 24, 2020

KidsReadyNC Teams Inform Statewide Early Childhood Plan

Representatives from IEI’s KidsReadyNC communities met this month to share their experiences with staff from the North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC), the organization guiding the state’s Smart Start early…

Nov 24, 2020

What Your Faith Community Can Do About Digital Inclusion Today

IEI has prioritized resources, information, and funding for digital inclusion efforts in North Carolina in 2020. The rural faith team is working with congregations facing a spectrum of internet issues:…

Nov 18, 2020

Thanks & Giving

The holiday season is upon us but the reality is, how much celebrating will anyone be doing in this season? According to ABC11 News, currently, we are seeing numbers in…

Oct 27, 2020

REACH Center Receives Grant to Increase Mental Health Services During the Pandemic

RALEIGH, NC —A Rocky Mount-based nonprofit will be receiving new investment to address the rapidly-rising mental health challenges families are facing during the pandemic. The $8,000 grant to the REACH…

Sep 29, 2020

IEI’s Virtual ReCONNECT NC Meeting Explores Higher Ed and the Future of Work

The Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) at NC State University hosted state and national higher education leaders on Sept. 24 for its first virtual meeting in the ReCONNECT to Move Forward…

Jun 15, 2020

IEI Announces New Grant Program to Fund Digital Inclusion Plans Across NC

Seth Ervin took the stage at the ReCONNECT to Technological Opportunity forum on February 10 and painted a picture of today’s technological world. “It’s a world barreling towards progress without…

Apr 20, 2020

When Volunteering Goes Virtual: Highlighting IEI VISTA Members

To celebrate National Volunteer Week, we’re highlighting the service of our AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) members. Like the rest of IEI’s staff, our VISTAs are currently working…

Apr 20, 2020

IEI Launches New Podcast and Video Series on “Connecting in Crisis”

When the Institute for Emerging Issues was faced with the most important emerging issue of our time, they did what they do best: gathered people together. But convening looks very…

Apr 3, 2020

Opening Their Home During a Crisis

In a time when the world seems more closed off than ever, IEI Associate Director Pat Cronin and his family opened their home to a friend in need. Pat’s son…

Mar 30, 2020

Meet Park Scholar Annie Haunton

Major: Biological Sciences: Integrative Physiology and Neurobiology Minors: Sociology, Global Health Classification: Sophomore Hometown: Hickory, NC Other Activities: Park Scholarships (Class of 2022), University Scholars Program, Alternative Service Break Trip…