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Sep 18, 2023

National Support for Bridging North Carolina’s Digital Divide

In episode 16 of The Connector, guest host and IEI Digital Inclusion Initiative Leader Samantha Graham is joined by National Digital Inclusion Alliance Policy Director Amy Huffman for the first installment in our newest series exploring the challenges and opportunities of bridging North Carolina’s digital divide.

Sep 14, 2023

Tim Young Joins IEI as Director of Development

IEI welcomes Tim Young as its new Director of Development!

Sep 11, 2023

IEI Welcomes Jess Epsten to BAND-NC Team

Get to know IEI's new BAND-NC Project Specialist Jess Epsten in this brief Q&A!

Aug 29, 2023

Meet Adam, IEI’s New Communications Intern

Get to know IEI's new undergraduate student Communications Intern, Adam Sichel!
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Aug 24, 2023

IEI Invites Applications for NCWorks Internship

IEI is hiring an intern for the 2023-2024 academic year to work with the NCWorks Commission on projects that will help connect underutilized workers to good jobs. Applications accepted through Sept. 8, 2023.

Aug 15, 2023

IEI Welcomes Juan Isler to Business Operations Team

Get to know IEI's new Finance and Operations Specialist Juan Isler in this brief Q&A!

Aug 15, 2023

Save the Date: 2024 Emerging Issues Forum

Join the Institute for Emerging Issues at NC State University for the 2024 Emerging Issues Forum, titled Weathering Financial Storms: A Resilient Future for North Carolina Families. 
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Aug 14, 2023

Checking in with Wilson Education Partnership

In episode 15 of The Connector, host James Herrick is joined by Institute for Emerging Issues Assistant Director Pat Cronin and Wilson Education Partnership Executive Director Robin Williams for the third installment of our “Checking In” series with members of IEI’s Educational Attainment Community Cohort.

Aug 1, 2023

Checking in with Isothermal Community College

In episode 14 of The Connector, host James Herrick is joined by Institute for Emerging Issues Assistant Director Pat Cronin and Isothermal Community College Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Greg Thomas for the second installment of our “Checking In” series with members of IEI’s Educational Attainment Community Cohort.

Jul 21, 2023

Checking in with Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County

In episode 13 of The Connector, host James Herrick is joined by IEI Assistant Director Pat Cronin and Communities Supporting Schools of Wayne County Executive Director Selena Bennett.