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Director’s Message | September 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, 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.