Sarah Hall

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. 

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. 

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… 

Jul 29, 2024

Director’s Log | July 2024

A lot has happened during the month of July. The events of the last few weeks have gotten me thinking more about civic engagement in relation to IEI’s mission, including… 

Jun 26, 2024

Director’s Log | June 2024

Summer is officially here and Team IEI kicked it off with our first ever regional digital opportunities gathering in Flat Rock. More than 130 community leaders and digital inclusion experts… 

May 30, 2024

Director’s Log | May 2024

The transition from April to May is interesting when you work on a college campus. One day the buildings and hallways are bustling with students going to and from classes,… 

Apr 23, 2024

Director’s Log | April 2024

Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of welcoming folks to our 2024 Faith and Community Initiative conference in Asheboro. This event brings together rural faith leaders from a variety… 

Mar 28, 2024

Director’s Log | March 2024

March is almost over and while some of our brackets may be busted, our team alliances remain deep. The same could be said for our views on today’s political landscape. …