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Director’s Message | October 2024

Sarah Hall

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Aug 29, 2025

Director’s Message | August 2025

As the 2025-26 academic year begins, IEI Director Sarah Hall notes the release of the final Recommended Strategies for Strengthening Our Energy Infrastructure in the coming weeks. This fall, the Water Infrastructure Advisory Council will also start convening, carrying this momentum forward for the 2026 program of work on water.
A headshot of IEI Director Sarah Hall; text reads “Director’s Message, July 2025, NC State University Institute for Emerging Issues.”.

Jul 30, 2025

Director’s Message | July 2025

IEI Director Sarah Hall underscores the Institute’s unwavering dedication to statewide infrastructure conversations following the devastation of Tropical Storm Chantal, including hosting focus groups this fall to help shape the 2026 forum, “Future Forward Water.” She also shares how IEI continues to drive and remain proactive in other programmatic work beyond forum planning.
A headshot of IEI Director Sarah Hall; text reads “Director’s Message, June 2025, NC State University Institute for Emerging Issues.”.

Jun 24, 2025

Director’s Message | June 2025

In this month's Director's Message, IEI Director Sarah Hall provides an update on the EIAC's recommendations post forum and offers a future-forward look at IEI's programmatic work on North Carolina's infrastructure, including next year's forum on water.
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!

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Mar 31, 2025

Director’s Message | March 2025

IEI Director Sarah Hall recaps the team’s recent activities, from fostering connections at the 2025 Rural Summit to kicking off a planning meeting for the 2026 Forum. She also shares details about the Spring 2025 NC Digital Opportunity Gathering, in partnership with NCDIT, and a warm, Wolfpack welcome to Chancellor-elect Kevin Howell.
A headshot of IEI Director Sarah Hall; text reads “Director’s Message, February 2025, NC State University Institute for Emerging Issues.”.

Feb 28, 2025

Director’s Message | February 2025

In this month’s Director’s Message, IEI Director Sarah Hall expresses her appreciation for the support received during the rescheduling of the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum. She also highlights a few February milestones, including myFutureNC’s State of Educational Attainment update and the launch of the Strategic Workforce Leadership Initiative.
A headshot of IEI Director Sarah Hall; text reads “Director’s Message, January 2025, NC State University Institute for Emerging Issues.”.

Jan 30, 2025

Director’s Message | January 2025

To kick off 2025, IEI Director Sarah Hall shares what she enjoys most about the Emerging Issues Forum and what people can expect on Feb. 19 at the 2025 Emerging Issues Forum: Future Forward Energy.
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.