Neighborhood Change: Research Tracks Impact Of Transit Investments
The LYNX Blue Line Extension’s first trip in March 2018 signaled dramatic change for UNC Charlotte and the Charlotte community.
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‘Sustainability and the Environment’ takes over as 2019-20 campus learning theme
Sustainability is something that affects everyone in some way. During Western Carolina University’s 2019-20 academic year, it will affect WCU students as the new campus learning theme.
Micro Houses Have Macro Impact
A unique project by NC State School of Architecture students tackles veteran homelessness. Micro houses may have inspired a new generation of homeowners to scale (way) down – spawning popular TV shows in the process – but they’re more than just a design trend.
Collabratory Announced: University harnessing big data to aid regional industries through new initiative
East Carolina University reinforced its commitment to drive economic growth in the region with the announcement of a new Economic Growth Collaboratory.
Growing Talent at Home
Signature NC Promise Programs Revitalize Local Economies Aron Bechiom has seen the world, but nothing excites him more than gazing down at his home town, Elizabeth City. In the Navy, Bechiom logged plenty of adventurous hours overseas. Now, after returning home and nearing completion of his bachelor’s degree in aviation science at Elizabeth City State …
Public Health Partnership: ECU, UNC Pembroke officials sign public health partnership agreement
Officials from East Carolina University and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday morning that will improve research and educational opportunities at both schools in the field of public health. The agreement outlines their commitment to a collaborative relationship that will enable faculty from both institutions to work together …
Innovative UNCG program builds STEM community
It can be a misleading name: The Science, Technology and Math Preparation Scholarships Program, known on campus as “STAMPS.” Yes, the program offers scholarships to UNC Greensboro students in the sciences with financial need. But there’s more – the nationally-recognized program provides faculty and peer mentorship, first-year seminars, undergraduate research opportunities, field trips, guest speakers, and an engaged, …
ECSU’s New Veterans Center Office Officially Opens
Elizabeth City State University’s Military and Veterans Affairs Center’s new home on campus is officially open. During a ribbon cutting ceremony at Griffin Hall Tuesday, Dec. 4, Interim Chancellor Karrie Dixon and a roster of dignitaries celebrated the opening of the center’s new, and larger, home. According to ECSU Veteran Center director Tim Freeman, the …
Education faculty, students continue collaboration with Kenyan village school library
Western Carolina University education faculty and students made a book delivery to a remote Kenyan village recently, refurbishing a school library while they were there. Wongonyi, a scattered settlement located about five hours drive-time southwest of Nairobi, is isolated from major population centers by sheer distance and poor roads. Nine WCU students and three faculty …
Combating global warming with seaweed
Three Carolina students are taking on one of the biggest environmental issues facing the globe. By cultivating seaweed to be used as a sustainable alternative to plastic, the Tar Heels hope to address the increasing effects of climate change head-on. To put their idea into action, Eliza Harrison, Lucy Best and Emily Kian launched a …