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Rural Summit 2024: ‘Education and economic development are one and the same’
Six hundred and eighty rural advocates and leaders from 79 counties gathered March 20-21 in Raleigh for the NC Rural Center’s annual conference, which this year focused on the essential building blocks of rural community economic development: physical assets, business growth, social and civic vibrancy, talent development, and authentic leadership.…
‘Difference maker’ Mark Sorrells works to strengthen state’s cyber ecosystem
Mark Sorrells is the president of Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC). He is also the co-executive director of the Carolina Cyber Network.…
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources launches ‘Learning Happens Here’ initiative
Do you know that North Carolina’s Department of Natural and Cultural Resources manages over 100 places that matter across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C.…
Perspective | Adult learner returns to Piedmont Community College to reach longtime nursing goal
Despite originally feeling like she was moving backwards by pursuing an associate degree after already earning a bachelor’s degree, Kristina Williams realized her love for nursing was actually moving her forward.…
The Editor’s Notes
“Poverty is stubborn.” — President Jeff Cox
“There is no more important institution for our rural communities than community colleges. And I believe that with every fiber of my being.” — Patrick Woodie, the NC Rural Center
“There’s one word that describes economic development. What is that? Education. Education and economic development are one and the same.” — Cecilia Holden, myFutureNC
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