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4/18/2023

A community college president’s return home and her vision for the future

“Being here is personal.” That’s how Dr. Patrena Elliott describes serving as president of Halifax Community College (HCC). On Jan. 1, 2023, Elliott became the sixth and first female president of the college, assuming the role after the death of Halifax’s fifth president, Dr.…

Awards honor outstanding N.C. students and educators in STEM

The North Caroline Science, Mathematics and Technology Education Center (SMT Center) honored students who excel in STEM competitions and programs, as well as teachers who create special environments in the classroom and beyond to cultivate STEM curiosity, at its annual celebration on April 15.…


There have been a lot of rumors circulating over the weekend about the search for a president of the community college system. There has been no public vote, and unless and until there is, the process continues to unfold. Stay tuned.

At the noon meeting of the House K-12 Education committee, Jeni Corn will be presenting on “North Carolina’s Road to Recovery: Research to Inform Comprehensive K–12Planning, Strategic Investments, and Charting a Path Forward.”

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Mebane Rash
Mebane Rash is the CEO and editor-in-chief of EducationNC.

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