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Students advocate in DC for a better FAFSA and Pell Grants

by Mebane Rash | April 2, 2024

A group of high school and college students from Charlotte traveled to Washington, D.C., for the annual National College Attainment Network (NCAN) Hill Day. “We’re meeting on both sides of the aisle,” said Jarian Kerekes, head of social impact and community...

A week spent with three community colleges: A rural response, automation comes to greenhouses, and advanced manufacturing grows in Asheville

by Nation Hahn | April 1, 2024

On March 6, 2023, Pactiv Evergreen announced the closure of the paper mill that sat in the heart of downtown Canton. The mill served as one of the largest employers in the community — but also as the heartbeat of...

Perspective | Never stop learning: Lifelong learner returns to college for new career

by Felicia Holt | March 27, 2024

In a testament to the timeless pursuit of knowledge, Deborah Woody made the decision to return to college after being laid off from her 37-year career in telecommunications. Having grown up on a farm in Roxboro, Woody knew when she...

Perspective | A passion for caring: Returning to college to pursue nursing

by Felicia Holt | March 26, 2024

Transitioning from a dedicated Nurse Aide (NA) to a Registered Nurse (RN), Traci Ashley’s return to college as an adult was fueled by her desire to help others.  Having once set aside her college aspirations for the role of wife...

Perspective | Turning a daydream into reality: Love for teaching sends 50-year-old learner to college

by Felicia Holt | March 25, 2024

In the quiet moments between work and family responsibilities, Tommy Williams often found himself revisiting a recurring daydream that had taken root in his mind about six years ago — a vision where his love for teaching became a reality. ...

Perspective | Adult learner returns to Piedmont Community College to reach longtime nursing goal

by Felicia Holt | March 25, 2024

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. It all made sense as she walked across the...

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The Editor’s Notes

Need to know

• Medical students help rural schoolchildren avoid suspension with mobile physicals

  NC Health News | March 11, 2024

• UNC’s $97 Million Online Education Gambit Hits Headwinds

  The Assembly | April 1, 2024

• The 6-month countdown to the end of ESSER begins

  K-12 DIVE | March 29, 2024

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