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From Caldwell Community College graduate to commencement speaker, my remarks to the class of 2022

by Emily Thomas | May 9, 2022

More than 1,000 students were honored Saturday, May 7 at Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute’s (CCC&TI) commencement ceremony — with almost 300 graduates walking the stage.…

Brief | Meeting the Moment: Strategic Recommendations for Literacy & Equity in North Carolina

by Hiller A. Spires, Sarah Bausell, Marie Himes, Callie Edwards, Dennis Davis and Rupen R. Fofaria | May 9, 2022

The following piece combines the executive summary and introduction of “Meeting the Moment: Strategic Recommendations for Literacy & Equity in North Carolina,” a brief from the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at NC State University.…

N.C. nursing shortage likely to increase, report shows. Can community colleges help?

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | May 9, 2022

North Carolina could be among the top five states for nursing shortages by 2026 if current trends continue. By 2033, the state could have a shortage of nearly 17,500 nurses, according to N.C.…

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