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Research gives patients hope — and oh, what research is happening at the UNC School of Medicine.

UNC cancer research: ‘Give people hope’ - Public Ed Works CHAPEL HILL (June 18, 2026) – Research gives patients hope — and oh, what research is happening at the UNC School of Medicine. Dr. Cristy Page likes to describe it as “mind-blowing.” Page, CEO of UNC Health and Dean of the School of Medicine, notes in the accompanying video that one of her o...

Happy Juneteenth! Juneteenth, also known as “Emancipation Day,” commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States of America. Today we remember the past and acknowledge that our nation would not be where it is today without the inclusion of all of us.

“My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.” — Desmond Tutu

Nash County educator Jamilah Bullock was serving as an assistant principal in Rocky Mount when she was laid off from her job, but that didn’t slow down her passion for education.

Nash educator starts nonprofit after job cut - Public Ed Works By Amy Cockerham Public Ed Works ROCKY MOUNT (June 18, 2026) – Nash County educator Jamilah Bullock was serving as an assistant principal in Rocky Mount when she was laid off from her job, but that didn’t slow down her passion for education. “It was cut for funding,” Bullock said. “Where I...

U.S. News ranked global universities, placing Duke at No. 30 and UNC-Chapel Hill at No. 55. Seven other North Carolina schools made the list, led by NC State at No. 268, with rankings based on research performance and reputation.

US News ranked universities across the globe. Two NC colleges made the top 100 Of the top American schools, nine are right here in North Carolina.

NC State researchers identified the culprit behind a growing blueberry farm threat: the native longhorn beetle Prionus imbricornis. Its larvae hollow out blueberry roots, killing plants. Scientists are now testing traps and insecticides to combat infestations affecting multiple North Carolina farms.

NC State researchers identify “mystery bug” that’s been attacking North Carolina blueberry farms North Carolina State University study identified a beetle species that’s been damaging the state’s blueberry farms for decades.

UNC’s new Carolina North advisory committee says many details remain unclear. Key questions focus on community access, preserving trails, development plans, and whether a hospital or basketball arena could be included as UNC advances the project.

A group formed to advise on Carolina North has some questions for UNC The most controversial item is the debate around relocating the university’s legendary basketball arena.

UNC Wilmington is eliminating the director position for its Gender Studies Center and moving the program under a larger academic department. The change reflects broader efforts to scale back DEI programs, reducing support for female, transgender, and nonbinary students.

An NC university is eliminating the position of Gender Studies director Dana Stachowiak’s leadership role will no longer exist, and the center will be brought under the university’s Interdisciplinary Studies umbrella.

NC State students gained real-world marketing experience by developing merchandise campaigns for the Carolina Hurricanes. The partnership connected students with team professionals and highlighted career opportunities in sports branding and retail.

Carolina Hurricanes give NC State marketing students an education in merchandise “I don’t know how many professional sports teams exist in the same city as a premier public textiles university.”

Perspective | A local effort to strengthen the nursing workforce pipeline Blue Ridge Community College took part in a national event focused on strengthening the nursing workforce pipeline.

Guilford County Schools is expanding its summer meals program to help address child food insecurity. The district is adding four pickup locations and offering weekly meal distributions, increasing access to free breakfasts and lunches for children throughout the summer.

Guilford County Schools Summer Meals Returns GCS Expands Meal Options This Summer