WINSTON-SALEM – The rankings Winston-Salem State University Chancellor Elwood Robinson cares about aren’t the ones that show how selective a university is. It’s the rankings for social mobility. “That’s almost a key ...

RALEIGH – When the economy heads south, North Carolinians head for their community colleges – and that can create real challenges to finding funds to teach those students. “When the economy ...

Wilkes Community College President Dr. Jeff Cox describes how he gets the word out about fantastic career opportunities. Describing his family’s path, he explains the importance of having honest conversations ...

PEMBROKE – As a regional university, UNC Pembroke can’t offer a major in every subject – yet UNCP has figured out how to propel its graduates into some of the ...

When the college-raters come calling, North Carolina’s public universities stack up very, very well. In a flurry of rankings released over the past year – but particularly in recent weeks – ...

Dr. Jeff Cox President of Wilkes Community College describes how encouraging entrepreneurship while working to attract other well-paying employers to the area is a good place to start.

GREENSBORO – North Carolina A&T State University is a critical component of the economy in Greensboro and the Piedmont Triad. So for A&T to get better, it will take more ...

GREENSBORO – UNC Chapel Hill has its Morehead-Cain merit scholarships. N.C. State has its Park Scholars. And now N.C. A&T State and N.C. Central Universities have Cheatham-White Scholars.1 To be considered, ...

Dr. Jeff Cox President of Wilkes Community College describes the Small Business Center available at Wilkes Community College to help people build business plans and nurture their entrepreneurial spirit.

GREENSBORO – Land-grant institutions were established by the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890 to focus on teaching agriculture, science and engineering. “We are an incredible land-grant institution – that really ...