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Students Leading Dialogue & Civil Discourse in 2025
Read reflections from the third cohort of the North Carolina Student Dialogue Ambassadors program. The SDA program aims to remedy the current culture of political echo chambers, institutional mistrust, and chronic disconnection through the power of student leadership.
Highlights from the 2025 NC Civic Health Summit
On June 11, 2025, nearly 100 individuals met at Elon University for the NC Civic Health Summit. Stakeholders from higher education, government, nonprofits, media, and more explored the results of the 2024 North Carolina Civic Health Index, set priorities, showcased best practices, and discussed ways our state can fulfill its civic potential.
VISTA Spotlight Series: Kristina Torain and Alamance Community College
Read on to learn about Hunger Corps VISTA Kristina Torain and her experience serving at Alamance Community College.
JunePalooza 2025 Brings VISTAs Together Across North Carolina
On June 9th, 2025, NC Campus Engagement hosted JunePalooza 2025 at Elon University’s Belk Pavilion, welcoming AmeriCorps VISTA members from across North Carolina for a full day of connection, learning, and reflection. Designed as a mid-year retreat for members serving through the NCCE VISTA programs, JunePalooza provided space for participants to step back from their day-to-day work, build new relationships, and explore topics that support both professional development and personal growth.
Resilience and Reimagining: CEAC 2025
The 20th anniversary of CEAC centered learning, connection, movement, fun, purpose, personal care, art, and play. Community engagement professionals from over 20 NCCE campuses showed up enthusiastic and energized.
VISTA Spotlight Series: Lauren Calaminci and Juntos at NC State
Read on to learn about Afterschool Corps VISTA Lauren Calaminci and her experience serving at NCSU Juntos.
VISTA Spotlight Series: Lulu Muhammad and PORCH Chapel Hill
Read on to learn about Hunger Corps VISTA Lulu Muhammad and her experience serving at PORCH Chapel Hill.
Citizen Redefined Camp Summer ’25
Student leaders from North Carolina colleges explored how they can practice powerful, responsible citizenship on their campuses and in their communities.
VISTA Spotlight Series: Nick Hart and Duke University
Read on to learn about Hunger Corps VISTA Nick Hart and his experience serving at Duke University.