News/Blog:

This month’s spotlight is on Sam Colston. Sam is our NC Hunger Corps VISTA serving at Warren Wilson College (WWC).

For the first time in two years, 250 presidents, faculty, staff, and administrators, from 31 colleges and universities in 5 states, came together in-person for the annual Presidents Forum and PACE Conference.

This month we’re spotlighting one of our VISTAs who recently completed her service year: Erin Guy. Erin was our 2022/2023 NC Hunger Corps VISTA who served at the University of North Carolina Asheville (UNCA).

On January 13 & 14, NCCE trained the 1st cohort of NC Student Dialogue Ambassadors. The Ambassadors and mentors engaged in a day and a half of immersive training in dialogue and civil discourse.

On November 18, NCCE hosted the 2022 “Engagement Matters” Student Awards Ceremony featuring the CISA, Barnhill, and Marshall Scholarship recipients.

This month’s spotlight is on Laura Manigrasso. Laura is one of our NC Hunger Corps VISTAs serving at Alamance Community College (ACC). With a Bachelor of Science in Special Education from Syracuse University and a wealth of experience teaching/leading others, she has been a wonderful addition to our VISTA cohort.

For the 4th year, NCCE and Food Lion Feeds are partnering on the NC Collegiate Hunger Challenge and competition to raise awareness about and address student food insecurity.

On September 9, reps from 26 colleges & universities convened to explore mobilizing students for the fall midterms. It was an engaging and inspiring day of learning & sharing.

On July 1, the 8th cohort of NCCE Engaged Faculty Scholars began their term of service. Allison Walker of High Point University and Susana Cisneros of UNC Charlotte, are the 2022-23 Scholars.