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Dr. Michael Kretchmer and Dr. Michael Stella stand in a brightly lit atrium smiling.

3 min read

Thanking the community that’s been there all along

Segovia-Chumbez wears graduation regalia while sitting on cement wall with "Adams School of Dentistry" sign on it.

3 min read

Covenant Scholar’s dentistry path leads back to rural service

Dante Pittman stands with hand on hips with Whirligig Park in the background

3 min read

Going back to where he started

Pediatric dentist working on a child.

1 min read

Supporting future pediatric dentist residents

A thumbnail for a video, featuring an bird eye view of a town with a blue bar saying, "A New Beginning."

1 min watch

Kannapolis, revitalized

Shayla Douglas stands in downtown Garner

2 min read

Leading locally

Dante Pittman poses outside with hands on hips and whirligigs in the background.

3 min read

Strengthening North Carolina’s local governments

Bettie McKaig and Ross Vaughan pose in front of the ocean in the Galapagos

6 min read

From loss to legacy

Dr. Moray and students

6 min read

Helping Students Reach their Full Potential

American flag with the Carolina bell tower in the background.

2 min read

Honoring commitments

Joe Nail poses for a portrait outdoors, surrounded by silver tables.

1 min read

Making government jobs cool again

Justin Stirewalt smiles with green plants in the background.

1 min read

A dedication to public service runs in the family