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Carolina Stories

Angelica in cap and gown

6 min read

Inspired by Harvey Beech, a Carolina MPA grad leads with courage

Bob Lauterborn smiles while standing next to a painting by his late wife on the wall in the background

6 min read

'Absolutely perfect'

Person in military uniform kneels down in field to handle drone equipment.

3 min read

Military grad student up for promotion

Meg Zomorodi smiles for a portrait in front of the Old Well.

2 min read

Supporting nursing in our rural communities

Naomi King smiles at the camera with the Bell Tower in the background.

2 min read

Aspiring nurse leader embraces community and purpose

Jane Ellison takes her glasses off as she speaks behind a podium. The photo is framed in blue and says 50 Years, Board of Visitors

4 min read

Q&A with Jane Ellison: ‘Everyone has something to give’

A nursing student leans over a dummy in a simulated training environment.

1 min read

Addressing the nursing shortage

Katherine Nell Acierno smiles, holding a dog in her lap, with a blue background.

2 min read

A legacy of love

Side-by-side portraits of General Patty Horoho and her mother Josephine Dallas.

2 min read

A gift reaching generations

Mike Smith and Maurice Smith pose for a photo

2 min read

Supporting local communities

Portrait of Whitney Nobel standing in front of the Old Well

4 min read

Stepping Ahead

SECU Foundation members holding check

2 min read

Investing in local leadership