ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina, Nov. 22 -- College of the Albemarle issued the following news release: College of The Albemarle (COA) is pleased to announce that our Medical Assisting program was recently awarded continuing accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The Council for Higher Education recognizes the CAAHEP as an accrediting agency. College of The Albemarle's Medical Assisting program prepares individuals for a career in the heal  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Nov. 22 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: Translating great ideas from the laboratory to make impact in the real world has always been a complex proposition for research universities. It's not just about the technology itself but requires understanding the differences between an innovative piece of technology and a well-designed technology product with high market value. It's about understanding the problem that needs solving, the   more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Nov. 22 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * * Nearly two-thirds of North Carolinians report having smaller holiday shopping budgets. * Half of NC residents say they are concerned about shipping delays. * But the majority of North Carolinians do not report increased stress this holiday season. * * * A recent High Point University Poll found more North Carolinians plan to shop on Cyber Monday than on Black Friday. The HPU Survey Rese  more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Nov. 22 -- High Point University issued the following news release: In the latest High Point University Poll, more North Carolinians (24%) chose pumpkin pie as their favorite pie to eat during the holidays than any other type of pie. This is the third consecutive year pumpkin pie has been in that spot. Other popular pies during the holidays in North Carolina include pecan (17%), sweet potato (16%) and apple (15%). Less popular pies, chosen as favorites by less than  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Nov. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus issued the following news: Dr. Mathieu Despard wants to understand and address the barriers that prevent Americans from reaching their financial goals: a goal fueled by his past working as a social worker. Before entering academia, Despard held diverse roles that gave him a glimpse into everyday financial challenges, including managing a free clinic, starting financial empowerment programs for lo  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Nov. 22 (TNSres) -- Wake Forest University issued the following news wrap up entitled "WFU in the News": * * * FEATURED NEWS The 17th annual Turkeypalooza returns to Winston-Salem (https://zwly9k6z.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.wxii12.com%2Farticle%2Fnorth-carolina-wake-forest-prepares-for-holidays-with-turkeypalooza%2F45865780/1/0100018bedad327e-20405062-a4c2-457a-9871-d69c0ea787fe-000000/lPsbRzelCuwjHYz4QS_Tw_oaBBM=348) By Carolyn Conte | WXII-TV  more