BOONE, North Carolina, March 27 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * App State-based research alliance awarded $7.2M to launch Rural Talent Lab in 5 states The Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges project aims to advance higher education, workforce development in rural communities BOONE, N.C. -- More than $7 million in grant funding awarded to the Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges (ARRC), based at Appalachian State University, will help advance high  more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, March 27 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU's Growth Continues with Nearly $200 Million in Construction HIGH POINT, N.C., March 26, 2025 - High Point University's transformational growth has continued in 2025 with the two newest academic buildings on campus set to open this summer and construction on HPU's new $100-million library expected to start in June. The three buildings will cost a combined $195 million. A crew of approxim  more

CARRBORO, North Carolina, March 24 -- The International Society for Thrombosis and Haemostasis issued the following news: * * * Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis announces Editors' Awards recipients The Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis (JTH), the flagship publication of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH), announces six early career investigators as the recipients of the 2025 JTH Editors' Awards. The JTH Editors' Awards are awarded in honor of Pier M. Mann  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 27 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * New Water Microcleaners Self-Disperse, Capture Microplastics and Float Up for Removal In a new paper, researchers at North Carolina State University show proof of concept for a system that, in a single cycle, actively removes microplastics from water. The findings, described in the journal Advanced Functional Materials, hold the potential for advances in cleansing oceans and other bo  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 26 [Category: Sports] -- The National Junior College Athletic Association posted the following news release: * * * NJCAA Players of the Week - March 19-25 Mar 26, 2025 CHARLOTTE, NC. - The NJCAA has announced its weekly edition of the NJCAA Players of the Week for the 2024-25 academic year, featuring outdoor track & field, men's lacrosse, softball, and baseball. 2025 NJCAA DI SOFTBALL PITCHER OF THE WEEK WEEK DATES PLAYER COLLEGE CLASS 1 Jan. 29 - Fe  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- American Bridge 21st Century, an organization that says it focuses on holding Republicans accountable and helps deliver Democratic victories, issued the following news release: * * * Tillis vs. Constituents: "Do Not Pull Any Punches" On Closing North Carolina Social Security Offices "You have my commitment, if you present analytics that say the best and highest use of American taxpayer dollars to support those who are on Social Security is somewhere else, then I'm goin  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, March 27 -- The University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news: * * * Gastrointestinal oncologist discusses increase in younger patients with colorectal cancer Colorectal cancer is rising among younger adults, challenging long-held beliefs that it primarily affects older populations. Once considered a disease of those over 50, cases in people under 45 have steadily increased, prompting concern among oncologists and re  more