GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 19 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * A&T Launches 2026-27 School Year, Ascendant as a Research University * A student researcher presents her work at a research symposium poster session. EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Aug. 19, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University starts what many believe will be a consequential new school year today with strong momentum as an exponential docto  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 21 -- Bennett College issued the following news: * * * Bennett Belle Stephanie Mardis '00 Named Chief of Police for the City of Durham Bennett College is proud to celebrate one of its own. Stephanie Mardis '00 has been selected as the next Chief of Police for the City of Durham, marking a historic milestone in a career built on dedication, leadership, and service. With 24 years of law enforcement experience, Chief Mardis has spent her career rising through th  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 21 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news: * * * City of Greensboro's 5-year Housing Initiative Surpasses 40% in First Year-and-a-Half The City of Greensboro has reached a major milestone in its "Road to 10,000" housing initiative, surpassing 40% of its total goal in just 18 months. With 4,071 new homes now either completed or under construction, the City is pacing ahead of schedule to deliver 10,000 new housing units across all affordability leve  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 21 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news: * * * City Receives $1.2 Million Grant to Strengthen Urban Tree Canopy The project area covers 32 census tracts identified as high-need. - The City of Greensboro has been awarded $1,285,200 to care for and plant trees on public property in parts of the city facing the greatest need. The Tree Maintenance and Planting Project includes a detailed inventory of public trees, maintenance such as pruning and   more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 21 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news: * * * Public Input Sought on Impact of New Housing Projects The City's Neighborhood Development Department is asking for public comment on an Environmental Review Record (ERR) for new residential construction projects and its subsequent request for federal funds for the project. Read the City's notice of intent (https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/67893/639226620847669578) for both is  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 20 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Preschool teachers overwhelmingly support play-based learning, study finds * COLUMBUS, Ohio -Thinkers from Plato to Maria Montessori have championed play as one of the most powerful ways that young children learn and grow. American preschool teachers overwhelmingly agree -but a new study finds that teachers in urban settings feel less family support for play-based learning than their suburban counterparts. The  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 20 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following Q&A involving Nir Kshetri, professor of management at Bryan School of Business and Economics: * * * UNCG Expert Weighs in on AI's Environmental Impact * Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to raise questions about energy consumption and water use, but Dr. Nir Kshetri believes people should keep an open mind about this powerful problem-solving tool. As the Charles A. Hayes Disting  more