Spring 2014

When Melba McCallum retired from her 30-year career in education in 2007, she had no intention of taking it easy. She started a nonprofit in East Laurinburg, N.C., to make a difference for families living in poverty. Today, Partners in Ministry focuses on youth development and housing repair, providing hope for neighbors in need. 

  • Developing Home-Grown Leaders

    At Duke University, Benjamin N. Duke Scholars develop a strong connection to the Carolinas before they take their place in the world. 

  • Smart Technology for Healthy Living

    Can smartphones help patients manage hypertension? Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina have launched a study to find out. 

  • Changing Outcomes in Child Welfare

    David Kraus is a psychologist, researcher, software developer and inventor. He sat down with us to discuss how his work could help child welfare caseworkers in North Carolina.