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. 

Spring 2014

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.