The economy is steadily improving, but North Carolina’s public universities could still face lean times when the legislature convenes in January. The Office of the State Controller estimates that state revenue for the first five months of the fiscal year is down $410 million from the same period last year — a drop of 5%. Almost half-way… READ MORE
RTP CEO: “It will never be finished.”
In the second installment of our interview with Research Triangle Park President and CEO Bob Geolas, Geolas shares some eye-opening statistics about the park: 7,000 acres, 190 companies, and 60% of employers in the Park have 20 or fewer employees. Geolas also outlines some of the challenges the Park is confronting in its plans for… READ MORE
RTP CEO: “We’ve built a strong value proposition around talent.”
In the 1950s, officials told the mothers of North Carolina that if they didn’t support the nascent Research Triangle Park, their sons would move up north and marry Yankees and they’d never see their grandchildren. “It’s very different today,” Bob Geolas, the president and CEO of the Park, says in the accompanying interview. “Our universities… READ MORE
Eshelman gives $100M to UNC-CH Eshelman School of Pharmacy
CHAPEL HILL — In the largest donation ever to UNC-Chapel Hill, pharmaceutical executive Fred Eshelman is giving $100 million to the School of Pharmacy that already bears his name. “We must be relentless in our pursuit of pre-eminence — and I mean pre-eminence,” Eshelman said at a jubilant ceremony announcing the gift. “We must help… READ MORE
Ryan O’Donnell: The Serial Social Entrepreneur
When he first went to the NC School of Science and Mathematics in 11th grade, Ryan O’Donnell didn’t become a techie – he became a humanist. But for O’Donnell, that wasn’t an either/or choice. Now a senior at NC State University, O’Donnell thrives on reaching across disciplines to use technology to solve human problems. In May, he’s on track… READ MORE
NC universities engineer the future
Engineering majors are in high demand. According to data from the Census Bureauand Payscale.com, graduates in engineering can expect some of the best starting salaries and lifetime earnings of all college graduates. According to the N.C. Department of Commerce, mechanical, electrical, construction, and computer engineers can all expect salaries well above $60,000 within five years of graduating…. READ MORE
Game Changers for the North Carolina Economy [INFOGRAPHIC]
Higher Ed Means North Carolina Jobs [INFOGRAPHIC]
A well-educated workforce is a prime consideration when companies make decisions around opening, relocating or expanding their operations. This sampling of headlines from around North Carolina highlights the powerful connection between higher education and the economic health of the State. Sign up for our mailing list to stay on top of all the issues surrounding public… READ MORE
Robert Ingram: NC Community College System “one of the best in the country.”
Former GlaxoSmithKline CEO and Chairman Robert Ingram feels that North Carolina Community College graduates are well-prepared for the state’s ever-growing pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing job market. Ingram explains that this was an integral factor in Glaxo’s decision to site and grow their Zebulon, NC production facility. He notes that schools like Wake Technical Community College… READ MORE
How Important is a College Degree When Getting a Job? [INFOGRAPHIC]
How important is a college degree when getting a job? In 2012, the unemployment rate for people with a 4-year college degree is a whopping 7 points lower than the unemployment rate for those that have a high school diploma. Achieving a degree is one of the surest ways to set yourself up for success…. READ MORE