CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 11 -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * 2025 CIAA Golf Championship to Be Held in Leland, NC The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is excited to announce that the 2025 CIAA Golf Championship will be held April 14-15, 2025, at Magnolia Greens Golf Course in Leland, North Carolina. This marks the first time the town of Leland will host the CIAA Golf Championship. Magnolia Greens, known for its pr  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Condemns Removal of North Carolina Plaques Covering Tribute to 'Heroes of the Confederacy' The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the removal of plaques covering a Confederate flag and a tribute to "Our Heroes of the Confederacy" from a statue outside a courthouse   more

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 10 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Want to 3D Print a Walking Robot? Just Ask Your Computer. Researchers have developed a platform called Text2Robot that leverages generative AI to design and deliver functional robots with just a few spoken words. When personal computers were first invented, only a small group of people who understood programming languages could use them. Today, anyone can look up the local weather  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 10 [Category: Sports] -- The National Junior College Athletic Association posted the following news release: * * * Greg Heiar wins NJCAA DI Men's Basketball Coach of the Year Apr 10, 2025 Charlotte, NC: In his first season at the helm for Trinity Valley (TX), Greg Heiar has been named the 2025 NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Coach of the Year, his second career NJCAA Coach of the Year award. Heiar led the Cardinals to a school record 34-3 and was ranked   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 9 -- North Carolina State University issued the following commentary on April 8, 2025: * * * How Do I Get Rid of Cockroaches? By Matt Shipman Most people think cockroaches are disgusting. And if you've ever turned on a kitchen light, to find them skittering for dark corners, you probably agree (reference: my first apartment). But are cockroaches actually dangerous? And how do I get rid of them? How Many Kinds of Cockroaches Are There? There are nearly 5,000 n  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 11 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Daryl Caudle, Naval Commander and Alumnus, to Address 2025 Graduates Forty years after earning his bachelor's degree in chemical engineering at NC State, the Winston-Salem native is returning to deliver the university's spring commencement address and receive an honorary degree. April 10, 2025 Rachel Montesinos Jorro NC State will celebrate the class of 2025 during its spring comme  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 11 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * NCCU Launches Strategic Planning Survey to Shape 2025-2030 Vision By Brielle Barrow North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has launched the planning process for its 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, an initiative designed to guide the university's direction over the next five years. This new plan will build on NCCU's achievements to advance its mission, strengthen its foundation of excellence a  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 10 [Category: Sports] -- The National Junior College Athletic Association posted the following news release: * * * NJCAA Names Next Level Performance the Official Recruiting Partner of the Caribbean Apr 10, 2025 Charlotte, NC - The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has announced a new partnership with Next Level Performance (NLP) as the Official Recruiting Partner of the Caribbean-the Lesser Antilles, including Turks and Caicos, and Select  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 11 -- The University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news: * * * Pediatric care partners help improve the outpatient experience When a child is diagnosed with cancer or a serious blood disorder, the journey ahead can be overwhelming for both patients and their families. As they step into what is oftentimes unfamiliar territory, caregivers must learn how to navigate complex treatment plans and frequent clinic visi  more

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, April 11 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news: * * * UNCP's REACH Fellows Advocate for Humanities at National Meeting in D.C. UNC Pembroke's REACH Fellows Skyla Miller and Sheena Holbrook, along with mentors Drs. Michele Fazio and Christopher Woolley, recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the National Humanities Alliance's (NHA) Annual Meeting and Humanities Advocacy Day. The event brings advocates nationwide to me  more