Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership graduated its 61st class of Fellows on Saturday, May 16, 2020. The Institute is a non-partisan, non-profit leadership organization founded in 1987 to improve the practice of democracy in North Carolina. Its mission is to educate future political and community leaders in modern campaign strategy,…
It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of Dr. Walt de Vries, the founder of the North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership. Walt passed away at his home in Wrightsville Beach on Wednesday, November 27. He had just celebrated his 90th Birthday Walt was a mentor and friend to so…
Raleigh, NC (October 29, 2019) — The N.C. Institute of Political Leadership (IOPL) announced Brad Young as the fifth executive director in the organization’s history. In addition to being a Spring 2015 IOPL Fellow, Young has served on the organization’s board of directors since 2016. Young’s experience includes roles in nonprofits and in state government,…
RALEIGH, NC – The North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership (IOPL) announced today another installment of its popular Hometown Debate series, focusing on various healthcare issues facing North Carolina today. The debates will be co-hosted by IOPL and the respective Chambers of Commerce in each of the four host communities – Lexington, Rowan County, Greenville,…
The NC Institute of Political Leadership (IOPL) announced today the resignation of Ross Harris as its Executive Director, effective May 31.
NC Institute of Political Leadership Graduates 60th Class of Fellows Pictured: L-R: Patricia Sykes, Emily Antoszyk, Tiffani Teachey, Kyshia Lineberger, and Brittany Carroll. Missing: Afrique Kilimanjaro Greensboro, NC – The North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership graduated its 60th class of Fellows on Friday, May 3, 2019 in the Old Senate Chambers of…
NC Institute of Political Leadership Graduates 59th Class of Fellows Pictured: L-R: Aaron Kohrs, Julia Robinson, Nathan Click, Kendra Maynard, Phyllis Russell, Tyran Hill, and Paul Packard Greensboro, NC – The North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership graduated its 59th class of Fellows on Saturday, December 1, 2018 on the campus of the…
Pictured L-R: Lauren Pritchett, Maria Cervania, Marvette Coley, James Estes, Winn Decker, Pam Wall, Jessica Kozma Proctor, Alicia Phillip, Trace Larabee, Chaunte Garrett and Katherine Rodgers Greensboro, NC – The North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership graduated its 58th class of Fellows on Saturday, May 5, 2018 on the campus of the University…
The North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership graduated its 57th class of Fellows on Saturday, December 2, 2017, on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
By: John Hood, Columnist Posted: October 21, 2017 BURLINGTON — Parental choice in education is popular. About a fifth of North Carolina students are educated outside of district-run public schools, and this share will probably grow to a quarter or more in the coming years. The North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership (IOPL), a nonpartisan…