LCI

Apr 4, 2025

2025 LCI Reading and Art Celebration: Beyond Survival: The (in)visible thread of refugee stories

The Literacy and Community Initiative would like to formally invite you to the 7th Annual Reading and Art Celebration! The celebration will be on Wednesday, May 7, at the East…

May 16, 2024

Literacy and Community Initiative’s Fifth Annual Reading Celebration Highlights Refugee Stories Through Art, Writing

Eupiphanie, a 17-year-old refugee from Burundi, found peace and calm expressing herself creatively through the Literacy and Community Initiative (LCI) program.   “Life can be stressful sometimes, but when I’m being…

Mar 11, 2024

2024 LCI Reading and Art Celebration: Brave Histories and Hopeful Futures

The Literacy and Community Initiative would like to formally invite you to this year’s Reading and Art Celebration! The Reading Celebration will be on April 29 at the East Wing Education Gallery…

Jun 14, 2023

2023-2024 Catalyst Grant Winners Announced

The Friday Institute and the NC State College of Education have awarded three Catalyst Grants that are designed to increase research collaborations between faculty and staff at both entities and seed collaborative, high-impact research that will lead to further inquiry and support. 

May 1, 2023

Literacy and Community Initiative’s Fourth Annual Reading Celebration Highlights Artwork and Writing for the First Time

Youth from CORRAL Riding Academy, Refugee Hope Partners and Juntos will read their written narratives from two newly released books, showcase their artwork and answer questions on their personal journeys during LCI’s Fourth Annual Reading Celebration May 2.

Aug 10, 2020

Juntos Connects With Students Through Virtual Academy

A program that usually brings middle school and high school students onto campus saw success online this summer.