Civics Unlearned: How Politics and Not Caring Enough Have Led to a Disengaged North Carolina

award-winning journalist Sarah Michels

 

Sarah’s three articles, recently published by Carolina Public Press, focus on the lack of civic engagement in North Carolina, particularly with younger North Carolinians (ages 16-29) and how this hinders the democratic process. How has the loss of civics education as a priority through college affected this? What are some potential solutions?

Sarah is the elections and legislative reporter for the Carolina Public Press based in Raleigh with dual degrees in journalism and political science.

 

October 28, 2025 4:3-pm-6:00pm

Time: 4:30 PM      Location: Kaplan Auditorium Henderson Main Library 301 N Washington St Hendersonville NC 28739

Immigration & Citizenship: Where We Are Now & How We Got Here

The program features speaker: Giovanny Pleites-Hernandez, PhD, Assistant Professor of Political Science, UNC Asheville

November 18th 5:00pm-6:30pm

Time: 5:00 PM      Location: Kaplan Auditorium Henderson Main Library 301 N Washington St Hendersonville NC 28739