September 9, 2026
Please join the Department of Social Medicine Forum on Wednesday, October 7 at 12 – 1pm at Roper Hall 4310. Dr. Khalilah R. Johnson is a faculty affiliate of the Center for Thriving Communities.
September 9, 2026
Join the Department of Social Medicine and the Center for Bioethics on Tuesday, September 22, from 5 to 6 p.m., for a conversation about misinformation and health, drawing on insights from Heidi J. Larson, PhD and the Global Listening Project. Save the date and watch for additional program details. Visit the Center for Bioethics website …
August 11, 2026
The Rural Health Transformation Program is developing a plan to improve health and healthcare across our communities over the next five years—and we need your input. Join NC ROOTS Region 4 for a community engagement session where we will share findings from our Regional Needs Assessment and hear directly from community members, local organizations, healthcare providers, …
June 17, 2026
Join us in August for this two-part webinar series introducing researchers and partners to collaborative strategies and network science to elevate community engagement in research. Registration is free. Building Effective Community-Academic Partnerships: Lessons from Project GRACE Wednesday, August 5 at 10-11am ET ✨Register for Building Partnerships Join us for an interactive session exploring how meaningful …
June 1, 2026
Abacus Evaluation was selected to present on two topics at the 2026 NC RAA (Research Administrators Alliance) on July 21 at the UNC Friday Center in Chapel Hill, NC. The North Carolina Research Administrators Alliance (NC RAA) is an all-volunteer network fostering collaboration, professional growth, and knowledge-sharing among research administrators statewide. The two day conference …
February 10, 2026
Registration is now available for the 3rd Annual Symposium for Health Access Research in Southeastern North Carolina, hosted by UNC and Novant Health. The symposium will bring together researchers, practitioners, and community leaders and members to share innovative research and strategies aimed at addressing health disparities in the Southeastern Carolina Region. Featured panel Mary McKinley, Associate …
February 10, 2026
We’re tabling at the 47th Annual Minority Health Conference! This year’s theme is “Uniting Words and Worlds: Innovation in Health Communication.” The conference will highlight health communication as a bridge for rebuilding trust and transforming data into action. Stop by our table to connect with team members from the Center for Thriving Communities. Register for …
February 6, 2026
🌱 Are you a changemaker invested in rural North Carolina? Join us for “Serving NC Through Rural Partnerships”, a dynamic one-day gathering during Carolina Engagement Week that brings together people and ideas strengthening rural communities across our state. Along with interactive sessions and networking opportunities, the Center for Thriving Communities will have a pop up …
February 5, 2026
We’re hosting a panel, “Beyond Academic Walls: Community-engaged Research, Implementation, and Evaluation” on Monday, February 23 at 11am ET. This session is part of Carolina Engagement Week, February 23-27. Our Abacus Evaluation team members, alongside key community partners at Thriving Hearts, will discuss effective community engagement approaches and common challenges that arise in academic–community partnerships. …
February 5, 2026
The UNC Center for Bioethics is hosting its annual Merrimon Lecture on Wednesday, February 18, 12 – 1pm ET. Registration is free for in person or online options. This year, Dr. Robert Califf is presenting, “Can We Balance Professionalism with the Extreme Financial Focus of U.S. Healthcare? in person at UNC School of Medicine and …
July 17, 2025
Abacus Evaluation will be presenting at the 2025 North Carolina Research Administrators Alliance (NC RAA) Conference, July 22, at the Friday Conference Center in Chapel Hill. Two presentations from our team: From Submission to Success: Evaluation Advantage for Competitive Proposals ️Presented by Mary McKinley, Blen Biru, and Jade Hollars July 22nd, 10:30am-11:45am Innovative Data …
June 19, 2025
Beyond the Numbers: Abacus Evaluation’s Data Innovation Series Dates: July 9 at 11-12pm EST & July 16 at 11-12pm EST Registration is FREE and is now open! Circles of Influence: Evaluation Through Social Networks ✨ Register for Circles of Influence Presenter: Bernard A. Coles IV, PhD Learn about how network science strengthens evaluation. This webinar will …