Education

Catawba College receives $2.94M gift

The gift comes from the estate of the late Judy Carol Shultz of Concord. SALISBURY, N.C. — Catawba College received a $2.94 million estate gift from Judy Carol Shultz, who died in March at 77 years old.  The millions come unrestricted, meaning the college can use the funds however needed without permission or oversight from the estate. …
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Charlotte Christian to break ground on new athletic center in November

Athletic Director Andy Ross said the project will elevate the school’s programs and provide lasting benefits. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte Christian School will soon add a major new facility to its campus with the groundbreaking of the Saleh Athletic Center, a 53,000-square-foot complex designed to serve student-athletes and the wider school community.…
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INVEST FEST 2024: THIS IS HOW WE FELT…

Below are the thoughts of Duvale Murchison and Kurtavia Burton about the 2024 Invest Fest. Starvingarts.org and Pride Magazine would like to thank Earn You Lesuire, EYL’s staff and team, sponsors, celebrities, vendors and patrons for making this much needed event a success and allowing us to be apart of this record breaking venue!…
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Pride Magazine Goes to INVEST FEST 2024 – Atlanta Georgia

This past weekend, Pride Magazine had the privilege of attending Invest Fest 2024(created by Earn Your Leisure) in Atlanta, Georgia. The event was a powerhouse of knowledge, featuring celebrities who shared insights on business, finance, and navigating the entrepreneurial and entertainment industries.…
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Pride Goes to…EARN YOUR MASTERS – CHARLOTTE!

By Kurtavia Burton Content provided courtesy of StarvingArts.org Earn Your Masters is a collaboration among three companies: UnitedMasters — a digital music distribution company; Earn Your Leisure — a media outlet for business, entrepreneurship and investing; and Ally Financial, recently named Best Online Bank of 2024.…
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Leaving Racism and Confederate History Behind

New Charlotte street names honor African American history. By Anders J. Hare A blanketing of social and political unrest happened in 2020, as Americans reckoned with how to move forward following the murders of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery, as well as the killing of Breonna Taylor.…
Education

Are You Leaving Money on the Table?

By Eltra Butler Strategic Partnerships Manager Western Governors University The pandemic has caused a shift in all areas of business, and the field of education is no exception. Many colleges and universities had to shift their methods of instruction delivery due to the pandemic, and many of these changes have become permanent.…