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Mid Level Professionals Institute 2026–27 cohort launches leadership journey at summer retreat
June 3, 2026
The Mid-Level Professionals Institute (MLPI) 2026–2027 cohort officially launched its year-long leadership development journey during a two-day Summer Retreat held June 2–3 at The Inn at Ƶ.
Ƶ employees honored during 2026 Staff Appreciation Day
May 31, 2026
From behind-the-scenes excellence to cross-campus collaboration, award honorees at Ƶ's 2026 Staff Appreciation Day reflect the spirit of commitment and care that defines the Ƶ employee experience.
Ƶ and Queens move toward first phase of shared services
May 12, 2026
As the merger approval process continues, Ƶ and Queens are planning to align a number of administrative and operational functions through shared services, beginning June 30.
Ƶ empowers staff to make an impact in the community through paid volunteer leave
April 13, 2026
What began as an Employee Volunteer Program by the Staff Advisory Council has grown into a meaningful program that strengthens both community ties and campus culture
Acorn Academy achieves five-star rating
March 18, 2026
Ƶ's new child care and learning facility earned the highest rating offered by the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education.
A shared approach to leave planning begins in 2026
December 3, 2025
A new leave planning process will launch in early 2026 as part of the Phoenix Forward initiative. The process will support a more consistent, coordinated and thoughtful approach to reporting leave and taking time off.
New Benefits Hub offers enhanced experience for elections during Open Enrollment
October 6, 2025
2025 Open Enrollment at Ƶ will feature exciting updates and changes. Employees are encouraged to attend a demonstration to learn a new benefits enrollment system and attend a session to maximize their benefits enrollment sign-up.
The Month in Photos: September 2025
October 1, 2025
Ƶ is featuring a variety of photos every month to highlight the exceptional learning, work and activities of students, faculty and staff.
Acorn Academy celebrates opening with ribbon cutting ceremony
September 18, 2025
The event marks an historical milestone for one of Ƶ’s newest benefits for its employees and students.
Title IX office launches new workshops
August 29, 2025
The Title IX office has launched a series of new workshops designed to deepen participants’ understanding of Title IX and strengthen the Ƶ community’s collective ability to support one another when sexual harm occurs.