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Representatives from North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory’s administration surprised the longtime ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ professor of political science Thursday when they bestowed the award for Brumbaugh's service to the state.

Likely voters in North Carolina would currently vote for either former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton or Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders over any of the 2016 Republican presidential nominees, save for one - Florida Sen. Marco Rubio.

Jones' visit comes on the heels of the Iowa caucuses and just prior to New Hampshire's presidential primary election.

The honorees are alumni from the past decade who have achieved major professional success, serve as difference-makers in their communities, and loyally support ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ as partners, advocates and investors.

The director of the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Poll shared his analysis of the North Carolina political landscape and the way abortion debates could influence the 2016 elections.

Four experts shared insights with members of the campus and Alamance County communities on Tuesday night in a forum about ongoing issues tied to race in the realm of business and finance.

Taught by Associate Professor Rich Landesberg, “The Trail Starts Here: The Iowa Caucuses” class allows students to engage with presidential hopefuls, interview voters, and offer real-time reporting of political events and topics.

Co-authored by ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ's Laura Roselle, "Strategic Narratives: Communication Power and the New World Order" received the 2016 International Communication Book Award for having made "the most substantial impact in the area of international communication in the context of international studies."

Just 40 percent of North Carolinians believe that, as a whole, people "usually" or "always" receive a fair outcome in their dealings with the state court system, according to the latest ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Poll.

As a first-generation college student, the political science major is fully embracing ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ and the opportunities it provides him.