We're excited to announce that NCEJN's inaugural NC Environmental & Public Health Convening will be held February 12th, 2027, at Fayetteville State University.

Our academic institutions have been intentionally limited in how they can address environmental justice, and opportunities for EJ-based training and education are being stripped away. Research without a justice framework serves the interests of academic institutions over community needs. The solution: we want to create a space where students and academics can continue to learn, build, and connect around best practices for community driven research and using EJ lenses in their work. Community members who have interest and experience in collaborating with academic research in their communities are invited to collaborate and contribute to our community advisory board! We want your input to shape the structure of the convening and guide the direction of our panels, workshops, and theming. Stay tuned for more information, and email research@ncejn.org with any questions or interest in participating.