Campus check-in: higher education funding update; 'Getting the Most Out of Your College Experience' book

0:01:00Amid funding uncertainty, how are NC colleges faring?Last summer break, colleges and universities were in a precarious position, facing big federal funding cuts and threats to programs associated with diversity, equity and inclusion.Due South's Leoneda Inge checks in WUNC News Higher Education Reporter Brianna Atkinson to find out if the biggest threats to Triangle area colleges actually became reality. And if not, what challenges, or opportunities, are on horizon.Brianna Atkinson, Higher Education Reporter, WUNC News0:13:00Durham Tech dean discusses book, "Getting the Most Out of Your College Experience"Chris O'Riordan-Adjah knows a lot about higher education. In addition to earning two bachelor's degrees, two master’s degrees, and a PhD in Civil Engineering, he’s also taught at a range of colleges, including a large 4-year university, small college, and community college. And he wants to share his knowledge with those embarking on college — or thinking about it. “Professor Chris” talks with co-host Jeff Tiberii about his book "Getting the Most Out of Your College Experience."(This conversation originally aired June 23, 2025.)Chris O'Riordan-Adjah, author of "Getting the Most Out of Your College Experience"; Dean of Building, Engineering and Skills Technology Division, Durham Technical Community College