(L-R) Dr. Richard Buttimer (Dean of the Belk College of Business), Dr. Stephen Kinsella (Economic Advisor to the Irish Government), Dr. Don Finucane (Belk College of Business), Dr. Craig Depkin (Belk College of Business), Matt Martin (Federal Reserve) When global disruptions hit, from pandemics and financial crises to policy shifts and supply chain shocks, resilient economies do not just survive. They adapt, innovate, and emerge stronger. That was the unifying theme at Strengthening Economic...

Aer Lingus is launching a new nonstop route between Raleigh–Durham (RDU) and Dublin, starting April 13, 2026, with five flights per week. The service will use the Airbus A321 XLR, and marks Aer Lingus’ 26th route to North America, strengthening economic and cultural ties between North Carolina and Ireland.