September 25, 2026
The UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute is pleased to announce that Gisele Crawford and Keil Jones are the recipients of the 2026 Gallagher Award for their outstanding service to the Institute. This annual award recognizes exemplary attitudes, dedication, and contributions to the FPG community.
September 22, 2026
For 60 years, FPG has helped shape what children need to thrive—advancing research, practice, and policy in early childhood development. In this anniversary reflection, longtime FPG senior research scientist Donna Bryant, PhD, looks back on the landmark studies, partnerships, and people that have defined the Institute’s enduring impact.
September 18, 2026
Created by implementation specialists within FPG’s Impact Center, the ICTP Implementation Support Practice Action Guide Series helps communities in North Carolina and South Carolina strengthen and sustain implementation of the evidence-based Triple P – Positive Parenting Program system of interventions.
September 16, 2026
Helen Rose Miesner is a research assistant professor in Public Policy at EPIC. She is also a faculty fellow at FPG. professional journey, what keeps her motivated, and what being a faculty fellow at FPG means to her.
September 9, 2026
Early childhood professionals from around the world came together online for the virtual-only segment of FPG’s International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute. Across 24 sessions, participants explored practical strategies, evidence-based tools, and family-centered approaches designed to strengthen inclusive early childhood systems.
September 2, 2026
Kylie Garber, a research scientist at FPG, received the 2026 Abecedarian Award for research that builds on FPG’s landmark early childhood studies. Her work explores how language-rich, responsive caregiving can inform today’s early care and education classrooms.
