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Welcome to Free University!

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aboutus

Welcome to FreeU, home of the F.R.O.G.S.!
Shackle Free’s online learning platform provides villagers with access to several powerful learning tracks. Each track is self-paced and can be successfully completed within 3–12 months, depending on the amount of time delegated to study. Once enrolled, you will receive instructions on how to log in and begin. ATTENTION: Registration is now closed for the Spring Semester for all tracks; excluding the Digital Literacy Track in which enrollment is continuous. Please check your email for late registration approval or for the next course offering date.

2026 Academic Calendar

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Digital Literacy Track

The Digital Literacy track at Free University, in partnership with NorthStar Digital Literacy at Queens University, helps learners build the essential technology skills needed for everyday life, work, and community engagement. Participants gain confidence with computers, devices, internet safety, email, online job tools, digital forms, and navigating key online services. The track equips residents with practical, real‑world skills that strengthen independence and open doors to new opportunities.

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Rural Workforce Development Tracks

CURRENTLY OFFERING:

Community Health Ambassador

ServSafe Digital

Digital Truck Dispatching

Intro to Medical Courier

COMING SOON!

Tax Education 101

Financial Literacy

Interpersonal Development

Civic Education & Engagement

Youth Health Ambassadors

Click to Enroll!

The Digital BUZZ Advancing Digital opportunities Through Barber, Beauty Shops and faith c

Academic/Research Partnership Accolades:

UNC Chapel Hill Minority Health Conference Abstract/Poster Selection

The Digital Buzz: Advancing Digital Opportunities Through Barber, Beauty Shops, and Faith Communities in Rural Eastern North Carolina

2025 North Carolina Society of Public Health Education (NCSOPHE) Annual Conference

North Carolina Central University

Abstract: "Breaking Barriers: Building Health Education through Advocacy and Policy.

MaryAnn Black Health Equity Symposium @ Duke Cancer Institute

From COVID-19 to Digital Literacy: A Community Based Organization Using Asset-based Community Development to Address Critical Public Health Needs.

Digital Champions Survey

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digital buzz hubs

DUPLIN COUNTY
The Digital Buzz Cafe', 226 W. College Street, Warsaw (Public - 11-1/Tues-Thurs)
KEMBA (Kenansville Eastern Missionary Baptist Association), Warsaw (Association use)
DNA Youth Enrichment Center, Warsaw, N.C. (Parents/K-12)
Warsaw Parks & Rec, Warsaw, N.C. (K-12)
Because Caring Matters Childcare Center, Kenansville, N.C. (Parents/K-12)
Herring's Clip & Curl (Barbershop), Wallace, N.C. (Patrons - normal business hours)
4K Extreme Fitness & Recreation, Wallace, N.C. (Patrons - normal business hours)
First Missionary Baptist Church, Chinquapin, N.C. (Community)
St. Lewis Missionary Baptist Church, Chinquapin, N.C. (Community)
Kingdom Partnership Christian Center, Beulaville, N.C. (Community) Tuesdays 9-11 a.m.
Wellington Cove/Windham Hall, Kenansville, N.C. (Residents only)

ONSLOW COUNTY:
Level Up Barber Shop, Jacksonville, N.C. - Lab Hours: Public Daily (walk-ins/by appointment) Sundays 9a-2p (Open to the Public)
Heads Up Barber Academics, Jacksonville, NC - (Students)
Renee's Hair Gallery, Jacksonville, N.C. (Patrons)
Crazy Cuts III, Jacksonville, N.C. (Patrons)

PENDER COUNTY:
Destiny Total Healthcare, Burgaw, N.C. Normal business hours (Telehealth)
ShadedRx, Burgaw, N.C.
Prodigy Movement, Maple Hill, NC

MOBILE WIFI:
Higher Ground Transportation (all counties)Prodigy Mo

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