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The Innovators

Celebrating stories of impact at North Carolina’s Historically Minority-Serving Institutions: Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina Central University, UNC Pembroke and Winston-Salem State University.

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Closing the Gap in A.I. Research

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NC A&T State prepares software engineering students to lead in Artificial Intelligence. (3m 31s)

UNC Pembroke's Research on Brain Injury & Memory Diseases

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UNC Pembroke undergrad research takes a closer look at TBI and memory disorders. (3m 30s)

The Highest Stakes: Emergency Management Program

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ECSU is one of America’s only universities to offer degrees in Emergency Management. (3m 31s)

Compassionate Healthcare Leadership with Military Discipline

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Fayetteville State recruits military veterans into post-service careers in nursing. (3m 17s)

Developing the Next Generation of Nurses

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NCCU trains healthcare professionals with attention on community and personal engagement. (3m 21s)

Bringing Impact to Health Care Equity with Mobile Medicine

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"The Rams Know H.O.W. Mobile Unit" brings health equity & high-impact education at WSSU. (2m 47s)

Sustaining the Land through Smarter Agriculture

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UNC Pembroke partners with farmers to increase sustainability and agricultural workforce. (3m 27s)

Creating Tomorrow's Media and Communications Leaders

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NCCU trains media professionals on research trends for our rapidly digitizing world. (2m 13s)

Take to the Skies: Helping Aviation Students Fly

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Elizabeth City State leads the way in training new generations of aviation professionals. (2m 51s)

Earning an MBA While Earning a Living

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Fayetteville State's MBA ranks 3rd best online MBA in N.C by U.S. News & World Report. (2m 20s)

The "Brains" of Autonomous Vehicles

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NC A&T State prepares software engineering students to lead in Artificial Intelligence. (3m 33s)

Solving Complex Challenges Using Gamification

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WSSU leads research into “gamification” by embracing a different way of thinking. (2m 57s)

A Unique Solution for Health Disparities

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NCCU 's solutions to health issues disproportionally affecting underserved populations. (3m 30s)

The Clinic on Wheels: Meeting Local Health Care Challenges

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UNC Pembroke's mobile clinics meet local needs and give students "real world" experience. (2m 37s)

Creating the Next Generation of Military Leaders

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Fayetteville State prepares students for careers as advanced Army and Air Force officers. (2m 47s)

Powering a Future in Unmanned Flight

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ECSU offers the only 4-year degree, in North Carolina, in Unmanned Aircraft Systems. (2m 31s)

Safety Online: Taking a Byte Out of Cyber Crime

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N.C. A&T is training the frontline fighters in the war against cyber-criminal activity. (2m 1s)

From Campus to the Racetrack: Motorsports Management

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WSSU creates next-level talent, fueling North Carolina’s $6 billion motorsports industry. (2m 54s)

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