It’s unclear what causes autism. The proportion of people for whom researchers can currently identify a specific genetic cause is only about 10% of cases, said Fannin.
“There is a distinct comfort in seeing examples of Black people in higher education, thriving and joyful and bringing their full selves to the work that they do . . . "
His 30-minute film is titled “RHD: Hidden Diagnosis.” RHD stands for right hemisphere (brain) damage. It follows a group of stroke survivors who interact with speech-language pathology students at NCCU.
“If I take your identity, then I am you,” said Deanne Cranford-Wesley, Ph.D., assistant professor and director of the Cyber Security Lab at North Carolina Central University (NCCU).
Lily Chen, a nursing department lecturer, stressed the importance of parental support and community-driven solutions for the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities.
NCCU remembers Mr. Terrance Howard, a first-year transfer student and valued member of the NCCU football team, who passed away on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024.
The grant will help enhance the nursing department's programs, support dedicated faculty and prepare students to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare industry.