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.
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“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 . . . "
Marim Istafanos transforms hardship into purpose, rising to No. 1 in her class at NCCU School of Law.
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It is always our shared goal to create a learning and living environment where every member of our community feels seen, supported, heard, and safe. Over the past twenty months of my tenure as Chancellor...
NCCU mourns the loss of Zyarre Prince, a sophomore criminal justice major from Maryland. Known for his passion for fashion and self-expression, his spirit will be deeply missed.
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Explore innovation and creativity at NCCU Art Museum’s New Horizons 2026 student art and design exhibition.
From code to cure, NCCU uses AI to fast-track drug discovery while training future leaders in medicine.
In rural North Carolina, access is limited. NCCU is training doulas to help mothers navigate pregnancy with support.
Calhoun describes the grant as “critical.” “It’s basically for infrastructure development in the areas of clinical and translational sciences,” Calhoun said.
Nadia Attmore '25 turns curiosity into couture, blending tech, sustainability and human-inspired design.
Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting is a technique used to print living cells in a pre-designed pattern. Those living cells or tissue could be used for skin regeneration or the manufacture of human organs.
Perhaps more concerning is the number of young people who use e-cigarettes: 6% of all students in the U.S. per Onyenwoke.
This semester, students successfully represented clients in child custody and summary judgment of divorce proceedings in Wake and Durham counties.