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September 14, 2021

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The Multi-Platform Series Will Highlight Innovation and Impact at NCs Historically Black and American Indian Universities

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC PBS North Carolina, in partnership with the UNC System and the Board of Governors Committee on Historically Minority-Serving Institutions (HMSI), announces the new seriesThe Innovators: The Transformative Power of NCs Historically Black and American Indian Universities. Comprised of digital shorts that begin rollout online on September 20 and a one-hour broadcast special on October 18, the series will bring focus to the six public HMSIs across North Carolina Elizabeth City State University (ECSU), Fayetteville State University (FSU), North Carolina A&T State University (N.C. A&T), North Carolina Central University (NCCU), UNC Pembroke (UNCP) and Winston-Salem State University (WSSU).

The Innovatorswill explore the one-of-a kind programs, innovative curricula, state-of-the-art research and community partnerships that refine the educational experiences and contributions of these campuses to the state.

Were incredibly proud to spotlight the enduring legacy and ever-increasing impact of these great institutions across the state, said PBS North Carolina CEO Lindsay Bierman. Each story reflects the unique and extraordinary mission of these universities and the tremendous power of the UNC System.

The Innovatorsproject stems from the formation of the Committee on Historically Minority-Serving Institutions, created by the UNC System Board of Governors in 2018. The goal of the committee is to create strategies that will ensure these institutions growth by promoting investments, opportunities and awareness throughout the state.

I am thrilled to see the release and promotion of such powerful stories and am grateful to the chancellors of our six HMSI campuses for their commitment to this project, said Reggie Holley, chair of the Boards HMSI Committee. These universities have worked together to share their distinctive and collective experiences with a statewide audience. Because of this, viewers will better understand how North Carolinas Historically Black and American Indian Universities are educating our students, serving our communities and bolstering our economies.

The series features faculty, students and alumni from each institution documenting student aspirations and motivations, introducing the educators mentoring our next class of trailblazers and showcasing the institutions positive impact on our communities and state that will resonate for generations to come.

The 18 digital shorts feature the following programs and innovations:

The Innovatorsbegins its digital rollout on Monday, September 20 with the first of 18 short stories three stories from each university culminating in the broadcast premiere of an hour-long documentary on October 18 at 7 PM on PBS NC. For more information, visitpbsnc.org/innovatorsand streamThe Innovatorsstories anytime atvideo.pbsnc.org.

About PBS North CarolinaAs North Carolinas statewide PBS network serving the countrys third-largest public media market, PBS NC educates, informs, entertains and inspires its statewide audience on-air, online and in-person. Through its unique partnership of public investment and private support, the statewide network includes in-person engagement, digital-first social and online content delivery, and four over-the-air channelsPBS NC, the North Carolina Channel, Rootle 24/7 PBS Kids and the Explorer Channel. Its transformational events and content spark curiosity and wonder for all North Carolinians. Additionally, PBS NC serves as the backbone for North Carolinas states emergency services. Visit pbsnc.org and join the conversation at facebook.com/MyPBSNC and @MyPBSNC on Instagram and Twitter.

About The University of North Carolina SystemThe UNC System enrolls more than 240,000 students at 17 campuses, including the states 16 public universities and the nations first public residential high school for academically gifted students. The UNC System is among the strongest and most diverse higher education systems in the country, with over $1.5 billion in research expenditures and universities that serve every region of the state. Affiliate organizations include UNC Health and PBS North Carolina, with its 12-station broadcast network.

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