CHAPEL HILL, NC -- Margaret Spellings, President of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, TX, and former U.S. Secretary of Education, was today (October 23) elected president of the 17-campus University of North Carolina during a s

UNC Board of Governors Meeting 10/23/15

Mar 2nd, 2016 32m 46s

CHAPEL HILL, NC – Margaret Spellings, President of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, TX, and former U.S. Secretary of Education, was today (October 23) elected president of the 17-campus University of North Carolina during a spe

UNC Board of Governors Meeting 10/23/15

Mar 2nd, 2016 32m 46s

A Conversation with UNC President Margaret Spellings

Mar 2nd, 2016 15m 42s

Shannon Vickery sits down with new University of North Carolina President Margaret Spellings for an extended interview. President Spellings talks about her new role, her aspirations for the University, and the goals she will set for her tenure

Gov. Jim Hunt | Emerging Issues Forum

Jul 8th, 2015 5m 42s

Heather Burgiss talks with Former Governor Jim Hunt about his role in establishing the Emerging Issues Forum as the event celebrates its 30th anniversary. Gov. Hunt served as chairman of the forum for 29 years & talks about how the it has evolv

US Attorney General Loretta Lynch | Civil Rights Roundtable

Jul 8th, 2015 14m 4s

US Attorney General Loretta Lynch took part in a Civil Rights Roundtable at North Carolina Central University on July 1st. Human Trafficking, Racial Profiling, and Racial Disparities in Education were among the topics discussed.

Friday Fellow | Sharon Elliott-Bynum

Jul 8th, 2015 8m 14s

Leading with courage, fairness and grace. That is the motto of the William C. Friday Fellowship for Human Relations, an innovative organization named after former University of North Carolina President William Friday. And it can just as well

The UNC Core

Jul 8th, 2015 4m 55s

A renewed online program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is working to make it easier and more flexible for active duty and reserve military members to get college credit and work towards the completion of a bachelors degree

Jack Cecil | Emerging Issues Forum

Apr 30th, 2015 4m 7s

Job growth - and the innovation and infrastructure that fuels it - were a central part of the discussion at the 30th annual Emerging Issues Forum earlier this spring. Heather Burgiss caught up with Jack Cecil - Chair of the Institute for Emergi

Behnam Pourdeyhimi | 2015 O. Max Gardner Award

Apr 15th, 2015 6m 50s

Dr. Behnam Pourdeyhimi, Executive Director of The Nonwovens Institute based at North Carolina State University's College of Textiles, is a 2015 recipient of the UNC Board of Governors O. Max Gardner Award. He received the recognition for his wo

Pinku Mukherjee | 2015 O. Max Gardner Award

Apr 15th, 2015 7m 20s

According to the American Cancer Society, in 2015, there will be an estimated 1.6 million new cancer cases diagnosed in the U.S. On Friday the UNC Board of Governors recognized UNC Charlotte Professor Pinku Mukherjee for her ground-breaking res

Jeanne Milliken Bonds | Emerging Issues Forum

Apr 15th, 2015 3m 45s

Thought leaders on business innovation say how well communities adapt to the changing dynamics of our times could be a barometer of how well they thrive economically in future. Heather Burgiss recently spoke to Jeanne Milliken Bonds at the 30t

Duke Chang | Emerging Issues Forum

Apr 15th, 2015 2m 11s

Industry leaders say you'll find many NC businesses working hard to keep on trend with the latest developments in innovation. As part of our series of interviews for the 30th Annual Emerging Issues Forum, Heather Burgiss recently spoke with Duk

UNC Fetal Surgery

Apr 15th, 2015 8m 28s

Imagine finding out your unborn child has a condition that needs to be operated on while still in the womb. One NC family experienced this first hand. One of the most promising treatments for spina bifida, a congenital birth defect, is fetal su

US Rep. David Price | Emerging Issues Forum

Apr 8th, 2015 4m 28s

When it comes to innovation in our state, studies show North Carolina is lagging a bit behind some states at creating new and innovative ventures to grow business and economy, but leaders, like U-S Congressman David Price say the momentum is bu

Robin Emmons | Emerging Issues Forum

Apr 8th, 2015 2m 50s

Access to healthy foods can be a problem for many communities in our state. One Charlotte woman has made it her life's work to point people towards growing and eating healthier foods especially in urban areas. From the 30th Annual Emerging Iss

Robin Cape | Emerging Issues Forum

Apr 8th, 2015 2m 36s

How much does the building or space you work in make a difference for fostering innovation? Heather Burgiss recently spoke with Robin Cape from Asheville's Climate Collider at the 2015 Emerging Issues Forum. The Collider was entered in the Spac

Don Tapscott | Emerging Issues Forum

Apr 8th, 2015 6m 28s

When we speak of innovation thought leaders say the role of technology plays center stage to transform ideas in our digital, connected, and hyper-collaborative world. So says Don Tapscott, he is the author of 14 books about technology, includi

Anita Brown-Graham | Emerging Issues Forum Preview

Mar 14th, 2015 7m 1s

On February 9th and 10th, leaders from across the state will convene in downtown Raleigh to address - AND discuss innovative solutions - to some of the most pressing issues facing North Carolinians. We sat down with Anita Brown Graham to find o

Anita Brown-Graham | Emerging Issues Forum History

Mar 14th, 2015 6m 56s

The 30th annual Emerging Issues Forum is set to take place next week at the Raleigh Convention. The focus of this year's meeting - Innovation Reconstructed - will be discussed by state and national leaders over the course of two days. To find o

Sepi Saidi | Emerging Issues Forum

Mar 12th, 2015 4m 4s

Over the past decade growing a small business has been difficult for many in a troubled economy, but one North Carolina business owner has flourished with an innovative business model and drive. Heather Burgiss introduces us to NC State alum S

Jeffrey Lacker | Emerging Issues Forum

Mar 11th, 2015 4m 52s

Federal Reserve Bank of VA President Jeffrey Lacker talks about Education, Innovation, & Economic Growth at the 2015 Emerging Issues Forum.

Todd Roberts | Emerging Issues Forum

Mar 11th, 2015 3m 23s

The NC School of Science & Mathematics was named the winner of the NC Spaces for Innovation Challenge, sponsored by the Institute for Emerging Issues. 23 organizations & individuals entered the competition. NCSSM was recognized for its far-rea

Dean Smith Celebration

Feb 23rd, 2015 2h 22m

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill remembers Coach Dean Smith and celebrates his life with a public memorial service at the Dean E. Smith Center. This event will be carried live on UNC-TV and other statewide media outlets via satel

Dr. Gerald D. Bell, "The Carolina Way: (Dean Smith)" | NC Bookwatch

Feb 11th, 2015 27m

Dr. Gerald D. Bell teaches at UNC-Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School and is a highly regarded leadership expert and consultant to major business organizations in the United States and abroad. Through his company, Bell Leadership,Dr. Be