This third iteration of CBJ's Power 100 recognizes innovators — leaders from the region’s institutions of all sizes, from top corporate and business executives to startup founders, as well as nonprofit, civic and political leaders. Meet each of them here.

Prof. Roberts featured in post-debate analysis.

As workplace fatalities rise, the candidates to be North Carolina’s top labor regulator have starkly different philosophies.

EdNC has been covering the evolution of KIPP North Carolina for 10 years. This charter network continues to iterate and innovate and lead.

Antill, who was a 2023 recipient, and McDonnell, who is a 2024 recipient, will use their FINESST funding to explore how microorganisms survive and thrive in frigid, harsh environments.

The legal group that won a Supreme Court case that ended race-based college admissions suggested it might sue schools where the percentage of Asian students fell.

Jonathan Holloway was Rutgers’ first Black president. He helped the university grow but also faced criticism and questioning in Congress over pro-Palestinian encampments on campus.

Tennessee is increasing the cost of tickets for all sports by 10%, with the "talent fee" being used to help pay athletes as part of the revenue-sharing plan.

Penn State is in a legal showdown with two of its most outspoken board members, largely over matters of transparency. One could soon be removed from the board. Pennsylvania State University is locked in a legal battle with a second trustee who has raised questions about transparency and alleged retaliation from the board for his outspoken manner.

One thing is clear: It’s premature to make big, sweeping conclusions about the lasting impact of the court’s decision.