Small acts of courage matter. Sometimes, they change the world. Our history books are filled with the stories of those who fought for democracy and freedom―for idealism itself―against all odds, from Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela to Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. These iconic struggles for social change illustrate the importance of engagement and activism and offer a template for the battles we are fighting today. But using the right words is often easier than taking action; action can be hard, and costly.

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Our esteemed university Presidents will discuss how their institutions are collaborating to lead groundbreaking research and attract and support companies across four key industry areas:
• artificial intelligence
• advanced manufacturing
• life and health sciences
• sustainability
The universities, which make up the University Research Corridor (URC), are critical competitive assets for the state’s economy.

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