The Peace and Conflict Innovations Lab—PACIS—promotes interdisciplinary research and education on conflict processes, peace building, and security policy.

The lab hosts an Intelligence Community Center of Academic Excellence, supported by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The center of excellence provides academic and experiential learning opportunities on security and intelligence in collaboration with Johnson C. Smith University, South Carolina State University, and Winston-Salem State University.

Experiential learning opportunities include simulations, study abroad opportunities, trips to Washington D.C. to meet with government official leaders, and more.