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October 9, 2008
 
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Franklin McCain
One of Greensboro Four Now Leads Board of Trustees
Franklin McCain, the board’s new chairman, said he hopes to put a higher priority on nursing, teacher education and engineering. He wants to increase enrollment in graduate programs and find more money for scholarships.
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The Honorable Mayor Yvonne J. Johnson
Greensboro Mayor Fall Convocation Speaker & Parade Grand Marshall
The Honorable Mayor Yvonne J. Johnson keynote speaker for Fall Convocation.
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A&T Drum Line in National News Playing Before Obama/Biden Visit
See photo at the bottom of this page!
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This link is not meant to denote that N.C. A&T promotes one candidate over another.
 
Financial Trading Room
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University held its grand opening of The School of Business and Economics Financial Trading Room, Sept. 25, in Craig Hall. See main photo at top of page.
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A&T gives students a view of Wall Street
"We're about to graduate," senior Julian McClurkin said. "I feel like it ... gives us a definite advantage going out into the job market."
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Filmmaker driven to get it right for Walls that Bleed
"Walls That Bleed" will make you think. Williams and his crew of 15 effectively use music, filmed conversations and graphic-novel art to recreate an often forgotten chapter of the country's civil rights movement.
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Al Sharpton Speaks to A&T Students
The Rev. Al Sharpton spoke to a few hundred people Monday morning in the Stallings Ballroom at the N.C. A&T Memorial Student Union
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Aasiya Townsell
New A&T Register Editor-in-Chief
Aasiya Townsell, a senior print journalism major, has been named editor-in-chief of A&T's student newspaper, The A&T Register.
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Dr. Linda Florence Callahan
A&T Professor Participates in Journalism Conference
Dr. Linda Florence Callahan, a professor of journalism and mass communication, served as moderator of a refereed research paper session.
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Tom Hammonds
Tom Hammonds on A&T Motorsports Advisory Council
Racing since the age of 16 and backed by Chevrolet, Hammonds made a triumphant return to full-time drag racing
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Vote for The Blue & Gold Marching Machine by October 31st
Vote online for the N.C. A&T MARCHING BAND to perform at the ATLANTA GEORGIA DOME INVITATIONAL SHOWCASE!
For more information call 336.256.0863
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Weight Loss Program For Employees
Way To Health Fair will offer different approaches to weight loss and will be a part of a larger study designed to support Employee Wellness programs, Monday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the new Aggie Fitness and Wellness Center.
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New Aggie Fitness Center
The 30,000 square foot facility, located on the corner of Benbow Road and Bluford Street, is the new home to a walking/running/pushing track, aerobics room, cardio machines and free weight area.
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Homecoming
Homecoming 2008
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School of Ed Welcomes Alumni
Beginning on Friday, Oct. 10, from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., the school will host an alumni reunion High Tea & Tour program and reception.
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Students Host Homecoming Activities at A&T
Under the theme, "It's a Family Reunion," Oct. 5-12, students will kick-off festivities at the pep rally.
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Alumni Homecoming Concert
Charlie Wilson of The Gap Band & En Vogue Headline
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Autopsy Shows A&T Football Player Died of Heat Stroke
A&T football player Chad Wiley died from complications of a heat stroke...
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Aggies gear up for Homecoming vs. Morgan State
The opponent is a group of Bears from Baltimore...
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