North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is gearing up for the installation of its 11th chancellor, Stanley F. Battle. A three-day celebration is planned for April 23-25.

Public events include an academic lecture series presented by the schools and colleges, a benefit music concert featuring Chancellor Battle
and his brother Stewart, receptions, and campus tours, culminating with the installation ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 25, in Corbett Sports Center.

“Chancellor Stanley F. Battle’s installation as the 11th
chancellor … is an exciting and historical moment in the life
of North Carolina A&T State University,” said Provost and
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Janice Brewington, cochair of the installation steering committee.

“We are planning activities that are designed to engage
the community in academia, arts, social issues, business and
research, and are centered around the theme, “We Believe in
North Carolina A&T State University,” added Shirley Frye, cochair of the steering committee. “We are expecting thousands of people from across the country to partake in the festivities.”

The installation is being coordinated by a 24-member steering committee that includes A&T faculty, staff, administrators, students, alumni, trustees and friends in the community. Ex-Officio committee members are William Clay and Wendell Phillips. Other committee members include Judith Battle, Leonora C. Bryant, Velma Speight-Buford, Linda Florence Callahan, Quiester Craig, Harry Giberson, Pamela Johnson, Mark Kiel, Wanda Lester, Albert Lineberry Jr., Maria Palmer, Andrew Perkins, Robert Pompey, Michael Plater, Walker Sanders, Mable Scott, MacArthur Sims, Obrie Smith, David Street, Kimberly Sowell, Vijay Verma and Sullivan Welborne Jr.

Battle assumed the role of chancellor at A&T on July 1, 2007.

Information about the installation is available at this website. Additionally, you may call (336) 256-0863.