135th Founders Day Convocation and Installation
of the 13th Chancellor of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University,
James R. Martin II, Ph.D., M. ASCE
Monday, March 9, 2026
Watch as esteemed North Carolina A&T alumni and academic peers extend their warmest congratulations to Dr. James R. Martin II on his installation as the university's 13th Chancellor. Hear their shared excitement for the future as Chancellor Martin leads NC A&T into its next era of exponential innovation and global impact.
March 9, 2026 coverage of the 135th Founders Day Convocation and Instalation ceremony.


It is our distinct pleasure to celebrate North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s 135th Founders Day and the Installation of the 13th Chancellor, Dr. James R. Martin II. We invite you to be our guest honoring the university’s rich history and the promising future under Chancellor Martin’s leadership.
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