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N.C. A&T to Host Fall Open House, Prospective Students to Attend

10/02/2023 in Admissions, Academic Affairs

A&T will host fall 2023 Open House.

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N.C. A&T Inducts Students into Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society, Charters New Chapter

09/28/2023 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Students

Chapter chartered and students inducted in honor society.

Nike representative speaks with N.C. A&T student at career fair

49th Fall Career Fair at N.C. A&T Set for Sept. 13; More than 400 Employers Expected

09/11/2023 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Alumni, Students

The 49th Fall Career Fair will be held Sept. 13.

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N.C. A&T Opens University Student Success Office

09/08/2023 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Students

The new office has a holistic focus on enhancing students' personal, academic and professional development.

Aggie Academy Advisory Board to Hold Public Meeting on Sept. 6

08/29/2023 in Academic Affairs

The Aggie Academy Advisory Board will meet Sept.6, 2023.

Engineering Student Represents A&T in Boeing TMCF HBCU Scholars Program

07/28/2023 in Academic Affairs

Rising North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University junior Aliyah Terry, of Charlotte, North Carolina, is among 15 students selected to participate in the highly competitive Boeing Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Scholar Program’s fifth cohort.

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Strada Education Foundation’s HBCU Initiative Expands to Include A&T

07/27/2023 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is among 22 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) included in an expanded partnership with a national foundation dedicated to helping leverage successful pathways through postsecondary education that lead to graduate school and career opportunities.

Celebration of Faculty Excellence Highlights 2022-23 Academic Year Achievements

07/13/2023 in Academic Affairs, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Business and Economics, College of Science and Technology

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recognized the accomplishments of the 2022-23 academic year during its annual Celebration of Faculty Excellence.

A graduate smiles among a crowd of fellow graduates during a spring 2023 undergraduate commencement ceremony

A&T Shines in Money Magazine’s Best Colleges 2023 Edition

06/28/2023 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the most affordable doctoral research university in the nation in Money magazine’s newly released Best Colleges 2023 issue.

Nine Faculty Receive Provost’s Faculty Fellows Seed Grant Funding

06/19/2023 in Academic Affairs

Nine North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University faculty have received a portion of $225,000 in seed grant funding through the new Provost’s Faculty Fellows opportunity.

From left, Center for Teaching Excellence Director Audrey Dentith, Ph.D., stands with Excellence in Teaching Award winners Ryoichi Sakano, Ph.D., associate professor of economics in the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics, and Kim Smith, Ph.D., associate professor of journalism and mass communication in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Four ACUE-Credentialed Faculty Members Earn Teaching Excellence Awards

06/02/2023 in Academic Affairs, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Engineering

Four faculty members who completed the rigorous Association for College and University Educators (ACUE) development program were recognized as outstanding teachers during North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s 2022-23 award banquet.

Aggie Academy Advisory Board to Hold Public Meeting June 7

06/01/2023 in Academic Affairs

The Aggie Academy will hold its board meeting.

Tonya Smith-Jackson at podium for 2022 Faculty-Staff Institute

Triad Business Journal Names Smith-Jackson 2023 Outstanding Woman in Business

04/26/2023 in Academic Affairs

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N.C. A&T, Cone Health Bolster Education, Research, Workforce Development Collaborations

03/02/2023 in Academic Affairs, College of Health and Human Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Cone Health today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that strengthens their partnerships in clinical education, research and strategic workforce development.

PowerUp, Center of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation to Host Pitch Workshop

02/17/2023 in Academic Affairs, College of Business and Economics

PowerUp is partnering with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Center of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEEI) to host a venture ideation and pitch workshop for the university’s students, faculty and staff.

N.C. A&T Names Montgomery Interim AVP for Enrollment Management

02/15/2023 in Academic Affairs

Joseph O. Montgomery, M.S. Ed., an admissions administrator with more than 20 years of experience in higher education, is A&T's new interim associate vice provost for Enrollment Management.

Female graduate standing during fall 2022 commencement

N.C. A&T Tops National HBCU Rankings by Degree Choices

02/14/2023 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been named the nation’s No. 1 historically Black university (HBCU) by Degree Choices, a higher education research organization whose rankings focus on how well colleges prepare students for top jobs and economic success post-graduation.

N.C. A&T Earns High Rankings in Intelligent.com Lists for 2023

12/16/2022 in Academic Affairs, College of Business and Economics, The Graduate College

Intelligent.com has named North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University its Best Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in North Carolina for 2023. Intelligent.com also ranked A&T at No. 18 on its list of the nation’s 49 Best Online MBA in Human Resources Programs for 2023.

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N.C. A&T Receives Howard Hughes Medical Institute Grant for Inclusive Learning

12/08/2022 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is among 104 colleges and universities receiving grants through the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Inclusive Excellence 3 (IE3) initiative to continue their critical work in building capacity for inclusion of all students in science.

N.C. A&T Uses National Science Foundation Grant to Diversify STEM Workforce

11/29/2022 in Academic Affairs, The Graduate College

Understanding the need for a student development model that contributes to the diversification of the nation’s STEM workforce, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is using a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to implement the Preparing Future Minority Ph.D. Researcher (PFMPR) Bridge to the Doctorate (BD) program.

N.C. A&T’s Smith-Jackson Chosen for AASCU’s 2022 New Provosts Academy

10/24/2022 in Academic Affairs

The American Association of State Colleges and Universities has chosen Tonya Smith-Jackson, Ph.D., provost and executive vice chancellor of Academic Affairs at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, among the 30 exceptional higher education leaders to its 2022 Academy for New Provosts (ANP).

N.C. A&T to Host Two-Day Community & Economic Engagement Summit

10/20/2022 in Academic Affairs, Community and Rural Development

The Office of Community Engagement at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a Community & Economic Engagement Summit on Tuesday, Oct. 25, and Wednesday, Oct. 26, co-sponsored by CVS Health. The summit, “Surviving and Thriving in a Post-Pandemic Economy,” will take place on campus at the Alumni-Foundation Event Center, 200 N. Benbow Road, Greensboro.

A&T Earns Approval to Launch Master's in Physician Assistant Studies

10/20/2022 in Academic Affairs, College of Health and Human Sciences, The Graduate College

The two-year master's program will add significantly to the diversity of the field in North Carolina and beyond.

N.C. A&T Names Davis Associate Vice Provost for Student Success and University Registrar

10/17/2022 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Regina Davis, Ph.D., has been named associate vice provost for student success and university registrar after serving in the position on an interim basis.

Chancellor Martin, Scott Ralls, Jamie M. Thomas andHilda Pinnix-Ragland

N.C. A&T, Wake Tech Sign Technology Education Partnership Agreement

10/10/2022 in Academic Affairs, College of Engineering, College of Science and Technology

Wake Tech and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University today signed a technology education partnership agreement to foster new degree completion and career development opportunities for students in information technology and biotechnology programs.

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Favors Shines in PBS Documentary, 'Making Black America'

10/05/2022 in Academic Affairs, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The Justice Henry Frye Distinguished Professor, historian and author, Jelani Favors, Ph.D., brings powerful insight to this doc project hosted and executive produced by Henry Louis Gates Jr., Ph.D.

N.C. A&T Announces Fifth Cheatham-White Scholars Cohort

09/22/2022 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its newest cohort of Cheatham-White Scholarship recipients, representing some of the highest-achieving students among members of the class of 2026.

N.C. A&T Announces 2022 Dowdy Scholars Cohort

09/22/2022 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its newest cohort of Lewis and Elizabeth Dowdy Scholars – 20 academically talented first-year students who have joined the Aggie family as members of the class of 2026.

N.C. A&T Announces Second February One Scholars Cohort

09/22/2022 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its second cohort of February One Scholars. These 15 academically talented first-year undergraduates are following the path of leadership and service the A&T Four began as Aggie freshmen.

Fulbright Program Recognizes N.C. A&T as 2022 HBCU Institutional Leader

09/20/2022 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been named a Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader for 2022.

Assistant Secretary of State Smith to Speak at N.C. A&T on Sept. 21 and 22

09/16/2022 in Academic Affairs

Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security Gentry Smith will visit North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University next week to raise student awareness of career opportunities with the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS).

Chancellor Martin speaks at Faculty-Staff Institute.

A&T Ranks High in 'Social Mobility' and Among 'Most Innovative' Schools in U.S. News & World Report

09/12/2022 in Admissions, Academic Affairs, Employees, Students

In U.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges 2022-23" rankings, the university is ranked in numerous categories among the country's best national campuses.

N.C. A&T to Host 48th Annual Career Fair Sept. 14-15; Full Capacity of Employers to Attend

09/09/2022 in Academic Affairs

A&T will hold its 48th Annual Career Fair.

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N.C. A&T Begins a Student-Centered Year with New Records, Degree Programs and Momentum

08/17/2022 in Academic Affairs, Students

N.C. A&T starts the new academic year with more students than ever, new academic programs and a research enterprise on a rapid rise.

Aggie Academy Advisory Board to Hold Public Meeting Aug. 17

08/08/2022 in Academic Affairs

The Aggie Academy Advisory Board will meet Aug. 17.

N.C. A&T Faculty Complete Elite National Teaching Certification through ACUE

07/20/2022 in Academic Affairs

This fall, 29 North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University faculty members will be better prepared to teach their students confidently and enthusiastically.

N.C. A&T’s Holloway Named Chair-Elect of NACUA

07/18/2022 in Academic Affairs

Melissa J. Holloway, J.D., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Division of Legal Affairs, Risk and Compliance (DLARC) vice chancellor and general counsel, has been named chair-elect of the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) for 2022-23.

N.C. A&T Works with Guilford County Schools to Build Community Education Center

07/13/2022 in Academic Affairs

Guilford County Schools (GCS) Superintendent Sharon L. Contreras and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Chancellor Harold A. Martin Sr. are pleased to announce that the district and the university are working with Gateway Research Park Inc., a joint venture partnership of North Carolina A&T and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, to build a Community Education Center.

N.C. A&T Names Ongeri Dean of Hairston College

06/28/2022 in Academic Affairs

Following a national search, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named Elimelda Moige Ongeri, Ph.D., dean of the John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences, effective July 1.

Nine N.C. A&T Students Chosen for North Carolina Governor’s HBCU Internship Program

06/27/2022 in Academic Affairs

Nine North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students are among 36 chosen from nine of North Carolina’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) selected to participate in the North Carolina Governor’s HBCU Internship Program this summer.

N.C. A&T’s Anderson, Henderson Chosen for 2022 HBCU White House Initiative

06/10/2022 in Academic Affairs

The White House Initiative (WHI) on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) has selected North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students Sullivan G. Anderson and Tiera A. Henderson as 2022 HBCU Competitiveness Scholars.

N.C. A&T’s Giddings, Smallwood Named to 2022 Executive Leadership Institute

06/10/2022 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Interim Senior Vice Provost Valerie Giddings, Ph.D., and Interim Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Arwin Smallwood, Ph.D., have been selected to participate in the University of North Carolina System’s 2022 Executive Leadership Institute. This is the third cohort of the program, which is designed to build the next generation of top leadership from within the UNC System.

N.C. A&T Announces Interim Appointments for Brown, Giddings and Smallwood

05/31/2022 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced the appointments of Madeline Brown as interim Center for Academic Excellence associate director, Valerie Giddings, Ph.D., as interim senior vice provost and Arwin Smallwood, Ph.D., as interim vice provost for undergraduate education.

Journey to the Degree: Aggies at the Goal Line Edition

05/14/2022 in Academic Affairs

AGL students have exceptional stories of grit, determination and inspiration. Many share stories of losing their way, but finding redemption through the program. Here are some of their stories.

Sunny Hostin receives her honorary degree.

'A Great Day to Make History in Aggieland'

05/14/2022 in Academic Affairs, Alumni, Students

A record number of graduates and a rousing keynote speech made 2022 Spring Commencement a ceremony to remember.

Spring 2022 Graduates Share Their ‘Journey to the Degree’ at N.C. A&T

05/11/2022 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Students

The journey has been great for many N.C. A&T students and these soon-to-be alumni share their stories of perseverance, dedication, scholarship and innovation.

N.C. A&T Set to Graduate Record Number for Spring Commencement; Journalist, Author, Attorney Sunny Hostin to Keynote

04/21/2022 in Academic Affairs

N.C. A&T set to graduate record number students. Emmy Award-winning journalist, author, attorney and co-host of ABC’s “The View,” Sunny Hostin will keynote.

N.C. A&T Joins Growing Network of Disney Aspire Educational Providers

03/02/2022 in Academic Affairs

Disney Aspire, The Walt Disney Company’s education investment and career development program that offers 100% of tuition paid upfront, has welcomed North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, the nation’s largest historically Black college or university, into its growing network of educational providers.

N.C. A&T’s Woods Named 2022 Truman Scholarship Finalist

02/23/2022 in Academic Affairs, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Julian Woods has been named North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s first male finalist for the Truman Scholarship, a premier fellowship for those pursuing careers as public service leaders.

N.C. A&T, NSA Sign Agreement to Expedite Time for Earning Degree

02/14/2022 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and the National Security Agency (NSA) have signed a new articulation agreement that will provide additional opportunities to achieve a degree in an expedited timeframe.

N.C. A&T Names Nail Interim Associate Vice Provost for Enrollment Management

01/25/2022 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Dawn M. Nail ‘93, Ed.D., has been named interim associate vice provost for enrollment management.

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N.C. A&T Partners with HanesBrands Through $2M Investment in HBCUs

01/13/2022 in Academic Affairs, College of Business and Economics, College of Science and Technology

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been awarded a four-year investment from HanesBrands to provide opportunities for underrepresented minorities and build a pipeline of diverse future talent.

N.C. A&T Names Dale Vice Provost for Engagement and Outreach

12/07/2021 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Rosalind Dale, Ed.D., has been named vice provost for engagement and outreach.

Smith-Jackson Named Interim Provost for North Carolina A&T

12/01/2021 in Academic Affairs

Tonya Smith-Jackson, Ph.D., senior vice provost for Academic Affairs, will be the new interim provost and executive vice chancellor of Academic Affairs at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

QEP Forum for Faculty and Staff on Dec. 2

11/17/2021 in Academic Affairs

A virtual forum will be held Thursday, Dec. 2, from 9 to 10 a.m. to familiarize faculty and staff with A&T’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP).

N.C. A&T Earns Prestigious APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity Designation

11/16/2021 in Academic Affairs, Research and Economic Development

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been awarded the prestigious Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation from the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities.

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A&T Launches 'AMP-UP' With Major Mobilization of Apple Technology

11/04/2021 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Students

A&T is launching an $8M technology investment in collaboration with Apple in support of a new initiative: the Aggie Mobile Program - Unlimited Possibilities.

N.C. A&T Recognized Among 20-Year Top Producers for Gilman Scholarship Program

11/03/2021 in Academic Affairs

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has recognized North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University for having produced the fifth-most Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program recipients over the past 20 years in the Medium Institution category.

EPA Administrator Regan ’98 to Serve as A&T Fall Commencement Speaker

10/28/2021 in Academic Affairs, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

The Honorable Michael S. Regan, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, will serve as the Fall 2021 Commencement keynote speaker for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

N.C. A&T Partners with Guild Education to Create Mobility for America’s Workforce

10/21/2021 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced a new partnership with Guild Education, the nation’s leading education and upskilling platform.

N.C. A&T to Launch Intellectual Property Clinic on Oct. 18

10/05/2021 in Academic Affairs

The Intellectual Property (IP) Clinic at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host its official launch Monday, Oct. 18, at noon.

N.C. A&T Names Interim Leader for Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness

09/22/2021 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Deloris M. Gee has been named interim vice provost for strategic planning and institutional effectiveness, effective Sept. 27.

N.C. A&T to Host Inaugural Community and Economic Engagement Summit on Oct. 27

09/14/2021 in Academic Affairs

The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of Community Engagement will present its first Community and Economic Engagement Summit, “Pathways to Economic Recovery,” on Oct. 27.

A&T Scores High in Social Mobility, Innovation and Economic Diversity in U.S. News Rankings

09/13/2021 in Academic Affairs

N.C. A&T's commitment to serving students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and setting them on a lifelong path to success earned significant recognition in the newest annual edition of U.S. News & World Report’s widely followed “Best Colleges” issue.

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N.C. A&T Receives Additional $500,000 from N.C. GlaxoSmithKline Foundation for ACTS

09/02/2021 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received a $500,000 hardship fund addendum from the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation to supplement its initial $1.5 million gift supporting the Aggie Commitment Trailblazer Scholars (ACTS) program.

N.C. A&T Ends Fiscal Year with Monumental $93.8M in Giving

08/17/2021 in Academic Affairs, Research and Economic Development, Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recently completed a historic fiscal year in private giving with an unprecedented $93.8 million in individual, corporate and foundation gifts.

N.C. A&T’s McAdoo, Richards Chosen for 2021 HBCU White House Initiative

08/10/2021 in Academic Affairs, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, College of Science and Technology

The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities has selected North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students Milosh McAdoo and Rachel Richards as 2021 HBCU Competitiveness Scholars.

N.C. A&T’s Brunner, Martinez Are Fulbright Program Grant Finalists; Smith Named Alternate

08/05/2021 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnae Malique Brunner ’19, ’20 and Joanna Martinez ’20 are finalists and Anderlyn Smith ’21 is an alternate for the 2021-22 Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant.

N.C. A&T Mobilizes Historic Investments in Student Success, COVID Recovery

07/08/2021 in Academic Affairs

In recognition of how significantly many of its students, their families and communities have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is making a major strategic investment into a series of initiatives over the next three years that will significantly lower students’ cost of attendance.

N.C. A&T Names Cockerham Executive Director of Community Engagement

07/08/2021 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Lonnie Cockerham, Ph.D., has been named executive director of community engagement.

Degree Completion Program at N.C. A&T Sees Growth, Opens Doors for Long-time Stop-Outs

06/21/2021 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs

The AGL program at N.C. A&T has experienced phenomenal growth since its inception in 2016. The online degree completion program continues to be a source of alternative degree obtainment.

Hayes Named N.C. A&T Title IX Coordinator

06/07/2021 in Academic Affairs

Breona M. Hayes has been named Title IX coordinator for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

N.C. A&T’s Hart, Ward-Johnson Named to 2021 Executive Leadership Institute

06/02/2021 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Chief of Staff Erin Hill Hart and Frances Ward-Johnson, Ph.D., dean of the university’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS), have been selected to participate in the University of North Carolina System’s 2021 Executive Leadership Institute.

Bluford Library Receives Bank of America Donation for Oral History Database

05/25/2021 in Academic Affairs

F.D. Bluford Library received a $34,200 donation from Bank of America to gain access to The HistoryMakers Digital Archive, the largest African American oral history archive in the United States.

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Recent N.C. A&T Grads Discuss Next Steps and the Power of HBCUs.

05/20/2021 in Academic Affairs, Alumni

If ever there were questions about the relevance, strength, impact and capability of HBCUs and the students who attend them, six friends and recent N.C. A&T graduates have strong opinions and boast medical and law school acceptances and corporate job offers in response to naysayers and doubters.

Luster-Teasley Named N.C. A&T Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education

05/14/2021 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Stephanie Luster-Teasley ‘96, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, has accepted the position of vice provost for undergraduate education, effective May 17.

Record $181.4M Raised Through Campaign for North Carolina A&T

04/30/2021 in Academic Affairs

Bolstered by record alumni giving and 35 corporate and individual donations in excess of $1 million – including a historic $45 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott – North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University raised a record $181.4 million in its recently completed eight-year capital campaign.