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Aggies and visitors congregate and walk down Lindsay Street with a view of downtown Greensboro in the background during 2024 homecoming

Enjoy Greatest Homecoming on Earth, But Know Laws, Policies and Rules Still Apply

10/07/2025 in Alumni, Students

Visitors and Aggies alike should be aware of important legal considerations as they make plans to attend homecoming.

T. Olu Rouse, an Honors College economics and political science double-major from Raleigh, North Carolina

Rouse Named N.C. A&T’s Second RFK Human Rights John Lewis Young Leaders Fellow

10/03/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Business and Economics, Honors College

A junior at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been selected as a 2025-26 Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Human Rights’ John Lewis Young Leaders (JLYL) program fellow.

Members of the Blue and Gold Marching Machine horn section play while marching down Lindsay Street in the 2024 Homecoming Parade

A&T Announces Grand Marshal, Honorary Grand Marshals for Homecoming Parade

10/03/2025 in Alumni

A&T has announced a trio of accomplished alumni will serve as grand marshal and honorary grand marshals for the 2025 Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 11.

A diverse group of professionals seated at a conference table with laptops and cell phones in front of them

New e.l.f. Beauty, A&T Data Connect Return on Equity to Boards’ Gender Diversity

10/02/2025 in College of Health and Human Sciences

e.l.f. Beauty, in collaboration with A&T, is sharing new data that support its Change the Board Game initiative showing companies with greater gender diversity on their boards may be better positioned to deliver stronger financial returns.

M. Ray McKinnie, Ph.D., associate dean and administrator of Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, sits in his office holding the the 2025 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Outstanding Alumni Award he received from from North Carolina State University.

Cooperative Extension Leader McKinnie Named Outstanding NCSU Alumnus

10/01/2025 in Cooperative Extension

M. Ray McKinnie, Ph.D., associate dean and administrator of Cooperative Extension, has received the 2025 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Outstanding Alumni Award from North Carolina State University.

National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame to Honor Trustee Gatling for N.C. A&T

09/26/2025

Sita Ram Prasad Martha sits in the driver's seat with his hands on the steering wheel of a driving simulator showing vehicle traffic conditions on a paved six-lane highway

Researchers Use Simulation, AI to Prevent Animal-Vehicle Collisions

09/24/2025 in Research, College of Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering

An innovative transportation project led by faculty and students uses advanced simulation, artificial intelligence and real-time sensors to predict and prevent animal-vehicle collisions.

December 2024 graduates wearing regalia cheer, celebrate and look at the coliseum stands during the undergraduate commencement ceremony.

A&T Maintains Reputational Position in U.S. News & World Report

09/23/2025

Peers across higher education believe A&T is one of the nation’s top three HBCUs, reinforcing the university’s reputational standing in the new “Best Colleges 2026” edition of U.S. News & World Report.

Deborah Okedoyin, fourth from left, stands in a group with five other people on the University Farm

Faculty Net $96.2M in Research Contracts and Grants for FY25, $350M Over Past Three Years

09/23/2025 in Research

A&T faculty earned nearly $96.2 million in research contracts and grants for fiscal year 2025.

Professor Jessica Kelly giving a discussion at the HBCU Colloquium in Nashville, TN.

ART Your Lunch! Returns to N.C. A&T with Kelly ’18 on Art and Healing

09/22/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts

The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host “The Healing Canvas: The Power of Visual Art and Mental Health in African American Communities” on Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Dudley Memorial Building, 202 University Circle. The program is part of the Galleries’ Curator’s Gallery Talk Series, ART Your Lunch!

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold First Regular Meeting of 2025-26 Academic Year Sept. 25-26

09/22/2025

N.C. A&T's campus with the Deese Clock Tower in the center of the photo

N.C. A&T to Host Sixth Annual National HBCU Blockchain, FinTech and AI Conference

09/17/2025 in College of Business and Economics

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics will host the Sixth Annual National HBCU (historically Black college and university) Blockchain, FinTech and AI Conference on Friday, Sept. 19 and Saturday, Sept. 20.

Karrington Gardner standing in front of his painting "Resilience in Bloom"

Creative Greensboro Selects Original Painting by N.C. A&T Alumnus for City Hall

09/15/2025 in Alumni, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts

Creative Greensboro has selected “Resilience in Bloom,” an original painting by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State alumnus Karrington Gardner, for its 2025 Downtown Arts Special Commission for City Hall.

Attendees in a ballroom viewing a presentation at an engagement summit

N.C. A&T to Host 2025 Community and Economic Engagement Summit on Oct. 8

09/12/2025 in Community Engagement

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Office of Community Engagement will host the fifth annual Community and Economic Engagement Summit on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Elm & Bain, 620B S. Elm St. in downtown Greensboro.

Alumni Homecoming Concert to Feature Eric Benét Joined by Chanté Moore

09/12/2025 in Alumni

The Foundation for N.C. A&T State University, Inc. is proud to present "An Exquisite Aggie Evening" with Grammy-nominated R&B singer and songwriter Eric Benét, joined by special guest, Grammy-nominated R&B singer and songwriter, Chanté Moore, for the Aggie Alumni Homecoming Concert on Friday, Oct. 10.

Laya Banks, a sophomore fashion merchandising and design program student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, talks on camera in the Student Center for “Fashion Forward,” an HBCU Week documentary airing on PBS North Carolina.

PBS-NC Features Fashion Program in National HBCU Week Documentary

09/11/2025 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences

The fashion merchandising and design program is taking its turn on the red carpet as PBS-North Carolina airs a documentary, “Fashion Forward,” highlighting the impact of Black fashion on culture.

Bishop William Barber speaks at the Joseph McNeil memorial on Sept. 11, 2025.

The Aggie Family Bids Farewell to Joseph McNeil of the A&T Four

09/11/2025

Hundreds of Aggies gathered for the second of three memorial services commemorating the civil rights legend, who died Sept. 4 in New York at the age of 83.

Students pose in front of an A&T cutout at New Student Orientation.

N.C A&T is First HBCU Ever to Enroll More Than 15,000 Students

09/10/2025 in Admissions, Students

Major growth in doctoral, transfer, international and in-state students drove a banner year in enrollment for the nation's largest public HBCU.

BHLI Founder and President John W. Bluford, center, stands at the back of a classroom as students seated at desks open new laptop computers

A&T, GCS Launch Transformative Healthcare Leadership Course with BHLI

09/08/2025 in Academic Affairs, College of Health and Human Sciences

A&T has partnered with the Bluford Healthcare Leadership Institute and Guilford County Schools to launch a groundbreaking course designed to educate and inspire the next generation of healthcare leaders.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Professor Kathleen Liang, Ph.D., right, works with farmer Connie Locklear on ways to plant to increase yield in a field.

Agriculture Business Innovation Center to Kick Off with Two-Day Event

09/05/2025 in Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education

The Agriculture Business Innovation Center kicks off with a free event Tuesday, Sept. 16, and Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the University Farm Pavilion.

Nolan Gasser, Ph.D., seated in front of sound mixing boards in a music studio

Music-Tech Expert to Headline AI Conference, Sept. 25-26

09/02/2025 in Academic Affairs

A&T will host the 2025 Artificial Intelligence Conference, a premier event exploring the transformative impact of AI across disciplines, industries and communities, Sept. 25-26.

Administrator reads to students at Aggie Academy

Aggie Academy Advisory Board to Hold Public Meeting on Sept. 3

08/29/2025

A vehicle crumpled by Hurricane Helene along a canal and across from a damaged building

A&T Partners on Mental Health Grant to Support Helene-Affected Farmers, Communities

08/29/2025 in Cooperative Extension

A&T is a partner in a USDA grant that will be used to provide additional mental health services supporting farmers, ranchers and communities affected by Hurricane Helene.

iStock image of a computer center with lines connecting them to illustrate data sharing

Computer Science Assistant Professor Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award

08/29/2025 in College of Engineering, Computer Science

Department of Computer Science assistant professor Olusola Odeyomi, Ph.D., was awarded the NSF’s Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award.

Charyl Streeter Harry ‘77, Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Catherine Edmonds, Ed.D., ’92, Nian Avery ‘91 and Charyl Streeter Harry ‘77 were honored during the 2025 HBCU Living Legends Scholarship Gala.

Three N.C. A&T Alumni Honored as HBCU Living Legends

08/28/2025 in Academic Affairs, Alumni

Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Catherine Edmonds, Ed.D., ’92, Nian Avery ‘91 and Charyl Streeter Harry ‘77 were honored during the 2025 HBCU Living Legends Scholarship Gala.

Smith Hall, home to the STEM Early College at N.C. A&T.

STEM Early College at N.C. A&T Once Again Ranks No. 2 Among N.C. High Schools

08/28/2025 in Academic Affairs, College of Education

The STEM Early College is one of four outstanding Pre K-12 schools affiliated with A&T, three of which are located on the university's main campus.

Anele Named Interim Animal Sciences Department Chair

08/27/2025 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Animal Sciences

Ruminant nutritionist Uchenna Anele, Ph.D. has been named interim chair of the Department of Animal Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.

A recruiter talks with three students at the 2025 spring career fair in Corbett Sports Center

2025 Fall Career Fair Moves to Coliseum Events Center, Set for Sept. 10

08/26/2025 in Academic Affairs, Alumni, Students

A&T will host its 2025 Fall Career Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from noon to 5 p.m. in the Special Events Center at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.

N.C. A&T Alumnus Named 2025 Wells Fargo N.C. Principal of the Year

08/26/2025 in Alumni, College of Business and Economics

Jason Johnson’s nearly 30-year journey to becoming the 2025 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year began at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University — a place that not only introduced him to higher education, but also ignited his passion for leadership, culture and service.

Biswanath Dari, Ph.D., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Cooperative Extension soil specialist, leads a training session at the University Farm during Small Farms Field Day.

A&T Celebrates 135th Anniversary of Second Morrill Act

08/22/2025 in Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

A&T will celebrate the 135th anniversary of the Second Morrill Act with milestone events in 2025-26.

Students walking down the tree-covered path between the clock tower parking lot and Holland Hall

A&T Launches 135th Year with Record Enrollment, New Measures for Student Success

08/20/2025

More students than ever before will begin the 2025-26 academic year today, bringing with them sterling records of academic achievement and a hunger for an experience that stands alone in U.S. higher education.

Main university sign. Brick. Says North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Special Called Meeting Aug. 18

08/14/2025

Ezell Blair, Jr. Hall with the reflecting pool in the foreground

A&T Doubles Down on Student Success with $30M in Campus Housing Enhancements

08/13/2025 in Student Affairs

Student Affairs leadership today announced the successful completion of $30 million in student residence improvements, just days before the launch of the 2025-26 academic year.

Scott Simkins, Ph.D., associate economics professor in the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics

N.C. A&T Professor Promotes AI Literacy in the Classroom and Beyond

08/12/2025 in College of Business and Economics, Economics

As artificial intelligence transforms classrooms and careers, a professor at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is embracing this shift by promoting AI literacy, engaging faculty in teaching with AI and bridging equity gaps in AI access.

From left, Chancellor James R. Martin II, distance learning student Deanna Satterwhite and Project Kitty Hawk President and CEO Andrew Kelly

Project Kitty Hawk to Power Seven A&T Degree Programs

08/12/2025 in Academic Affairs

A&T has formalized a new partnership with Project Kitty Hawk to power at least seven degree programs designed for adult learners.

Catching Named to Executive Leadership Institute’s Sixth Cohort

08/08/2025 in Student Affairs

Christopher C. Catching, Ed.D., is among 36 UNC System representatives selected to participate in its sixth Executive Leadership Institute cohort.

Chancellor Martin pictured with U.S. Rep. Alma Adams (D-N.C.), winner of the Congressional Achievement Award and Interim Vice Chancellor for Research Melissa Hodge-Pen

N.C. A&T, Chapel Hill Co-Host National APLU Meeting of University Research, Government Affairs Leaders

08/06/2025 in Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development

A&T partnered with UNC-Chapel Hill to co-host a joint meeting of the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities’ councils on research and governmental affairs.

Professor Guochen Yang works with his Ph.D. students Julia Robinson, left, and Will Lashley on ginger micropropagation in his lab.

Patent-winning A&T Horticulturalist Named 2025 ‘HortLegend’

08/05/2025 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources and Environmental Design

Professor Guochen Yang, Ph.D., has been named a 2025 horticultural legend, or “HortLegend,”by the American Society for Horticultural Science.

Two African American women seated as a table, with the one on the right wearing a lab coat with a tape measure draped around her neck pointing a laptop screen with a pen and a bowl of produce in the background on the table

A&T Launches Nutrition and Dietetics Concentration in Master’s Program

08/04/2025 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences

A&T is accepting applications for a new nutrition and dietetics concentration in its food and nutritional sciences master’s degree program.

A&T and Toyota representatives stand with students in front of an A&T-branded banner in the lobby of the Martin Complex

Toyota, A&T Create Aggie Bridge Initiative for Student Success, Process Improvement

08/01/2025 in Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development

The Aggie Bridge Initiative will integrate the Toyota Production System with A&T institutional efforts.

An African American physician's assistant in scrubs and with a stethoscope around her neck, right, holds a laptop computer and talks with an African American patient in a hospital setting

Physician Assistant Studies Program Reaches Accreditation Milestone

07/30/2025 in College of Health and Human Sciences

The new physician assistant (PA) studies master’s degree program has received accreditation from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant.

Students and faculty from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA)

N.C. A&T Students, Faculty Join HBCU Colloquium and Art Exhibition with Tennessee State

07/28/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts

This fall, 15 students and five faculty from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) will step outside the classroom to take part in a collaborative exchange of art and culture.

Chancellor James Martin speaks at the press conference announcing his appointment as chancellor, 2024.

Chancellor Martin’s Installation Moved to Spring Semester

07/28/2025

As North Carolina A&T approaches a packed fall semester, the formal installation of Dr. James R. Martin II as chancellor is being postponed until next spring.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees Elects New Officers, Welcomes New Members

07/24/2025 in Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Students

N.C. A&T BOT elects officers and welcomes members

The N.C. A&T sign on East Market Street with the Aggieland smokestack in the background

A&T Names Interim Deans for Agriculture and Business Colleges

07/24/2025 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, College of Business and Economics

Research immunologist Radiah Corn Minor, Ph.D., will lead CAES while accountancy scholar Kecia Williams Smith ’95, CPA, Ph.D., will lead the Deese College.

N.C. A&T Appoints Hope to Lead Human Resources Operations

07/23/2025 in Human Resources

N.C. A&T's Division of Human Resources has appointed Orielle Hope, M.S., assistant vice chancellor of Human Resources Operations. She oversees employee benefits, human resources information systems (HRIS) and HR operations.

Rogers, Gresens Named to Director Roles in Human Resources Division

07/21/2025 in Human Resources

Gina “Marq” Rogers has been named director of the Center for Leadership and Organizational Excellence, while Peter “Pete” Gresens has been named director of classification and compensation.

High Point Mayor Jefferson '18 to Receive 2025 Keeper of the Flame Award

07/17/2025 in Alumni

The International Civil Rights Center & Museum will present High Point Mayor Cyril Jefferson '18 with its 2025 Keeper of the Flame Award.

Hoda Motaghed, front, holds vials of the new hydrogel prototype wound dressing, Woundra. Other members of the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University interdisciplinary team are (second row, from left) doctoral students Kayla Morgan and Vaishnavi Kandula; food and nutritional sciences master’s student Mahshid Eghbali, left; and mentors Demetrius Finley, Ph.D., (rear, center) and Michael Curry, Ph.D.

Interdisciplinary Team Uses Agricultural Byproduct for New Wound Dressing

07/17/2025 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

An interdisciplinary team’s work culminated in an innovative wound dressing called Woundra, a material engineered for controlled antimicrobial release, cellular safety and environmental safety.

A group of students walking through the Student Center lobby

A&T Tops Money Analysis of Attendance Costs, Delivering Strong ROI for Third Year

07/16/2025

A&T boasts the lowest attendance costs for a doctoral research university in America, according to Money magazine’s newly released “Best Colleges in America 2025.”

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Annual Retreat July 17-18

07/15/2025

A&T Launches B.S. in Educational Studies to Expand Career Options

07/15/2025 in Faculty, Students, College of Education, Educator Preparation

The College of Education is adding a new bachelor’s degree in educational studies within its Department of Educator Preparation.

Photo of Tyra Dennis interning in Mombasa, Kenya

N.C. A&T Student Secures Medical Internship in Mombasa, Kenya

07/14/2025 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Honors College

A rising senior at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will intern with the International Medical Aid in Mombasa, Kenya. Tyra Dennis, who is using a $1,000 grant from the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi for the opportunity, is pursuing global health advocacy through this program.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inducts N.C. A&T Alumna, Trailblazer Howroyd as Honorary Member

07/11/2025 in Alumni, College of Business and Economics

Janice Bryant Howroyd, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumna and trailblazing entrepreneur, has been inducted as an Honorary Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She was honored at the sorority’s 57th National Convention along with seven other distinguished leaders and trailblazers spanning across multiple industries.

N.C. A&T Welcomes New Advisory Council on Alumni Relations Members

07/11/2025 in University Advancement, Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced four new members of the Advisory Council on Alumni Relations, a non-fiduciary, non-governing group that works with the university’s Office of Alumni Relations to provide feedback and counsel that enhances programming for alumni engagement.

Image from a premiere of Our Blues Make Us Gold

“Our Blues Make Us Gold” Chosen for Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival

07/10/2025 in University Advancement, Alumni, Students

“Our Blues Make Us Gold,” the vibrant documentary showcasing the rich history and legacy of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been chosen as an official selection for the 23rd-annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAF).

Fitch Upgrades A&T Issuer Default Rating, General Bond Rating to ‘AA’

07/10/2025 in Business and Finance

Fitch Ratings has elevated A&T’s issuer default rating and general revenue bond rating from “AA-” to “AA.”

Hassell Named University Police Chief

07/09/2025 in Staff

Robert A. Hassell, Ph.D., will begin serving as police chief and associate vice chancellor of Police and Public Safety on Aug. 1.

Kamal Bell, right, and his son Akeem read “Akeem Keeps Bees!” to the children at the Child Development Lab.

Two-time Alumnus Cultivates Farming Connection with Children

07/03/2025 in Alumni, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education, Animal Sciences

Two-time alumnus Kamal Bell recently published a book about beekeeping for children that is generating buzz for himself and his farm.

N.C. A&T Bluford Library Receives Grant to Launch Library Data Lab

07/03/2025 in Library

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s F.D. Bluford Library has received a $115,557 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant from the State Library of North Carolina to launch The Library Data Lab.

Hairston College Welcomes New Associate Dean, Department Chair

07/02/2025 in College of Health and Human Sciences

The Hairston College has named Cynthia Crawford, Ph.D., associate dean for research and innovation and David Kondrat, Ph.D., Department of Social Work and Sociology chair.

Tiffany Morris, DNP, M.S. Ed., MSN, BSN, director of nursing and Clara Ender Adam-Ender Endowed Associate Professor of Nursing, stands in front of one of mobile nursing units

School of Nursing to Unveil Mobile Care Units with Community Health Fair July 19

07/02/2025 in College of Health and Human Sciences, Nursing

The School of Nursing will unveil its two new mobile care units with a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by a community health fair Saturday, July 19.

Former Interim Chancellor Edmonds Named Interim Provost

07/02/2025 in Academic Affairs

Catherine Edmonds, Ed.D., ’92, has been named interim provost.

Now, Next & Beyond: A&T to Formally Install James R. Martin II as Chancellor

07/01/2025 in Staff

James R. Martin II will be formally installed as 13th chancellor Friday, Sept. 12.

Webb Receives Howell Award for Promoting Diversity

06/24/2025 in Student Affairs

Padonda B. Webb ‘03, DNP, FNP-BC, is the 2025 recipient of the Hannibal E. Howell Jr. Award for Promoting Diversity in College Health.

Muhammad Named Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Executive Director

06/23/2025 in Admissions

Robert T. Muhammad has been named executive director of N.C. A&T Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.

Poster art for the film, "Our Blues Make Us Gold"

"Our Blues Make Us Gold" Premieres on Prime Video

06/19/2025 in University Advancement, Alumni

Prime Video chose Juneteenth to launch the acclaimed feature film on North Carolina A&T for U.S. viewers. It's included with a Prime member subscription.

A team of students walking while carrying a rocket

College of Engineering to Launch Aeronautical and Astronautical Degree This Fall

06/17/2025 in College of Engineering

The College of Engineering will launch its new B.S. in aeronautical and astronautical engineering this fall.

Rising N.C. A&T Sophomore Selected as 2025 Duke Pre-Law Fellow

06/13/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Rising North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University sophomore Madelyn McFall is among 24 students selected nationwide as a 2025 Duke Pre-Law Fellow at Duke University. The competitive four-week residential summer program introduces participants to law school-level coursework and professional development in the legal field.

A&T Hails Historic JetZero Announcement, Supports Workforce Needs

06/12/2025 in Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development

JetZero has announced a $4.7 billion investment for a production facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, with plans to create more than 14,500 jobs.

Bluford Librarian Receives ASEE’s Bernhardt Distinguished Service Award

06/10/2025 in Faculty, Library, College of Engineering

John C. Teleha has received the Homer I. Bernhardt Distinguished Service Award from the American Society for Engineering Education's Engineering Libraries Division .

AI Makes Major Impact on Student Success

06/04/2025 in Students

N.C. A&T deploys an AI-powered chatbot to generate check-in text messages to students and direct them to resources and support services when needed.

Assistant Vice Chancellor Tapped for NACUBO Fellows Program

06/04/2025 in Business and Finance

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Budget and Planning Chartarra Joyner has been selected for the 2025-26 National Association of College and University Business Officers Fellows Program.

A&T, UNCG Name Chowdhury Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering Dean

06/03/2025 in Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

Masud H. Chowdhury, Ph.D., has been named dean of the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN).

Two N.C. A&T Journalism Students Selected for MIT HBCU Science Journalism Fellowship

05/29/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Journalism and Mass Communication

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University rising seniors Kani’ya Davis and Dasia Garner have been selected as 2026 HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Science Journalism Fellows at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Image of Jaden Lucas Miller acting on new CBS soap opera "Beyond the Gates"

Rising Sophomore Ready for Groundbreaking Soap Opera’s Second Season

05/27/2025 in College of Health and Human Sciences, Psychology

Now entering his sophomore year, Jaden Lucas Miller will return to televisions across the country in the second season of the acclaimed CBS soap opera, “Beyond the Gates.”

Andrew Williams, Ph.D., dean of The Citadel School of Engineering, left, standing beside North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Chancellor James R. Martin II, holding a crystal obelisk

Chancellor Martin Inducted into The Citadel’s Academy of Engineers

05/23/2025

Chancellor James R. Martin II has been inducted into The Citadel School of Engineering’s Academy of Engineers.

A&T Vice Chancellor Receives Rutgers Distinguished Leader in Education Award

05/23/2025 in Student Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Christopher C. Catching, Ed.D., received the Distinguished Leader in Education Award from Rutgers University’s Graduate School of Education (GSE) during its spring 2025 convocation.

A&T Interdisciplinary Team Introduces Wound Dressing Innovation

05/22/2025 in Research, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

A dynamic team of graduate researchers from N.C. A&T captivated judges and attendees with their sustainable, next-generation wound dressing innovation called Woundra at the 2025 Innovation Venture Expo.

New Alumna Uses Aggie Experience to Promote Global Education

05/20/2025 in Alumni, Students, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Journalism and Mass Communication

Re'Onna Vines is extending her transformational Aggie experience to others on an international scale.

MACC Director Earns 2025 Accounting Horizons Best Paper Award for Research

05/19/2025 in Research, College of Business and Economics, Accounting and Finance

Kecia Williams Smith ’95, CPA, Ph.D., has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2025 Accounting Horizons Best Paper Award by the American Accounting Association.

Seated from left are first-year student Kyndal Cunningham, Donna Ford and Tim King

Transformative Giving Recognized at N.C. A&T Endowment Scholarship Luncheon

05/15/2025 in University Advancement

The Division of University Advancement celebrated the transformative impact of philanthropy on student success during its Endowed Scholarship Luncheon on May 2.

Alisa Marin, left, customer success manager at SAS, Harmandeep Sharma, Ph.D., center, research assistant professor in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, holding her trophy for winning the SAS Community Upward Award, and Jennifer Bell, SAS director of educational partnerships, stand together in front of an SAS backdrop

SAS Recognizes Crop Scientist with Competitive Community Impact Award

05/14/2025 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources and Environmental Design

Harmandeep Sharma, Ph.D., was honored for her work helping small-scale farmers use technology in crop production.

N.C. A&T Graduate Accepted into 2025 Sports Journalism Institute’s 33rd Class

05/11/2025 in Alumni, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University continues to build on its legacy of excellence in journalism as Caulin Avery ‘25 has been selected for the 2025 Sports Journalism Institute’s (SJI) 33rd class among 16 students nationwide.

Chancellor James R. Martin II, left, shakes hands with an undergraduate student as she crosses the stage upon her graduation during Spring 2025 commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 10, in First Horizon Coliseum at the Greensboro Complex.

“Chase Your Passion”: A&T Celebrates Spring 2025 Graduates

05/10/2025 in Alumni

More than 1,600 undergraduate, more than 200 master’s and more than 20 doctoral students graduated Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10.

N.C. A&T Defense Civilian Training Corps Scholars Take Next Steps

05/09/2025 in Academic Affairs, Students

N.C. A&T's inaugural cohort of the Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC) graduated Saturday, May 10. One of four universities selected to pilot the DCTC Scholars Program, N.C. A&T tapped 19 students representing diverse academic backgrounds for the program’s initial class.

N.C. A&T Distinguished Professor’s Biomedical Research Garners Collaboration, Support

05/07/2025 in Research, College of Science and Technology

Robert H. Newman, Ph.D., is uncovering new modes of protein kinase regulation involved in health and disease, building collaborations with academic and industry partners, and creating exciting opportunities for students to engage in cutting-edge biomedical research.

William Oyom, left, wearing a lab coat looks down on a container of chicken nuggets he is holding and Arjun Thapa looks at the camera while seated in front of a computer with the monitor displaying a data map and his right hand on a mouse and

College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences to Graduate First Ph.D. Recipients

05/06/2025 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences, Natural Resources and Environmental Design

William Oyom and Arjun Thapa will be the first two students to graduate from the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences with a Ph.D.

Team members from top 2 and 3 teams at the ACS competition

N.C. A&T Teams Place in Top Three at Inaugural American Chemical Society Pitch Competition

05/05/2025 in College of Science and Technology, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

Two teams representing North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University won second and third place at the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) inaugural ChemBiz pitch competition during its national conference in San Diego.

N.C. A&T HBCU Stock Pitch team and Dr. Okafor

Four N.C. A&T Students Take First Place at the HBCU Stock Pitch Competition

05/02/2025 in College of Business and Economics, Accounting and Finance

Four students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University distinguished themselves as a top-performing team, winning first place in the fifth annual historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) Stock Pitch Competition, earning a total of $15,000 in prize money.

Two landscape architecture students work on an interpretive bench to be installed at Maplewood Cemetery.

Landscape Architecture Students to Honor Dead at Maplewood Cemetery

05/01/2025 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources and Environmental Design

Landscape architecture students will commemorate long-deceased, long unrecognized loved ones in Greensboro’s Maplewood Cemetery.

This is a photo of NCDOT leaders at the Martin Complex

A&T Hosts NCDOT Leaders, Demonstrates Capabilities in Transportation-related Research

04/30/2025 in Research, College of Engineering

North Carolina Secretary of Transportation Joey Hopkins and Anthony “Tony” Lathrop, chair of the North Carolina Board of Transportation, were among nearly 45 NCDOT leaders and board members who visited N.C. A&T to tour transportation research facilities.

N.C. A&T Jazz Ensemble Presents Spring Concert “Mood Swings”

04/30/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

A dynamic blend of sounds will fill Harrison Auditorium as the Jazz Ensemble hosts its annual spring concert, “Mood Swings,” on Thursday, May 1 at 7 p.m.

N.C. A&T Earns Certification as Family Forward Employer

04/30/2025 in Human Resources, Faculty, Staff

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is now a certified Family Forward Employer, joining more than 80 such corporations and small businesses in the Greensboro, North Carolina community who have met the certification qualifications that help ensure family comes first, even at work.

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Aggies Take Top Honors at IEEE SoutheastCon 2025

04/29/2025 in Students, College of Engineering

Electrical engineering students earned top honors at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) SoutheastCon 2025, showcasing their innovation, technical expertise and team spirit.

Xanaa Myers, a third-year agriculture education student in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, hands out free succulent plants and care instructions in front of the Aggie Source Food Pantry during the GrowChella festival.

Aggie Source Food Pantry Gets New Source for Fresh Food

04/28/2025 in Cooperative Extension

The Aggie Source Food Pantry has a new collaboration with Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T and its community garden program.

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N.C. A&T Researchers Study Deepfakes Detection, Impacts on Political Leaders

04/24/2025 in Research, College of Engineering

Politicians, particularly during election campaign season, are targets of bad actors who use software to manipulate images, videos and audio to incite fear and spread misinformation.

This is a photo of the Cyber Defense and AI Lab

N.C. A&T Joins NCShare Partnership, Enhances Computing and Data Modeling Capacity

04/23/2025 in Research, College of Engineering

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has joined the North Carolina Shared Research and Education (NCShare) partnership, led by Duke University, which will enhance N.C. A&T researchers’ capacity to process large amounts of data and train artificial intelligence models faster.

Geoff Foster posing with items created at Core Technology Molding Corp.

TBJ to Honor Alumnus Foster, Core Technology as Diversity Leaders

04/22/2025 in Alumni, College of Science and Technology

Triad Business Journal will honor alumnus Geoff Foster and the company he established and operates, Core Technology Molding Corp., for championing diversity.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Full Board Meeting April 24-25

04/18/2025

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Cheerleaders Repeat as National Champions, Make HBCU History

04/17/2025 in Athletics

A&T's Cheerleading Program is a repeat winner in the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) and National Dance Alliance (NDA) College National Championship.

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N.C. A&T Honors College to Host Inaugural Research Symposium

04/15/2025 in Honors College

The Honors College at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host its first research symposium Wednesday, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Taking place in the Deese Ballroom at the Student Center, 1403 John W. Mitchell Drive, this event is designed to showcase the work of Honors College students and foster a culture of research and academic engagement.

N.C. A&T Hosts Undergraduate Research Symposium, Graduate College Information Session

04/15/2025 in Research, Students

More than 200 North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University undergraduates participated in this year’s Undergraduate Research Symposium and Graduate College information session. Sponsored by N.C. A&T’s Office of Undergraduate Research, the symposium welcomed 204 student presenters spanning 59 academic degree disciplines who presented their research project findings, vied for cash prizes and represented their colleges with excellence.

Clay Gloster, Ph.D., The Graduate College dean, stands between Crystal W. Boyce ‘15, left, and Siobahn Day Grady ‘18, Ph.D., who are holding their Hall of Fame awards

The Graduate College Inducts Boyce '15, Grady '18 as Inaugural Hall of Fame Members

04/11/2025 in Alumni, The Graduate College

The Graduate College has inducted Crystal W. Boyce ‘15 and Siobahn Day Grady ‘18, Ph.D., as inaugural members of its Hall of Fame.

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N.C. A&T Alzheimer’s Center Launches Community Health Ambassador Academy

04/10/2025 in Research, COAACH, Community Engagement, College of Science and Technology

The Center for Outreach in Alzheimer’s, Aging and Community Health has launched its inaugural Ambassador Academy, a program designed to empower passionate individuals who are well-connected in the community to lead health-focused initiatives.

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A&T Taps Penn State Budget Chief to Serve as Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance

04/09/2025 in Business and Finance

Virginia A. Teachey has been tapped as the new vice chancellor for Business and Finance and chief financial officer at A&T.

Grammy Award Nominee Deborah Cox Joins N.C. A&T on April 25 for Town & Gown Celebration

04/08/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Grammy-nominated R&B songstress and Broadway actor Deborah Cox will join North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s third Town & Gown celebration Friday, April 25, bringing together students, faculty and community guests for an unforgettable evening. Tickets for this event are now available for purchase.

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A&T Shines in New U.S. News & World Report “2025 Best Graduate Schools” Rankings

04/08/2025 in The Graduate College

N.C. A&T's graduate programs logged another strong showing in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate School” rankings.

An N.C. A&T nurse wearing a mask and seated at a table taking health information from a man wearing a mask before he receives a COVID-19 vaccine

A&T Leads Initiative to Boost N.C. Data Scientist Workforce with $1.03M Award

04/07/2025 in Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development, Student Affairs

The state Division of Public Health awarded A&T $1.03 million to address data modernization workforce needs.

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HBCU Technology Transfer Symposium Empowers Innovation, Economic Development

04/04/2025 in College of Business and Economics, College of Engineering

Representatives from nearly a dozen historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) recently visited North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s campus to brainstorm ways to advance technology transfer and commercialization.

N.C. A&T’s Theatre Arts Program to Present Super Soul Musical “The Wiz”

04/02/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Theatre Arts Program will close its 2024-25 season with one of the most popular musicals ever produced, “The Wiz”, directed by Miller Lucky Jr., executive director of N.C. A&T’s Paul Robeson Theatre.

From left are Interim College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) Dean Shirley Hymon-Parker, Chancellor James R. Martin II, Elvin Eaton, Madeline Eaton, Wendy Tatum of Granville County Cooperative Extension and Associate CAES Dean and N.C. A&T Extension Administrator M. Ray McKinnie.

A&T Celebrates Small Farms Week, Names 2025 N.C. Small Farmer of the Year

04/02/2025 in Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Elvin and Madeline Eaton of Fairport Farm in Kittrell, North Carolina, have been named N.C. Small Farmers of the Year, the annual award given through N.C. A&T Cooperative Extension during Small Farms Week.

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N.C. A&T to Celebrate Astronaut Scholarship Milestone with Retired Astronaut Bolden

04/01/2025 in Honors College

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host an Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) award presentation and lecture by Charles F. Bolden Jr., veteran NASA astronaut and former NASA administrator, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 5 p.m.

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N.C. A&T to Kick Off Third Town & Gown Celebration “An Evening with Deborah Cox”

03/31/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will kick off its third Town & Gown Celebration with “An Evening with Deborah Cox” on Thursday, April 24, at 6 p.m. in the Paul Robeson Theatre as it welcomes Grammy-nominated R&B songstress and Broadway actor Deborah Cox.

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Higginbotham, Holmes to Serve as Spring 2025 Commencement Speakers

03/31/2025 in Alumni, Students

Space explorer Joan Higginbotham and gridiron expert Brad Holmes ’02 will serve as Spring 2025 Commencement keynote speakers.

N.C. A&T’s Hancock Selected for Inaugural Fulbright Scholar International Award

03/28/2025 in Academic Affairs, College of Education, Educator Preparation

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Shirley T. Frye Distinguished Professor of Urban Teacher Education in the College of Education (COEd), Stephen D. Hancock, Ph.D., has been selected for a Fulbright Scholar International Education Administrators (IEA) Award for spring 2025.

A group photo at the Martin Complex that includes, from left, Oliver M. Thomas, Ph.D., ’06, associate vice chancellor of External Affairs, Chancellor James R. Martin II, Congressman Richard Hudson and College of Engineering Dean Stephanie Luster-Teasley Pass. Ph.D., '96

Congressman Hudson Sees A&T’s Innovation Firsthand as Exponential University

03/27/2025 in Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development, College of Engineering

Congressman Richard Hudson visited A&T to learn about its innovative research and technological advancements.

This is a photo of Dr. Bishnu Bastakoti in a lab

N.C. A&T Researchers Use Unique Design to Produce Renewable “Green Hydrogen”

03/25/2025 in Research, College of Science and Technology

Bishnu Bastakoti, Ph.D., and his research team set out to create a unique design for a material to assist with the production of a renewable source known as “green hydrogen.”

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N.C. A&T Study: Alumni Support Heightens Student Engagement

03/24/2025 in Alumni, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Journalism and Mass Communication

College students who never re-engaged after the COVID-19 pandemic halted their ability to take in-person classes may be more likely to resume their studies if engaged by alumni who share their cultural and general experiences and look like them, according to a new study by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University researchers Kim Smith, Ph.D., Ecaterina Stepaniuc, Ph.D., and Forrest Foster.

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Aggie Academy Advisory Board to Hold Public Meeting on March 26

03/21/2025 in Academic Affairs, College of Education, Educator Preparation

N.C. A&T’s Center of Excellence for Social Justice Hosts Daniel Black for Second Campus Visit

03/20/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, History and Political Science, English

The Center of Excellence for Social Justice at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host author and speaker Daniel Black, Ph.D., for his second visit as part of the 2024-25 Scholar Activist-in-Residence program. His visit is scheduled from Monday, March 24, through Friday, March 28.

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N.C. A&T’s Hairston College to Host Second Annual Health and Human Sciences Week

03/20/2025 in College of Health and Human Sciences

The John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host its second annual Health and Human Sciences (HHS) Week to celebrate the disciplines’ significant contributions to workforce development, research and community engagement.

Board of Visitors to Hold Spring Meeting on March 21

03/19/2025 in Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development

The Board of Visitors will hold its spring meeting Friday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Alumni-Foundation Event Center.

Training on Stop Campus Hazing Act to be Offered on March 20

03/18/2025 in Employees, Students

Training on the Stop Campus Hazing Act will be offered to faculty, staff and students onThursday, March 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Deese Ballroom at the Student Center.

Image of Kyla Holton and Jayden Seay at the Southern Political Science Association conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Two N.C. A&T Students Present Research on Impact of HBCUs on Social Justice

03/17/2025 in Research, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, History and Political Science, Honors College

Research by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University undergraduate students Kyla Holton and Jayden Seay, along with junior political science major Keon Jordan, is shedding new light on the role historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have played in shaping social justice movements. Jordan, who co-authored and proofread the in-progress paper, contributed to the research's thorough analysis and accuracy.

N.C. A&T, Wake Forest Law Partner to Create Pathway to Juris Doctor

03/17/2025

N.C. A&T and Wake Forest University School of Law have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing a pathway for highly accomplished N.C. A&T students to matriculate into the Wake Forest University School of Law full-time residential J.D. program.

N.C. A&T Researchers: Extracellular Vesicles May Change How We Treat Cancer, Neurological Disease

03/14/2025 in Research, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

JSNN researchers explore how extracellular vesicles can be utilized for both diagnosis and treatment in cancer, cardiovascular disease, orthopedic disease and Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

From left are North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Associate Vice Chancellor for Development Ralisha Mercer; College of Engineering (COE) Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education and Student Success Leotis Parrish, Ph.D.; Collins Aerospace Vice President for Engineering | Applied Research & Technology Mary Lombardo; and COE Director of Development Tamera Ziglar.

Martin Complex Conference Room Named for Collins Aerospace

03/14/2025 in University Advancement, College of Engineering

A conference room within the Harold L. Martin Sr. Engineering Research and Innovation Complex has been named for Collins Aerospace.

North Carolina A&T State University sign on campus facing Sullivan Street

Biology Professor Graves' Nature Column Illuminates HBCU Underfunding

03/12/2025 in College of Science and Technology, Biology

Biology professor Joseph L. Graves Jr. is drawing renewed attention to the systemic and pervasive lack of adequate financial support for HBCUs with an authoritative column published in Nature.

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Lyceum Series to Host Rennie Harris Puremovement for Night of Street Dance

03/11/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts

The Lyceum Series will present Nuttin’ But A Word, a night of street dance featuring Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater.

N.C. Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger asks a question while Chancellor James R. Martin II, left, looks on during doctoral student Will Lashley’s ginger research presentation.

N.C. Sen. Berger Gets Look at A&T’s “Farm of the Future”

03/11/2025 in Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Phil Berger, the state Senate’s president pro tempore, visited the University Farm on March 3.

This is a photo of Eden Wasehun in the field collecting data

Researchers Use Remote Sensing, Machine Learning for Chlorophyll-A Prediction

03/10/2025 in Research, College of Science and Technology

An N.C. A&T team analyzed machine learning models for two satellite remote sensing datasets for water quality assessment in High Rock Lake in a collaborative project.

Two male students sit together on a bench outside with books on their laps

Center for Academic Excellence to Host 2025 Male Student Success Conference

03/10/2025 in Academic Affairs

The Center for Academic Excellence will host the 2025 Male Student Success Conference on Saturday, March 15.

This is a photo of Dr. Emmanuel Obeng-Gyasi and Issah Haruna

N.C. A&T Studies Combined Effect of Essential Elements, Toxic Metals on Endometrial Cancer

03/07/2025 in Research, College of Science and Technology

The team desired to address the limitation of previous research that only analyzed pollutants individually instead of simultaneously studying multiple elements and toxic metals.

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Office of Career Services to Host Rescheduled 2025 Spring Career Fair on March 13

03/06/2025 in Alumni, Students

The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Office of Career Services (OCS) 2025 Spring Career Fair has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 13.

Harvest 365 CEO to Keynote 2025 Small Farms Week at A&T

03/05/2025 in Cooperative Extension

Demetrius L. Bledsoe, founder and CEO of Fresh Harvest 365 LLC and Fresh Hire 365 LLC, will be the keynote speaker at the 39th annual Small Farms Week at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Protecting My Peace special guests left to right Marcus Scribner, Marsai Martin, Miles Brown

Intentionality, Self-Care, Balance and More Resonated During 'Protecting My Peace' Speaker Series Conversation

03/03/2025 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences graduate student Cy’heim McCrae holds a proclamation honoring Arthur P. Bell '48, Ed.D., while standing with Bell's children, from left, Bernard Bell, Benita Bell and Calvin Bell, at the University Farm Pavilion, where the conference room has been named in Bell's memory.

A&T Names University Pavilion Conference Room for Bell '48

02/28/2025 in University Advancement, Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named the conference room at the N.C. A&T University Farm Pavilion within the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) in memory of beloved longtime faculty member Arthur P. Bell ‘48, Ed.D.

The Inspiring Futures Summit attendees are seated at tables to participate in a morning session at the University Farm Pavilion on Thursday morning.

Summit at A&T Pairs Undergraduates Interested in Health Care Careers with Professionals

02/27/2025 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences

Undergraduate students interested in careers in medicine, public health, research and health care roles that support patients and medical professions are gathering this week at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University for The Inspiring Futures Summit.

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N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Special Called Meeting Feb. 28

02/26/2025

N.C. A&T Selected as Participating Institution for Prestigious Beinecke Scholarship Program

02/24/2025 in Academic Affairs, Honors College

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announces its partnership with the Beinecke Scholarship Program, marking a significant milestone as the first historically Black college and university (HBCU) in several years to be selected to join the participating institutions list for this prestigious program.

N.C. A&T University Galleries to Honor Miller with “Combat Boots to Books” Exhibition

02/24/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will present Combat Boots to Books, an exhibition honoring Doris “Dorie” Miller, the heroic Navy cook at Pearl Harbor, along with military artifacts that highlight the overlooked contributions of African American service members during World War II.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumna Jamilla Pinder ‘19, left, with her mother Vickie Flippen holding the Bible, takes the oath of office as she is sworn in as Greensboro’s newest city council member Feb. 4 in council chambers.

Agribusiness Graduate Jamilla Pinder '19 Appointed to Greensboro City Council

02/20/2025 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumna Jamilla Pinder ‘19 was sworn in as Greensboro’s newest city council member Feb. 4.

UNC System Honors N.C. A&T Microbiologist Jeffers-Francis with Teaching Excellence Award

02/19/2025 in College of Science and Technology, Biology

Liesl K. Jeffers-Francis, Ph.D., an associate professor in the College of Science and Technology (CoST), has been named a 2025 Award for Excellence in Teaching winner by the UNC Board of Governors (BOG).

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N.C. A&T University Galleries to Host Curator’s Gallery Talk Series: ART Your Lunch!

02/18/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts

The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host the Curator’s Gallery Talk Series: ART Your Lunch! The program, “Introduction to University Galleries – Learning to Look,” will be held Thursday, March 20, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Dudley Memorial Building, 202 University Circle.

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N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Full Board Mtg. Feb. 20-21

02/17/2025

A student speaks with an employment recruiter at a career fair

Office of Career Services' 2025 Spring Career Fair Postponed

02/17/2025 in Students, Community Engagement

The Office of Career Services' 2025 Spring Career Fair scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 19, has been postponed because of forecasted inclement weather conditions.

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N.C. A&T Senior Jasmine Bell Contributes to Upcoming HBCU Romance Anthology

02/14/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, English

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University senior Jasmine Bell is contributing her voice to You’ve Got a Place Here, Too, an anthology of love stories set at historically Black colleges and universities.

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Two Students Selected as 2024 Astronaut Scholars

02/13/2025 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, College of Science and Technology, Honors College

Honors College students Breyana Robinson and Kennedy West have been selected as 2024 Astronaut Scholars.

N.C. A&T Adds EV Charging Stations to Campus

02/12/2025 in Business and Finance

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announces the installation of two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations housed at the campus Obermeyer Parking deck.

N.C. A&T Alumna Corin Davis ’23 Finds Spotlight in England’s Top Acting Program

02/11/2025 in Alumni, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumna Corin Davis ‘23, a professional theatre graduate and Greensboro, North Carolina native, is pursuing her passion for acting in Southend-on-Sea, England.

Dr. Leah Barlow and Student Philip Colbert III

Assistant Professor at A&T Sparks Viral HillmanTok Movement

02/10/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Liberal Studies

Eight A&T Faculty Receive Seed Grant Funding to Kickstart Research

02/10/2025 in Academic Affairs, Research

Eight faculty members at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University have each received a portion of $160,000 — $20,000 each — in seed grant funding through the Provost’s Faculty Fellows opportunity.

N.C. A&T’s Cybersecurity Research Center Hosts Fulbright Visiting Scholar for Bee Research

02/10/2025 in Research

Fulbright Visiting Scholar Mahsa McCauley, Ph.D., an expert in artificial intelligence (AI), will conduct research as a team member on the Bee Doctor project.

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

02/07/2025 in Academic Affairs, Honors College

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its seventh cohort of Cheatham-White Scholarship recipients. These 20 scholars represent some of the highest-achieving students among the class of 2028.

N.C. A&T Announces 2024 Dowdy Scholars Cohort

02/07/2025 in Academic Affairs, Honors College

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its 2024 cohort of Lewis and Elizabeth Dowdy Scholars – 20 academically gifted first-year students who have joined the Aggie family as members of the class of 2028.

Image of the Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame: William C. Rhoden, Claire Smith and Mike Wilbon

N.C. A&T Becomes Home to Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame, Celebrating Pioneers

02/07/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Journalism and Mass Communication

Hall of Fame sportswriter Rob Parker is bringing the Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame to the campus of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The inaugural class will honor three of the nation’s most respected Black sportswriters in a special induction ceremony, supported by N.C. A&T’s student chapters of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and the Associated Press Sports Editors.

This is a photo of a student's hand in a lab

Nine Projects Funded in N.C. A&T, University of Minnesota Research Partnerships Phase I Round

02/06/2025 in Research

The Research and Innovation Office (RIO) at the University of Minnesota (UMN) has awarded $87,699 to nine projects as part of the UMN Research Partnership with North Carolina A&T.

Flyer for Miss Evers' Boys play presented by N.C. A&T Theatre Arts Program

N.C. A&T Theatre Arts Program Presents “Miss Evers’ Boys”

02/05/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts

The Theatre Arts Program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University tackles the true story of the Tuskegee Syphilis medical research atrocity, conducted by the U.S. Public Health Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the 1989 Pulitzer Prize-nominated play, “Miss Evers’ Boys.”

N.C. A&T New Faculty Member Bowen Selected for Indigenous Leadership Academy

02/05/2025 in Academic Affairs, College of Education, Leadership Studies and Adult Education

A&T welcomed Kenneth L. Bowen, Ed.D., to the faculty of the College of Education (COEd) as assistant professor and coordinator for the master of school administration program (MSA) in the Department of Leadership Studies and Adult Education. He has also been selected to participate in the prestigious Indigenous Leadership Academy (ILA) Spring 2025 cohort.

N.C. A&T Names Camps Assistant Vice Chancellor of Research Administration

02/04/2025 in Research, Employees

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named David Camps assistant vice chancellor of Research Administration.

Protecting My Peace Chancellor's Speaker Series

N.C. A&T Chancellor’s Speaker Series Protecting My Peace to Feature Miles Brown, Marsai Martin and Marcus Scribner

02/03/2025 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

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Registration Opens for Small Farms Week 2025’s Salute to Next Gen Agriculture

02/01/2025 in Cooperative Extension

Registration for this year’s Small Farms Week is open, offering a bevy of forums, tours and networking opportunities for farmers, agricultural enthusiasts and the community.

N.C. A&T Awards Human Rights Medal to Robinson at 65th Sit-In Anniversary Event

01/31/2025 in Alumni

North Carolina A&T honored N.C. Sen. Gladys A. Robinson with the 2025 Human Rights Medal as part of the 65th anniversary celebration of the historic A&T Four sit-in.

Group photo of the 2025 February One Scholarship Cohort

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

01/31/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Education, College of Health and Human Sciences, College of Science and Technology, Honors College

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

Student leaders, Chancellor Martin and A&T Four member Joseph McNeil gather in front of the February One monument.

65th Anniversary of A&T Four Sit In Celebrates the Power of Perseverance

01/31/2025

Eight hundred celebrants, including Maj. Gen. Joseph McNeil, a member of the renowned A&T Four, gathered Friday for the annual program honoring the legendary sit-in protest.

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TBJ Economic Forecast Highlights N.C. A&T's Leadership in Triad Growth

01/30/2025 in College of Business and Economics

As part of its mission to advance the human condition and facilitate economic growth, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University sponsored this year's Triad Business Journal (TBJ) Economic Forecast event.

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N.C. A&T Ranks High Among U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Online Programs 2025”

01/29/2025

A&T has nine online programs — three undergrad and six graduate — ranked in U.S. News and World Report’s 2025 “Best Online Programs” rankings including two in the Top 10.

Professor Emeritus Samuel J. Dunn stands with the aid of a walker beside a portrait of him along with 13 members of his family for a group photo during his inauguration into the CAES Hall of Fame in 2019

CAES Hall of Fame Inductee, Department Chair Samuel J. Dunn Passes Away at 102

01/27/2025 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Professor Emeritus Samuel J. Dunn passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, at 102.

A close view of the February One monument showing the A&T Four

University to Celebrate 65th Anniversary of A&T Four’s Historic Sit-In

01/24/2025 in Alumni, Employees, Students

The annual Sit-In Anniversary Breakfast and Wreath Laying honoring the A&T Four is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 31, at 7 a.m. in the Alumni-Foundation Event Center.

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks into a microphone

A&T to Host Two Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Events

01/23/2025 in Employees, Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host two free events celebrating the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

N.C. A&T Honors NASA Astronaut and Physicist McNair ‘71 with Fair, Luncheon

01/22/2025 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs

N.C. A&T Welcomes Johnson, Bank of America Leader on Loan

01/17/2025

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announces Bank of America leader Eboni Johnson has joined the university as a Leader on Loan. Bank of America’s Leader on Loan program is an innovative way for Bank of America to provide additional resources to local communities and further its commitment to responsible growth. Employees are loaned to nonprofits, between 12 and 18 months, with the bank covering the employee’s salary and benefits.

Image of “The Quantum Revolution: Handcrafted in New Haven” exhibit in the University Galleries at N.C. A&T

N.C. A&T University Galleries to Host “The Quantum Revolution” Exhibition

01/17/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host the “The Quantum Revolution: Handcrafted in New Haven” exhibit Monday, Jan. 20, through Monday, Feb. 17.

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N.C. A&T Dean Receives Presidential Award for Excellence in STEM Mentoring

01/17/2025 in The Graduate College

Clay Gloster Jr., Ph.D., dean of The Graduate College at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). The White House recently announced Gloster’s selection among 35 individual and organizational mentors to receive the nation’s highest award in this category.

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N.C. A&T Jazz Ensemble Competes as Semi-Finalist in HBCU Jazz Combo Challenge

01/16/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts

The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Jazz Ensemble has been named one of four semi-finalists in the third annual HBCU Jazz Combo Challenge. This competition, hosted by the Monterey Jazz Festival in California, will determine which Historically Black College and University (HBCU) jazz combos will perform at the 68th Monterey Jazz Festival, set for Sept. 26-28, 2025.

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Catching Named Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

01/15/2025 in Student Affairs

Christopher C. Catching, Ed.D., has been named vice chancellor for Student Affairs for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

A student and her family members tote her belongings through the front door of a residence hall on campus Monday, Jan. 13.

Students Return to Campus for Spring 2025 Semester

01/14/2025 in Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University launched the spring 2025 semester Tuesday as thousands of students swarmed campus to go to their first classes, pick up books and settle in to campus residences.

CEE&I Names Curry Inaugural Tech Transfer & Commercialization Fellow

01/09/2025 in Academic Affairs, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

The Center of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEE&I) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announces the appointment of Michael Curry, Ph.D., as its inaugural Tech Transfer & Commercialization Fellow.

N.C. A&T Welcomes Westmoreland as New Parking and Transportation Director

01/08/2025 in Business and Finance

N.C. A&T University Choir Nominated for 2025 Best Choir in Third Annual Goat NC Awards

01/06/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts

The University Choir at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been nominated for the 2025 Best Choir Award at the third annual Goat NC Awards, presented by Families Against Senseless Killings (FASK). This award ceremony celebrates individuals and groups in the Greensboro community who are recognized as “The Greatest of All Time” and have excelled in their respective fields.

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A&T Four Sit-In Site Designated National Historic Landmark

01/03/2025 in Alumni

The National Park Service has designated the F.W. Woolworth Co. Building, where four North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University freshmen staged a sit-in that buoyed the Civil Rights Movement, a National Historic Landmark.

2024 Articles

Image of Aggie Esports' Rocket League team: Everett-Alan Hood, Luke Johnson and Andre Perkins

Undefeated Aggie Esports Rocket League Team Triumphs in NACE East 7 Division Championship

12/20/2024 in Students

In its first year of operation, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s esports program has already clinched its first national title win.

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N.C. A&T Alumnus Jeter Selected for Prestigious Payne Graduate Fellowship

12/20/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Honors College

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnus Cabral Jeter ‘23 has been selected for the Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program.

N.C. A&T Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Sigmon Retires

12/20/2024 in University Advancement

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Kenneth E. Sigmon, Jr. is retiring, effective Dec. 31, after more than a decade of service to the university.

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N.C. A&T First-Year Students Receive Sallie Mae Bridging the Dream Scholarships

12/19/2024 in Students

Two first-year students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are among the 40 nationwide winners of Sallie Mae’s Bridging the Dream Scholarship. Sallie Mae named the honorees in a news release announcing more than $400,000 in scholarships awarded to support access to higher education.

Williams Named A&T’s Second ESU Luard Morse Scholarship Recipient

12/19/2024 in Students, Honors College

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University undergraduate student Kennedy Williams has been named the 2024 recipient of the English-Speaking Union of the United States (ESU) Luard Morse Scholarship – the second in the university’s history.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University animal sciences student Eryka McDougald holds a rat in the university vivarium.

A&T to Use $4.5M Grant to Build Biomedical Research Infrastructure

12/18/2024 in Research, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Biomedical researchers at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will benefit from a new $4.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education designed to expand the university’s research and teaching capacity in the biomedical life sciences.

From left are head shots of Crystal W. Boyce, Jazmin Clark and Ashley Harris

Three Alumnae Named Triad Business Journal 40 Under 40 Awardees for 2025

12/18/2024 in Alumni

Triad Business Journal (TBJ) has named Crystal W. Boyce ’07 ‘15, Jazmin Clark ’11 ‘13 and Ashley Harris ’09, Ph.D. to its 2025 class of 40 Under 40 award winners.

From left are North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University College of Engineering Dean Stephanie Luster-Teasley Pass, Ph.D., Department of Computer Science Chair Kaushik Roy, Ph.D., interim Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Chair John Kelly, Ph.D., Capital One Vice President-Cybersecurity Devon Rollins, Andre Sadler, Megan Ayers and Annjeanette Williams standing in front of a wall at the Martin Complex emblazoned with the words "Capital One Cyber Range" with two classroom doors to the left

A&T Names Martin Complex Cyber Range for Capital One

12/16/2024 in University Advancement

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named the Capital One Cyber Range within the Harold L. Martin Sr. Engineering Research and Innovation Complex in recognition of Capital One’s significant contributions.

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Fall 2024 Graduates: “The World Is Waiting for Your Light”

12/14/2024 in Students

More than 1,200 students, including more than 300 graduate students, participated in two separate commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday, Dec. 14, at First Horizon Coliseum’s Main Arena – the first under the leadership of Chancellor James R. Martin II.

A&T Leverages AI-powered Texting to Support Student Success

12/13/2024 in Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has implemented a chatbot to capture the student voice via text message, identify potential issues students may be facing and provide guidance and support resources where needed.

Dean Quiester Craig, center, with the Rev. Jesse Jackson '64 (right) and Howard University business dean Milton Wilson in the 1980s.

Dean Emeritus Quiester Craig Passes Away at 88

12/13/2024 in College of Business and Economics, Business Education, Accounting and Finance

The iconic dean who led the North Carolina A&T business school for more than 40 years was a renowned national leader in business education.

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N.C. A&T Researchers Create Breakthrough to Reduce Aircraft Engine Noise

12/12/2024 in Research, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Rockets can be heard as far as 15 miles away from their launch site. Jet planes and military aircrafts can be as loud as 150 decibels at takeoff, loud enough to rupture an eardrum. Similarly, highway noise annoys neighbors.

Double Aggie is Youngest Alumna to Earn Doctorate in Leadership Studies at A&T

12/12/2024 in Alumni, College of Education, Leadership Studies and Adult Education

ShuDon Brown - M.S. ’19, Ph.D. ’24 - is the youngest woman to earn a Ph.D. in leadership studies ah the North Carolina A&T College of Education.

N.C. A&T to Lead NCDOT University Transportation Center on Air Mobility and Drone Innovation

12/11/2024 in Research, College of Engineering

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will lead the University Transportation Center of Excellence for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) recently awarded by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).

A group of N.C. A&T undergraduates stand among their fellow graduates during a commencement ceremony

Three CAES Programs Rank in Top 10 Nationwide for Black Graduates

12/10/2024 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) remains No. 1 in graduating African Americans with bachelor’s degrees in agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences, tied with Tuskegee University.

Two farmers work on a tractor in a field with another farmer behind the wheel and a group of farmers surrounding them and watching in a field

Small Farms Week 2025 To Explore “Next Gen Agriculture”

12/03/2024 in Cooperative Extension

With the theme “Next Gen Agriculture,” Small Farms Week 2025 will look at new technologies and new farming practices designed for environmental sustainability and resilience in the face of climate change.

N.C. A&T Alumnus Riley Receives Patent-Pending for Fashion Technology Invention

12/02/2024 in Alumni, College of Engineering

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnus Daryl “DJ” Riley Jr. ‘22 has received patent pending for his wireless solar-powered charging jacket through Microsoft’s #MakeWhatsNext Patent Program.

From left, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University College of Engineering (COE) Development Director Tamera Ziglar, COE Dean Stephanie Luster-Teasley Pass, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Kenneth E. Sigmon the Rev. Dr. John L. Williams ’96 and Elnita L. Williams stand outside Elnita Lipford Williams Enlightenment Way on the fourth floor of the Harold L. Martin Sr. Engineering Research and Innovation Complex.

A&T Names Martin Complex Spaces for the Rev. Dr. John L. and Elnita L. Williams

11/26/2024 in University Advancement, Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named two spaces at the Harold L. Martin Sr. Engineering Research and Innovation Complex for the Rev. Dr. John L. Williams ’96 and Elnita L. Williams.

A&T Wins Approval for B.S. in Artificial Intelligence

11/26/2024 in Research, Students, College of Engineering, College of Science and Technology

The UNC System Board of Governors has approved a bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence at North Carolina A&T, the only degree of its kind in this state and one of only a handful nationally.

N.C. A&T Center Receives $4.8M NIH Grant to Study Alzheimer’s Disease

11/25/2024 in Research, COAACH, College of Science and Technology

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Center for Outreach in Alzheimer’s, Aging and Community Health (COAACH) received a five-year $4.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in middle-aged African Americans.

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N.C. A&T Theatre Arts Program presents “The Nativity: A Gospel Explosion”

11/25/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts

The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Theatre Arts Program will present “The Nativity: A Gospel Explosion,” in December.

An image of a graduate in cap and gown holding his degree facing a field of tobacco with two Black hands knitting in the foreground to the left, followed by the text, "Brought to you by From 1A2B Studios, Our Blues Make Us Gold: A journey through the legacy of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University"

A&T Documentary, “Our Blues Make Us Gold,” Available on Comcast Xfinity Streaming Services

11/25/2024

“Our Blues Make Us Gold” is now available for streaming on Black Experience on Xfinity, X1 Xumo and Xumo Play.

N.C. A&T Invites Nominations for 2025 Human Rights Medal

11/22/2024

Call for nominations for 2025 Human Rights Medal

Undergraduate students in their caps and gowns stand in celebrating Spring 2004 commencement at Greensboro Coliseum

A&T Continues Rise as America’s Top University Producer of Black Graduates

11/20/2024

New rankings recently released by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education show North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University leads all historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in graduating Black bachelor’s degree earners and all U.S. universities in graduation of Black bachelor’s and doctoral students in engineering.

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N.C. A&T Enhances Global Access During 2024 International Education Week

11/18/2024 in Honors College

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a hosting lecture series to commemorate International Education Week (IEW), an initiative of the U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. Department of Education dedicated to celebrating the benefits of international education and academic exchange opportunities.

A Black woman is seated in front of a computer surrounded by textbooks and a houseplant to the left on a desk and with the monitor showing text while she takes notes in a notebook

Extended Campus Reflects on National Distance Learning Week

11/18/2024 in Academic Affairs

National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) 2024, observed Nov. 4-8, was a resounding success at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Extended Campus.

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“Beyond the Ballot: Winning in a Political Pandemic” Event on Nov. 18

11/14/2024 in Community Engagement

The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University community is invited to “Beyond the Ballot: Winning in a Political Pandemic,” scheduled for Monday, Nov. 18, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in McNair Hall Room 240.

Interim College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Dean Shirley Hymon-Parker, left, joins Grant Ozipko and Carroll Moseley of Syngenta US in awarding North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University sophomore Nina Story, center, with the 2024 Ag Day Scholarship at the Marcus T. Johnson Track in Truist Stadium on campus.

A&T Celebrates Ag Day 2024 with Tailgate, Scholarship Presentation

11/14/2024 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Animal Sciences

Sophomore Nina Story is the first recipient of the $2,500 Ag Day Scholarship, presented by global agricultural technology company Syngenta US and awarded to an athlete who is an equally strong student.

Gift to N.C. A&T Establishes Endowed Professorship in Bioengineering

11/14/2024 in Academic Affairs, University Advancement, College of Engineering, Chemical, Biological, and Bio Engineering

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received a gift of $250,000 to establish the Dr. Leonard C. Uitenham and Dr. Daniel T. Weidenthal Endowed Professorship in Bioengineering in the Department of Chemical, Biological and Bioengineering in the College of Engineering (COE).

Harold L. Martin, Sr., Chancellor Emeritus at N.C. A&T receiving the Peter McPherson Lifetime Achievement Award

Harold L. Martin Sr. Honored with Peter McPherson Lifetime Achievement Award

11/13/2024

Harold L. Martin, Sr., Chancellor Emeritus at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, was honored today with the Peter McPherson Lifetime Achievement Award at the APLU Annual Meeting currently taking place in Orlando. The APLU award recognizes an individual whose career has been dedicated to the service and leadership of public and land-grant universities.

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N.C. A&T Cooperative Extension Uses Google Grant to Boost AI Education

11/11/2024 in Cooperative Extension

Mark Light, Ph.D., 4-H STEM specialist with the Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is the statewide lead of a new, two-year $225,000 grant from Google to develop AI literacy among educators and students.

N.C. A&T Director Receives Overseas Faculty Development Seminar Award to Senegal

11/11/2024 in Academic Affairs, Employees

Kimberly Tyson, director of the Office of International Affairs at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been selected to attend the Council for American Overseas Research Centers’ (CAORC) Overseas Faculty Development Seminar programs in January 2025.

This is a photo of Dr. Curry receiving the ACS award.

JSNN Professor Receives Prestigious American Chemical Society Award

11/08/2024 in Research, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

The Southeastern Meeting of the American Chemical Society has honored Michael Curry, Ph.D., with the Stanley C. Israel Regional Award. The award is meant to “recognize individuals and/or institutions who have advanced diversity in the chemical sciences and significantly stimulated or fostered activities that promote inclusiveness within the region.”

Torree Theodore during 89th Mister and Miss N.C. A&T Coronation

Former Miss N.C. A&T Crowned Miss Black Georgia

11/07/2024 in Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s 89th Miss N.C. A&T, Torree Theodore, has been crowned Miss Black Georgia.

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A&T to Host Annual Aggie Shred and Recycling Day on Nov. 9

11/07/2024 in Information Technology Services

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host its annual Aggie Shred and Recycling Day on Saturday, Nov. 9, at Lindsay and Laurel streets on campus.

N.C. A&T Election Sources and Election Night Watch Party

11/05/2024 in Community Engagement

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University faculty members are available to assist media in elections coverage today and in the days ahead, as news organizations seek to interpret the results. Please reach out to the Office of University Relations and Jamie Crockett to connect to any of the sources listed below: 336-256-0863 or jicrockett@ncat.edu.

This is a photo of a large crowd at N.C. A&T 2024 Homecoming

‘Greatest Homecoming On Earth’ Sets New Attendance Milestone: 131,753+

11/04/2024 in Alumni, Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s storied annual homecoming celebration last month was bigger than ever: At least 131,753 Aggie alumni, fans, friends and supporters attended the weeklong array of events in and around Greensboro, organizers say.

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A&T to Mark National Distance Learning Week, Celebrate Extended Campus Growth

11/01/2024 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will mark National Distance Learning Week (NDLW), Monday, Nov. 4, through Friday, Nov. 8, with virtual events and webinars highlighting all distance education has to offer.

greenery in front of the student center.

Listening Sessions Lead to Safety, Accessibility Improvements Across A&T Campus

11/01/2024 in Students

A&T put wheels in motion quickly to address tree, vegetation, sidewalk and lighting issues raised recently in the Chancellor's Listening Sessions.

N.C. A&T Student Participates in Program Breaking Barriers on Wall Street

10/31/2024 in Students, College of Business and Economics

A junior at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has completed his first year with a program dedicated to creating diversity in the financial services sector at the Milken Institute.

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N.C. A&T, CIHDER to Host NIH All of Us Research Program Mobile Tour

10/30/2024 in College of Health and Human Sciences

Robinson, Holston to Speak at N.C. A&T Political Economy Panel

10/29/2024 in College of Business and Economics, Economics

Three student organizations at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will present an annual Political Economy event with panel discussions featuring insights from state Sen. Gladys Robinson, a two-time N.C. A&T alumna, and Greensboro City Councilman Hugh Holston.

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2024 Grassroots Leadership Conference Aims to Help Leaders Reimagine Their Communities

10/29/2024 in Cooperative Extension

Community leaders and volunteers from across North Carolina will come together Thursday, Nov. 21, in Raleigh for the annual Grassroots Leadership Conference (GLC), a one-day event to discuss local issues and develop strategies for positive change.

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Yara Shahidi Talks Civic Engagement and Education at Chancellor’s Speaker Series

10/28/2024 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

A&T to Conduct Siren Test on Monday, Nov. 4

10/28/2024

A siren test will be conducted at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences associate professor Roberta Claro da Silva, Ph.D., pours melted chocolate from a measuring cup into a beaker on a tray of chocolate candy

USDA Grant to Fund New Class, Research on Chocolate

10/24/2024 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) associate professor Roberta Claro da Silva, Ph.D., has been awarded a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to create the first academic course about chocolate at a historically Black college and university.

Code '70 Inducted into National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame

10/19/2024 in Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnus Judge Merl F. Code has been inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame.

Two Esteemed Alumni to Serve as Fall 2024 Commencement Speakers

10/18/2024 in Academic Affairs, Students

Alumni Cynthia W. Turner '90 and Marques B. McCammon ’98 will deliver addresses for the graduate and undergraduate ceremonies, respectively.

Soil scientist Biswanath Dari, Ph.D., crouches down in a field to conduct a soil test

USDA Grant Fuels A&T, N.C. State Organic Crop Research Collaboration

10/17/2024 in Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Researchers at North Carolina A&T and N.C. State will test a promising new method to improve soil health and organic crop yields while mitigating the effects of climate change.

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N.C. A&T Lyceum Series to Host Grammy Award-Winning Saxophonist Kirk Whalum

10/17/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Lyceum Series, in collaboration with the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) University Jazz Ensemble, is set to host an evening of soulful jazz featuring Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum. This event, open to the public, will take place Friday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. in Harrison Auditorium, 1009 Bluford St.

Halifax Community College President Patrena Benton Elliott speaks at Convocation.

A&T Honors 12 Distinguished Alumni at Fall Convocation

10/17/2024 in Alumni

From the Georgia Tech dean of engineering to a leading Greensboro pediatrician to the secretary of agricultural statistics for the USDA, accomplished Aggies sparkled at Convocation.

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Five N.C. A&T Students Compete in 2024 Moguls in the Making Pitch Competition

10/16/2024 in Students, College of Business and Economics, College of Engineering

Five North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students competed in the 2024 Moguls in the Making entrepreneurial pitch competition, held Oct. 2-6 in Detroit.

N.C. A&T Awarded Newsroom Innovation Grant from Center for Journalism and Democracy

10/16/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Journalism and Mass Communication

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been selected as one of 10 historically Black colleges and university (HBCU) newsrooms to receive a grant from the Center for Journalism & Democracy at Howard University.

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N.C. A&T Adds Two Staff Members to Honors College

10/15/2024 in Honors College

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has appointed Gerard Dumancas, Ph.D., as associate dean of Research and Program Innovation and Christiana Garrett ‘11 as student engagement and recruitment coordinator for the Honors College.

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A&T Names McMichael Director of Community Engagement

10/14/2024 in Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named Lovelle McMichael, M.Div., M.Ed., director of community engagement for the Division of Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development.

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In Response to Students, A&T Expands Aggie Shuttle Routes to Serve Campus East

10/10/2024 in Students

Aggie Shuttles at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will begin serving students at Campus East apartments on Monday, Oct. 14, as homecoming week begins.

HBCU Democracy Day speakers: David Dennis, Jr., Dr. Melanye Price, Dr. Hasan Jeffries, Dr. Martha Jones, David Dennis, Sr., Dr. Khalilah Brown-Dean, Dr. Eddie Cole

N.C. A&T’S Center of Excellence for Social Justice Set to Host Inaugural HBCU Democracy Day

10/10/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Center of Excellence for Social Justice (CESJ) will host its inaugural HBCU Democracy Day on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Alumni-Foundation Event Center, 200 N. Benbow Road, Greensboro.

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N.C. A&T Student Unveils Exclusive "The University Collection" in Time for 2024 Homecoming

10/09/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Grace Bullock, a senior public relations major at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is bringing her entrepreneurial spirit to life once again with the launch of “The University Collection.”

This is a photo of participants in N.C. A&T and Merck's biotechnology camp.

N.C. A&T, Merck Introduce High School Students to Biotechnology

10/09/2024 in Research, College of Science and Technology

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, hosted a five-day biotechnology camp for 12 high school students at the Merck Biotechnology Learning Center located at the Gateway Research Park South Campus.

A diverse group of board members, made up mostly of Black women, seated around a conference room table for a meeting

e.l.f. Beauty, N.C. A&T ‘Not So White Paper’ Links Diverse Boards to Corporate Success

10/08/2024 in College of Business and Economics, College of Health and Human Sciences

e.l.f. Beauty, in collaboration with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has released the “Not So White Paper,” a comprehensive report underscoring the pivotal role that board diversity plays in the success of U.S. publicly traded companies.

From left are photos of Clarence "Eddy" Bailey, LaQuisha M. Parks and Marcus T. Johnson.

A&T Welcomes Three New Members to Board of Visitors

10/07/2024

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has welcomed three new members to its Board of Visitors during the October 2024 meeting, the first of the academic year.

Pictured are North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Board of Trustees Chair William Dudley '72, left, and Secretary Gina Loften '90

Board of Trustees Elects New Officers in First Full Meeting of 2024-25 School Year

10/07/2024 in Alumni, Students

The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Board of Trustees elected new officers and welcomed a new member during its first full-body meeting of the 2024-25 academic year.

N.C. A&T’S Theatre Arts Program Presents “A Doll’s House”

10/04/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Theatre Arts Program will present “A Doll’s House,” written by Henrik Ibsen. This adaptation addresses themes of female empowerment and male domination, making the play a controversial theatre classic.

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N.C. A&T Named 2024 Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader by the U.S. Department of State

10/04/2024 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been recognized as a 2024 Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader.

Hilda Pinnix-Ragland stands at the podium during the 2022 honors convocation

Pinnix-Ragland Named Chair of EPA’s First HBCU-MSI Federal Advisory Council

10/03/2024 in Alumni

The Environmental Protection Agency announced North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumna Hilda Pinnix-Ragland as chair of the inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions (HBCU-MSI) Federal Advisory Council.

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Two N.C. A&T Alumni Selected as 2024-25 Fulbright Program Grant Semifinalists

10/02/2024 in Honors College

Two North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumni have been selected as semifinalists for the 2024-25 Fulbright Program grant year.

Walter Hood ’81 is seated in the grass in front of a wooden pallet

Renowned Landscape Designer Hood '81 Wins Vincent Scully Prize

10/02/2024 in Alumni, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Walter Hood ’81, a University of California, Berkeley department chair, is the 2024 winner of the Vincent Scully Prize from the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.

Photo of three N.C. A&T Students who completed FutureSole PLC

Five N.C. A&T Students Complete FutureSole PLC powered by Nike Masterclass

10/02/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Five students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University completed the FutureSole PLC powered by Nike Masterclass, a five-week intensive design program at the Pensole Lewis College (PLC) of Business & Design in Detroit. This program offers in-depth training to help the next generation of historically Black college and university (HBCU) students gain real-world experience in footwear, fashion and design.

Threat Assessment Manager Ghoston Earns Prestigious Certifications

10/01/2024 in Employees

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s threat assessment manager, Lauren Ghoston, recently earned two prestigious professional certifications.

Alumna Brittany Bygrave showcases skincare line

A&T Welcomes New Alumna Vendor "Butter’d" to ELEMENTS Convenience Store

09/30/2024

A&T Launches NCAT Park App for Effortless Campus Parking

09/30/2024

N.C. A&T launches of the NCAT Park app, powered by ParkZen. Designed exclusively for the A&T community, the app brings convenience and innovation to campus parking.

N.C. A&T Center for Social Justice Secures World-Renowned Scholar as Activist-in-Residence

09/30/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Center of Excellence for Social Justice (CESJ) will host its inaugural Scholar Activist-in-Residence program for the 2024-25 academic year featuring internationally acclaimed scholar, author and speaker Daniel Black, Ph.D. This program will provide a unique opportunity

A&T Police Personnel Deploy to UNC Asheville after Hurricane Helene

09/28/2024 in Employees

Members of the University Police Department at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are en route to the University of North Carolina-Asheville to provide necessary assistance in the catastrophic aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

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New Rankings Underscore A&T’s Impact on Affordability, Career Preparation

09/26/2024

New rankings from Forbes show that North Carolina A&T grads earn more than those of any other public HBCU in America and rank third among all UNC campuses.

N.C. A&T Welcomes Second Cohort of Defense Civilian Training Corps, Adds Faculty Fellows

09/26/2024 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has selected 13 Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC) Scholars for its Class of 2026 cohort. Combined with the inaugural cohort of 19, N.C. A&T has 32 scholars entering the program’s second year.

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N.C. A&T, Partners Awarded $3M NSF Grant for Semiconductor Research, Workforce Development

09/26/2024 in Research, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

Researchers at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and colleagues at six additional historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have been awarded a three-year, $3 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to enhance semiconductor research and workforce development.

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N.C. A&T Recognizes Division of Research Staff for National Research Administrator Day

09/25/2024 in Research

The Division of Research at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recognized team members in honor of National Research Administrator Day, Sept. 25.

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A&T Accelerates in U.S. News & World Report's “Best Colleges 2025”

09/24/2024

North Carolina A&T had the second-highest upward movement of any national university in the new rankings - a leap of 49 places.

N.C. A&T Begins 2024-25 Chancellor’s Speaker Series Season with Yara Shahidi

09/24/2024 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

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New Economics Chair Returns to N.C. A&T After U.S. Joint Economic Committee Appointment

09/20/2024 in College of Business and Economics, Economics

The new interim chair of the Department of Economics in the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics has returned to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University after spending a year with the U.S. Congressional Joint Economic Committee (JEC).

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumni Shirley T. and Henry E. Frye are pictured during the special ceremony Tuesday, Sept. 17, when they were presented a Key to the City by Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughn at City Center Park, the site of their bronze statue.

Greensboro Awards Key to City to Iconic Alumni Henry E. and Shirley T. Frye

09/19/2024 in Alumni

The City of Greensboro has bestowed another honor on trailblazing North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumni Henry E. and Shirley T. Frye.

From left, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Professor Godfrey Uzochukwu welcomes Interim Dean Shirley Hymon-Parker and Christopher Frey, assistant administrator in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research and Development, to an environmental symposium highlighting the office’s research and engagement opportunities held at the University Farm.

A&T, EPA Partnership Grows at Environmental Symposium

09/18/2024 in Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

The partnership between North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and the Environmental Protection Agency strengthened as students, professors and environmental officials gathered for a symposium at the University Farm.

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N.C. A&T Accepted into Pharrell Williams’ So Ambitious Pre-Accelerator Program

09/17/2024 in College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Jeremiah Smith, a mechanical engineering student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been accepted into Black Ambition’s So Ambitious Pre-Accelerator Program to develop his esports start-up venture.

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N.C. A&T Receives Grant to Establish Sustainable Engineering Education

09/16/2024 in College of Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering

Researchers in the College of Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University were awarded a $350,000 grant from the National Science Foundation and The Lemelson Foundation to integrate environmental and social sustainability into engineering curriculum.

Board of Trustees Nominating Committee to Meet Sept. 18, Full Board to Hold First Regular Meeting of 2024-25 Academic Year Sept. 19-20

09/16/2024

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A&T to Host “Unmasking AI: A Conversation with Dr. Joy Buolamwini”

09/13/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host “Unmasking AI: A Conversation with Dr. Joy Buolamwini,” an insightful and thought-provoking event Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m. in Harrison Auditorium, 1009 Bluford St.

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Lab Animal Sciences Student Plunges into UCLA Marine Biology Internship

09/12/2024 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Animal Sciences

Senior D’Karia Bascom spent this past summer studying the foraging habits of fish as a participant in the University of California, Los Angeles’ The Diversity Project.

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Toyota’s Suggs Named to A&T Board of Trustees

09/12/2024

Sean Suggs, president of Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC), is the newest member of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Board of Trustees.

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A&T to Host Community & Economic Engagement Summit on Oct. 16

09/11/2024 in Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host its fourth annual Community & Economic Engagement Summit on Wednesday, Oct. 16, during the university’s 98th Homecoming. The event is organized by the Division of Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development and the Office of Engagement and Outreach.

N.C. A&T Computer Science Student Earns Second Place in UNCF Pitch Competition

09/10/2024 in College of Engineering

Folaranmi Olawepo, a senior computer science student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, earned second place and a $10,000 cash prize for his app “Neur” at the Impact Pitch Competition presented by the United Negro College Fund’s (UNCF) Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in partnership with Think Broccoli.

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Wall Street Journal: A&T Is No. 1 Public HBCU in America

09/09/2024

New national rankings from the Wall Street Journal of America’s top 500 universities recognize North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University as the nation’s No. 1 public historically Black university.

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A&T to Drive AI Innovation, Economic Development in Collaboration with NVIDIA

09/06/2024 in Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University today announced it has entered a collaboration with NVIDIA aimed at accelerating North Carolina’s economic growth, enhancing workforce capabilities and fostering innovation across key sectors, helping further position the university as a leader in research and technology.

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N.C. A&T Charts New Enrollment Record: 14,311

09/06/2024 in Admissions, Student Affairs, Alumni, Students, Honors College, The Graduate College

Significant growth in graduate enrollment and in student persistence helped A&T enroll the largest HBCU student body ever.

Krueger Named A&T Student Affairs Executive Director for Administration

09/06/2024 in Student Affairs

A finance and accounting professional with more than 25 years of experience has been named executive director for Administration in the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Division of Student Affairs, effective Aug. 19.

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Aggie Alumni Homecoming Concert on Oct. 18 Features Kem, Avery*Sunshine

09/04/2024 in Alumni

The Foundation for N.C. A&T State University, Inc. is excited to announce an unforgettable evening with Grammy-nominated R&B singer and songwriter Kem, joined by special guest Avery*Sunshine, for the Aggie Alumni Homecoming Concert on Friday, Oct. 18.

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A&T Campus Named Among “Most Beautiful in the South” by Southern Living

09/04/2024

Southern Living magazine has named North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s main campus one of “The Most Beautiful College Campuses in the South.”

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University Galleries Host “Jitambue, Knowing Yourself” Faculty Exhibition

09/03/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts

The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is hosting its 2024 Visual Art Program Faculty Exhibition, “Jitambue, Knowing Yourself,” featuring 12 faculty members' diverse and innovative artwork.

N.C. A&T Professor Recognized by NIH Institute with Rookie of the Year Award

09/03/2024 in Research, College of Engineering, Computer Science

Mohd Anwar, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Computer Science at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, was awarded the Rookie of the Year Award from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), one of 27 institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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A&T Expands Graduate Degree Programs Amid Unprecedented Growth

09/03/2024 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has added five new graduate degree programs to its curriculum — three of which gained approval in a single academic year. The university now offers nearly 50 graduate programs across nine colleges and two schools.

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A&T’s Aggie Academy Designated an Apple Distinguished School

09/02/2024 in College of Education

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Aggie Academy is pleased to announce it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2024–2027 program term.

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A&T Documentary “Our Blues Makes Us Gold” Premieres Sept. 30 on Comcast Xfinity

08/30/2024 in Alumni, Students

“Our Blues Make Us Gold,” a 90-minute documentary focused on North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University from filmmakers Brandon Gerard and Ashley Shantè, is set to air on the Black Experience on Comcast Xfinity on Monday, Sept. 30.

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Aggie Academy Advisory Board to Hold Public Meeting on Sept. 4

08/30/2024 in Academic Affairs, College of Education

Moorman Named Interim Police Chief for A&T

08/30/2024 in Employees

Jack W. Moorman, Ed.D., MPA, a seasoned law enforcement leader who previously served for eight years as police chief for North Carolina State University will assume leadership of the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Police Department as interim chief.

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N.C. A&T to Host Women’s Business Enterprise National Council 2024 Incubator

08/29/2024 in College of Business and Economics, Business Education

The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) will hold a Women of Color (WOC) Incubator at North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University offering resources, support and provide community to aspiring student entrepreneurs.

Government leaders from the Republics of Malawi and Zambia listen to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences doctoral student Will Lashley, left, explain the college’s ginger cultivation projects during a tour of the University Farm.

African Nations’ Delegates Get Look at N.C. Agriculture at A&T

08/29/2024 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) welcomed a delegation of government leaders from the Republics of Malawi and Zambia to campus this summer to showcase agricultural research and techniques the nations may consider adopting.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Special Called Meeting Aug. 28

08/26/2024

N.C. A&T Professor Appointed to State Board of Certified Public Accountant Examiners

08/26/2024 in College of Business and Economics, Accounting and Finance

Gov. Roy Cooper has appointed Kecia Williams Smith ‘95, CPA, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, to the North Carolina State Board of Certified Public Accountant Examiners.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University professor Godfrey Uzochukwu, Ph.D., right, talks to a participant during a previous National Conference on Next-Generation Sustainable Technologies for Small-Scale Producers. This year's event will be held Monday, Sept. 9, at the N.C. A&T University Farm Pavilion.

Environmental Symposium to Strengthen Ties Between A&T, EPA

08/23/2024 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources and Environmental Design

An environmental symposium to be held at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University next month is intended to strengthen the partnership between the university and the Environmental Protection Agency.

University Galleries to Host “Treasures: Selections from the Collection of Dr. Althia Ali” Exhibition

08/23/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will present the exhibition, Treasures: Selections from the Collection of Dr. Althia Ali, featuring an impressive collection of folk art and artifacts from various continents and cultures.

Chancellor James R. Martin II, right, daps up A&T students in the Stallings Lobby of the Student Center on campus.

A&T Launches 133rd Year with New Programs, Enrollment Growth and More

08/21/2024 in Students

A&T launches the 2024-25 academic year with a growing student body, new degree programs, milestones in its development and nearly $150 million in construction projects underway.

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Deese College to Host First Women in Business Leaders New Student Orientation

08/19/2024 in College of Business and Economics

The Women in Business Leaders student organization in the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will launch its first new student orientation.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees Nominating Committee to Hold Special Called Meeting Aug. 19

08/16/2024

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N.C. A&T Receives $4.2M NSF Grant to Enhance Diversity in Materials Research

08/12/2024 in Research, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Science and Technology

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received $4.2 million for six years from the Division of Materials Research (DMR) of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund an interdisciplinary program aimed to enhance diversity in materials research.

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Dorsett-Wilson, Woodfork Named 2024 White House Initiative HBCU Scholars

08/08/2024 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Honors College

The White House Initiative (WHI) on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) has selected North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students Khelsei Dorsett-Wilson and Charles-Anthony Woodfork as 2024 HBCU Competitiveness Scholars.

Ten women in the fourth cohort of the N.C. A&T Human Lactation Program posing for a group photo during the 2023 White Coat Ceremony

A&T to Host First HBCU Conference on Breastfeeding

08/07/2024 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences

The Uplifting Black and Brown Lactation Success Conference will take place Thursday, Aug. 8, and Friday, Aug. 9 at the N.C. A&T University Farm Pavilion. An estimated 180 lactation professionals, maternal health practitioners and others involved in the breastfeeding and birthworks communities across North Carolina and the United States are expected to attend.

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Two N.C. A&T Journalism Students Selected as 2024 Chevrolet Discover the Unexpected Fellows

08/06/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Mattie Moore and Kayla Hare, two multimedia journalism students from the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, have been selected as 2024 Chevrolet Discover the Unexpected (DTU) Fellows. They are two of only 10 students from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) nationwide chosen for this fellowship.

Whitley Named Interim Dean of N.C. A&T’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

08/05/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Sheila Whitley, Ph.D., has been named interim dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, effective Aug. 1.

Hao Feng, Ph.D., stands in front of the Urban and Community Food Complex under construction at the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Farm

A&T Food Science Professor Earns Top Professional Honor

08/02/2024 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences

Hao Feng, Ph.D., Blue Cross Blue Shield Endowed Professor of Urban Food Systems and professor of food and bioprocess engineering, was named a 2024 IFT Fellow by the Institute of Food Technologists.

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Foundation to Honor A&T Students for Promoting Civic Leadership among Youth

07/30/2024 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, College of Business and Economics

The Andrew Goodman Foundation (AGF) will honor North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students and twin brothers, Brandon L. Daye and Bryan L. Daye of Burlington, North Carolina, as it commemorates the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer 1964.

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N.C. A&T Secures More than $100M in Contracts, Grants for Second Straight Year

07/30/2024 in Research

Researchers at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University have secured more than $100 million in research and sponsored program contracts and grants for the second consecutive year, underscoring the university’s continued growth as a leading doctoral research institution.

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N.C. A&T Theatre Arts Program to Perform “Seven Guitars” at International Black Theatre Festival

07/29/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Theatre Arts Program will present “Seven Guitars,” August Wilson’s poignant, heart-rending depiction of the Black experience in post-war America, at the International Black Theatre Festival (IBTF) on Tuesday, July 30, and Wednesday, July 31.

A&T Endowment Exceeds $200M, Largest of any Public HBCU

07/29/2024 in Business and Finance

In a final major milestone achieved under the leadership of retiring Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr., the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University endowment has surpassed $200 million, a near tenfold increase since Martin took the reins of N.C. A&T in 2009.

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N.C. A&T Student Begins Sports Journalism Internship with ESPN as Rhoden Fellow

07/23/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Gabrielle Heyward, a senior studying multimedia journalism at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has begun a one-year sports journalism internship with ESPN as a Rhoden Fellow.

A Deese College graduate leading a procession of fellow Deese College graduates down the aisle at the Tanger Center following the spring 2024 graduate commencement ceremony

Gartner: A&T Supply Chain Management Graduate Program No. 15 in North America

07/23/2024 in College of Business and Economics, Transportation and Supply Chain, The Graduate College

The Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s supply chain management graduate program has been ranked among the top 15 in North America by leading global research firm Gartner.

Head shots, from left, of Jacquelle Joseph-Lainez and Jayden Seay with their names below their photos

Two A&T Students Among First in Du Bois Scholars Program at Harvard

07/22/2024 in College of Education, College of Science and Technology, Honors College

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University undergraduate students Jacquelle Joseph-Lainez and Jayden Seay have been selected for the inaugural cohort of the Du Bois Scholars program at Harvard University.

Undergraduate students wearing their caps and gowns celebrate Spring 2024 commencement at Greensboro Coliseum

A&T Selected for Latest Student Success Equity Intensive Program Cohort

07/19/2024 in Student Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is among the eight new member institutions the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) has selected to participate in the Student Success Equity Intensive (SSEI).

Bluford Library Receives Grant to Boost Digital Inclusion in East Greensboro

07/18/2024 in Library

F.D. Bluford Library at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received an award that will be used to fund digital inclusion efforts across East Greensboro that involve a collaborative network of nonprofits.

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N.C. A&T Students Use Skills Gained in the Classroom to Assist Residents in Honduras

07/17/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Eight students from the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recently participated in a unique international internship in Honduras. The students used skills gained in the classroom to help residents by way of the Global Legal Empowerment Brigade.

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N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Annual Retreat July 18-19

07/12/2024

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Huscroft Appointed Interim Deese College Dean

07/12/2024 in College of Business and Economics

Joseph R. Huscroft Jr., Ph.D., has been named interim dean of the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, effective July 22.

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School of Nursing Receives $2.36M UNC System Award to Boost Workforce

07/11/2024 in College of Health and Human Sciences, Nursing

The School of Nursing at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received $2.36 million from the University of North Carolina System as part of its Health Care Workforce Nursing Program Expansion Initiative.

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Money Magazine: A&T Is America’s Most Affordable Doctoral Research University

07/08/2024 in Admissions, Research, Students

Money magazine’s newest edition of its Best Colleges rankings recognizes North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University as the most affordable doctoral research university in America for the second consecutive year.

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Transportation Secretary Buttigieg, Gov. Cooper Tout A&T Transportation Innovation

07/03/2024 in Research and Economic Development, College of Business and Economics, College of Engineering

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg joined Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday to visit the transportation research facility at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Gateway Research Park North Campus. Gateway North houses a diverse fleet of connected autonomous vehicles and one of the nation’s first rural test tracks for testing and developing autonomous vehicles.

Blackwell '20 Receives 2024 Rangel Graduate Fellowship

07/01/2024 in Alumni, Honors College

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumna Nasya Blackwell ’20 has been chosen as one of 45 recipients of the 2024 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship.

From left, Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr., Shirley T. Frye and Henry E. Frye stand outside Frye Hall

A&T Names Henry E. and Shirley T. Frye Hall in Honor of Distinguished Alumni

06/27/2024 in University Advancement, Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University celebrated the formal renaming of its Academic Classroom Building for trailblazing alumni Henry E. and Shirley T. Frye.

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Associate Vice Provost Davis Named to Executive Leadership Institute’s Fifth Cohort

06/27/2024 in Academic Affairs, Employees

Regina Davis, Ph.D., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s associate vice provost for Student Success, is among 33 University of North Carolina System representatives selected to participate in its fifth Executive Leadership Institute cohort.

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A&T, Cone Health to Host “Building a Better You” Community Wellness Fair on June 29

06/26/2024 in College of Health and Human Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Center of Excellence in Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research (CIHDER) and the Cone Health Center for Health Equity will host a “Building a Better You” community wellness fair Saturday, June 29. The free event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Corbett Sports Center on the N.C. A&T campus, 405 N. Benbow Road, Greensboro.

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A&T, CIHDER Host All of Us HBCU Road Tour on June 29 to Address Health Disparities

06/25/2024 in College of Health and Human Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and its Center of Excellence for Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research (CIHDER) will host the All of Us HBCU (historically Black college or university) Road Tour on Saturday, June 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room 107 of Frye Hall (formerly the Academic Classroom Building), 1601 E. Market St., Greensboro.

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A&T Receives $20M Gift to Support Student Needs, Key Priorities

06/24/2024 in University Advancement, Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received a $20 million gift from an anonymous donor. The second-largest gift received in the university's history, the donation will have immediate impact on scholarships for students working to meet the cost to attend for the 2024-25 school year.

UNC BOG Elects Dr. James R. Martin II as North Carolina A&T's New Chancellor

06/21/2024 in Employees

The vice president for STEM Research and Innovation at the University of Pittsburgh will assume leadership of the nation's largest HBCU on Aug. 15.

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Assistant Police Chief Completes FBI National Academy Training

06/20/2024 in Employees

Bobby L. Cuthbertson, MBA, assistant chief of the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Police Department, has completed the 10-week National Academy training conducted by the FBI at its Quantico, Virginia, training headquarters.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Special Called Meeting June 20

06/17/2024

Crystal W. Boyce poses in front of a lighted N.C. A&T display festooned with blue, gold and white balloons

Alumna Boyce Named Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations

06/14/2024 in Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has appointed Crystal W. Boyce ‘07 ‘15 associate vice chancellor for the Office of Alumni Relations.

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A&T-Led Heirs Property Team Wins State-Level Cooperative Extension Award

06/13/2024 in Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

A Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University-led program designed to help landowners protect and preserve their generational land has earned a major award from the N.C. Association of Cooperative Extension Specialists.

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N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Special Called Meeting June 14

06/12/2024

N.C. A&T Is Now Accepting Students into Criminal Justice Graduate Programs

06/12/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is now accepting students into its new master’s and doctoral degree programs in criminal justice, the first of its kind at a public university in North Carolina.

N.C. A&T Physics Professor Bililign Earns Fulbright Award to Teach in Ethiopia

06/06/2024 in College of Science and Technology

Solomon Bililign, Ph.D., a professor of physics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is the recipient of a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Award to Ethiopia for the 2024-25 academic year. He will teach physics and atmospheric sciences at Addis Ababa University’s Institute of Geophysics, Space Science and Astronomy and the Department of Physics beginning in September.

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Environmental Studies Professor Spence Earns National Diversity Award

06/06/2024 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources and Environmental Design

Porché Spence, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design, has received the Ecological Society of America's 2024 Commitment to Human Diversity in Ecology Award.

N.C. A&T Alumna Contributes to The Washington Post’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Series

06/05/2024 in Alumni, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Ashleigh Wilson ‘16, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Journalism and Mass Communication (JOMC) program alumna, contributed to The Washington Post’s “American Icon” series, which recently won a 2024 Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting.

Animal Science Alumna Wins Fellowship, Travel Grants

06/05/2024 in Alumni, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Animal Sciences, The Graduate College

Deborah Okedoyin ‘24, a North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) alumna, has received the International Livestock Congress Student Fellowship for 2024.

A young Black farmer wearing a black hat and pushing a wheelbarrow full of produce in front of a large tree

A&T to Kick Off Fresh & Local Nutrition Incentive Program on June 5

06/03/2024 in Community Engagement

The Fresh & Local Nutrition Incentive Program – a project led by a multidisciplinary team at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University – will kick off Wednesday, June 5.

Biswanath Dari, Ph.D., center, faces a group of farmers in a field while leading a training session during Cooperative Extension’s Small Farms Field Day last year.

Cooperative Extension Specialist Earns Early Career Scientist Award

06/03/2024 in Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Biswanath Dari, Ph.D., assistant professor and natural resource specialist for the Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has received the American Society of Agronomy Environmental Quality Section 2023 Inspiring Early Career Scientist Award.

N.C. A&T, Martin and Ruff Earn Triad Business Journal Leaders in Diversity Awards

05/31/2024 in Employees

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. and Chief Diversity Officer Del L. Ruff are among the honorees in Triad Business Journal’s fourth annual Leaders in Diversity Awards.

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Common Thread Theatre Collective Kicks off Third Summer Season with “Fat Ham”

05/30/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Common Thread Theatre Collective (CTTC), a collaboration between North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Davidson College, announces its third season of summer productions.

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Director Tyson Wins Fulbright Award for International Education in France

05/30/2024 in Academic Affairs

Kimberly Tyson, director of the Office of International Affairs at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has received the prestigious Fulbright International Education Administrators award for the 2024-25 academic year, affirming her exceptional leadership and contributions to global connectivity in higher education.

Aggie Academy Advisory Board to Hold Public Meeting on June 5

05/24/2024 in Academic Affairs

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Blackwell, Solomon Make A&T History as Alumnae Fulbright Program Grant Recipients

05/24/2024 in Alumni, Honors College

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnae Nasya Blackwell ’20 and YoVanna Solomon ’18 are 2023-24 Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant recipients.

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Endowed Biology Professor Graves Named 2024 Genius Award Honoree

05/24/2024 in College of Science and Technology, Biology

Joseph L. Graves Jr., Ph.D., MacKenzie Scott Endowed Professor of Biology at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is among three 2024 Genius Award honorees at the 12th Annual Liberty Science Center Genius Gala.

A male Honors College student, left, shakes hands with Dean Margaret I. Kanipes, with Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. standing to her right

Honors College Celebrates Students, First February One Scholar Graduates and Martin

05/24/2024 in Honors College

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Honors College celebrated its students – including the first February One Scholars to graduate – during its annual banquet held at the end of the academic year.

Devona Dixon, Ph.D., an associate professor in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences’ Department of Family and Consumer Science, accepts the University of North Carolina System Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching from BOG Secretary Pearl Burris-Floyd, as Provost Tonya Smith-Jackson and Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. look on during Spring 2024 undergraduate commencement ceremonies May 11.

UNC System Honors Fashion Professor Dixon with Teaching Excellence Award

05/23/2024 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences

Devona Dixon, Ph.D., an associate professor in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences’ Department of Family and Consumer Science, has been chosen as N.C. A&T’s 2024 winner for the UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching.

This is a photo of the autonomous shuttle fleet at the pre-summit event

N.C. A&T Hosted Technology Day Ahead of N.C. Transportation Summit

05/22/2024 in College of Engineering

Greensboro hosted the 2024 N.C. Transportation Summit drawing more than 1,200 attendees from all over the world, with more than 100 sponsors and exhibitors May 21-22. The summit provided a platform for discussions ranging from safety and funding to innovation, all aimed at addressing North Carolina’s evolving population and transportation needs.

This is a photo of the Progress statue and exterior of the CAHSS buildings

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Recognizes Exceptional Faculty, Student Achievements

05/22/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recently hosted its 2024 End-of-the-Year Awards Celebration, recognizing the efforts of students and faculty. Six students were honored as seniors of the year and four faculty members were honored for their outstanding achievements in teaching, research, service and leadership.

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Hodge-Penn Named Interim Research Vice Chancellor

05/22/2024 in Research

Melissa Hodge-Penn, Ed.D., an experienced administrator with a 20-year history in research management across four public and private universities, has been named interim vice chancellor for Research at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

This is a photo of Dr. Dellinger in a lab setting

N.C. A&T Nanoengineering Professor Receives NCInnovation Grant for Drug Delivery Research

05/21/2024 in Research, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

Researchers at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN), led by Kristen Dellinger, Ph.D., are making significant strides in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Their groundbreaking research has received a grant of $369,024 over two years from NCInnovation as part of its inaugural round of research funding, which totaled $5.2 million across eight projects.

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Clark Foundation Makes Investments Worth $11M to College of Engineering

05/21/2024 in University Advancement, College of Engineering

One of America’s most prominent private supporters of engineering education has given $11 million in strategic support for need-based scholarships and learning initiatives to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, America’s largest producer of Black engineering graduates.

N.C. A&T Journalism Graduate Selected for Dow Jones Media Program

05/20/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Rosegalie Cineus ‘24, who graduated from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Journalism and Mass Communication (JOMC) Department, has been chosen as one of eight fellows for the Dow Jones HBCU (historically Black college or university) Media Collective program.

From left, N.C. A&T students Chandler James, Jacquoia Hunter and Malloy Shamwell pose for a group photo.

A&T Students Compete in U.S Department of Energy’s EnergyTech University Prize

05/20/2024 in Students

Two teams from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University were chosen to compete in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) EnergyTech University Prize 2024 Student Track.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Special Called Meeting May 21

05/17/2024

Spring 2024 N.C. A&T Undergraduate Commencement ceremony graduates

Resilience Realized: A&T Commemorates Spring 2024 Graduates

05/11/2024 in Alumni, Students

More than 1,500 undergraduate, more than 200 master’s and almost 60 doctoral students became members of N.C. A&T’s spring Class of 2024 in commencement ceremonies Friday, May 10, in the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts and Saturday, May 11, at Greensboro Coliseum.

A&T Names Key Academic Building for Alumni Legends Henry and Shirley Frye

05/08/2024 in Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has renamed its most high-profile academic building after two of its most high-profile alumni, 1953 graduates Justice Henry Frye and his wife, Shirley Frye.

Center of Excellence for Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research Executive Director Angelo Moore, left, receives the the American Cancer Society’s Fredda Bryan National Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award for 2023 from an unidentified ACS official.

CIHDER Director Moore Receives American Cancer Society DEI Award

05/02/2024 in College of Health and Human Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Center of Excellence for Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research (CIHDER) Executive Director Angelo Moore, Ph.D., has received the American Cancer Society’s Fredda Bryan National Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award for 2023.

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Faculty Member Foreman ‘13 Receives DOE EnergyTech Up 2024 Award

05/01/2024 in Alumni, College of Business and Economics, Management

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University faculty member Antwon Foreman ‘13 has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Technology Transition (OTT) EnergyTech Up 2024 Faculty Award.

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Two N.C. A&T Journalism Students Named Inaugural HBCU Science Journalism Fellows at MIT

05/01/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Two juniors in North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's Journalism and Mass Communication Department, Christén Davis and Steven Matthews Jr., have been selected as inaugural HBCU (historically Black college or university) Science Journalism Fellows at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

From left are N.C. A&T team captain Mitchell Wilson, Kaley Linzsey, coach bryon d. turman, Madison Dickens and assistant captain Drew Smith

A&T Advances to 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Championship

04/29/2024 in Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University was one of 32 teams to advance to the 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) National Championship Tournament.

N.C. A&T Visual Arts Student featured as NBA All-Star x HBCU Artist

04/29/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Jaylen Brannon, a senior visual media arts and design student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been featured as a 2024 NBA All-Star x HBCU artist.

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A&T Hosts U.S. Army War College Students during Return Campus Visit

04/24/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, History and Political Science

A group of U.S. Army War College students and faculty visited North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to discuss resiliency, factors affecting recruitment and threats to freedom.

Three N.C. A&T students talk with a visitor about an autonomous vehicle outside the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering.

University of Minnesota, A&T Kick Off Research Partnership Program

04/24/2024 in Research

University of Minnesota (UMN) officials have announced a new research partnership program with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, the largest of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities.

Gov. Roy Cooper, NASA astronaut Christina Koch and Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. pose for a group photo with 11 A&T students

Gov. Cooper, Astronaut Koch Highlight STEM Education during Visit

04/23/2024 in College of Engineering

N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper joined NASA Astronaut Christina Koch and Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to highlight North Carolina’s strong STEM public education programs and discuss how public education has supported their careers.

N.C. A&T Center to Host Community Cookout and Health Fair on April 27

04/23/2024 in COAACH, College of Science and Technology

The Center for Outreach, Aging, Alzheimer’s and Community Health (COAACH) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a community cookout and health fair Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 2105 Yanceyville St. The event is open to the public and registration is recommended.

This is a photo of attendees at the Joint University Transportation Center (UTC) Symposium

N.C. A&T Transportation Centers Host Successful Two-Day Symposium

04/22/2024 in College of Business and Economics, College of Engineering

The Center for Advanced Transportation Mobility (CATM) and the Center for Regional & Rural Connected Communities (CR2C2) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University hosted a two-day Joint University Transportation Center (UTC) Symposium April 17-18, marking the final year of funded activities for CATM and the first annual event since CR2C2’s launching.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Committee and Full Board Meetings April 25 and 26

04/22/2024

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Merck, A&T launch joint Merck Biotechnology Learning Center

04/19/2024 in Research and Economic Development

Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced today the opening of the Merck Biotechnology Learning Center at Gateway Research Park in Greensboro, North Carolina.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Cheerleading Program members group photo posing with their first-place trophy

Cheerleaders Earn Historic National Title after “Road 2 Redemption”

04/18/2024 in Athletics, Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Cheerleading Program has brought its first championship title home from the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) and National Dance Alliance (NDA) College National Championship.

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A&T Receives 2024 IIE American Passport Project Grant for Study Abroad

04/12/2024 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been awarded a prestigious 2024 IIE American Passport Project grant from the Institute of International Education Inc.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Special Called Meeting, April 15

04/11/2024

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Special Called Meeting, April 15

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Five N.C. A&T Students Awarded Spotify NextGen Scholarships to Grow Podcasts, Creator Culture

04/11/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Five students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Journalism and Mass Communications Department have been selected to receive scholarships from Spotify, the global music and podcast streaming platform.

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U.S. News & World Report: Deese College No. 1 HBCU Graduate Business School

04/10/2024 in College of Business and Economics, The Graduate College

The Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the No. 1 business school among America’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), according to U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate Colleges” rankings, released Tuesday.

This is a photo of the Jazz Ensemble at N.C. A&T

N.C. A&T’s Jazz Ensemble Presents Spring Concert Featuring Tunes from Miles Davis

04/09/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Jazz Ensemble will host its annual spring concert featuring the timeless tunes of the “Cool Jazz” era. The musical pieces will take inspiration from the nonet album “Birth of the Cool” by late American jazz trumpeter and bandleader Miles Davis.

N.C. A&T Chancellor Search Advisory Committee to Hold Meeting April 15

04/08/2024

N.C. A&T Theatre Arts Program Presents “Tartuffe"

04/08/2024 in 4-H and Youth Development, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The Theatre Arts Program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University closes its season with “Tartuffe,” a comedy that was first banned in Paris in 1667 because of its cutting political and religious satire.

N.C. A&T’s E. Gwynn Dancers to Present 37th Annual Spring Concert

04/05/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The E. Gwynn Dancers of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will hold their 37th annual spring concert, “Dancing Griots: Preserving the Legacy,” honoring the rich cultural heritage and artistic vision of the dance company’s founder, Eleanor Gwynn, Ph.D.

Group photo of 31 new Phi Kappa Phi inductees

Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 291 Inducts 31 Students

04/05/2024 in Students

Chapter 291 of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has inducted 31 students into the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

A saxophone player stands to play with fellow members of the Aggie Rhythm-n-Blues Revue in the background during a previous performance

Aggie Rhythm-n-Blues Review to Perform “Rhythm: Sound in Motion”

04/04/2024 in Alumni, Students

Warehouse Jazz and Supper Club will present North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Aggie Rhythm-n-Blues Revue performances of “Rhythm: Sound in Motion” this weekend.

N.C. A&T University Galleries to Host 2024 Senior Art Exhibition

04/02/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host the 2024 Senior Art Exhibition, which showcases the variety of skills and talents of graduating students in the Visual Arts Program. The exhibition’s opening reception is Thursday, April 11 at 5:30 p.m. The exhibition, which features a diverse range of mediums including painting, sculpture and digital art, will be on display through May 24.

A&T Completes Siren Test

04/01/2024 in Employees, Students

The scheduled Monday, April 1, siren test at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has ended.

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Hairston College to Host Inaugural Health and Human Sciences Week

04/01/2024 in College of Health and Human Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences will host its inaugural Health and Human Sciences Week from Monday, April 1, through Saturday, April 6.

From left are Chancellor Harold L. Martin, Sr.; Patrick Brown, with wife Aleah Brown and son Clayton Brown; James Hartman; College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Interim Dean Shirley Hymon-Parker and N.C. A&T Extension Administrator M. Ray McKinnie

A&T Celebrates Small Farms Week, Taps Two N.C. Small Farmers of the Year

03/29/2024 in Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Two North Carolina farmers were named Small Farmers of the Year this week as North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Cooperative Extension division celebrated Small Farms Week, N.C. Extension’s annual tribute to small-scale growers.

$1.1M Awarded to N.C. A&T Educator Preparation for Special Education Teachers

03/27/2024 in Academic Affairs, College of Education, Educator Preparation

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs has awarded new resources to the tune of $1.1 million to the College of Education.

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Doctoral Student Selected for 2023-24 Research Scholar Program

03/26/2024 in College of Health and Human Sciences, Social Work, The Graduate College

Denise Dawson, a fifth-year doctoral student in social work from Cumberland County, North Carolina, has been chosen as a scholar for the 2023-24 All of Us Research Scholar Program.

A&T Pre-Professional Scholars Program undergraduate assistants pictured in group photo

A&T, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Partner to Establish Early Assurance Program

03/26/2024 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announces a groundbreaking partnership with the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy to introduce an innovative Early Assurance Program (EAP). This collaboration offers current N.C. A&T students with a keen interest in pursuing a doctoral degree in pharmacy the opportunity for assured admission to the school.

Patrick Brown, left, and James Hartman, each pictured separately at their fams

Warren, Cumberland County Farmers Finalists for N.C. Small Farmer of the Year

03/25/2024 in Cooperative Extension

A fourth-generation family farm in Warren County in operation since 1865 and a small farm in Cumberland County run by a former Army officer turned beekeeper are finalists for the 38th annual Small Farmer of the Year Award, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Cooperative Extension announced today.

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A&T Extends “Decision Day” Deadline to May 15 for All New Undergraduate Students

03/22/2024 in Admissions

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is extending its traditional May 1 enrollment deadline for incoming undergraduate students to May 15. The new deadline is for new first-year students as well as incoming transfer students.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State alumna Jewel Moser poses with some of her clothing designs for Belk’s Crown & Ivy clothing line.

Belk Launches Spring Collection Designed by A&T Fashion Alumna

03/21/2024 in Alumni, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences

A 2023 North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State graduate is helping Belk’s Crown & Ivy clothing line celebrate its 10th anniversary this spring with a new line of women’s wear available online and in stores. “Jewel Moser x Crown & Ivy,” a limited-edition collection designed by Jewel Moser, an alumna of N.C. A&T’s fashion merchandising and design (FMD) program, launched March 11.

Pictured in this screen shot, with identifying text below each person, from left are ESPN commentator and host Tiffany Green, Tennessee State University hospitality and tourism Class of 2025 student Kiara Davis and DaSean Wade Neclos Jr. North Carolina A&T computer engineering Class of 2024 student

A&T Student Claims Second Madden NFL Tournament Title at Pro Bowl Games

03/20/2024 in Students, College of Engineering, Computer Science

DaSean Wade Neclos, a fourth-year student majoring in computer science, won in the men's bracket of the 2024 Pro Bowl Games held in Orlando, Florida. Eight HBCU students participated in this NFL competition throughout the week-long program, engaging the business side of gaming and sports.

A&T to Conduct Siren Test on Monday, April 1

03/20/2024 in Employees, Students

A siren test will be conducted at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University at 10 a.m. Monday, April 1.

N.C. A&T’s University Choir Joins Choral Arts Collective for “Shout for Joy” Concert

03/18/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The melodies from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s University Choir will ring alongside the Choral Arts Collective ensemble in a concert celebration titled “Shout for Joy,” presented by the Bel Canto Company and Gate City Voices.

From left, Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr., a Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T intern, an Avery County farmer and an Extension agent in a field

Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T Seeks Summer Interns

03/18/2024 in Cooperative Extension

College students looking for a meaningful way to spend their summer can get hands-on experience in agriculture and related fields through paid internships offered by Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Greg Goins, Ph.D., uses North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s solar-charging trailer to share research findings in the field.

A&T to Lead “Ag Tech Corridor” Project with $1M from National Science Foundation

03/15/2024 in Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Starting this spring, N.C. A&T will lead a project that aims to break that bottleneck. Funded by a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines, Goins will lead a team of university, N.C. Cooperative Extension, business and research partners in developing a plan to share information and technology faster and more broadly across the state by building an “ag tech corridor” from central North Carolina to the east.

A&T, Bluford Library to Present “An Evening with Joshua Bennett” on April 11

03/14/2024 in Library

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and its F.D. Bluford Library will present “An Evening with Joshua Bennett” on Thursday, April 11, at 7 p.m. in McNair Auditorium, Room 240.

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Webb Appointed Assistant Vice Chancellor of Health and Wellness

03/13/2024 in Student Affairs

Padonda B. Webb ‘03, DNP, FNP-BC, has been appointed assistant vice chancellor of Health and Wellness in North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Division of Student Affairs, Melody Pierce, Ph.D., vice chancellor for Student Affairs, announced today.

This is a photo of Dr. Hashemi-Beni and Tewodros Gebre.

N.C. A&T Researchers Developing AI-based System to Make Driving More Predictable, Safer

03/12/2024 in Research, College of Science and Technology

A research team in the College of Science and Technology at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has conducted a pilot project using models available through Microsoft’s Azure Open AI Service to develop a system that will lead to advancements in traffic management using physic informed deep learning. The pilot, led by principal investigator Leila Hashemi-Beni, Ph.D., and applied science and technology doctoral student Tewodros Syum Gebre, received support from Microsoft under the company’s “Accelerating Foundation Models Research” (AFMR) collaboration.

This is a photo of students participating in the escape room

Black Nurse Scientists Mentoring Program Tours N.C. A&T to Inspire Advanced Nursing Careers

03/11/2024 in College of Health and Human Sciences, Nursing

Approximately 150 students pursuing the nursing track at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University participated in the inaugural Black Nurse Scientists Mentoring Program Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tour at Union Square in downtown Greensboro.

A&T Student to Participate in Inaugural SXSW Pitch Event

03/06/2024 in College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University student Jeremiah Smith will be an alternate for the 16th annual South by Southwest (SXSW) inaugural Student Startup Pitch Competition.

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Explore Summer Camps at N.C. A&T Offering Development, Enrichment and Exploration

03/05/2024 in Academic Affairs, Community Engagement, 4-H and Youth Development

Explore Summer Camps at N.C. A&T

Head shots, from left, of Stephanie G. Adams ‘88, Ph.D., and Tamron Hall

Adams, Hall to Serve as Spring 2024 Commencement Speakers

03/01/2024 in Alumni, Students

Two renowned women – Stephanie G. Adams ‘89, Ph.D., and Tamron Hall – will serve as North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Spring 2024 Commencement keynote speakers, university officials announced today.

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A&T Wins Approval for Doctor of Nursing Practice Program

02/29/2024 in College of Health and Human Sciences

The University of North Carolina System Board of Governors gave unanimous approval today to a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Aggie Academy Advisory Board to Hold Public Meeting on March 6

02/28/2024 in Academic Affairs

The advisory board will meet March 6.

N.C. A&T Chancellor Search Advisory Committee to Hold Meeting March 4

02/28/2024

The Search Advisory Committee will meet.

Food Science Major Chosen as USDA Future Leader in Agriculture

02/28/2024 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University student Alaina Brock has been chosen as a Future Leaders in Agriculture by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Issa Rae Talks Filmaking, Self-Discovery and Community at Chancellor’s Speaker Series

02/27/2024 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

Watch Issa Rae at Chancellor's Speaker Series.

N.C. A&T Visual Arts Major Wins JCPenney HBCU Design Challenge

02/26/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University senior Janiya Barcliff has again proven her exceptional talent and creativity by winning JCPenney’s third annual HBCU Design Challenge, which showcases the creativity and talent of students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr., center, and members of the university's Residence Hall Association turn gold shovel of dirt at the site of Bluford Residence Hall on Feb. 22 on campus in front of a sign displaying a rendering of the building.

A&T Breaks Ground for Bluford Residence Hall

02/23/2024 in Student Affairs, Students

Local dignitaries joined North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University leaders – including many students – to officially break ground Thursday, Feb. 22, for Bluford Residence Hall, the university’s first new dormitory in nearly two decades.

From left are Interim College of Engineering Dean Stephanie Luster-Teasley, Ph.D., Berdenia Stanley, Ph.D., Sania Stanley, Tori Stanley, Briana Stanley, Thomas Stanley and Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr.

A&T Names Lounge in Martin Complex for Alumni Thomas and Berdenia Stanley

02/22/2024 in University Advancement, Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named the Stanley Ideation Lounge for Thomas Stanley ’88 and Berdenia W. Stanley ‘87, Ph.D., in recognition of their contributions to the university.

Prospective A&T students mingle during the 2024 Honors Weekend reception

Honors College Hosts Successful 2024 Honors Weekend

02/20/2024 in Honors College

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Honors College welcomed more than 160 highly accomplished potential students, along with their parents and guardians, to campus for its Honors Weekend on Friday, Feb. 16, and Saturday, Feb. 17.

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Hancock Joins College of Education as Shirley T. Frye Distinguished Professor

02/19/2024 in College of Education, Educator Preparation

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Stephen D. Hancock, Ph.D., has joined the College of Education faculty as the Shirley T. Frye Distinguished Professor of Urban Teacher Education.

Student Civic Engagement Office Earns N.C. A&T Voter Friendly Campus Designation

02/19/2024

N.C. A&T named voter friendly campus.

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Robinson Joins College of Education as Spangler Foundation Distinguished Professor

02/19/2024 in College of Education, Administration and Instructional Services

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced the 2023 North Carolina Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children’s Distinguished Service Award winner, Gretchen Robinson, Ph.D., has joined the College of Education faculty as Spangler Distinguished Professor of Early Child Literacy.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Committee and Full Board Meetings Feb. 22-23

02/19/2024

BOTs meetings will be held Feb. 22 and 23.

Two Major Foundations Invest in Innovative Center of Excellence for Social Justice Programs

02/16/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, History and Political Science

The Henry Luce Foundation and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation each made gifts of $250,000 to the center, director Jelani Favors, Ph.D., announced today. Favors is also the Henry E. Frye Distinguished Professor of History in the College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences.

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N.C. A&T College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Programs among HBCU Best

02/15/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) has been recognized for outstanding programs in arts, journalism and music among historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

Office of Career Services to Host Two Spring Career Fairs

02/13/2024 in Alumni, Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Office of Career Services (OCS) will host two spring career fairs for students this month.

Richard B. Harrison Players to Present “An Evening of Shorts: On Love”

02/12/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s national award-winning Richard B. Harrison Players will present their Valentine’s Day week production, “An Evening of Shorts: On Love.”

NaTasha Yvette Williams ‘92 poses on the red carpet at the 2024 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles

NaTasha Yvette Williams '92 Wins Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album

02/08/2024 in Alumni, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University theatre arts program alumna NaTasha Yvette Williams ‘92 has won a 2024 Grammy Award as a principal vocalist.

Ronald Simmons, of Master Blend Family Farms in Kenansville, North Carolina, stands behind a sign at his farm.

From Novice to Notable: Small Farms Week Speaker to Share Story, Inspire Others

02/07/2024 in Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Ronald Simmons, of Master Blend Family Farms in Kenansville, North Carolina, started his business in 2012, became N.C. A&T’s Small Farmer of the Year in 2018 and returns this year as keynote speaker for the week's luncheon event.

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Eight A&T Programs Score among Tops in Nation in U.S. News’ “Best Online Programs”

02/07/2024 in Academic Affairs

In the fast-growing world of online learning in higher education, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University stands out with eight degree programs newly ranked among the best in America – including two in the top 12 in their respective disciplines.

N.C. A&T Chancellor Search Advisory Committee to Hold Meeting Feb. 7

02/06/2024

The search committee will hold a meeting.

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A&T to Debut Esports Lab on Wednesday, Feb. 7

02/05/2024 in Student Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will debut its Esports Lab on Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 3 to 6 p.m. in Room 222 of the Student Center, 1403 John W. Mitchell Drive, Greensboro.

Michelle speaks and gestures behind a podium to attendees at a 2023 Small Farms Week event.

Extension at N.C. A&T’s Eley Named First SRDC 1890 Fellow

02/05/2024 in Cooperative Extension

Michelle Eley, Ph.D., community and economic development specialist with Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been named the first 1890 Fellow of the Southern Rural Development Center.

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Aggie Source Food Pantry Wins First Place in 2023 NC Collegiate Hunger Challenge

02/02/2024 in Students, Community Engagement

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Aggie Source Food Pantry has won first place in the 2023 NC Collegiate Hunger Challenge among 21 four-year public colleges and universities, earning $5,000 to provide resources to students facing food insecurity.

N.C. A&T Chancellor’s Speaker Series to Feature Investor Robert F. Smith

02/02/2024 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

A&T will host Robert Smith.

N.C. A&T to Celebrate Black History Month with Homage Exhibit at University Galleries

02/01/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host the traveling Homage Exhibit during the month of February to commemorate the resilience, achievements and cultural heritage of the Black community in celebration of Black History Month.

N.C. A&T Celebrates “Strength in Our Unity” on 64th Anniversary of Sit-In

02/01/2024 in Student Affairs, Alumni

The university community and many supporters beyond honored four A&T teens who made history in 1960 when they sat down so others could rise up.

N.C. A&T, Collins Aerospace Sign Research Agreement for Engineering

01/31/2024 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University College of Engineering has partnered with Collins Aerospace in an agreement that will enable rapid development and execution of fundamental research in areas critical to future aerospace technologies. Collins is a business of RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company.

This is a photo of Dr. Desai and Dr. Santosh Parupelli

NSF Awards N.C. A&T, Partners $160M to Transform Regenerative Medicine Research

01/31/2024 in Research

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a 10-year, up to $160 million grant to establish the Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine (Regen Medicine Engine) – one of 10 inaugural NSF Regional Innovation Engines across the nation.

This is a photo of the exterior of the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

N.C. A&T, UNCG Announce Interim Dean of Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

01/30/2024 in Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Provost Tonya Smith-Jackson, Ph.D., and UNC Greensboro Provost Debbie Storrs, Ph.D., are pleased to announce the appointment of Mitch Croatt, Ph.D., as interim dean of the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN), effective May 1, 2024.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnus Jordan Brown ‘22, fourth from left, is pictured with "The Creator" production crew members at the film's debut.

Alumnus Lands Oscar Nomination for Production Role on “The Creator”

01/26/2024 in Alumni, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Journalism and Mass Communication

U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small takes a photo with N.C. A&T’s undergraduate USDA Scholars and 1890s Scholars during her tour of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences earlier this month.

USDA Announces Investment in CAES Environmental Justice Project during Campus Visit

01/25/2024 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small made her inaugural visit to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to see firsthand the ways the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) is using the federal agency’s funding to advance programs, research and scholarships. She also came to bring good news: USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will invest nearly $1 million in a new A&T project to help advance environmental justice in agriculture through its Agricultural and Food Research Initiative (AFRI.)

February One monument depicting the A&T Four

N.C. A&T to Celebrate 64th Anniversary of A&T Four’s Historic Sit-In

01/24/2024 in Alumni, Students

The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University community will gather once again Feb. 1 to celebrate the remarkable legacy of four A&T freshmen who electrified the civil rights movement in 1960 with their courageous sit-in at the downtown Greensboro Woolworth’s lunch counter – an event that served as a catalyst to change public accommodations laws across the nation.

N.C. A&T to Honor and Celebrate Late Astronaut, Physicist and Alumnus Ronald McNair

01/24/2024 in Student Affairs, Alumni

N.C. A&T will celebrate alumnus Ronald E. McNair.

Family of three taking a selfie surrounded by boxes in new home

HOPE in Action Presents Free Homeownership Event featuring Sellers on Jan. 30

01/24/2024 in Community Engagement

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a HOPE in Action event featuring keynote speaker Bakari Sellers on Tuesday, Jan. 30, that is designed to help people become homeowners. The event is free and open to the public.

From left are Astronaut Scholars Kristi Barnes, Maya Odom and Breyana Robinson

Three A&T Students Selected for Astronaut Scholarship, Make HBCU History

01/23/2024 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, College of Engineering, College of Science and Technology, Honors College

Three North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University undergraduate students have been selected as 2023 Astronaut Scholars, an elite scholarship awarded annually to the nation’s most academically accomplished students pursuing STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) degrees.

A group photo of the landscape architecture students from the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences who are shown wearing hardhats and safety vests prepare to chart a course for their work on the Toyota Battery property in Liberty.

A&T Landscape Architecture Students Blaze Trail through Toyota Battery Property

01/22/2024 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources and Environmental Design

A 300-acre tract of woodland in Liberty, North Carolina, on the southwest corner of Toyota North Carolina’s battery manufacturing plant site, will soon take on new features as an environmental education forest, thanks to the talents of seven students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s landscape architecture program.

N.C. A&T Chancellor Search Advisory Committee Meeting to be Held Virtually Jan. 18

01/17/2024

The committee will meet Jan. 18.

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N.C. A&T Professor Co-organizes International Air Quality Conference in Ethiopia

01/17/2024 in College of Science and Technology

Solomon Bililign, Ph.D., a professor of physics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, co-organized the “Together for cleaner air in Ethiopia” international conference held at Addis Ababa University. The three-day conference hosted 80 attendees from Ethiopia, Europe and the U.S., including air quality researchers and regulators, health professionals, community members and policymakers. Lund University in collaboration with local universities also co-organized the conference.

Chancellor's Speaker Series Standin' on Business featuring Issa Rae

Chancellor’s Speaker Series at N.C. A&T to Feature Producer, Actress, Writer Issa Rae: “Standin’ On Business”

01/16/2024 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

Issa Rae will be the Chancellor's Speaker Series special guest.

Public Listening Session for N.C. A&T Chancellor Search Set for Jan. 19

01/12/2024

As part of the search for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s next chancellor, a public listening session will be conducted on Friday, Jan. 19, from 8 to 9 a.m. via Zoom.

N.C. A&T Chancellor Search Advisory Committee to Hold Meeting Jan. 18

01/11/2024

The committee will hold a meeting Jan. 18.

N.C. A&T Set to Host Jazz Extravaganza, “An Evening with Dianne Reeves”

01/09/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Office of the Provost and the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences will co-host jazz extravaganza, "An Evening with Dianne Reeves," Thursday, Feb. 8, at 6 p.m. in Harrison Auditorium, 1009 Bluford St.

ACE, Carnegie Foundation Renew A&T’s Prestigious ‘Community Engagement’ Classification

01/09/2024 in Community and Rural Development

The American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for Advancement of Teaching announced that North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is one of 40 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the 2024 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, an elective designation that indicates institutional commitment to community engagement.

N.C. A&T’s Music Program Receives $100K Gift from Tom Joyner Foundation

01/05/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s music program is hitting all the right notes as it recently received a $100,000 gift from the Tom Joyner Foundation, with a special contribution from legendary singer-songwriter and musician Stevie Wonder.

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N.C. A&T Professor Contributes to State of Climate Report, Efforts Addressing Climate Change

01/03/2024 in College of Science and Technology

More than 570 scientists in over 60 countries contributed to the 2022 State of the Climate Report, which revealed “Earth’s greenhouse gas concentrations were the highest on record, heatwaves shattered temperature records across the planet, the Arctic was warm and wet and the ocean heat and global sea level were also the highest on record,” among other findings.

2023 Articles

Deese College Student Receives King Endowed Scholarship

12/22/2023 in Students, College of Business and Economics, Management

The Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has awarded Aria Johnson a $10,000 scholarship by way of the Timothy O. King and Marion Leach King Endowed Scholarship.

From left are North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Tonya Smith-Jackson, provost and executive vice chancellor of Academic Affairs; Andrea Medaglia, full professor of industrial engineering at Universidad de los Andes and director of the research center Centro para la Optimización y Probabilidad Aplicada; Keith Nichols, vice president of manufacturing for Century Furniture; Mike Futch, CEO, president and co-founder of Tompkins Robotics; and N.C. A&T’s Lauren Davis, Ph.D., industrial and systems engineering professor in the College of Engineering.

Davis, Smith-Jackson Inducted into N.C. State Engineering Hall of Fame

12/21/2023 in Employees

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Lauren Davis, Ph.D., industrial and systems engineering professor in the College of Engineering, and Tonya Smith-Jackson, provost and executive vice chancellor of Academic Affairs, have been inducted into North Carolina State University’s Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Alumni Hall of Fame.

From left, head shots of Brandon Frederick, Stephanie Teixeira-Poit, Canisha Cierra Turner and Clinton Wilson

Three Alumni, Faculty Member Named TBJ 40 Under 40 Awardees for 2024

12/20/2023 in Alumni, Employees

Triad Business Journal (TBJ) has named three North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumni and a faculty member to its 2024 class of 40 Under 40 award winners.

N.C. A&T Professors Selected for 2024 Greensboro Residency for Original Works

12/18/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University professors La’Toni Cromes and Kimberly C. Harper, Ph.D., were selected for Creative Greensboro’s 2024 Greensboro Residency for Original Works (GROW). The program provides an “open flex space for Guilford County-based creative individuals and organizations to produce new and original works that encourage visitation and engagement by the public.”

The Blue and Gold Marching Machine performs at homecoming in 2023.

Blue and Gold Marching Machine Wins Division I HBCU Band of the Year

12/16/2023 in Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Blue and Gold Marching Machine (BGMM) has claimed the 2023 Division I HBCU (historically Black college or university) Band of the Year title.

“Uniquely Built for This”: A&T Celebrates Fall 2023 Graduates

12/16/2023 in Alumni, Students

Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year for 2023, authentic, is personified by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s newest graduates who have persevered through myriad personal, societal and global challenges.

This is a photo of Scott Simkins and SEA President Gary Hoover

N.C. A&T Deese College Professor Receives 2023 Elzinga Distinguished Teaching Award

12/13/2023 in Employees, College of Business and Economics, Economics

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University associate professor Scott Simkins, Ph.D., has received the 2023 Kenneth G. Elzinga Distinguished Teaching Award from the Southern Economic Association (SEA).

This is a photo of Grace Bullock's inclusive nutcracker, Patrick

N.C. A&T Student Launches DeEtte Market, Redefining Holiday Decor with Inclusive Nutcrackers

12/12/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Grace Bullock isn’t just a junior at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University — she’s a holiday trailblazer. Unwrapping the gift of diversity, Bullock is turning Christmas decor shopping into a celebration of inclusion with the launch of her business, DeEtte Market. She was inspired by the limited representation in traditional holiday nutcrackers, and now she's on a mission. At DeEtte Market, every nutcracker tells a story of breaking traditions and spreading holiday cheer.

Executives from Walmart Inc. eat lunch at tables with groups of with A&T students who are benefiting from the Equity in Education Initiative (E²I),

Walmart Executives Visit Campus, Meet Students as Part of Equity in Education Initiative

12/12/2023 in University Advancement, College of Business and Economics, College of Engineering

Executives from Walmart Inc. visited North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to meet with groups of students who are benefiting from the Equity in Education Initiative (E²I), established at the university in 2020 and supported by a $5 million investment from the company.

Journey to the Degree: Fall 2023 Graduates Share Their N.C. A&T Stories

12/11/2023 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Students

Soon-to-be N.C. A&T graduates share their road to commencement story.

Three photos, from left: the back of Mya Harris' bomber jacket designed for Urban Outfitters, the back of the T-shirt she designed for Urban Outfitters, and Harris wearing the trucker hat she designed for Urban Outfitters

Fashion Student Designs A&T-Inspired Collection for Urban Outfitters

12/06/2023 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences

In June 2022, fashion merchandising and design major Mya Harris flew to Philadelphia to attend a 10-week internship with apparel company Urban Outfitters. This fall, the result of that experience – a line of clothing paying tribute to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s cultural history – hit the shelves.

This is a photo of Kennidi Cottle, Santroya Pitzer and Bria Williams

The AdPr Academy Welcomes Three N.C. A&T Journalism and Mass Communication Students

12/05/2023 in Library, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Three students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (JOMC) – sophomore Kennidi Cottle and seniors Santroya Pitzer and Bria Williams – were selected to participate in the University of Georgia’s seventh annual Myra Blackmon AdPr Academy for Diversity & Inclusion one-week intensive seminar in Atlanta.

Shannon Wiley, Ph.D., answers an audience question at the recent Grassroots Leadership Conference’s listening session on urban and nontraditional audiences.

Extension Launches New Effort to Reach Urban and Nontraditional Audiences

12/05/2023 in Cooperative Extension

Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has launched a new effort to apply its expertise and experience in community outreach and education to urban communities and nontraditional audiences across North Carolina.

An A&T employee stands with a bicycle to be given to a Guilford County foster child

A&T Grants Winter Wishes for Foster Children for Sixth Year

12/05/2023 in Faculty, Staff, Students

Hundreds of holiday-festive Aggies gathered at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Alumni-Foundation Event Center on Dec. 1 to deliver gifts for Guilford County children in foster care for a sixth year.

STEM Early College’s Pait Named High School Teacher of the Year for District

12/04/2023 in College of Education

Guilford County Schools (GCS) has recognized Gregg Pait, a project management teacher at STEM Early College at N.C. A&T, as an important factor in the school’s success by naming him their High School Teacher of the Year for 2023-24.

Celebrate the Holiday Season at A&T’s University Choir Christmas Concert

11/30/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The sounds of the holiday season will fill the air as the University Choir at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University presents its annual Christmas concert, under the direction of Maestro Travis W. Alexander. This year's performance will take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, at First Baptist Church, 1000 W. Friendly Ave.

Aggie Academy Advisory Board to Hold Public Meeting Dec. 6

11/29/2023

The Aggie Academy laboratory school at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will hold an advisory board meeting Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, from 9 to 11 a.m.

This is a photo of professor Laquanda Johnson

N.C. A&T Deese College Professor Johnson Receives Boeing TMCF HBCU Capacity Grant

11/29/2023 in Employees, College of Business and Economics, Transportation and Supply Chain

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University professor Laquanda Johnson, Ph.D., has been awarded the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Boeing HBCU Capacity Grant.

This is a photo of NC A&T senior internal auditor LaShonna Frederick

N.C. A&T’s Frederick Receives 2023 North Carolina Internal Audit Award

11/28/2023 in Employees

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University senior internal auditor LaShonna Frederick ‘94 has received the 2023 North Carolina Internal Audit Award of Excellence.

“The Evolution of the Big Band” Fall Jazz Ensemble Concert Dec. 2 at N.C. A&T

11/27/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Liberal Studies

The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Jazz Ensemble will host its fall concert, "The Evolution of the Big Band," on Saturday, Dec. 2 at Harrison Auditorium on the N.C. A&T campus.

Joyce Martin Bowden, center, and Jeannette Martin Horn (holding clock) celebrate their attaining the Small Farmers of the Year title surrounded by their family and Wayne County Cooperative Extension agent.

Small Farms Week 2024 Explores “New Paths to Profits”

11/27/2023 in Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

New niche crops, ethnic foods and multicultural food traditions are all on the menu for the 38th annual Small Farms Week, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s annual tribute to small-scale agriculture. Set for March 24-30, 2024, the week’s theme is “New Paths to Profits.”

Dees Clock Tower surrounded by green trees

A&T Announces 2023-24 Hall Fellowship Cohort

11/22/2023 in The Graduate College

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its newest cohort of Woodland Ellroy Hall Fellows – 11 master’s and doctoral students who are committed to excellence in scholarship, professional capabilities, and leadership in research university setting.

Three-Minute Thesis participants group photo

A&T Hosts Successful Fall 2023 Three-Minute Thesis Competition

11/22/2023 in The Graduate College

The Graduate College at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced the winners of its Fall 2023 Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition.

Aerial view of campus residence halls from the Deese Clock tower

A&T Names Five New Advisory Council on Alumni Relations Members

11/22/2023 in Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced five new members of the Advisory Council on Alumni Relations, a non-fiduciary, non-governing group that works with the Office of Alumni Relations by providing feedback that enhances programming for alumni engagement.

This is a photo of byron turman's book cover

N.C. A&T English Professor Launches Hip-Hop Digital Textbook

11/22/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University English professor bryon turman — known for his contributions to various hip-hop publications and as a scholarly reviewer for the Global Journal of Hip-Hop Culture — has unveiled his latest project: a digital textbook, “Beyond Music & Culture: How Hip-Hop Shaped the Post-Industrial Landscape.”

From left, N.C. A&T Board of Trustees Chair Kimberly Gatling, Hairston College Dean Elimelda Moige Ongeri, Kathy R. Hairston, John R. Hairston and Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. cut the ribbon for the John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences at Hines Hall.

A&T Honors Alumni John R. and Kathy R. Hairston at Naming Ceremony

11/21/2023 in University Advancement, Alumni, College of Health and Human Sciences

Family, friends, university faculty and staff gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and luncheon to celebrate the naming of the John R. and Kathy R. College of Health and Human Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

This is a photo of Jaydn James and her research poster.

N.C. A&T Student Presents Study on Blue Light Exposure at Competition

11/21/2023 in Research and Economic Development, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University multimedia journalism student Jaydn James recently presented her innovative research study, “How Consistent Blue Light Exposure Affects the Circadian Rhythm (Sleep Patterns) Among Journalism Students,” at the Black Doctoral Network (BDN) Undergraduate Research Poster competition in Atlanta. James’ research was selected earlier this year among abstract submissions from talented students across the nation.

This is a photo of actors performing in Soul of Christmas

N.C. A&T’s Theatre Arts Program Presents Holiday Musical, “The Soul of Christmas”

11/20/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

“The Soul of Christmas” is a finger-snapping, foot-tapping, hand-clapping holiday musical for the whole family. Join the North Carolina A&T State University’s Theatre Arts Program beginning Nov. 30 as they journey into the world of joyful music that will lift your spirits and feed your soul.

This is a photo of the senior class that volunteered during Aggies Day of Service 2023

N.C. A&T Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement Hosts Aggies Day of Service

11/20/2023 in Employees, Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement (OLCE) successfully hosted its third annual Aggies Day of Service to open the university’s 97th homecoming celebration.

Lisa Hinton, a participant in Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Small Farms Leadership 360 Initiative, walks on land that has been in her family for more than 100 years.

Cooperative Extension at A&T to Lead Heirs Property Summits for Landowners

11/17/2023 in Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will lead a new effort to help property owners protect and preserve land in North Carolina that their families have held for generations.

Three photos demonstrating fingerprinting: professor and student, glass being dusted, and student holding a paper with a handprint

A&T Receives Approval to Launch Graduate Degrees in Criminal Justice

11/16/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Criminal Justice

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) will soon be home to new criminal justice master’s and doctoral degree programs. The UNC System Board of Governors approved the programs Nov. 16 following a rigorous review by the university and the UNC System.

University officials, including Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr., center, and interim College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Dean Shirley Hymon-Parker, third from right, break ground on the Urban and Community Food Complex alongside N.C. Sen. Gladys Robinson, center left, and Greensboro City Councilman Hugh Holston.

A&T Breaks Ground on Urban and Community Food Complex

11/14/2023 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University leaders, elected officials, faculty, staff and project team members picked up shovels and officially broke ground on the Urban and Community Food Complex, the latest expansion of the 492-acre University Farm.

“The Shop” Brings Ibtihaj Muhammad, Aldis Hodge and Darren Brand to N.C. A&T

11/13/2023 in Alumni, Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University hosted “The Shop” for the last stop of their HBCU Tour during the university’s 97th homecoming.

Dean Paula Groves Price - 2023 Joseph R. Biden Lifetime Achievement Award and Presidential Medal Recipient

N.C. A&T’s Dean Paula Groves Price Receives Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award

11/10/2023 in Academic Affairs, College of Education, Administration and Instructional Services

Dean Paula Groves Price receives presidential honor.

Family, friends, faculty and staff pose for a photo in front of the Rosa M. Beasley Auditorium sign in the Academic Classroom Building

A&T Names Auditorium in Academic Classroom Building for Alumna Rosa M. Beasley

11/08/2023 in University Advancement, Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named Rosa M. Beasley Auditorium in its Academic Classroom Building in memory of Rosa M. Beasley ‘49, recognizing her contributions to the university and the Washington, D.C., chapter of the N.C. A&T University Alumni Association

This is a photo of Jeremiah Foster leading Molding Kids for Success tour.

N.C. A&T Alumni Lead Molding Kids for Success, Host First Manufacturing Month

11/07/2023 in Alumni, College of Business and Economics, College of Engineering

Molding Kids for Success, a local nonprofit founded and operated by three North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumni, recently hosted its first Manufacturing Month at Core Technology Molding Corp.

The first School of Nursing graduates in 1957

School of Nursing Celebrates 70th Anniversary, Honors First Graduates

11/07/2023 in Alumni, College of Health and Human Sciences, Nursing

The School of Nursing celebrated its 70 years on the campus of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University with an event at this year’s homecoming organized by the School of Nursing Affinity Group (SONAG).

Group photo of Fall convocation honorees with Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr., Provost Tonya Smith-Jackson and Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations Crystal W. Boyce

A&T Honors 12 Distinguished Alumni at Fall Convocation during Homecoming

11/02/2023 in Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University celebrated its annual Fall Convocation program Thursday, Nov. 2, honoring 12 distinguished alumni.

Greg Goins, Ph.D., gives a demonstration on the solar-powered charging trailer acquired by College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences research division at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Solar-Powered Charging Trailer Brings Tech to the Field

11/01/2023 in Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

A new portable charging trailer, customized for the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences research division, can run presentations, access the internet, charge phones and other electronics, even play Bluetooth radio.

This is a photo of Whitewater and Albermale eight graders at Union Square Campus

N.C. A&T’S School of Nursing Hosts Eighth Graders for Union Square Campus Tour

10/31/2023 in College of Health and Human Sciences, Nursing

EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 31, 2023) – North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s School of Nursing recently welcomed more than 100 eighth graders from Whitewater and Albemarle Road middle schools to the Union Square Campus to explore health care career possibilities.

A photo of the Terrene Lydell Christian Jr. Lounge signage beside a photo of Terrence Lydell Christian Jr. wearing and A&T sweatshirt and sitting on the McNair Hall Engineering sign outside the College of Engineering building

A&T Names Lounge in Memory of Alumnus Terrence Lydell Christian Jr.

10/30/2023 in University Advancement, Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named Terrence Lydell Christian Jr. Lounge in McNair Hall in memory of the class of 2020 alumnus.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Committee and Full Board Meetings Nov. 9-10

10/26/2023

The A&T BOT will hold committee and full meetings.

This is a photo of the DCTC inaugural cohort members.

N.C. A&T Announces Inaugural Defense Civilian Training Corps Cohort

10/26/2023

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has selected 20 student representatives as inaugural cohort members of the Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC), a pilot program initiated by the Department of Defense (DoD) to prepare the next generation of civilian national security leaders.

This is a graphic for the TMCF Medtronic R&D Program

N.C. A&T Professors Receive TMCF Medtronic Research & Development Program Award

10/26/2023 in College of Business and Economics, College of Engineering, College of Health and Human Sciences

Three North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University professors have been selected as recipients of the 2023-24 Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Medtronic Research & Development Program Award.

This is a photo of the Dudley Memorial Building

University Galleries to Host 2023 Alumni Art Exhibition with Featured Artist Jackson ‘21

10/25/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host the 2023 Alumni Art Exhibition during its homecoming celebration. Set to present a diverse range of styles, subjects and mediums, the group exhibition will showcase alumni artists from the university’s Visual Arts Program. The exhibition’s opening reception is Thursday, Nov. 2, at 5:30 p.m., and will be on display through Dec. 13.

Shredded paper and a pile of discarded computers and monitors

N.C. A&T to Host Annual Shred and Recycling Day on Oct. 28

10/23/2023 in Employees, Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Information Technology Services, Center of Excellence in Cybersecurity Research, Education and Outreach and Waste Management Institute are partnering to offer the annual Aggie Shred and Recycling Day on Saturday, Oct. 28, at Lindsay and Laurel streets on campus in recognition of October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

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N.C. A&T Partners with N.C. State, USC to Advance Microelectronics, Develop Workforce

10/23/2023 in College of Engineering

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has partnered with regional innovation hubs led by North Carolina State University and the University of Southern California for the massive Microelectronics Commons project to bridge and accelerate the lab-to-fab transition.

University Police: Think Safety First During Homecoming

10/23/2023 in Alumni, Employees, Students

As North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University prepares for our 97th homecoming celebration, the University Police Department is reminding all who plan to participate to think safety first.

From left are College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences students Troy Pippen and Precious Bracy, Arthur S. Totten Jr., and CAES students Alaina Brock and Cy’Heim McRae stand at the University Farm entrance with the sign reading Arthur S. Totton Circle Farm Road

A&T Names Road on University Farm for Former Professor Totton

10/19/2023 in University Advancement, Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Animal Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named Arthur S. Totton Circle Farm Road on the University Farm for Arthur S. Totton in recognition of his service and contributions to the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES).

Taymon Cooke earns his second career kickoff return for touchdown against NCCU on Sept. 10.

Smallwood Coauthors Book on Aggie-Eagle Rivalry

10/17/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, History and Political Science

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Arwin D. Smallwood, Ph.D., has coauthored a new book about the Aggie-Eagle rivalry.

This is a photo of the 2023-24 Aggie Poet Laureate

N.C. A&T Selects 2023-24 Aggie Poet Laureate

10/17/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University graduate student Essence Connor-Barringer has become the sixth Aggie Poet Laureate after being competitively selected for the 2023-24 role.

This is a photo of Torch Leadership scholars, Taylor Crosland and Zaria Gabriel

N.C. A&T Students Accepted into USA Basketball Torch Leadership in Sport Mentoring Program

10/16/2023 in Students, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Business and Economics

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students Taylor Crosland and Zaria Gabriel have been accepted into second cohort of the USA Basketball Torch Leadership in Sport Mentoring Program.

This is a photo representing the Baltimore production

N.C. A&T Theatre Arts Program Presents “Baltimore”

10/16/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Theatre Arts Program will present “Baltimore,” a contemporary drama that examines racial tensions on a college campus beginning Oct. 26.

The First Meeting of the N.C. A&T Chancellor Search Advisory Committee to be Held Nov.6

10/13/2023

The meeting will be held Nov. 6.

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A&T Partners with Kaplan to Offer Students Free Comprehensive Test Prep Courses

10/12/2023 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is providing all of its undergraduate students with free test prep courses for graduate-level admissions exams, including the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT and professional certifications, through a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan.

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Alums Winchester, LaMar to Serve as Fall Commencement Speakers

10/11/2023 in Students

Two outstanding North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University graduates – Woodrow W. Winchester III, Ph.D., CPEM, and Dena LaMar – will serve as the Fall 2023 Commencement keynote speakers, university officials announced today.

North Carolina A&T State University campus sign

Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Welcomes Hymon-Parker as Interim Dean

10/11/2023

Professor Emerita Shirley Hymon-Parker, Ph.D. will lead the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) as interim dean, North Carolina A&T State University academic leaders announced today.

A lone cow on a farm with a silo in the distance

Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T Co-Sponsors Farmer Veteran Coalition Conference

10/10/2023 in Cooperative Extension

The Farmer Veteran Coalition of North Carolina (FVC), a group that helps veterans find meaningful and sustainable work in agriculture, will host the first Eastern Regional Farmer Veteran Coalition of North Carolina Education Conference on Oct. 27 at the Cumberland County Extension Center.

This is a photo of ASETTS scholars at their award ceremony.

N.C. A&T Transportation Institute Recognizes ASETTS Scholars

10/10/2023 in College of Business and Economics, Transportation and Supply Chain

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Transportation Institute has recognized its most recent Advancing STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) Education Through Transportation Studies (ASETTS) scholars.

“The Shop UNINTERRUPTED HBCU Tour” to Visit A&T during Homecoming

10/09/2023 in Alumni, Students

The Shop has teamed up with brand partners to bring the shop chairs, celebrity guests and candid conversations to North Carolina A&T and two other HBCUs.

N.C. A&T Student Accepted into Inaugural Milken Institute HBCU Strategic Initiative Cohort

10/09/2023 in College of Business and Economics, Marketing, Transportation and Supply Chain

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University junior Miles Durant has been accepted into the inaugural cohort of the Milken Institute Historically Black Colleges and Universities Strategic Initiative.

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

10/09/2023 in Research and Economic Development, Alumni, Employees

The Office of Engagement and Outreach at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host the third annual Community & Economic Engagement Summit, co-sponsored by MassMutual, during the university’s 97th Homecoming.

A&T Welcomes Seven New Members to Board of Visitors

10/09/2023

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University welcomed seven new members to its Board of Visitors (BOV) as part of the October 2023 meeting, the first of the academic year.

Group photo of N.C. A&T’s Department of PA Studies and collaborating members of historically Black fraternities and sororities

Department of Physician Assistant Studies Celebrates National PA Week

10/07/2023 in College of Health and Human Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Department of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies is celebrating National PA week.

A&T Participates in National ACUE Study on Impact of Growth Mindsets through High-Quality Teaching

10/06/2023 in Academic Affairs

A&T to Break Ground for Urban and Community Food Complex on Nov. 9

10/06/2023 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is planning for a sweet return on its investments in food science, nutrition and outreach when it breaks ground on a new building, the Urban and Community Food Complex, on Nov. 9.

An overhead photograph of the A&T main campus.

A&T Chancellor Search Advisory Committee Announced

10/04/2023

Led by the immediate past chair of the A&T Board of Trustees, the panel will now begin work to identify candidates to lead the university.

A&T to Conduct Siren Test on Tuesday, Oct. 17

10/03/2023 in Employees, Students

A siren test will be conducted at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17.

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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.

Triad Business Journal Honors Martin, Obare, Foster and Gatling as Power Players

10/02/2023 in Alumni, Employees

The Triad Business Journal has named four North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University leaders to its seventh annual Power Players list, which highlights Triad leaders playing a significant role in the region’s bright future.

EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan, center, with N.C. A&T leaders and representatives for a group photo

National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame to Honor EPA Administrator Regan for A&T

09/29/2023 in Alumni, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Representing North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan ‘98 will be inducted into the government category for the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation.

Exterior image of Student Center on campus with reflecting pool in the foreground

Follett Higher Education Becomes Exclusive Campus Retail Partner of A&T

09/29/2023 in Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Follett Higher Education, the largest campus retailer in North America, will become the exclusive campus retail partner, effective Sunday, Oct. 1.

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N.C. A&T Receives Department of Energy Funding to Establish Climate Resiliency Center

09/29/2023 in College of Science and Technology

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has funded North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s proposal to establish the “Climate Resiliency Center (CRC) in Piedmont Triad of North Carolina.” The announcement is in conjunction with the first White House Summit on Building Climate Resilient Communities and various actions the administration is taking to address a changing climate.

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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.

Kortni Blalock '23 sitting on a Aggie Pride bench for a graduation photo

A&T Alumna Selected for First Cohort of New USDA Fellowship

09/28/2023

Kortni Blalock '23 was selected from among 100 applicants to receive a U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) International Agricultural Fellowship. This fellowship is intended to support extraordinary individuals seeking FAS careers and increase diversity and excellence in the federal agency that works to improve export opportunities for U.S. producers.

This is a photo of the February One statue.

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

09/28/2023 in Students, Honors College

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its third 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.

This is a photo of the Wideman-Davis Dance Company members

Wideman-Davis Dance Company to Visit N.C. A&T during N.C. Dance Festival

09/27/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Every year, the North Carolina Dance Festival, powered by Dance Project in Greensboro, ignites the stage with thrilling modern and contemporary dance moves. The festival takes dance to every corner of the state, delivering electrifying performances, immersive classes and engaging conversations.

This is a photo of the inaugural Power of Four members and Dr. Jelani Favors

N.C. A&T’s Power of Four Fellowship Program Unveils Inaugural Class

09/27/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named four first-year College of Arts, Humanities and Social Science (CAHSS) students as the 2023-24 inaugural class of Power of Four Research Fellows.

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N.C. A&T Announces 2023 Dowdy Scholars Cohort

09/27/2023 in Students, Honors College

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 2027.

Morris Appointed Interim Director of Counseling Services at A&T

09/27/2023 in Student Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Melody Pierce, Ph.D., announces the appointment of Edward Morris, Ph.D., as interim director of counseling services.

Kerry Washington Engages with Students at “Finding My Own” Event at Start of Book Tour

09/26/2023 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

Kerry Washington engaged with students during "Finding My Own" event.

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

09/26/2023 in Students, Honors College

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 2027.

Three people at a Grassroots Leadership Conference

2023 Grassroots Leadership Conference to Focus on Ways to Extend Reach to Urban Audiences

09/26/2023 in Cooperative Extension

Community leaders and volunteers from across North Carolina will convene Oct. 17 in Charlotte for the annual Grassroots Leadership Conference (GLC), a one-day event to discuss local issues and develop strategies for positive change.

N.C. A&T Appoints Johnson Director of Center of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

09/25/2023 in Employees, College of Business and Economics

Following a nationwide search, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State university has appointed Sean Johnson as professor and director of the Center of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEE&I).

Lauren Mayo, Ph.D., research assistant professor in the Department of Animal Sciences, tells the crowd about the DeLaval VMS™ 300 milking system at the University Dairy’s Open House on Sept. 20 as a cow looks on. The system has the potential to revolutionize the dairy industry, which is very labor-intensive, by giving cows more autonomy over their milking schedules.

Milking the Moment: Dairy Unveils New Automated Milking System

09/25/2023 in Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Animal Sciences

Chancellor Harold Martin at Commencement

Chancellor Harold L. Martin, Sr., to Retire at End of Academic Year

09/22/2023 in Employees, Students

Chancellor Harold L. Martin, Sr., who is in his 15th year as leader of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, will retire at the end of the 2023-24 school year, he announced this afternoon at a regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees Elects New Officers, Welcomes New Member

09/22/2023

BOT elects new officers and adds a new member.

N.C. A&T Receives $5.8M to Lead Genomics Educational Hub

09/22/2023 in College of Engineering, College of Science and Technology, The Graduate College

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University was granted $5.8 million by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to create a genomics educational hub that will provide new educational and research opportunities for undergraduate and master’s students who are historically underrepresented in biomedical sciences.

N.C. A&T Establishes Center of Excellence for Social Justice

09/21/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced the opening of the Center of Excellence for Social Justice, dedicated to fostering educational opportunities for students and faculty to generate new discoveries through research, engagement and outreach while promoting collaborative action and innovation in the crucial areas of social, economic and racial justice.

From left are Michael Burgess, John. W. Bluford III, Peyton Onyeberechi and Triniti Cephas

Three A&T Students Named to 2023 BHLI Scholars Cohort

09/20/2023 in Students

Three North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students are members of the 2023 cohort of scholars in the Bluford Healthcare Leadership Institute (BHLI).

Marching band members play on the football field

N.C. A&T’s Blue and Gold Marching Machine to Perform at 2024 Tournament of Roses Parade

09/19/2023 in Student Affairs, Students

The BGMM has been selected for the 2024 Tournament of Roses Parade.

N.C A&T Unveils Autonomous Shuttle Route to Downtown Greensboro

09/18/2023 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering

N.C. A&T’s autonomous shuttles, unveiled last year with the university’s rural test track at Gateway North Campus, navigated a new track today: the real-world obstacles of the approximately one-mile ride from the Harold L. Martin Sr. Engineering Research and Innovation Complex to the Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Committee and Full Board Meetings Sept. 21-22

09/18/2023

Committee and full board meetings will be held.

Students cheer at Vice President Kamala Harris' visit to campus.

U.S. News & World Report: N.C. A&T One of Nation’s 25 “Most Innovative” Universities

09/18/2023 in Admissions, Students, College of Business and Economics, College of Engineering

That elite ranking was one of multiple categories in which A&T moved up, as the university's growth and development begins to factor prominently in such lists.

Vice President Kamala Harris speaking at N.C. A&T

Vice President Harris Urges A&T Students to Realize Their Voting Power

09/15/2023 in Student Affairs

Vice President Kamala Harris, who made history as the first woman and first historically Black college or university (HBCU) graduate to hold that role, paid a visit Friday, Sept. 15, to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, America’s largest HBCU.

Vice President Kamala Harris Fighting for Our Freedoms College Tour, North Carolina A&T, Sept. 15, 2023

Vice President Harris, EPA Administrator Regan to Visit A&T Sept. 15

09/14/2023 in Student Affairs

The stop is part of Harris' "Fighting For Our Freedoms" college tour, which will see the history-making vice president speak on campuses across the United States.

N.C. A&T Aggie Alumni Homecoming Concert to Feature R&B Soul Icon Charlie Wilson on Nov. 3

09/12/2023 in Alumni

The annual North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Aggie Alumni Homecoming Concert has a headliner this year that guarantees to give Aggies “Chills.” On Friday, Nov. 3, The Foundation for N.C. A&T State University, Inc., will host “An Evening with Charlie Wilson.”

This is a photo of NC A&T QISE Undergraduate Scholars Program participants

National Science Foundation Supports N.C. A&T’s Quantum Research with $5M Grant

09/12/2023 in Employees, College of Engineering, College of Science and Technology

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been awarded a five-year, $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support the ExpandQISE: Track 2: N.C. A&T QISE Research Workforce Development Programs.

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.

This is a photo of the NC A&T Moguls in the Making pitch competition team.

N.C. A&T Team Wins First Place in 5th Annual Moguls in the Making Pitch Competition

09/11/2023 in Students, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Business and Economics, College of Engineering

Four North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students won first place in the 2023 Moguls in the Making pitch competition.

This is a photo of Spring 2024 nursing graduate Ma'Lik Morrison

N.C. A&T School of Nursing Celebrates High NCLEX-RN Pass Rate

09/11/2023 in Students, College of Health and Human Sciences, Nursing

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s School of Nursing in the John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences is celebrating its National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) pass rate.

Biswanath Dari performing a soil test in a field

CAES Research Portfolio Sets Record, Reaches Nearly $40M

09/08/2023 in Research, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Research funding in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University reached an unprecedented $39.5 million this year, buoyed by major projects funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the American Heart Association.

Graduates throwing mortarboards in the air, photographed in silhouette.

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.

students cheer at the 2022 A&T homecoming game.

A&T Sets National Enrollment Milestone for 2023-24: 13,883

09/07/2023

A&T's largest-ever student body makes it the nation's largest HBCU for a full decade. It is also home to the biggest student body ever enrolled at an HBCU.

N.C. A&T Music Students to Gain Cultural Insights from International Music Program

09/07/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) will host the international music program, Ethno USA, for a masterclass and performance Monday, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m. in Harrison Auditorium, 1009 Bluford St.

This is a photo of Cheylaina Fultz and her family wearing HBCU Legacy Fashion apparel

N.C. A&T Alumna Creates HBCU Legacy Fashion Brand

09/07/2023 in Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumna Cheylaina Fultz ’08 has sewn her legacy in the HBCU fashion industry with her brand, HBCU Legacy Fashion.

STEPs4GROWTH students and faculty posing with a cake celebrating the program's first anniversary

Clean Energy Training “National Model” Blows Past Year 1 Goals, Expands at A&T

09/06/2023 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering

STEPs4GROWTH (S4G) marked its first anniversary with an announcement that the program has graduated 113 students, significantly exceeding its first-year goal of 100. The program’s industry partners now number 45 and include such leading firms as Duke Energy and Siemens. Between them, those partners committed to providing 140 jobs, of which 105 have been filled thus far with program graduates.

Four students looking at works in the University Galleries

A&T to Participate in 2023 North Carolina Folk Festival

09/06/2023 in Academic Affairs, Innovation Station, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, its College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) and other auxiliaries will participate in the 2023 North Carolina Folk Festival this weekend, Friday, Sept. 8, through Sunday, Sept. 10.

Cows, Meet Precision Agriculture: A&T Dairy Unveils New Automated Milking System

09/05/2023 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Animal Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Aggie cows will mooo-ve into the age of “precision agriculture” as the University Dairy hosts an open house for its new, state-of-the-art Automated Milking System.

15 Alumni Honored among Black Business Ink Power 100

09/04/2023 in Alumni

Fifteen North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumni were honored during this year’s 20th anniversary Black Business Ink Power 100 Awards Ceremony. The Power 100 Awards Ceremony recognizes 100 of the most influential leaders from across North Carolina in a variety of sectors, including educators, healthcare professionals, politicians, clergy and other professions and organizations.

This is a photo of Honors Students volunteering at NC A&T Farm Pavillion

Honors College Celebrates 25 Years Beginning with 2023 Honors Day of Service

09/01/2023 in Students, Honors College

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Honors College is celebrating 25 years of honors at the university, starting with its annual Honors Day of Service that reinforces student leadership.

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.

University Galleries Hosts New Exhibition, “Flash Fiction”

08/28/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is hosting “Flash Fiction,” a new exhibition of collages from artist, Natalie Schorr. The exhibit features personal narratives of gender roles, psychological introspection and spiritual reflections. The opening reception is Thursday, Aug. 31. The exhibition will be on display through Oct. 13.

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N.C. A&T, The Osher Foundation Create Scholarship Program for Reentry Scholars

08/25/2023 in Alumni, Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has partnered with The Bernard Osher Foundation to create The Osher Scholarship Program at North Carolina A&T State University in support of non-traditional students.

United Way of Greater Greensboro Names McCain '87 President and CEO

08/25/2023 in Alumni

United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) announced that Frank McCain Jr. ‘87 has been named president and CEO, effective Aug. 21, to lead the organization’s strategy to end local poverty.

Small Farmer of the Year working with a hog on a farm

A&T Receives $100K Grant from Tides Foundation, Google.org to Assist N.C. Livestock Producers

08/25/2023 in Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Animal Sciences

Eight African American livestock and poultry producers in North Carolina will be eligible to receive technology funding and training thanks to a grant received by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University through Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, and the Tides Foundation.

Coca-Cola polar bear mascot and Aggie mascot

Coca-Cola Becomes Official Soft Drink of A&T

08/24/2023 in Student Affairs

Starting this academic year, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students, faculty and fans will be sharing a Coke on campus and at athletic events.

Two students in an organic chemistry class

Department of Energy Awards Funds to A&T through RENEW Initiative

08/23/2023 in Research and Economic Development, College of Science and Technology

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is among the universities chosen to receive funding through the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Reaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce (RENEW) initiative.

Kerry Washington to be Featured in Chancellor’s Speaker Series, Sept. 21

08/23/2023 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

The Emmy Award-winning actor, activist and now author will take part in a conversation with A&T alumna Danya Bacchus, a national correspondent for CBS News.

This is a photo of Operation Xcel's class of 2023-24.

North Carolina A&T Donates 100 Laptops to Operation Xcel

08/22/2023 in Information Technology Services, Alumni, Employees

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has donated 100 laptops to local nonprofit Operation Xcel in advance of the 2023-24 academic year.

N.C. A&T Student Gains Insights into Politics, Public Service during Internship with Adams

08/22/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Journalism and Mass Communication

Jordynn Holley, a senior mass media production major at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, completed a highly sought-after summer internship with Congresswoman Alma S. Adams in Charlotte, North Carolina, representing the 12th Congressional District of North Carolina.

Aggie football players take the field for their 2022 homecoming game

A&T, Aggie Athletes Offer Back to School Resource Fair, Bookbag Giveaway on Aug. 26

08/18/2023 in Athletics, Employees, Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will join the Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement to offer a Back to School Resource Fair and Bookbag Giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 26.

N.C. A&T Announces Record $147.4M Year in External Research and Program Funding

08/18/2023 in Research

A&T faculty and staff secured $147.4 million in research and program funding in fiscal year 2023 – a $50 million jump over 2022, Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. announced today.

From left, Aggie athletes Jason Ivey, Janorris Robertson and Zach Yeager discuss their nutritional needs with Troy Purdom, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology in North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences.

New A&T Study Links Hypertension, Low Energy in Black DI Athletes

08/17/2023 in Athletics, College of Health and Human Sciences, Kinesiology

A first-of-its-kind study led by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University researchers shows for the first time a clear relationship between low-energy availability (LEA) and hypertension in Black Division I athletes.

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N.C. A&T Selects Benjamin’s “Viral Justice” as 2023 Text-In-Community Read

08/17/2023 in Students, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced its selection of "Viral Justice: How We Grow the World We Want" by acclaimed author Ruha Benjamin, Ph.D., as the Text-In-Community (TIC) read for the 2023-24 academic year.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees Nominating Committee to Hold Special Called Meeting, Aug. 10

08/03/2023

The nominating committee will hold a special called meeting.

Business N.C. Names CAES Dean Ahmedna to ‘Power List’

08/03/2023 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Mohamed Ahmedna, dean of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been named to Business N.C. magazine’s Power List in the area of agriculture.

Reza Tahergorabi, Ph.D., left, a food and nutritional science professor at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences works on a project with his lab assistant. With the USDA award, Tahergorabi will lead students in conducting plant-based food research with the goal of developing plant-based surimi (minced) seafood.

USDA Awards $1.8M to N.C. A&T Agriculture, Nutrition, Consumer Sciences Projects

08/02/2023 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, The Graduate College

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) will receive nearly $2 million to test environmentally friendly growing techniques, improve educational training on food allergies, strengthen nutritional science programs and more – six projects in all – as part of a competitive grant program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

Bluford Library Receives LSTA Grant to Lower Class Costs, Boost OER Use

08/02/2023 in Library

F.D. Bluford Library at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received a $31,902 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant to support an Open Educational Resources (OER) syllabus review service.

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Four N.C. A&T Journalism Students Commit to Three-Year McClatchy HBCU Internship Program

08/01/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Journalism and Mass Communication

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University rising sophomore public relations majors Renee Douglas and Steven Matthews Jr., along with rising junior multimedia journalism majors Chrysta Nichols and Gabrielle Heyward, have been chosen to participate in the McClatchy Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Internship.

LSTA Awards Funds to Bluford Library for Digital Navigator, Laptop Loan Programs

08/01/2023 in Library

F.D. Bluford Library at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has earned a $99,891 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant from the State Library of North Carolina to support a digital navigator pilot program and expand a laptop loan program.

A student operates a drone during the 2023 Summer High School Transportation Institute

N.C. A&T Conducts Successful High School Transportation Institute

07/31/2023 in College of Business and Economics, Transportation and Supply Chain, College of Engineering

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has concluded another successful Summer High School Transportation Institute (STI).

Wang Receives 2023 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Award

07/31/2023 in College of Education

Yudan Chen Wang, Ph.D., of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Education (COEd), has received a 2023 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

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.

Kathleen Liang, Ph.D., Kellogg Distinguished Professor of Sustainable Agriculture at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, works with conference attendees at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems, where she will conduct teacher training as part of her new $500,000 grant to boost agriculture in education.

Professor Liang Uses USDA Grant to Open Teachers’ Minds to Agricultural Possibilities

07/28/2023 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education

Chyi Lyi “Kathleen” Liang, Ph.D., Kellogg Distinguished Professor of Sustainable Agriculture at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is taking an innovative approach to agricultural education and a new, $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to implement it.

Triad Business Journal Recognizes Pompey with 2023 C-Suite Award

07/26/2023 in Business and Finance

The Triad Business Journal has named Robert Pompey, vice chancellor for Business and Finance at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, among its 15 C-Suite Award winners for 2023.

Kaiyah Brown and Victoria Lanier are 2023 HBCU Competitiveness Scholars

Brown, Lanier Chosen for 2023 HBCU White House Initiative

07/24/2023 in College of Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, College of Health and Human Sciences, Psychology

The White House Initiative (WHI) on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) has selected North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students Kaiyah Brown and Victoria Lanier as 2023 HBCU Competitiveness Scholars.

N.C. A&T Welcomes Four New Members to Board of Trustees

07/21/2023

A&T welcomed new BOT members.

N.C. A&T Appoints Wynn Director of Clinical Education in Hairston College

07/18/2023 in Employees, College of Health and Human Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has appointed Chileatha Wynn, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, director of clinical education for its Physician Assistant (PA) Program in the John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences.

N.C. A&T Appoints Morris Director of Nursing in Hairston College

07/17/2023 in Employees, College of Health and Human Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has appointed Tiffany Morris, DNP, M.S. Ed., MSN, BSN, director of nursing and Clara Adams Endowed Professor for the School of Nursing in the John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences, effective July 1.

From left, director Alex Fridge films N.C. A&T students Amarys Edwards, Rachel James and Jamie Hickman II on campus for a commercial featuring James and the 2023 Toyota Prius.

Journalism Student Featured in Toyota Commercial with BlackDoctor.Org

07/17/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Journalism and Mass Communication English

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University student Rachel James has been recognized by BlackDoctor.Org (BDO) and Toyota for paving her own path.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Annual Retreat July 20-21

07/14/2023

N.C. A&T BOT Retreat will be held July 20-21.

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.

This is a photo of Barber Theatre at Davidson College

Common Thread Theatre Collective Presents “How to Make an American Son”

07/10/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The Common Thread Theatre Collective, a joint venture between North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Davidson College, will present “How to Make an American Son,” a new play by Christopher Oscar Peña and directed by Holly Nañes. The hard-hitting drama explores what happens when the American Dream collides with the reality of immigration and family. Performances will begin Friday, July 14, at Barber Theatre on Davidson College’s campus.

A&T to Host Three-Day Safety Training for Local, Regional, State and Federal Agencies

07/07/2023 in Employees, Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a three-day public safety training event involving local, state, regional and federal agencies in Truist Stadium at East Lindsay and Sullivan streets.

Nursing textbook on a desk with students in the background

A&T Appoints Zhao Associate Dean for School of Nursing

07/07/2023 in College of Health and Human Sciences, Nursing

Following a nationwide search, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State university has appointed Meng Zhao, Ph.D., RN, as associate dean for its School of Nursing in the John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences, effective July 1.

11 students pose in front of Sigmund Freud bust during study abroad

Eleven Students Take Part in Psychology Department’s Study Abroad Program

07/05/2023 in College of Health and Human Sciences, Psychology

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students experienced the origins of psychology in London and Vienna as part of a novel study abroad trip.

Common Thread Theatre Collective Presents “Our Journey”

07/05/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The Common Thread Theatre Collective, a joint venture between North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Davidson College, will present “Our Journey,” an interactive play for young audiences about self-discovery. The performance will be held at N.C. A&T’s Paul Robeson Theatre on Saturday, July 15 at 2 p.m. The performance is free and open to the public.

A&T Partners with The Wall Street Journal to Offer School-Sponsored Subscription

07/03/2023 in Employees, Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and The Wall Street Journal have partnered to provide a school-sponsored WSJ subscription to all students, faculty and staff.

Aggie Do banner on the campus rec center building

A&T, Cone Health to Host “Building a Better You” Community Wellness Fair on July 8

06/30/2023 in College of Health and Human Sciences, Psychology

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Department of Psychology and Cone Health Center for Health Equity will host a “Building a Better You” community wellness fair Saturday, July 8.

Defense Civilian Training Corps leadership team posed for a group photo

N.C. A&T Selected to Pilot DOD Defense Civilian Training Corps

06/29/2023 in Research and Economic Development

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is among four universities selected by the Department of Defense (DOD) to pilot the Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC).

Derrick Coble, Ph.D., talks with farmers at a field demonstration during Small Farms Field Day at N.C. A&T recently.

Universities Combine Expertise to Build Trust between Pork Producers and Pork Consumers

06/28/2023 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Animal Sciences

Derrick J. Coble, Ph.D., swine specialist and assistant professor in the Department of Animal Science at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is a part of the National Pork Board's new five-year effort focused on addressing consumer questions related to the pork industry’s We Care® Ethical Principles and strengthening consumers’ confidence in choosing pork for their plate.

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.

Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., left, chief of staff of the Air Force, stands with A&T Cadet Christen Johnson

Three Cadets Chosen for Georgetown University’s Security Studies Summer Institute

06/27/2023 in Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Air Force ROTC cadets Camryn Agee, A’Thalia Hinton and Christen Johnson, were selected to attend Georgetown University’s Security Studies Summer Institute. This highly competitive program, which is offered at no cost to participants, is designed to provide insight into what it means to work in the field of security studies.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Special Called Meeting, June 30

06/22/2023

The BOT will hold a special called meeting June 30.

A&T Student Athlete Barrow Earns 2023 Blue Cross NC Finish Line Scholarship

06/22/2023 in Athletics, College of Engineering, Chemical, Biological, and Bio Engineering

Alivia Barrow, a rising senior from Greensboro, North Carolina, who is studying chemical engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been awarded a 2023 Blue Cross NC Finish Line Scholarship.

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N.C. A&T Alumna Tamrat Named 2023-24 UNC System Presidential Scholar

06/21/2023 in Alumni, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, History and Political Science

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumna Ezana Tamrat ’23 is one of three recent graduates of the University of North Carolina System who will serve as Presidential Scholars for the 2023-24 academic year.

Alaina Brock standing in a College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences laboratory

N.C. A&T Receives $18.1M to Lead Major Part of USDA NEXTGEN Agriculture Program

06/21/2023 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will lead a major project to build and sustain students’ interest and participation in agriculture as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new initiative, “From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals (NEXTGEN).”

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.

A&T ‘s Educator Preparation Program Earns ‘A’ Grade for Literacy Instruction and Education

06/15/2023 in Academic Affairs, College of Education, Administration and Instructional Services, Educator Preparation

The College of Education earns an "A" grade for its outstanding and rigorous instruction of "the science of reading."

Aggie Academy student with College of Education Dean Paula G. PRice holding cardboard picture frames

Aggie Academy Celebrates Conclusion of Successful Inaugural Academic Year

06/13/2023 in College of Education

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s flourishing Aggie Academy is celebrating an incredible end to its inaugural academic year.

N.C. A&T, Davidson College’s Common Thread Theatre Collective to Present “Clyde’s”

06/13/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Davidson College’s joint venture, Common Thread Theatre Collective, will produce the Tony Award-nominated comedy “Clyde’s” by Lynn Nottage in its North Carolina premiere directed by Luther Wells. The show will run the next two weekends beginning June 16 at Barber Theatre on Davidson College’s campus.

This is a photo of N.C. A&T and LANL researchers at the national laboratory

N.C. A&T, LANL Study Optical Properties of Aerosols from African Biomass Fuel Burning

06/09/2023 in Research and Economic Development, College of Science and Technology

Research teams from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in New Mexico have initiated the first phases of the African Combustion Aerosol Collaborative Intercomparison Analysis (ACACIA) pilot study. The project titled “Studies of optical and chemical properties of aged and fresh biomass burning absorbing aerosols for climate models” is funded by the Department of Energy.

Henry E. Frye, Shirley T. Frye, Davida Martin, Harold L. Martin Sr.

Martins Named 2023 Wyndham Championship Honorary Chairs

06/07/2023 in Alumni

N.C. A&T Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. and his wife, Davida Martin, will serve as the 2023 Wyndham Championship honorary chairs, the tournament announced during a news conference on the A&T campus.

Student researcher with a dropper inserted into a glass beaker with another student researcher in the background

Merck, A&T to Establish Biotech Training Center at Gateway Research Park

06/07/2023 in Research and Economic Development, The Graduate College

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Merck (NYSE:MRK) announced a collaboration agreement today for Merck to build a biotechnology training center at Gateway Research Park’s South Campus in East Greensboro.

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.

N.C. A&T’s Ward-Johnson Named to National Humanities Alliance Board of Directors

06/02/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Frances Ward-Johnson, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been elected to the board of directors of the National Humanities Alliance (NHA), a nationwide coalition of organizations advocating for the humanities on campuses, in communities and on Capitol Hill.

Aggie Academy Advisory Board to Hold Public Meeting June 7

06/01/2023 in Academic Affairs

The Aggie Academy will hold its board meeting.

A&T sign with Aggieland smokestack in background

Sociology Professor Teixeira-Poit Elected Rural Sociological Society VP

05/30/2023 in College of Health and Human Sciences, Social Work

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University associate sociology professor Stephanie Teixeira-Poit, Ph.D., has been elected vice president of the Rural Sociological Society (RSS). Her term begins in August.

Alumnus Henry E. Frye to Receive Inaugural TBJ Leaders in Diversity Legacy Award

05/25/2023 in Alumni

Henry E. Frye ’53, one of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s most distinguished alumni, is being honored by Triad Business Journal (TBJ) with its inaugural Leaders in Diversity Legacy Award.

Deese Clock Tower surrounded by trees during the day

CAHSS Celebrates Outstanding Achievements of Students, Faculty

05/25/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) recognized students and faculty recently during its Virtual Awards Ceremony, where six outstanding students of the year were recognized. Five faculty members of the college also were honored for excellence in teaching, research, leadership and advising.

Samya Gilliam-Frazier ‘22 models one of the three North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University-inspired clothing designs she created for lifestyle retailer Free People.

Free People Launches A&T-inspired Clothing Line Designed by Alumna

05/25/2023 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences

A new line of Aggie activewear apparel designed by fashion major Samya Gilliam-Frazier ’22 of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s fashion merchandising and design program is about to fly off the shelves.

From left, Antoine Alston holds a photo of his maternal grandfather, L.C. McLaurin, and his daughter Kayla Alston holds a photo of her grandfather, Albert Alston

Third-Generation N.C. A&T Graduate Alston Propels Family’s Agriculture Legacy

05/22/2023 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Animal Sciences

When Kayla Alston turned her tassel at A&T’s May 13 graduation ceremony, she represented the latest generation of her family to secure an agriculturally-oriented degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

N.C. A&T Taps Yin to Lead Institutional Research

05/17/2023 in Research

Alexander C. Yin, Ph.D., will be N.C. A&T’s new vice provost for the Office of Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness (OSPIE), part of the Division of Academic Affairs. OSPIE is the primary source of official data for the university, providing data and analysis for evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning throughout A&T.

Pictured are landscape architecture’s Class of 2023, from left, Octavia Coleman, Nacoma Hunt, Silas Lindsey, assistant professor Steve Rasmussen Cancian, Chavious Burns and Ivan Vazquez. All five students have graduated with jobs in their field.

Landscape Architecture Graduating Class Designs Straight Path to Careers

05/17/2023 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources and Environmental Design

The state’s only undergraduate landscape architecture program, housed at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has built its résumé this spring by graduating its entire senior class with careers in the field already set to begin.

N.C. A&T’S Jackson Named Rhoden Fellow for ESPN’s Andscape Journalism Program

05/16/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Kamryn Jackson, a junior multimedia journalism student in North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, has been named to the seventh class of Rhoden Fellows.

Graduates lined up for Spring 2023 commencement at Greensboro Coliseum

Spring 2023 Graduates: “Create Your Own Blueprint”

05/13/2023 in Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s most recent graduates have not just been celebrated as new alumni, but as change agents charged with making a positive impact in all their future endeavors.

Mackey Named A&T’s First Marshall-Motley Scholars Program Recipient

05/12/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, History and Political Science, Honors College

Arianna Mackey has been named North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s first Marshall-Motley Scholars Program (MMSP) recipient.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Special Called Meeting May 16

05/11/2023

The board of trustees will hold a special meeting.

This is a photo of NaTasha Yvette Williams

N.C. A&T Theatre Alumna Williams Nominated for 2023 Tony Award

05/10/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

NaTasha Yvette Williams ‘92, who graduated from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Theatre Arts Program in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS), has been nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for “Some Like It Hot.”

Vice chancellor for human resources/chief human resources officer Veronica Sills at the 2022 Faculty Staff Institute with "The Aggie Experience" on the screen behind her

A&T Elevates Service Excellence by “Bringing the Aggie Experience to Life”

05/05/2023 in Employees

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is embarking on training its frontline staff and managers through a customer service initiative, “Bringing the Aggie Experience to Life.”

Joyner, Rorie Named to UNC 2023 Executive Leadership Institute

05/04/2023 in Business and Finance, College of Science and Technology, Biology

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Assistant Vice Chancellor of Budget and Planning Chartarra Joyner and Checo Rorie, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Biology in the College of Science and Technology, are among 30 leaders selected to participate in the University of North Carolina System’s 2023 Executive Leadership Institute.

Three N.C. A&T Students Tapped for DreamWorks’ Animation, HBCU 20x20’S Fellowship Program

05/03/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Science and Technology

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University junior visual arts and media design student Briana Ballentine is one of three students from the university selected by DreamWorks Animation and HBCU 20x20 to participate in the new LAUNCH: HBCU Fellowship Program.

Kennedy Reid at podium during Spring 2023 Honors Convocation

Reid Named A&T’s First Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellow

05/02/2023 in College of Business and Economics, Economics, Honors College

Kennedy Reid has been named North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s first Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program recipient.

Dean Margaret Kanipes at the podium during 2023 Honors Convocation

Honors College Dean Kanipes Receives Friday Lifetime Achievement Award

04/28/2023 in Honors College

Margaret I. Kanipes ‘90, Ph.D., dean of the new Honors College at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has received the William C. Friday Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of North Carolina Association of Student Governments.

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

Williams-Wheeler Receives UNC BOG 2023 Excellence in Teaching Award

04/25/2023 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences

The University of North Carolina Board of Governors has selected North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Meeshay Williams-Wheeler to receive a 2023 Award for Excellence in Teaching.

The February One monument in front of the Dudley Building

A&T Programs, Specialties Climb in U.S. News & World Report Graduate Rankings

04/25/2023

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University ranks in five programs and eight specialties, with two surging to new heights, according to the latest graduate program ratings by U.S. News & World Report.

N.C. A&T’s Bluford Library to Showcase Rare Films during April 27 Screening

04/24/2023

F.D. Bluford Library at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will showcase rare films that have been digitized during a screening Thursday, April 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the seminar room at the library, 1601 E. Market St. It will also be livestreamed via Zoom.

Three N.C. A&T Students, Alumna Intern with NCDHHS Division of Public Health

04/21/2023 in Alumni, Students

Three North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students and a recent graduate are participating in paid spring semester internships with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services as part of its Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) internship program.

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Cheerleaders Make H-I-S-T-O-R-Y in National Competition

04/20/2023 in Athletics

The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Cheerleading Program made history as the first team from the university to compete in the National Cheerleader Association (NCA) & National Dance Alliance (NDA) College National Championship. They also made their mark as the first squad in at least 20 years to represent a historically Black college or university (HBCU) from North Carolina in the event.

N.C. A&T Documentary Project Lands Prestigious $100,000 Completion Grant

04/19/2023 in Employees, Students

“Our Blues Make Us Gold,” a multi-part documentary focused on North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University from filmmakers Ashley Shantè and Brandon Gerard, is the recipient of a $100,000 grant from the Black Experience on Xfinity that will allow for enhancement and completion of the project, officials announced today.

N.C. A&T to Kick Off Second Town & Gown Celebration ‘An Evening with Sheryl Lee Ralph’

04/19/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will kick off its second Town & Gown celebration Thursday, April 27, at 6 p.m. in Paul Robeson Theatre as it welcomes Emmy-award winning star of ABC’s “Abbott Elementary,” singer, producer and activist Sheryl Lee Ralph.

N.C. A&T-led Research Team Awarded NASA Grant for Flood Monitoring Data Science Research

04/18/2023 in Research, College of Science and Technology

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University was awarded a three-year $1.5 million NASA grant to establish an institute connected to the agency’s new Data Science Equity, Access, and Priority in Research and Education (DEAP) opportunity for historically Black colleges and universities.

This is a photo of the A&T Jazz Ensemble performing

N.C. A&T Students, International Jazz Artist Williams to Perform During Spring Jazz Concert

04/17/2023

The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Jazz Ensemble will host its Spring Jazz Concert on Thursday, May 4, at 7 p.m. in Harrison Auditorium. The concert, featuring acclaimed international musician Lori Williams, is free and open to the public.

This is a photo of Army War College visitors, Professor Earnest Hookder, and ROTC cadet and staff members.

A&T Hosts U.S. Army War College Visitors, Panel Discussions on Military Topics

04/13/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The Department of History and Political Science at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University hosted visiting students and faculty of the U.S. Army War College’s Eisenhower Series College Program (ESCP) on campus Wednesday, April 12. The highly selective program encourages its students, who are on a trajectory to become the Army’s most senior leaders.

Sophomore J.R. Smith Navigates Life as a N.C. A&T Student in Prime Video Docuseries

04/13/2023 in Student Affairs, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Liberal Studies

Sophomore J.R. Smith Navigates life after the NBA, college and more in Prime Video Docuseries.

N.C. A&T to Kick Off Fresh & Local Nutrition Incentive Program on April 15

04/13/2023 in Community and Rural Development

The Fresh & Local Nutrition Incentive Program – a pilot project led by a multidisciplinary team at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University – will kick off Saturday, April 15, with an event to provide half-priced Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) box options to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants.

Emmy Award Winner Sheryl Lee Ralph Joins N.C. A&T for Town & Gown Celebration

04/11/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Emmy Award Winner Sheryl Lee Ralph Joins N.C. A&T for Town & Gown Celebration

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Committee and Full Board Meetings April 13-14

04/06/2023

N.C. A&T BOT will hold its full board meeting.

N.C. A&T’s Hairston College to Host Career Day on April 5

04/04/2023 in College of Health and Human Sciences

The John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is hosting a health and human sciences career day Wednesday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Deese Ballroom 205 at the Student Center.

This is a photo of performers with microphones

N.C. A&T’s National Award-Winning Richard B. Harrison Players Closes Season with “Dreamgirls”

04/03/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The powerhouse musical “Dreamgirls,” with book and lyrics by Tom Eyen and music by Henry Krieger, is one of the most celebrated American musicals of the 20th century. It is a sweeping and inspirational journey through American pop music that chronicles one Motown girl group’s rise from obscurity to superstardom. Inspired by the stories of R&B’s popular superstars, including The Supremes, James Brown, and the roster of artists that helped change the landscape of popular music in the 60s and 70s, “Dreamgirls” is a true depiction of the music business.

N.C. A&T Alumna Bass to Serve as Student Honors Convocation Speaker

03/31/2023 in Students, Honors College

Adrina Greenlee Bass ‘04, an assistant attorney general at the North Carolina Department of Justice, will serve as speaker for the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Student Honors Convocation on Wednesday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to noon at Harrison Auditorium. The event will include the presentation of academic honors and excellence awards.

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Harlem’s Fashion Row to Visit N.C. A&T on March 31

03/30/2023 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences

Representatives from fashion agency Harlem’s Fashion Row are visiting North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s fashion merchandising and design program as part of an ongoing partnership to open opportunities for diverse students and build connections in the fashion world.

Wolfspeed announcement in Durham NC with Governor Roy Cooper

Wolfspeed, A&T to Establish Joint R&D Facility to Further Advance Silicon Carbide Innovation

03/28/2023 in Research and Economic Development

Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF), the global leader in Silicon Carbide technology, and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, America’s leading historically Black college or university, today announced their intent to apply for CHIPS and Science Act funding to build a new research and development facility on the North Carolina A&T campus. The R&D facility will be focused on Silicon Carbide to support the next generation of advanced compound semiconductors. Wolfspeed and A&T intend to submit the project for federal investment as part of the CHIPS and Science Act when the Notice of Funding Opportunity for R&D facilities is released this fall.

Two female business students at computer

N.C. A&T to Host HBCU Heroes “Secure the Bag” Event on March 23

03/21/2023 in Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host HBCU Heroes’ Secure the Bag Financial Literacy Tour & Career Fair Series with a two-part hybrid tour stop Thursday, March 23.

N.C. A&T Computer Science Senior Recognized as Namaskar Winner

03/17/2023 in College of Engineering, Computer Science

Computer science senior Alexis Cathcart is known as an impactful student leader at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University who has strived to positively influence her community, department, college and university.

University Galleries at N.C. A&T to Host HBCU Artists’ “Common Roots, Many Branches”

03/16/2023

The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a new art exhibition, “Common Roots: Many Branches.” The show, featuring more than 60 works, opens Monday, March 20, and runs through Friday, April 14, with a re-opening Friday, May 12, through Friday, July 28.

N.C. A&T 4-H Tech Changemaker Kinsey Named National Program Ambassador

03/16/2023 in 4-H and Youth Development

Zamaria Kinsey joined the 4-H Tech Changemakers program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in 2022 and, earlier this year, the National 4-H Council named her one of three 2023 National Teen Ambassadors for the program.

Morris Chestnut and Robert H. Newman, Ph.D.

Newman, Chestnut to Serve as N.C. A&T Spring 2023 Commencement Speakers

03/14/2023 in Students

Two highly regarded leaders in their fields – North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Nathan F. Simms Distinguished Professor in the Department of Biology Robert H. Newman, Ph.D., and NAACP Image Award-winning actor Morris Chestnut – will serve as Spring 2023 Commencement keynote speakers, university officials announced today.

N.C. A&T Appoints Burwell Founding Director of Physician Assistant Program

03/10/2023 in College of Health and Human Sciences

Following a national search, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has appointed Nicole B. Burwell, Ph.D., PA-C, to serve as founding director of its new physician assistant (PA) program. The UNC System Board of Governors approved the program Oct. 19, 2022.

N.C. A&T Names Hodge-Penn AVC for Research and Economic Development

03/09/2023

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Melissa Hodge-Penn, Ed.D., has been named associate vice chancellor for research and economic development.

The Dudley Building with the February One monument

New Strategic Plan Unveiled, Will Guide A&T Through 2030

03/09/2023 in University Advancement

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University today unveiled an ambitious new strategic plan that builds on the exciting growth as a doctoral, research university and as an 1890 land grant institution.

N.C. A&T Conducts Successful Siren Test

03/07/2023

The siren test at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has ended.

This is a photo of The Big Payback flyer.

N.C. A&T, Alexander to Host “The Big Payback” Discussion and Debate

03/03/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) will host a conversation and student-led debate around reparations for Black Americans inspired by the PBS documentary, “The Big Payback.” The event, to be held Tuesday, March 21, at 5:30 p.m. in Harrison Auditorium, will feature “Living Single” actress Erika Alexander, co-director of the film.

College of Education-equity, access and advocacy

N.C. A&T’s College of Education Makes Big Impact Meeting Teacher Recruitment, Retention and Student Development Needs

03/02/2023 in College of Education, Educator Preparation

The College of Education is amplifying the educator preparation program hosting 200 male students to explore teaching careers.

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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.

N.C. A&T, Hofstetter to Host HBCU Lecture Series on Hacktivism and Black Creativity

02/28/2023 in Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will be the first of 10 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to host George Hofstetter’s new lecture series on hacktivism and Black creativity. The goal of the lecture series is to discuss topics that “inspire students and faculty to build at the intersection of disruptive innovation and social justice.” The event will take place Thursday, March 2, at 6 p.m. in the Deese Ballroom of the A&T Student Center.

N.C. A&T to Conduct Siren Test on Tuesday, March 7

02/28/2023

A siren test will be conducted at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 7.

This is a photo of Melvin Harris at the White House briefing

N.C. A&T’s Harris Attends White House Briefing with Vice President Harris

02/27/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University senior journalism and mass communication student Melvin Harris recently visited the White House as part of an event by the Biden-Harris administration to bridge a connection with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

This is a photo of author Adam Harris and his book, "The State Must Provide"

N.C. A&T to Host “An Audacious Call to Action” with Author, Writer-in-Residence Harris

02/27/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Award-winning journalist and author Adam Harris will headline the event, “An Audacious Call to Action: HBCU Equity in Higher Education,” at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University on Wednesday, March 15 at 6 p.m. in the Alumni-Foundation Event Center.

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Hairston College to Host Student Panel on Black Health on Feb. 27

02/27/2023 in College of Health and Human Sciences

The John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is hosting “Black Health: Using our Past to Inform our Future,” a panel discussion in recognition of Black History Month. The event – which is open to faculty, staff and students in all disciplines – will take place Monday, Feb. 27, at 4 p.m. in Academic Classroom Building Room 107.

Aggie Academy Advisory Board to Hold Public Meeting March 1

02/24/2023

Aggie Academy Advisory Board will hold a public meeting.

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N.C. A&T Visual and Performing Arts Professor Awarded Kennedy Center Gold Medallion

02/23/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Theatre Professor and Resident Costume Designer Gregory J. Horton was recently awarded the prestigious Kennedy Center Gold Medallion in Theatre for Region IV during the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF).

BestColleges.com Ranks N.C. A&T No. 1 HBCU for Sports Management in 2023

02/23/2023 in College of Health and Human Sciences, Kinesiology

BestColleges.com has rated North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University its top historically Black college or university (HBCU) for earning a sports management degree.

N.C. A&T to Lead University Transportation Center for Southeast Region

02/22/2023 in College of Business and Economics, Transportation and Supply Chain, College of Engineering, College of Science and Technology

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State has been selected to initiate the Center for Regional and Rural Connected Communities (CR2C2) using a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for up to an additional four years of support, totaling $15 million.

Small Farmers of the Year 2022 Millard and Connie Locklear

Small Farms Week 2023 to Focus on Resilience, Growth in Changing Climate

02/21/2023 in Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

The countdown has begun for Small Farms Week 2023, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T’s annual tribute to small-scale agriculture. The week will feature educational programs, demonstrations and the announcement of the 2023 Small Farmer of the Year.

A male graduate at Fall 2022 commencement

bp HBCU Fellowship Program Awards $1.35M to N.C. A&T

02/20/2023

Dr. Kathleen Liang with Connie Locklear on the Locklear's farm

N.C. A&T’s Liang in $10M USDA-Funded Project to Examine Major Shocks to Food Systems

02/20/2023 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education

Chyi Lyi “Kathleen” Liang, Ph.D., the W.K. Kellogg Distinguished Professor of Sustainable Agriculture in N.C. A&T’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES), is a co-principal investigator on the project that received $10 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Sterling K. Brown Talks Health, Education and Justice at N.C. A&T Speaker Series on “MENtality”

02/17/2023 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

Sterling K. Brown was the featured speaker at the Chancellor's Speaker Series: MENtality

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.

Small Farms Leadership Holds Fourth Educational Program Next Week

02/17/2023 in Cooperative Extension

Registration is open for the Small Farms 360 Leadership Initiative’s fourth educational workshop to be held Feb. 21 -22 at the Bob Martin Eastern North Carolina Agricultural Center.

Yakira Chapman, a junior fashion merchandising and design major, poses with “107: Take Your Pick” as part of the NBA’s 2023 Student Art Showcase.

N.C. A&T Fashion Student Chapman Chosen for NBA All-Star Art Showcase

02/16/2023 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences

Yakira Chapman, a third-year fashion merchandising and design student in North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, is scoring big at this year’s NBA’s All-Star game – with her art.

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.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Committee and Full Board Meetings Feb. 16-17

02/14/2023

N.C. A&T will hold a BOT meeting.

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.

Connie and Millard Locklear, left, discuss the heirloom crops they grow using climate-smart high tunnels with USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, center, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Dean Mohamed Ahmedna, left, Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr., A&T Board of Trustees chair Hilda Pinnix-Ragland; and USDA Senior Advisor for Racial Equity Dewayne Goldmon.

“A New Day for American Agriculture:” USDA Leader Visits N.C. A&T to View Climate-Smart Investments

02/14/2023 in Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

The U.S. Department of Agriculture‘s only twice-appointed leader, Secretary Thomas Vilsack, came to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and the University Farm on Wednesday, Feb. 8, to discuss the major investment USDA is making in climate-smart agriculture – and then, to get a first-hand look at those practices in action.

Mix to Speak at N.C. A&T HBCU Health Equity Summit on Friday, Feb. 10

02/09/2023 in College of Health and Human Sciences, Nursing

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s first wellness day of the semester will feature the inaugural HBCU (Historically Black College and University) Health Equity Summit with Rear Adm. Aisha K. Mix and Marcella Nunez-Smith, M.D., on Friday, Feb. 10.

N.C. A&T Awards Two with 2023 Human Rights Medal for Civil Rights and Social Justice Service

02/01/2023

Dr. Safiya Noble and Attorney Chance Lynch are the 2023 Human Rights Medal Winners.

Joseph McNeil in front of A&T Four statue

Embracing, Engaging, Imagining: N.C. A&T Celebrates 63rd Anniversary of Sit-In

02/01/2023 in Alumni

The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University community gathered Wednesday morning to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the A&T Four’s legendary sit-in at Woolworth’s Department Store that galvanized the Civil Rights Movement.

This is a photo of Paul Robeson playing Othello

N.C. A&T’s Theatre Arts Program Presents “Othello”

01/31/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Theatre Arts Program tackles one of Shakespeare’s most intimate family tragedies beginning Feb. 23. The full title of the play is “The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice,” written by William Shakespeare in 1603. The production is a rare example of a dramatic work by Shakespeare that remained popular in performance during the latter half of the 17th and 18th century and remains relevant today.

N.C. A&T Names Minor Interim Vice Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships

01/31/2023 in Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development

Timothy A. Minor, MPA, a senior advancement executive with nearly three decades of higher education experience, has been named interim vice chancellor for strategic partnerships at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Triad Business Journal Names Three N.C. A&T Alumni to ’40 Under 40’ List

01/27/2023 in University Advancement, Alumni

The Triad Business Journal has named three North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumni to its 2023 class of 40 Under 40 award winners – Alana V. Allen ’07, Bryle Henderson Hatch ’08, ’10, ’18, Ph.D., and Oliver M. Thomas ’06, Ph.D., M.Div.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Special Called Meeting Jan. 30

01/25/2023

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting.

This is a photo of students at computers

N.C. A&T Among Nation’s Top Online Degree Providers: U.S. News & World Report

01/25/2023

The online bachelor’s degree programs offered by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University now rank among the top 55 such programs in America, reports U.S. News & World Report’s new “Best Online Programs” listings.

Chancellor's Speaker Series to feature Sterling K. Brown

N.C. A&T to Host Actor Sterling K. Brown for Upcoming Chancellor’s Speaker Series: “MENtality”

01/22/2023 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

The acclaimed Chancellor's Speaker Series will feature the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning star of "This Is Us" and such films as "Black Panther" and "The People vs. O.J. Simpson."

This is a photo of the 2023 Air Quality in Africa Workshop attendees

N.C. A&T’s Bililign Hosted International Workshop on Air Quality in Africa

01/20/2023 in College of Science and Technology

Solomon Bililign, Ph.D., a professor in the College of Science and Technology at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, chaired a follow up international workshop on air quality in Africa from Jan. 17-19. More than 80 attendees participated either virtually or in-person during the three-day workshop held at the Carnegie Mellon University Africa campus in Kigali, Rwanda.

This is a photo of Dr. Godfrey A. Uzochukwu

N.C. A&T’s Uzochukwu Named EPA Science Advisory Board CASTNET Review Panel Chair

01/19/2023 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Godfrey A. Uzochukwu, Ph.D., a professor in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, was named chair of the Science Advisory Board (SAB) Clean Air Status and Trends Network (CASTNET) review panel. The network was established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1991 “to assess the effectiveness of emission reductions programs by reporting trends in pollutant concentrations and acidic deposition.” As of 2021, CASTNET monitors 99 sites in the United States and Canada.

N.C. A&T Alumna Williams Sizzles in Broadway Musical “Some Like It Hot”

01/18/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

NaTasha Yvette Williams, an alumna of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is a singer and musical theatre actress showcasing her powerful sounds on Broadway in the comedic musical “Some Like It Hot.”

This is a photo of one of the pieces of fabric art for the exhbition

University Galleries to Host Art Exhibition, “Pieces of a Dream: Works by Andrena Stoddard Coleman”

01/18/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Jan. 18, 2023) – The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a new art exhibition, “Pieces of a Dream: Works by Andrena Stoddard Coleman.” Highlighting Coleman’s fabric art, the show will open Thursday, Jan. 19, and run through Friday, Feb. 24.

Rev. Al Sharpton Appearance Date Changed, Moved to New Location

01/13/2023 in Student Affairs

Scheduling difficulties prompted the International Civil Rights Center and Museum to reschedule the event for Jan. 31 at a location to be announced.

N.C. A&T, UNCG, Guilford College & GTCC to Host 11th Annual Joint MLK Celebration on Jan. 18

01/10/2023 in Student Affairs

N.C. A&T, UNCG, Guilford College and GTCC will host the joint celebration.

Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T Names McKinnie as Administrator

01/10/2023 in Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

M. Ray McKinnie ‘76, Ph.D., has been selected to lead Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University as associate dean/administrator, effective Jan. 1.

63rd Annual Sit-in Anniversary Celebration

N.C. A&T Honors A&T Four with 63rd Sit-in Anniversary Celebration on Feb. 1

01/09/2023 in Student Affairs, Alumni

N.C. A&T will host the 63rd Feb. One Anniversary Sit-in Celebration.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Special Called Meeting Jan. 9

01/06/2023

The N.C. A&T BOT will hold a special meeting on Jan. 9, 2023.

2022 Articles

Students walking and gathered in front of the Academic Classroom Building

N.C. A&T Names Harrison Director of Undergraduate Admissions

12/16/2022 in Admissions

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Dominique Harrison ‘16 has been named director of undergraduate admissions.

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.

N.C. A&T Research Team Participates in American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting

12/16/2022 in Research and Economic Development, College of Science and Technology, The Graduate College

A research team comprised of professors, post-doctoral and graduate student researchers from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University presented at the 2022 American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting in Chicago. Solomon Bililign, Ph.D., Marc N. Fiddler, Ph.D., Vaios Moschos, Ph.D., Janica Gordon, Markie’Sha James and Megan Mouton participated in poster and oral presentations that focused on research related to air quality and health in Africa.

Student walking in front of Proctor Hall

N.C. A&T’s Taliaferro Receives Nat’l Award Using Data to Ensure Teacher Readiness

12/14/2022 in Academic Affairs, College of Education, Administration and Instructional Services, Educator Preparation

N.C. A&T Alisa Taliaferro recently received the prestigious 2022 Ed-Fi Alliance Educator Interoperability Leader of the Year Award.

Bojangles Outdoor Mural Design by N.C. A&T’s Rahman-Latta Available until Dec. 31

12/13/2022 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The public will be able to view the 2022 homecoming mural designed by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University visual arts student Laila Rahman-Latta until Dec. 31 at Bojangles’ 1115 E. Bessemer Avenue, Greensboro, location.

N.C. A&T’s Barcliff Wins Milwaukee Bucks HBC-YOU Made T-Shirt Design Competition

12/13/2022 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The work of a North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University visual arts student will be featured exclusively at the Milwaukee Bucks HBCU Game Night and worn by selected fans .Janiya Barcliff, a junior visual media (graphic) design major in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences from Elizabeth City, North Carolina, won the 2022 Milwaukee Bucks x HBC-YOU Made T-shirt contest. Individuals who attend or formerly attended a historically Black college or university (HBCU) were eligible to compete and only one national winner was selected.

N.C. A&T, Alamance Community College Partner on No-cost Precision Machining Training

12/12/2022 in Research and Economic Development, College of Science and Technology

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Alamance Community College (ACC) today kicked off the first Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining training of its kind in North Carolina. America’s Cutting Edge (ACE), a U.S. Department of Defense program designed to reestablish American leadership in the machine tool industry, provides online and in-person training – all at no cost.

Graduate students preparing for commencement

N.C. A&T Marks Milestone for 2022 Fall Graduates in Two Commencement Ceremonies

12/10/2022 in Students

About 1,100 students, including nearly 300 graduate students, are members of N.C. A&T’s fall Class of 2022, who participated in commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 9, and Saturday, Dec. 10, in the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.

Aggie student scientists examine vial in a lab

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.

Naismith Basketball HOF, Chris Paul Launch HBCU Event Merchandise Featuring N.C. A&T

12/08/2022 in Athletics

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and basketball star Chris Paul, in conjunction with CLC, the nation’s leading collegiate licensing company, announce a special apparel collection featuring the four historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) – including North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University –that will participate in the Boost Mobile HBCU Challenge.

Aggie Academy Advisory Board to Hold Public Meeting Dec. 7

12/01/2022

The Aggie Academy lab school will hold an advisory board meeting, Dec. 7.

N.C. A&T’s Winter Wishes in Aggieland to Grant Guilford Cty. Foster Children Holiday Wishes

12/01/2022 in Employees

For the fifth consecutive year, A&T will host Winter Wishes in Aggieland and grant the holiday gift (wishes) of foster children.

TRIO Programs at N.C. A&T Receives Dept. of Ed Grants Totaling Nearly $7M

11/30/2022 in Student Affairs

TRiO Programs at N.C. A&T recently received nearly $7 million in grants and federal student aid.

This is a photo of a few Aggie Writing Scholars and their instructor

N.C. A&T’s Aggie Writing Scholars Program Goes Beyond Enhancing Students’ Communication

11/30/2022 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The Aggie Writing Scholars Program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has successfully supported and served 45 incoming first-year students since 2019. To “support the expansion of the university’s writing center and writing-intensive courses throughout the university’s curriculum,” the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awarded a historic $500,000 grant to the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) at that time.

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.

This is a photo of a researcher inspecting laboratory materials

JSNN, DEVCOM Soldier Center Partner to Enhance Nanoscale Materials for Soldier Protection

11/21/2022 in Research and Economic Development, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering

A new partnership between the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development (DEVCOM) Soldier Center and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering at Gateway Research Park will develop advanced nanoscale materials for soldier protection that promise to be lighter, faster, safer and stronger than ever before.

N.C. A&T Seeks 2023 Human Rights Medal Nominations

11/21/2022

Nominations for the 2023 Human Rights Medal awarded by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are being accepted through Monday, Dec. 12.

N.C. A&T Researchers Awarded Grant to Test Semiconductors in Extreme Environments

11/18/2022 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering

Researchers at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University received a portion of a $5 million grant to study how to create semiconductors that can withstand extreme environments, like outer space.

This is a photo of actors in The Soul of Christmas production

N.C. A&T Theatre Arts Program Presents Holiday Musical, “The Soul of Christmas”

11/16/2022 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual & Performing Arts

“The Soul of Christmas” is a finger-snapping, foot-tapping, hand-clapping holiday musical for the whole family. Join North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Theatre Arts Program beginning Dec. 1 as they journey into the world of joyful music that will lift your spirits and feed your soul.

Alums Winchester, Thornton to Serve as N.C. A&T Fall Commencement Speakers

11/10/2022 in Students

Two distinguished North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University graduates – Woodrow W. Winchester III, Ph.D., CPEM, and Jini Davis Thornton, CPA – will serve as the Fall 2022 Commencement keynote speakers, university officials announced today.

A Real Talk Discussion About Mental Health

Counseling Services Dept. at N.C. A&T Partners with The Hartford and NAMI to Host “Real Talk” Mental Health Discussion

11/09/2022 in Student Affairs

The department of Counseling Services at N.C. A&T will host the free panel discussion and dialogue, “Real Talk” about mental health.

Picture of N.C. A&T Clock Tower at sunrise

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Committee and Full Board Meetings Nov. 10-11

11/07/2022 in Business and Finance

N.C. A&T BOT will hold its full board meeting, Nov. 11, 2022.

N.C. A&T to Conduct Siren Test on Wednesday, Nov. 9

11/07/2022 in Employees, Students

A siren test will be conducted at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9.

GPD to Use N.C. A&T Expertise in Implementing $2M Violence Intervention, Prevention Grant

11/04/2022 in College of Education, Leadership Studies and Adult Education

Greensboro Police Department (GPD) will use North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University expertise as part of a three-year, $2 million Office of Justice Programs Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) Grant.

This is a photo of the Aggie Autonomous shuttles

N.C. A&T’s Driving into The Future Event Unveils Rural Test Track for Autonomous Shuttles

11/01/2022 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering

A leader in transportation technology and autonomous research, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University opened its rural test track and demonstrated its autonomous vehicles Tuesday, Nov. 1. One of the only rural tracks in the nation, the university unveiled a unique fleet of connected self-driving shuttles to be used for testing and developing advanced technologies for public transportation. Once testing is complete for the next phase, the vehicles will be cleared for deployment between the university’s campus and downtown Greensboro–allowing riders to experience leading autonomous innovation first-hand.

This is a photo of the Progress Sculpture

N.C. A&T’s Department of Journalism and Mass Communication to Honor First Hall of Fame Inductees

10/26/2022 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Journalism and Mass Communication

Seven distinguished alumni and servant leaders will become the first Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (JOMC) Hall of Fame inductees Friday, Oct. 28, during a 10:30 a.m. ceremony in the General Classroom Building Auditorium. A reception will follow the induction ceremony in Crosby Hall Room 217. The department plans to make the Hall of Fame induction an annual event during Homecoming week.

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).

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N.C. A&T Recognizes Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Offers Businesses Prevention Training

10/20/2022 in Research and Economic Development

For nearly two decades, the nation has acknowledged October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, informing everyday Americans, government and business infrastructure of potential malicious activities and ways to combat and proactively avoid them. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s final awareness event, The CyberBiz Workshop, will focus on empowering local businesses with helpful cyberattack prevention methods.

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 Students, International Jazz Artist Williams to Perform During Homecoming

10/19/2022 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a jazz concert featuring acclaimed international musician Lori Williams on Monday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m. in Harrison Auditorium.

N.C. A&T Names Thomas Director of External Affairs

10/19/2022

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Oliver M. Thomas ‘06, Ph.D., has been named director of external affairs after serving in the position on an interim basis.

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 speaking at Faculty/Staff Institute.

A&T Earns No. 1 HBCU Ranking from UniversityHQ

10/17/2022

The higher ed data firm ranked America's top 50 historically Black campuses on a range of higher education metrics, and found A&T head-and-shoulders above the class.

N.C. A&T Cooperative Extension Invites Community to Grassroots Leadership Conference

10/14/2022 in Cooperative Extension

The annual Grassroots Leadership Conference (GLC) comes to eastern North Carolina on Wednesday, Nov. 2, for an event where real people will discuss the issues they care about most and develop strategies for positive change.

University Galleries to Host “We Built This,” A History and Legacy of Black Builders Exhibition

10/14/2022 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, in collaboration with Preservation Greensboro, will host a new traveling exhibit titled, “We Built This: Profiles of Black Architects and Builders in North Carolina.” The exhibit, opening Wednesday, Oct. 19, and running through Dec. 9 at the University Galleries, will feature the stories of those who constructed and designed many of North Carolina’s most treasured historic sites.

This is a photo of the Paul Robeson Theatre

N.C. A&T’s Theatre Arts Program Presents “Dearly Departed”

10/13/2022 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Theatre Arts Program will present “Dearly Departed,” a comedy about death, written by David Bottrell and Jessie Jones and directed by Miller Lucky Jr.

Tickets Sell Out for N.C. A&T Homecoming Football Game on Oct. 29

10/12/2022 in Athletics

Tickets to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s homecoming game against Campbell University are sold out.

N.C. A&T Researchers Awarded $9M DOD Grant for Cybersecurity, AI

10/12/2022

The United States Department of Defense (DOD) Office of Naval Research (ONR) has awarded North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University researchers $9 million to investigate how to create trustworthy, reconfigurable and secure artificial intelligence for cyber physical defense systems and diversify the artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity workforce.

N.C. A&T to Host Annual Fall Open House on Oct. 15

10/11/2022 in Admissions

N.C. A&T will host Fall Open House on Oct. 15.

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.

Actor, Producer Tracee Ellis Ross Pushes Empowerment at N.C. A&T’s Speaker Series

10/06/2022 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

N.C. A&T hosted Tracee Ellis Ross for first Chancellor's Speaker Series of 2022-23.

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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.

Dean Kanipes with Honors freshmen in 2022

N.C. A&T Announces Creation of Honors College; Kanipes Named Dean

10/03/2022 in Honors College

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announces the creation of its Honors College, which will be led by Margaret I. Kanipes, Ph.D., as dean.

Shredded paper and discarded electronics

N.C. A&T to Host Aggie Shred and Electronic Recycling Day on Oct. 8

10/03/2022 in Employees, Students

In recognition of October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host Aggie Shred and Recycling Day on Saturday, Oct. 8.

Small Farms Leadership Program Set for Oct. 12-13 in Eastern N.C.

10/03/2022 in Cooperative Extension

The Small Farms 360 Leadership Initiative will hold its third educational program Oct. 12 and 13 at the Vernon James Extension and Research Center.

Dr. Tonya Smith-Jackson speaking at Faculty-Staff Institute.

Smith-Jackson Named Provost for North Carolina A&T

09/30/2022

"Interim" was removed from Dr. Tonya Smith-Jackson's title on Friday as Chancellor Harold L. Martin announced her full appointment as provost and executive vice chancellor of Academic Affairs.

College of Education Speaker Series at N.C. A&T to Welcome Author, Educator Paula Young Shelton

09/29/2022 in Academic Affairs, College of Education, Educator Preparation

The College of Ed. at N.C. A&T will host educator & author Paula Young Shelton for the Dean’s Equity, Access and Advocacy Speaker Series

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees Revises Board Meeting Schedule Due to Inclement Weather and Declared State of Emergency

09/29/2022

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees Revises Mtg. Schedule

N.C. A&T's Oct. 4 siren test postponed

09/29/2022

A siren test planned for 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been postponed.

N.C. A&T dean of College of Education stands with Toyota leaders

N.C. A&T to Use $500K Donation from Toyota to Expand STEAM Ed. and Workforce Prep

09/28/2022 in Academic Affairs, College of Education, Educator Preparation

STEAM ed. will get a boost at N.C. A&T through a $500,000 grant from Toyota.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold First Meeting of 2022-23 Academic Year

09/26/2022

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees will meet Sept. 29-30, 2022.

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

09/22/2022 in Academic Affairs

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

09/22/2022 in Academic Affairs

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.

N.C. A&T CATM Director McBride Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Award

09/21/2022 in College of Business and Economics, Transportation and Supply Chain

Maranda McBride, Ph.D., director of the Center for Advanced Transportation Mobility at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award for the 2022-23 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

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.

Chancellor's Speaker Series featuring Tracee Ellis Ross, Empowered: A Conversation About Women's Rights

N.C. A&T to Kick Off 2022-23 Chancellor’s Speaker Series with Actress Tracee Ellis Ross

09/16/2022 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

The Chancellor's Speaker Series will feature actress Tracee Ellis Ross, Oct. 4, 6 p.m.

This is a photo of Lori Williams performing.

N.C. A&T Taps Internationally Acclaimed Vocalist Williams as Jazz Artist-in-Residence

09/16/2022 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Acclaimed international musician Lori Williams will bring her soulful jazz sounds to the campus of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University as its 2022-2023 Jazz Artist-in-Residence.

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).

A&T Leadership Studies Department to Present Leadership Ethics Seminar Series

09/14/2022 in College of Education, Leadership Studies and Adult Education

The Leadership Studies and Adult Education Department at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is offering a leadership ethics seminar series, “Ethical Leadership, Decision-Making and Research in Modern Times.”

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.

Chancellor Martin, Jayden Seay, Miguel Cardona, Dr. Jill Biden

First Lady Biden, Secretary Cardona Celebrate A&T’s Success in Education

09/12/2022 in College of Education

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University was in the national spotlight as First Lady Jill Biden, Ph.D., and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, Ph.D., made the campus their first stop of the academic year for the Department of Education’s Road to Success Back to School Bus Tour.

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.

A&T Enrollment Surges to Record 13,487

09/09/2022 in Admissions, Alumni, Students

North Carolina A&T enrolled more than 3,100 high-achieving first-year students this fall on its way to welcoming its largest-ever student body to 2022-23.

A&T Partnership Expansion Part of Wolfspeed’s New Chip Manufacturing Facility Plans

09/09/2022 in Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development, College of Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF), the global leader in Silicon Carbide technology, will build a new, state-of-the-art, multi-billion dollar materials manufacturing facility in Chatham County, North Carolina, and expand its partnership with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

N.C. A&T to Participate in 2022 North Carolina Folk Festival

09/06/2022 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) and other North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University auxiliaries will participate in the 2022 North Carolina Folk Festival this weekend with various musical performances, extending an invitation to visit the new University Galleries exhibition and will host a booth in downtown Greensboro to engage with festival attendees. The festival is a “three-day celebration of cultural heritage through music, dance, handmade crafts and food” with a mission rooted in appreciating “diverse traditions and contribute to community vibrancy and inclusivity.”

This is a photo of the Dudley Building where the University Galleries are housed

University Galleries Hosts Exhibition, “The Beauty Within: African American Art from the Permanent Collection”

09/01/2022 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

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Annual State of the Climate Report Finds Evidence of Warming Climate, Record Highs

08/31/2022 in College of Science and Technology

The 2021 State of the Climate Report released today reveals evidence of another year of a warming climate, with new record highs and frequency of extreme weather events across the globe.

N.C. A&T’s Famous Blue and Gold Marching Machine to Perform at Detroit Lions’ Season Opener

08/31/2022 in Student Affairs, Students

The BGMM will perform at the Detroit Lion Season Opener.

N.C. A&T, N.C. Association of County Commissioners Partner to Host Food Security Event

08/31/2022 in Cooperative Extension

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, the Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T and the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) have partnered to host documentary screening and panel discussion centering around food security: who has it, who needs it, and what policy-makers, educators, community organizations and students can do to help.

N.C. A&T Receives $10M to Open Clean Energy Research Center

08/29/2022 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will open the Center for Electrochemical Dynamics and Reactions on Surfaces (CEDARS) funded by a four-year $10.35 million grant from the Department of Energy (DOE). The center will be led by Dhananjay Kumar, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering (COE).

A&T’s 2022 Goldwater Scholar Lewis Makes History as 2022 Astronaut Scholar

08/26/2022 in College of Science and Technology, Chemistry

Senior chemistry student Tanae Lewis of Youngsville, North Carolina, has made history as North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s first Goldwater Scholar to also be named an Astronaut Scholar – the first from a historically Black college or university (HBCU) to achieve this dual recognition.

N.C. A&T Homecoming Alumni Concert to Feature Jeffrey Osborne and Loose Ends, Oct. 28

08/19/2022 in Alumni

The annual N.C. A&T Alumni Homecoming concert will feature R&B singer Jeffrey Osborne as headliner and special guest, Loose Ends.

This is a photo of students walking through Aggie Village

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.

N.C. A&T Selects Harris’ “The State Must Provide” as 2022 Text-in-Community Read

08/17/2022 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Text-in-Community (TIC) program has announced Adam Harris’ highly lauded “The State Must Provide: Why America’s Colleges Have Always Been Unequal – And How to Set Them Right” as the campus book for the 2022-23 academic year.

Food Scientist Awarded $2.65M NIH Grant for Diabetes Research

08/16/2022 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Shengmin Sang, Ph.D., was awarded a four-year, $2.65 million grant to advance his work in functional foods and human health to help prevent type 2 diabetes.

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Chancellor Martin Participates in ‘Raise the B.A.R.’ Summit

08/12/2022

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. is among the leaders who participated in the U.S. Department of Education’s Raise the B.A.R.: Bold + Action + Results in College Excellence & Equity Summit, where Education Secretary Miguel Cardona announced the availability of $5 million to support a new College Completion Fund for Postsecondary Student Success.

N.C. A&T Named to Inaugural All of Us Research Academy Cohort

08/10/2022 in College of Health and Human Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been included in the initial cohort of institutional champions for the All of Us Researcher Academy.

N.C. A&T, UNC Receive $4M NIH Award to Boost Diversity in Nutrition, Obesity and Diabetes Research

08/10/2022 in College of Health and Human Sciences

A $4 million grant through the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) – part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) – will help to establish the North Carolina Consortium for Diversity Career Development in Nutrition, Obesity, and Diabetes Research.

This is a photo of Dr. Yeoheung Yun in a laboratory

N.C. A&T Announces Second-Consecutive Record Year in Research Funding: $97.3M

08/10/2022 in Research

Sponsored research activities at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University expanded significantly in fiscal year 2022, supported by a second-consecutive record year in contracts and grants to A&T faculty: Researchers earned $97.3 million in awards.

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 Board of Trustees Nominations Committee to Hold Special Called Meeting, Aug. 9

08/07/2022

A&T BOT nominations committee will hold a special-called meeting.

Chancellor Martin with Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughn

N.C. A&T Lands $23.7M Good Jobs Challenge Grant for Clean Energy Workforce Training

08/03/2022 in Research and Economic Development

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced a $23.7 million American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge grant to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University on Wednesday to create STEPs4GROWTH, a clean energy workforce training program.

This is a photo of a group from the N.C. Clean Energy Success Meet in Summer 2022

N.C. A&T Celebrates N.C. Clean Energy Program Participants with State Agency, Industry Leaders

08/02/2022 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering

State agency leaders and industry partners are celebrating 40 high school and 20 college students’ completion of the 2022 N.C. Clean Energy pre-apprenticeship and internship program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The program – the first of its kind in the nation – is committed to equipping the next generation of potential clean energy talent with professional training and skills development in various topics, including solar panel installation, renewable energy, HVAC and architectural design.

University Phones Are Down, But Here's Help for Students

07/27/2022

A phone service interruption across campus means students must use other means to contact A&T offices. Here's how to do it.

COVID-19 protocols banner with students in Student Center

N.C. A&T Earns Third Place in COVID-19 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Challenge

07/22/2022 in Students, College of Health and Human Sciences, College of Science and Technology

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been awarded third place and a $10,000 prize in the Four-Year STEM Undergraduate category of the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Taking Action: COVID-19 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Challenge.

University Galleries to Host Historian’s Discussion on Preserving African American History and Culture

07/22/2022 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a virtual program, “The Role and Importance of Preserving African American History and Culture,” on Wednesday, July 27, at noon. Brea Johnson, public historian and manuscripts librarian for the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center at Howard University, will delve into the world of preservation and careers in the field of public history.

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.

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CAES Alum Named Inaugural 1890 Universities Foundation Intern

07/14/2022 in Alumni, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Taylor Mitchell, 2022 graduate of the environmental studies program in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, will spend the summer as the inaugural 1890 Universities Foundation intern on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee.

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Aggie Academy Advisory Board to Hold Public Meeting July 14

07/13/2022

The Aggie Academy will hold a public board meeting.

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.

Janiya Mitnaul Williams and student in lactation program at Cone Health

N.C. A&T, UNC-CH Receive $2.3M Grant from American Heart Association

07/12/2022 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences

A team from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has been awarded a four-year, $2.3 million grant from the American Heart Association to study ways to improve outcomes among women who are more likely to experience pregnancy complications because of poor heart health.

Two N.C. A&T Campus Landmarks Receive National Park Service Grants

07/12/2022 in Business and Finance

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s World War Memorial Stadium and Vanstory Hall have each received a $500,000 grant from the National Park Service (NPS) to offset rehabilitation costs.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Retreat July 14-15

07/11/2022

N.C. A&T BOT will hold annual retreat.

N.C. A&T Holds 2022 Employee Recognition Ceremony

06/30/2022 in Human Resources, Faculty, Staff

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recognized SHRA and EHRA non-faculty employees June 9 during its 2022 Employee Recognition Award Ceremony, where 41 employees nominated for excellence in the categories of Aggie Pride, customer service, leadership, performance and teamwork were honored.

N.C. A&T Names Sills Chief Human Resources Officer

06/29/2022 in Business and Finance

Veronica L. Sills, Ed.D., has been named North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s associate vice chancellor for human resources/chief human resources officer, effective July 1.

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.

N.C. A&T’s “Lion of Agriculture” Looks Toward the Future

06/24/2022 in Alumni, Employees, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

N.C. A&T student Demarius Davis and other student are surprised with news

Recent N.C. A&T Grad Gets Big Surprise from Music Mogul Pharrell

06/24/2022 in Alumni, Students

Singer, songwriter Pharrell Williams commits to paying off N.C. A&T Student's student loan debt.

F.D. Bluford Library Receives a Second Round of Funding to Support Student-Led Project

06/23/2022 in Library

F.D. Bluford Library was awarded a second year of Library Services and Technology Act funding from the State Library of North Carolina to continue to support student-created videos for instruction and research.

N.C. A&T’s Black Named Rhoden Fellow for ESPN’s HBCU Journalism Training Initiative

06/17/2022 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Alexis Black, an honors senior multimedia journalism student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been named to the sixth class of Rhoden Fellows. The program is a training initiative for aspiring journalists from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in partnership with Andscape, a “reimagination, expansion and diversification of The Underfeated’s former platform.” Black is A&T’s fourth fellow, following Alexis Davis, East Dockery and Donovan Dooley’s participation in 2021, 2019 and 2018, respectively. She will join five cohort members from Alabama State University, Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Howard University and Xavier University.

N.C. A&T, UNCG and Guilford College to Host Joint Juneteenth Celebration

06/16/2022 in Student Affairs

N.C. A&T, UNCG and Guilford College will host two Juneteenth activities and events.

University Galleries to Host Noted African American Artist and Gallery Owner to Discuss the Importance of African American Art Galleries

06/15/2022 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a virtual program, “The Role and Importance of Black Art Gallery Owners” Wednesday, June 22, at noon. Artist Jason Franklin will delve into the world of African American art gallery ownership and its importance to artists of color.

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.

N.C. A&T’s Ross Selected for HBCU National Center Class of Summer 2022

05/31/2022 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The HBCU National Center selected Sydney Ross, a rising senior multimedia journalism major at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, to participate in its Class of Summer 2022 cohort. The HBCU National Center program was “established by the Honorable Jacqueline M. Lewis to foster experiential learning, mentorship, and networking” and aims to help make internship housing in Washington, D.C. affordable for students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Ross will intern in the nation’s capital this summer with the Black-owned network launched by renowned journalist and commentator Roland S. Martin.

Dr. Yeohung Yun at work in his laboratory.

Yun Wins UNC System’s Prestigious O. Max Gardner Award

05/26/2022 in College of Engineering, Chemical, Biological, and Bio Engineering

A&T bioengineering researcher Yeoheung Yun, Ph.D., is honored with the UNC System's highest faculty award.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Special Called Meeting, May 26

05/24/2022

The N.C. A&T BOT will hold a special called meeting.

N.C. A&T’s Holloway Chosen for AASCU’s 2022 Millennium Leadership Initiative

05/19/2022 in Employees

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, is among 22 outstanding, senior-level higher education professionals chosen to participate in the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) 2022 Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI).

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N.C. A&T, IBM to Establish Cybersecurity Leadership Center, Boost Diversity in Field

05/16/2022 in Research and Economic Development

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will collaborate with IBM to establish a virtual Cybersecurity Leadership Center aimed to enhance opportunities for learning, application and professional development for students and faculty.

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.

Shobande to Graduate as N.C. A&T’s Latest Astronaut Scholar

05/13/2022 in College of Engineering, Chemical, Biological, and Bio Engineering

Mariah Shobande will graduate from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University with her B.S. in bioengineering this Saturday, May 14, as the university’s most recent Astronaut Scholar.

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 Alumnus Deese ’77 Named to Blue Cross NC Board

04/29/2022 in Alumni, College of Business and Economics

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) announced Willie A. Deese ’77 as the newest member of its board of trustees. The Blue Cross NC board consists of community leaders across North Carolina with varied backgrounds in health care, education, business and finance.

N.C. A&T, Chemours Establish Partnership to Enhance Research Opportunities for Faculty, Students

04/28/2022 in Research and Economic Development, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, College of Engineering, College of Science and Technology, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and The Chemours Company have agreed to partner over the next three years to enhance research, educational and coaching opportunities for faculty and graduate students in areas related to chemistry and chemical engineering.

N.C. A&T Names Residence Hall for Trailblazer Speight ‘53

04/22/2022 in Alumni

About 300 people gathered Thursday, April 21, to celebrate the naming of Speight Hall in honor of Velma R. Speight ’53, Ph.D., representing only a fraction of those “Miss Aggie Pride” has inspired during her lifetime of service.

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 Establishes Justice Henry E. and Shirley T. Frye Archival Collection

04/20/2022 in Alumni, Library

Henry E. and Shirley T. Frye have donated their personal archives, professional documents and artifacts to the F.D. Bluford Library Archives at their alma mater, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

‘Engineering North Carolina’s Future’ Makes $35M Investment in North Carolina A&T

04/13/2022

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will add new leading faculty, enroll more top engineering students and create world-class research facilities with $35 million in new capital and operational state funding from the Engineering North Carolina’s Future (ENCF) program, campus officials announced today.

N.C. A&T to House New DoD Regional Machine Tools Workforce Training Center

04/13/2022 in College of Science and Technology, Applied Engineering Technology

N.C. A&T and The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) announced today a new partnership aimed at revitalizing U.S. manufacturing with a focus on the machine tool industry.

Biden Appoints N.C. A&T Alumni to President’s Board of Advisors on HBCUs

04/05/2022 in Alumni

President Biden has announced his intent to appoint 18 qualified and diverse leaders – including North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumni Willie A. Deese ‘77 and Janeen Uzzell ‘90 – to the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

N.C. A&T Chemistry Student Lewis Named 2022 Goldwater Scholar

03/31/2022 in College of Science and Technology, Chemistry

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University student Tanae Lewis has been named a 2022 Goldwater Scholar – the fourth to receive the honor in the university’s history.

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Earvin “Magic” Johnson Gives Business and Life Lessons at N.C. A&T Speaker Series, Building Black Businesses

03/30/2022 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

Business mogul, Earvin “Magic” Johnson spoke to a capacity-filled audience at N.C. A&T, March 29.

N.C. A&T, Environmental Defense Fund partner on Farming Study

03/30/2022 in Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

A research study by EDF and North Carolina A&T shows that climate-resilient agricultural practices can help small farms in North Carolina profit in a changing climate.

N.C. A&T Continues Its Ascent in U.S. News & World Report Graduate Rankings

03/29/2022 in College of Business and Economics, College of Engineering, College of Science and Technology, The Graduate College

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University continued its ascent in the U.S. News & World Report graduate program rankings, showing up with national rankings in four key academic areas.

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N.C. A&T to Host Shetterly, New York Times Best-selling Author of “Hidden Figures"

03/29/2022 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will virtually host New York Times best-selling author Margot Lee Shetterly on Thursday, March 31, for a discussion of her thought-provoking book, “Hidden Figures,” which inspired the No. 1 American movie by the same name.

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N.C. A&T’s Mister and Miss Make History, Represent HBCUs as 94th Academy Award Presenters

03/25/2022 in Student Affairs, Students

N.C. A&T's Mister and Miss will take the grand stage, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood as Academy Award presenters.

University Galleries, Museum of History to Host “Thomas Day: African American Furniture Maker and His Artistry” Exhibition

03/24/2022 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, in partnership with the North Carolina Museum of History, will host the exhibition, “Thomas Day: African American Furniture Maker and His Artistry.”

University Galleries to Host Bias to Discuss History of African American Furniture Making and Design

03/23/2022 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host an in-person program on the “History of African American Furniture Making and Design” on Wednesday, March 30, at noon. The discussion will feature renowned artist and furniture maker Jerome Bias and will delve into the work of African American artisans and how their talent has impacted history and design.

CAES lactation certificate program student Sierra Bizzell, left, demonstrates a technique with a breast model for program director Janiya Mitnaul Williams during the clinic’s first day on Thursday, March 17, 2022. The Cone Health Women’s MedCenter clinic is staffed by students from the lactation program.

N.C. A&T, Cone Health Partner to Open New Lactation Clinic in East Greensboro

03/18/2022 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences

A new lactation clinic within Cone Health’s MedCenter for Women, opened this week, a joint venture between North Carolina A&T’s lactation certificate program and Cone Health.

Blount family members and dignitaries at Student Health Center

N.C. A&T Names Student Health Center for Blount

03/16/2022 in Alumni

The Alvin V. Blount Jr. Student Health Center signage was unveiled during a March 11 ceremony attended by members of Blount’s family and about 100 North Carolina A&T and community dignitaries, including representatives of Cone Health.

N.C. A&T Alumna Joi Carter Recipient of BEYA’s Modern-Day Technology Leader Award

03/16/2022 in Alumni, College of Engineering

Joi Carter ’14, a North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumna and senior principal systems engineer at Northrop Grumman, was recently recognized during the annual Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) STEM conference as a 2022 Modern-Day Technology Leader awardee. The honor, BEYA notes, recognizes the “bright people who are shaping the future of engineering, science and technology” in the workforce.

N.C. A&T Distinguished Professor Receives UNC BOG 2022 Excellence in Teaching Award

03/10/2022 in College of Science and Technology, Biology

Nathan F. Simms Distinguished Associate Professor Robert H. Newman in A&T's College of Science and Technology was honored with UNC BOG 2022 Excellence in Teaching award.

N.C. A&T’s Theatre Arts Program Presents “A Night at the Living Museum: A Tour of Black History”

03/07/2022 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Beginning March 17, the Theatre Arts Program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will present “A Night at the Living Museum: A Tour of Black History.” Audience members will take a living history tour led by a historical specialist and see living legends come to life whose contributions to society have shaped entertainment, politics, literature and civil rights.

Business Mogul Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson to Keynote N.C. A&T Speaker Series, ‘Building Black Businesses’

03/04/2022 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

N.C. A&T will welcome business mogul and NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson to the Chancellor’s Speaker Series, “Building Black Businesses,” Tuesday, March 29, at 6 p.m.

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.

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N.C. A&T Students Participate in Multimedia Internship with Black Automotive Media Group

03/01/2022 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Journalism & Mass Communication English

BAMG and N.C. A&T have collaborated on a unique partnership, offering expansive multimedia internships, sponsored by Audi of America.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Special Called Meeting for Executive Committee

03/01/2022

The N.C. A&T BOT Executive Committee will hold a special called meeting.

A&T's Smallwood Wins UNC System Holshouser Prize

02/24/2022

Dr. Smallwood was one of two UNC System faculty recognized Thursday with one of the system's most prominent honors: The Gov. James E. Holshouser Award for Public Service.

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.

Patrons enjoy the 2022 February One Celebration.

Aggies Once Again Honor the Legacy of the A&T Four

02/18/2022 in Student Affairs, Employees, Students, College of Education, Educator Preparation

As keynote speaker at the yearly event, state Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls challenged attendees to make injustice visible, give all a chance to participate in solutions and learn from our youth.

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A&T Joins Colonial Athletic Association on Unanimous Vote

02/18/2022 in Student Affairs, Alumni, Athletics

N.C. A&T teams will begin competing in the new athletics conference after July 1, 2022, with football following a year later. A&T leaders hailed the move as a major step forward.

Aggie football players compete in the 2021 season

Conference Change? Aggies Consider the CAA

02/17/2022 in Student Affairs, Alumni, Athletics, Employees

The North Carolina A&T Board of Trustees Executive Committee voted unanimously Thursday to support a proposal to move to the Colonial Athletics Association. The full board will take up the matter Friday.

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N.C. A&T Celebrates Martin Complex Grand Opening

02/17/2022 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering

Nearly 500 students, faculty, staff, alumni and state and local dignitaries, including Gov. Roy Cooper and Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan, celebrated the grand opening of the Harold L. Martin Sr. Engineering Research and Innovation Complex Thursday morning on the campus of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Bluford Library to Host Series on Redlining in Greensboro

02/16/2022 in Library

F.D. Bluford Library received a grant from North Carolina Humanities to explore the history of redlining in Greensboro, North Carolina.

N.C. A&T to Conduct Siren Test on March 2

02/16/2022 in Employees, Students

A siren test will be conducted at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 2.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold First Full Board Meeting of 2022, Feb. 17 – 18

02/15/2022

N.C. A&T will hold a full BOT meeting, Feb. 17-18, 2022.

N.C. A&T’s Blue and Gold Marching Machine Holds Spot as No. 1 HBCU Band for 3rd Year

02/13/2022 in Student Affairs, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual & Performing Arts

The fabulous BGMM at N.C. A&T was recently crowned the 2021 HBCU Band of the Year.

Andrews Named N.C. A&T’s First ESU Luard Morse Scholarship Winner

02/10/2022 in Academic Affairs, College of Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University student Shang Andrews has been named the 2022 English-Speaking Union (ESU) of the United States Luard Morse Scholarship winner – the university’s first.

N.C. A&T professor Wins International Contest to Design a New South Carolina Park

02/10/2022 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

An N.C. A&T faculty member has won an international competition for his proposed design of a planned new heritage-based public space in South Carolina’s Lowcountry.

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Global Financier Hobson to lead Speaker Series “Building Black Wealth” at N.C. A&T

02/03/2022 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

As conversations intensify regarding the nation’s racial wealth gap, A&T looks to further educate students through the Chancellor’s Speaker Series, “Building Black Wealth.”

N.C. A&T to Observe 62nd Sit-In Anniversary with Breakfast Celebration Feb. 1

01/31/2022 in Student Affairs, Alumni

N.C. A&T will celebrate the 62nd anniversary of the A&T Four’s peaceful Feb. 1 sit-in at Woolworth’s Department Store with N.C. Supreme Court Associate Justice Anita Earls.

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N.C. A&T Receives Innovation Grant in Strada’s Beyond Completion Challenge

01/27/2022 in College of Education, Leadership Studies and Adult Education

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is one of 15 universities to receive an innovation grant of up to $250,000 in the initial phase of Strada Education Network’s $10 million Beyond Completion Challenge.

N.C. A&T Honors Late Alumnus and NASA Astronaut Ronald McNair in Annual Celebration

01/25/2022 in Student Affairs, Alumni

N.C. A&T will celebrate the life and legacy of alumnus Ronald E. McNair ‘71, Jan. 28, 2022, at noon, virtually. Free online registration is required.

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.

Save the Date: N.C. A&T to Celebrate Grand Opening of Martin Complex

01/14/2022 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will celebrate the grand opening of the Harold L. Martin Sr. Engineering Research and Innovation Complex with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours of the complex Thursday, Feb. 17, at 11 a.m.

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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.

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University Galleries to Host Art Exhibition, “Girl Power! Female Depictions in Art”

01/07/2022 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is hosting a new art exhibition, “Girl Power! Female Depictions in Art.” The on-site exhibition features works from A&T's permanent collection is on display through Feb. 25, 2022.

2021 Articles

N.C. A&T, Partners to Incorporate Drone Data to Inform and Improve Flood Response

12/17/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Science and Technology

Leila Hashemi Beni, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Built Environment at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, will lead a project to address gaps in flood extent mapping capabilities by incorporating data gathered by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, and implementing deep learning models. She will contribute data science expertise and collaborate with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association (SECOORA).

N.C. A&T Fashion Design Student Helps Create Urban Outfitters HBCU Collection

12/16/2021 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences

Urban Outfitters launches an HBCU collection designed by students from A&T, Clark Atlanta and Howard.

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N.C. A&T’s Computational Data Science and Engineering Faculty Member Awarded Second Patent

12/14/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering

Hyoshin “John” Park, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Computational and Data Science at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been awarded his second patent, “System and Method for Predicting Effects of Forward Glance Durations on Latent Hazard Detection.” Recently, Park received his first patent for a cost-effective solution to reduce traffic congestion.

Regan Challenges N.C. A&T Graduates to ‘Stand Up and Be Counted’ as Change Agents

12/11/2021 in Students

The nation’s top environmental protection official challenged more than 1,300 North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University graduates and their family members Saturday to find pursuits that fuel their passion and fight for what they believe in – a practice that not only can make them relevant, but “powerful beyond measure.”

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.

CAES Awarded $5.1M NIH Grant to Upgrade Biomedical Research Facility

12/02/2021 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Animal Sciences

N.C. A&T's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences received a $5.1 million grant from NIH to renovate and modernize the vivarium, the university’s biomedical research facility.

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N.C. A&T’s Winter Wishes in Aggieland to Grant Guilford Cty. Foster Children Holiday Wishes

12/01/2021

N.C. A&T will host Winter Wishes in Aggieland and grant the holiday gift (wishes) of Guilford County Foster children.

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.

Chancellor Martin, Maj. White and Gen. Thompson

N.C. A&T Joins Space Force University Partnership Program

12/01/2021

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has officially joined the U.S. Space Force University Partnership Program (UPP).

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Wolfspeed Highlights N.C. A&T Partnership in Transition to New York Stock Exchange

11/29/2021 in Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development

Wolfspeed Inc., the Durham, North Carolina-based global leader in silicon carbide technology, highlighted its partnership with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University as part of its transition from the Nasdaq Global Select Market to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

N.C. A&T to Name Track for Johnson

11/19/2021 in Athletics

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is naming its track at Truist Stadium for entrepreneur Marcus T. Johnson in recognition of his philanthropic contributions that directly benefit students of color and support of minority-owned and -operated nonprofits.

Dillard to Launch Book at N.C. A&T; College Celebrates American Education Week

11/17/2021 in College of Education

In honor of American Education Week, the College of Education will host world-renowned scholar Dr. Cynthia Dillard for the College of Education Dean’s Equity, Access, and Advocacy Speaker Series.

Olympic Medalist, Felix Shares Triumphs and Defeats at Mind Over Matter Speaker Series

11/17/2021 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

Through numerous medals and awards, Allyson Felix says advocating for women is among her top achievements.

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.

N.C. A&T Announces New Ph.D Program in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

11/15/2021 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, The Graduate College

The Ph.D. in agriculture and environmental sciences is N.C. A&T’s 11th doctoral program.

Nominations Sought for 2022 N.C. A&T Human Rights Medal

11/12/2021 in Student Affairs, Alumni

Nominations for the 2022 Human Rights Medal awarded by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are being accepted through Monday, Dec. 6.

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N.C. A&T to Host Virtual Presentation by “Just Mercy” Author Stevenson

11/10/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Text-in-Community Program (TIC) will host a virtual presentation by Bryan Stevenson, author of the campus read for the 2021-22 academic year, “Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption,” on Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 5 p.m. Stevenson’s presentation, “Race, Poverty and the Criminal Justice System in America,” is free and open to the public.

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N.C. A&T’s Theatre Arts Program Presents Holiday Musical “The Soul of Christmas”

11/10/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Beginning Nov. 17, the Theatre Arts program at North Carolina Agricultural Technical State University will present “The Soul of Christmas,” a finger-snapping, foot-tapping, hand-clapping holiday musical for the whole family. The play will journey into the world of joyful music that will lift your spirits and feed your soul.

N.C. A&T Alumna Jones Named CDC Foundation Chief Financial Officer

11/05/2021 in Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumna Nedra Jones ‘95 has been named chief financial officer for the CDC Foundation.

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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.

Mind over Matter speaker series with Allyson Felix image

Olympic Medalist, World Champion Felix to be N.C. A&T Chancellor’s Speaker Series Featured Guest

11/01/2021 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

N.C. A&T will hold the first Chancellor’s Speaker Series for the 2021-22 academic year, “Mind over Matter,” Tuesday, Nov. 16, 6 p.m., in Harrison Auditorium, featuring track and field Olympic medalist and world champion Allyson Felix.

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.

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N.C. A&T, Sodexo and Starship Launch Food Delivery Robots

10/25/2021 in Business and Finance, Employees, Students

North Carolina A&T and its food services provider, Sodexo, have partnered with Starship Technologies to roll out the university’s food delivery service via autonomous robots. A&T is the first HBCU to partner with Starship, as well as its first partnership in North Carolina.

The Greatest Homecoming on Earth to be Celebrated at N.C. A&T, Oct. 24 - 31

10/22/2021 in Alumni, Students

N.C. A&T alumni, students, employees and supporters will gather Oct. 24-31 for the Greatest Homecoming on Earth. This year’s theme, “Aggie Heroes,” honors those serving on the frontlines during the pandemic.

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.

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Attorney General Awards N.C. A&T’s Zhao $133K Environmental Enhancement Grant

10/20/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering, College of Science and Technology

Attorney General Josh Stein awarded a $133,000 Environmental Enhancement Grant to Renzun Zhao, Ph.D., an assistant professor of environmental engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

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Prospective Students Apply to N.C. A&T Free Oct. 18 -22 for N.C. Countdown to College Week

10/18/2021 in Admissions, Student Affairs, Students

N.C. high school seniors and community college students have the opportunity to apply for admission to N.C. A&T free of charge this week, Oct. 18-22, during the annual North Carolina Countdown to College Week.

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N.C. A&T Mourns the Death of Sec. Colin Powell

10/18/2021

North Carolina A&T today remembered former Secretary of State Colin Powell, a historic figure who broke racial barriers in key federal government positions.

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University Galleries to Host Photographic Artist Kennedi Carter to Discuss Art and Media

10/18/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a virtual program, “Art and Media: A Conversation with Kennedi Carter,” Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 6 p.m. The inaugural “1900 Lecture” discussion will feature Carter, a renowned photographer and artist who will delve into the intersection of art, fashion and media. Noted actress and author Angela Ray will moderate the discussion.

University Galleries, N.C. Museum of History to Host Costume Exhibition, “Made Especially for You by Willie Kay”

10/15/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

For nearly six decades, Willie Otey Kay transformed dreams into dresses for generations of Tar Heel brides, debutantes and partygoers. The esteemed Raleigh, North Carolina, designer overcame hardship and transcended racial boundaries to create a successful business. Discover the woman behind the fashion in the exhibit “Made Especially for You by Willie Kay,” at the University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The exhibit will run through Dec. 1, 2021.

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N.C. A&T’s Morganfield Named Interim Department Chair

10/11/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at North Carolina A&T has named Robbie Morganfield, Ph.D., interim chair of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication.

University Galleries Hosts Virtual Exhibition, “Songs from the Motherland: African Musical Instruments”

10/08/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are hosting a virtual exhibition, “Songs from the Motherland: African Musical Instruments." The virtual exhibit, from North Carolina A&T’s permanent collection, highlights nine unique and significant African instruments. The exhibit is curated by Amy Schwartzott, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts.

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N.C. A&T Partners with Cornell on $800K Seed Grant to Boost Sustainable Production

10/08/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering

The College of Engineering at North Carolina A&T is partnering with Cornell University on a three-year $800,000 seed grant funded by the NSF Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials initiative.

N.C. A&T Awarded $200K NSF Grant to Establish Digital Badge Program, Advance STEM Education

10/07/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Business and Economics, College of Engineering

A team at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University received a $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to implement a digital badge program which seeks to increase the competitive science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skillsets of students entering the transportation workforce and transportation graduate school programs.

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N.C. A&T’s Theatre Arts Program Presents “Pretty Fire”

10/06/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Beginning Oct. 21, the Theatre Arts program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will present Charlayne Woodard’s autobiographical “Pretty Fire,” a powerful play that embraces and ignites childhood memories. From a favorite rain slicker to Mom's great big breakfasts, to the first day at a new school, everyone has stories about being young and the events and people that shaped who they would become.

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.

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Entertainer Nick Cannon and Partners to Pay off A&T Student’s Debt Upon Graduation

10/01/2021 in Student Affairs, Students, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Journalism & Mass Communication English

Senior, journalism and mass communication student at N.C. A&T, Christian “CDK on the Mic” Kornegay was recently surprised by entertainer, Nick Cannon, who will assist with paying off Kornegay’s student loan debt upon his graduation.

N.C. A&T Team Wins Top Prize in 2021 Moguls in the Making Pitch Competition

09/30/2021

Five North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students have won the top prize in the 2021 Moguls in the Making pitch competition.

N.C. A&T Homecoming Alumni Concert to Feature Stephanie Mills and Con Funk Shun on Oct. 29

09/27/2021 in Alumni

When alumni think of home, they think of Aggieland, and this year’s annual Aggie Alumni Homecoming Concert will feature Grammy award-winning, R&B singer and songwriter, Stephanie Mills, with special guest, Con Funk Shun.

N.C. A&T’s Uitenham Named American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering Fellow

09/27/2021 in College of Engineering

Leonard Uitenham, Ph.D., ATP, CFI, a retired professor of chemical engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, was inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows, AIMBE’s highest distinction.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees Elects New Officers in First Full Meeting of 2021-22 School Year

09/24/2021

The N.C. A&T Board of Trustees held its first full-body meeting of the 2021-22 academic year Sept. 24. Following an open vote of the trustees, the board bid farewell to Trustee Venessa Harrison as chairwoman, whose two-year term ended, and elected new officers who presided over the duration of the meeting.

Dr. Alvin V. Blount Jr. to be Honored by NBCAHOF for N.C. A&T

09/24/2021 in Alumni

The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation will host its annual hall of fame induction ceremony virtually at 6:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 24. Among this year’s stellar class of honorees representing North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the late and well-respected, Dr. Alvin V. Blount, Jr.

Two N.C. A&T Campus Buildings to be Named for Notable Alumni

09/24/2021

The N.C. A&T Board of Trustees (BOT) voted to name two iconic campus buildings after alumna and former chairwoman of the N.C. A&T Board of Trustees, Velma Speight and alumnus and past College of Engineering Dean Joseph Monroe, respectively.

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Three A&T Researchers Aim to Solve AI Reliability with $493K DOD-NSA Award

09/24/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering

Three faculty researchers in the College of Engineering (COE) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are addressing issues of national security regarding the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions into critical domains – including autonomous vehicles, robots, defense systems, critical battlefield infrastructure monitoring, complex traffic flow management and more. The research addresses the risk of adversarial attacks in the complex network of data in society’s increasing number of modern smart devices, automobiles and financial systems.

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N.C. A&T College of Engineering Receives $1.4M Gift from Zynga

09/22/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering

The College of Engineering (COE) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received a four-year, $1.4 million gift to expand the gaming capabilities of the Department of Computer Science (CS) and to create the Zynga Scholars program.

N.C. A&T Cuts Ribbon Extension and Research Farm Pavilion

09/21/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

North Carolina A&T College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences officially opens $6 million Extension and Research Farm Pavilion.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Full Board Meeting Sept. 24

09/20/2021

N.C. A&T's Board of Trustees will hold committee and full board meetings Sept. 23-24

N.C. A&T Awarded NSF Funds as Part of Initiative to Advance Quantum Science Education

09/17/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Science and Technology

North Carolina A&T has been awarded $907,200 from the National Science Foundation as part of a multidisciplinary, multi-institutional program taking its next step to develop a diverse, effective and contemporary quantum-ready workforce.

N.C. A&T Alum, National Award-Winning Scholar Named Frye Distinguished Professor

09/16/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recently announced Jelani M. Favors Ph.D., ‘97, author of the national award-winning and highly acclaimed book “Shelter in a Time of Storm: How Black Colleges Fostered Generations of Leadership and Activism,” has joined the faculty as the Henry E. Frye Distinguished Professor.

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.

N.C. A&T Ranks 2nd In UNC System and Among HBCUs in Alumni Starting Salaries

09/13/2021 in Alumni

N.C. A&T continues to rank highly for a significant measure in return on investment: starting salaries for new graduates.

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N.C. A&T Research Team Employs Drones to Inspect Bridges in North Carolina

09/13/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is responsible for the safety of 13,500 bridges in the state. According to Ali Karimoddini, Ph.D., associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, each of those bridges, regardless of their condition, is inspected at least once every two years, in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). That adds up to a lot of time, personnel and money to ensure the safety of North Carolinians and visitors.

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.

N.C. A&T Selects Stevenson’s “Just Mercy” as 2021 Text-in-Community Read

09/10/2021 in Student Affairs, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Text-in-Community (TIC) program has selected attorney and best-selling author Bryan Stevenson’s “Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption” as the campus read for the 2021-22 academic year.

N.C. A&T Joins in $25M NSF Center to Address Phosphorus Sustainability

09/09/2021 in Research and Economic Development, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has partnered with institutions across the country to establish the $25 million Science and Technology Center for Phosphorus Sustainability (STEPS) led by N.C. State University and funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The center is a renewable project that will bring together multiple disciplines in a “convergence research approach” to address and reduce not only society’s dependence on phosphate mining, but also the actual amount of phosphorus that impacts our soil and water resources.

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N.C. A&T Announces Safety Protocols and Modifications for The Greatest Homecoming on Earth

09/08/2021 in Student Affairs, Alumni, Athletics

With planning for the Greatest Homecoming on Earth underway, N.C. A&T has updated safety guidelines for all outdoor and indoor events.

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A&T Headcount Jumps Historically on Strength of 37% Spike in First-Year Enrollment

09/03/2021 in Admissions, Students

More than 13,300 students are enrolled at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University this fall – the largest headcount ever for the 130-year-old university, campus leaders announced today. Those students are the university’s most academically high-performing ever, with an average GPA of 3.8, and average SAT score of nearly 1,100 and ACT score of 21.

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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.

North Carolina A&T is Nation’s Top-Ranked HBCU by Washington Monthly

08/31/2021

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the nation’s top-rated historically Black university in the new edition of Washington Monthly magazine’s annual national university rankings.

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State of the Climate Report: 2020 One of Warmest Years on Record

08/25/2021 in Research, College of Science and Technology, Physics

The international 2020 State of the Climate report was released today. Sections of the report were written and edited by N.C. A&T professor Ademe Mekonnen, Ph.D., in the College of Science and Technology.

North Carolina A&T Joins Duke, Other Major Partners, in $20M Artificial Intelligence Center

08/24/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is playing a critical role in the creation of Athena, a new artificial intelligence (AI) research center led by Duke University and including Yale, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and other prominent institutional partners. Funded by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Homeland Security, Athena is part of a $220 million investment in 11 AI research institutes engaging campuses in 40 states nationwide.

N.C. A&T Receives DOE Funding to Research Cost-Effective Carbon Capture Technologies

08/19/2021 in Research, College of Engineering, College of Science and Technology

North Carolina A&T was awarded nearly $1.8 million from the Department of Energy to research novel ways to capture carbon dioxide from the air.

Projected Enrollment Spike, Big Investments in Student Success Bode Well for A&T in 2021-22

08/18/2021 in Admissions, Students

As classes begin today for the 2021-22 school year, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University expects yet another year of record enrollment, pushing it to its eighth consecutive year as America’s largest historically Black campus.

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

08/17/2021 in Academic Affairs, University Advancement, 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 Awarded $1.3M EPA Grant for Children’s Health Research

08/12/2021 in Research, College of Science and Technology, Built Environment

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded North Carolina A&T $1.34 million for research to better estimate children’s chemical exposures from soil and dust ingestion.

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.

University Galleries to Host New Exhibit, “Finding the Promised Land”

08/06/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are hosting a new art exhibition, “Finding the Promised Land: Landscape Works by Black Artists from the Permanent Collection.” The exhibit will open Monday, Aug. 9, and run through Friday, Sept. 24.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University national champions Randolph Ross Jr. and Trevor Stewart

Ross, Stewart Claim Aggies’ First Olympic Gold with Team USA in 4x400-meter Relay

08/05/2021 in Athletics

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University national champions Trevor Stewart and Randolph Ross Jr. are gold medalists after leading the United States to the medal round of the men’s 4x400-meter relay in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

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.

Stewart Claims Bronze Medal in 2020 Summer Olympics

07/31/2021 in Athletics

North Carolina Technical and State University’s Trevor Stewart became the first Aggie to earn a medal in the Olympics, securing a bronze medal for the United States in the inaugural mixed 4x400-meter relay in Tokyo.

N.C. A&T’s Desai Named American Society of Mechanical Engineers Fellow

07/29/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering

Salil Desai, Ph.D., a university distinguished professor and director of the Center of Excellence in Product Design and Advanced Manufacturing (CEPDAM) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been named a fellow for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

N.C. A&T’s Dockery Selected for NBCUniversal Tokyo Olympics Internship

07/22/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

East Dockery, a senior multimedia journalism student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been tapped by NBCUniversal to serve as one of 16 traveling interns for the Tokyo Summer Olympics internship program. NBCUniversal also hired 57 at-home interns, overall representing 26 universities. North Carolina A&T is one of several HBCUs represented, including Howard University, and is joined by North Carolina State and Elon University as North Carolina-based campuses.

N.C. A&T’s Davis Named a Rhoden Fellow for ESPN’s The Undefeated

07/22/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Alexis Davis, a senior multimedia journalism student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, was selected to participate in ESPN’s The Undefeated fifth class of Rhoden Fellows along with five peers from historically Black colleges and universities. The fellowship, a year-long sports journalism training program, provides HBCU undergraduate students with opportunities to cover general and sport-related news for their respective campuses. Davis is A&T’s third fellow, following East Dockery and Donovan Dooley’s participation in 2019 and 2018, respectively

N.C. A&T’s Allen Named to United Way of Greater Greensboro Board

07/21/2021 in Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Director of Alumni Communications Alana V. Allen ’07 has been named to the United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) Board of Directors.

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N.C. A&T Charts Single-Year Growth of 30% in Sponsored Research Support

07/16/2021 in Research and Economic Development

In a year in which universities across America struggled to meet the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic while continuing and launching new research, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University faculty brought in a record $78.2 million in scientific contracts and grants, a 30% increase over FY2020.

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N.C. A&T Mechanical Engineering Design Team Recognized for Best Engineering Design Process

07/16/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering

Four recent mechanical engineering graduates from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University won the 2021 Sandia Senior Design Bonanza Best Engineering Design Process award for their senior capstone design. In 2020, the first year that Sandia sponsored the mechanical engineering project at A&T, the seniors were named most innovative.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Annual Summer Retreat July 16

07/13/2021

N.C. A&T BOT will hold its annual retreat, July 16.

N.C. A&T’s Greatest Homecoming on Earth Set to Return In-Person

07/13/2021 in Alumni, Students

N.C. A&T will bring back its nationally celebrated annual tradition, “The Greatest Homecoming on Earth.”

N.C. A&T, NCCU Compete to Crush COVID-19

07/09/2021 in Employees, Students

N.C. A&T and North Carolina Central University’s longtime rivalry will now include a battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

N.C. A&T Students Selected for HistoryMakers Student Brand Ambassadors Program

07/07/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

After a competitive application process, two juniors from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are making history of their own as recruits for the 2021-22 HistoryMakers Student Brand Ambassador Program. Jonezie Cobb, a political science student, and Theresa Davis-Nathaniel, a political science and elementary education student, join 22 peers from seventeen colleges and universities as official representatives of The HistoryMakers Digital Archives–the nation’s largest African American video oral history collection.

N.C. A&T Bioengineering Researcher Awarded $550K NSF Grant to Develop Biomaterials for Wound-Care Applications

07/07/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering

The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a three-year $550,000 grant to Narayan Bhattarai, Ph.D., an associate professor of bioengineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, to research metal-composite biomaterial that will significantly reduce the inflammation and scar formation of wounds, leading to more effective healing for patients. Bhattarai is the sole principal investigator on the grant titled, “Biodegradable Composite Nanofiber Meshes that Contain Degradable Metal Particulates.”

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N.C. A&T Grant Develops Clean Energy Apprenticeship, First of Its Kind in Nation

07/02/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering

On Thursday, July 1, Gov. Roy Cooper visited Halifax Community College to learn more about North Carolina’s first Clean Energy Youth Apprenticeship Pilot and the Halifax Lighthouse Solar Camp. Cooper also met with partners, including Balu Gokaraju, Ph.D., an associate professor and principal investigator leading this the team from A&T’s College of Engineering.

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N.C. A&T Fashion Program Receives $100,000 Award from GAP, Icon 360

06/30/2021 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences

N.C. A&T’s Teasley Selected as 2021 Marian Drane Graham Scholar

06/30/2021 in Academic Affairs, College of Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University student William J. Teasley has been selected as a 2021 Marian Drane Graham Scholar through the University of North Carolina System.

N.C. A&T Names New Chief Diversity Officer

06/30/2021 in Human Resources

North Carolina A&T has named Del L. Ruff as its executive diversity and inclusion officer in the Division of Human Resources.

N.C. A&T Library Awarded LSTA Grants for Makerspace, Student Learning

06/24/2021 in Students, Library

F.D. Bluford Library has been awarded a $50,000 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant to create the Bluford Maker Lab: Design Your Future and a $93,704 LSTA grant to launch a program where students will create instructional videos on topics relevant to information literacy and research under the direction of the library.

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.

N.C. A&T Named a Best Online Masters in Information Systems Degree Programs

06/21/2021 in College of Science and Technology, The Graduate College

Intellegent.com ranked North Carolina A&T as the No. 1 historically Black college or university to earn an online master’s in information technology, housed in the College of Science and Technology (COST)

A&T Celebrates Historic Federal Recognition of Juneteenth

06/19/2021

A statement from Chancellor Harold L. Martin applauds the "welcome and long overdue" designation of June 19 as a national holiday.

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N.C. A&T Aggie Autonomous Team Completes Four-Year Competition

06/18/2021 in College of Engineering

This past week, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Aggie Autonomous Auto (A3) team completed the four-year Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) AutoDrive Challenge in Mcity, Michigan. Throughout the four-year competition, the team converted a standard electric vehicle to level-four autonomy. The team’s success earned N.C. A&T a spot to compete in Phase II of the SAE AutoDrive challenge.

Tech Giant Google Makes $5-Million Gift to N.C. A&T

06/17/2021

The internet search and technology firm is investing heavily in equity-related initiatives at A&T, expanding pathways to workplace success for Aggies.

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N.C. A&T and Barnes & Noble College Partner on Free Textbooks for Undergrads

06/17/2021 in Business and Finance, Students

A new partnership between North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Barnes & Noble College will enable A&T to make textbooks available for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years free for all undergraduate students.

N.C. A&T Alumna, Retired Brigadier General Adams-Ender Combats COVID-19

06/16/2021 in Alumni, College of Health and Human Sciences, Nursing

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumna and retired Brig. Gen. Clara Adams-Ender ‘61, 18th chief of the Army Nurse Air Corps, is combatting COVID-19 by vaccinating her community.

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N.C. A&T Selected as NC Teaching Fellows Program Partner Institution

06/16/2021 in College of Education, Educator Preparation

N.C. A&T has been selected for the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program. A&T will serve as a partner institution along with Fayetteville State University and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

Deese College’s Bish Joins George W. Bush Institute’s Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program

06/14/2021 in College of Business and Economics, Management

Adelle Bish, Ph.D., of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics has been selected to participate in the 2021 class of the George W. Bush Institute’s Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program.

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Dominion Energy to Host Social Justice Forum with Chancellor Martin and other HBCU Leaders

06/14/2021

N.C. A&T's Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. will join other HBCU leaders as part of Dominion Energy’s HBCU Promise Presidents’ Forum series, focusing on the impact of the social justice movement on HBCUs and their students.

10 N.C. A&T Students Selected for Prestigious Governor’s Internship Program

06/11/2021 in Student Affairs, Students

North Carolina Governor’s HBCU Internship summer program has selected 10 N.C. A&T students for its 2021 cohort.

Triad Business Journal Names A&T Alumnae Among 2021 Outstanding Women in Business

06/11/2021

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnae Kiva Elliott ‘11, Niketa Greene ’97 and Karin Henderson ’94 are among the women honored as the Triad Business Journals’ 2021 Outstanding Women in Business.

N.C. A&T’s Ongeri Receives $1.74M NIH Award to Study Diabetic Kidney Disease

06/10/2021 in College of Health and Human Sciences

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded a $1.74 million research grant to study diabetic kidney disease to Elimelda Moige Ongeri, Ph.D., a professor and associate dean for research and innovation at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

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.

A&T Joins National Alliance Focused on Student Success

06/07/2021

A&T joins University of Maryland-Baltimore County as the first two campuses invited to join the University Innovation Alliance since its founding in 2014.

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.

N.C. A&T, N.C. Virtual Public Schools Partner for First Ag Courses

05/27/2021 in 4-H and Youth Development, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Two agriculture-related classes will become available to middle and high school students thanks to a collaboration between North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and N.C. Virtual Public Schools.

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Celebration of Faculty Excellence Recognizes A&T’s Outstanding Professionals

05/25/2021

The outstanding work of faculty, academic staff and researchers over the past two years was recognized in a campus-wide streaming program.

N.C. A&T Economics Student Reid Named 2021 Rangel SEP Scholar

05/24/2021 in Academic Affairs, College of Business and Economics, Economics

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University sophomore Kennedy Reid has been selected as a 2021 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program (Rangel SEP) Scholar.

N.C. A&T Center to Implement Energy-Efficient Community Initiatives, Enhancing Opportunities

05/20/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering

The Center for Energy Research and Technology (CERT) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University received three grants totaling more than $500,000 to bolster regional energy-efficient building construction and cost savings in low-income communities hardest hit during the pandemic.

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.

N.C. A&T Engineering Professor’s Patent May Revolutionize Defense Communication Devices

05/12/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering

Numan Dogan, Ph.D., a professor of computer and electrical engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, was awarded U.S. Patent No. 10,985,699 titled “Differential Constructive-Wave Oscillator (DCWO).” His former student, Göker Ariyak, Ph.D., is named co-inventor.

Simmons University President Appointed to N.C. A&T BOT; Three Members Reappointed

05/11/2021 in Alumni

Lynn Perry Wooten, Ph.D., president of Simmons University and an alumna of N.C. A&T, is the newest member of the N.C. A&T Board of Trustees

The Journey Toward the Degree: N.C. A&T Students Share their A&T Stories

05/07/2021 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Students, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Journalism and Mass Communication

As N.C. A&T prepares to hold commencement ceremonies, students share their stories.

Jackson, Avant Receive Honorary Degrees at N.C. A&T Commencement Ceremonies

05/05/2021

In its first live graduation ceremonies since 2019, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University hosted two star-studded commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 9, honoring spring 2021 graduates and 2020 grads who were not able to be celebrated in person.

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N.C. A&T’s College of Engineering Senior Design Expo Showcases Problem-Solving and Undergraduate Research

05/04/2021 in College of Engineering

The eighth annual College of Engineering Senior Design Expo at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University took place virtually on April 29, showcasing student talent and innovation. The event displayed the culmination of the students’ undergraduate careers in engineering and computer science.

N.C. A&T Names Martin Interim COAACH Director

04/30/2021

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named Patrick McPhail Martin, Ph.D., as the new interim director of the Center for Outreach in Alzheimer's, Aging and Community Health (COAACH).

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

04/30/2021 in Academic Affairs, University Advancement

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.

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College of Engineering 10th Graduate Research Poster Competition Produces a First

04/28/2021 in College of Engineering

The tenth College of Engineering (COE) Graduate Research Poster Competition came down to the wire this year and resulted in the first-ever three-way tie for runner up in the Ph.D. category. The marquee annual event is a showcase of talent of COE students studying in the eight master’s and five doctoral programs at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

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Spring 2021 College of Engineering Freshman Innovation Challenge Addresses Accessibility

04/28/2021 in College of Engineering

Five teams competed in the Spring 2021 College of Engineering (COE) Freshman Innovation Challenge at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The challenge showcased the talent of first-year COE students and their accumulation of knowledge learned during their first semester.

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N.C. A&T Center of Excellence, Partners to Launch Cybersecurity Hub for Women

04/23/2021 in Research and Economic Development

The Center of Excellence in Cybersecurity Research, Outreach and Education (CREO) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will virtually launch its Cybersecurity Forensic Hub for Women on Monday, April 26 at 4 p.m. This launch comes on the heels of INTERPOL’s commitment to join forces with the Coalition Against Stalkerware in addressing the increase in domestic violence and technology abuse cases during the COVID-19 lockdown.

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Aggies Win National 32nd Annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge

04/21/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Engineering, College of Health and Human Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University emerged as the national champions of the 32nd annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), with a 70-point lead against Florida A&M. This is the first year the university has laid claim to the title and will receive a $75,000 institutional grant in addition to the championship trophy.

Earth Day Panel to Focus on Environmental Justice and Black America

04/21/2021 in Alumni, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Prominent experts from multiple institutions will explore new and emerging environmental concerns on this 51st annual celebration of Earth Day.

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N.C. A&T Advances to Final Four in 32nd Annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge

04/19/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Engineering, College of Health and Human Sciences

An exceptional team representing North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is advancing to the final four round of the 32nd annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) following its win against Oakwood University. A&T joins Alabama A&M, Florida A&M and Morehouse University as this year’s semi-finalists and will compete virtually today at 6 p.m.

N.C. A&T English Department to Present Second Annual Black Maternal Health Conference on April 17

04/16/2021

The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Department of English will present its second annual Black Maternal Health Conference on Saturday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to noon. The theme of the free, public virtual event is “Dear Mama: Knowledge Is Power.”

N.C. A&T College of Health and Human Sciences to Be Named for Hairstons

04/14/2021 in College of Health and Human Sciences

In recognition of their many contributions to their alma mater, North Carolina A&T will name its College of Health and Human Sciences after John R. and Kathy R. Hairston ‘75.

N.C. A&T Biology Student Richards Named 2021 Goldwater Scholar

04/13/2021 in Academic Affairs, College of Science and Technology, Biology

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Fifth College of Engineering Hackathon Inspires Innovative Solutions to Complex Corporate Challenges

04/12/2021 in College of Engineering, College of Science and Technology

Not even a pandemic could hinder the talent at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University during the College of Engineering’s fifth hackathon, and second held virtually. One of the spring semester’s marquee events, HACKNCAT The Remix, boasted 22 teams consisting of over 100 competitors from the College of Engineering and College of Science and Technology, representing six undergraduate programs.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Special Called Meeting April 14

04/12/2021

N.C. A&T BOT will hold a special called meeting.

CAHSS Kicks Off STEAM Lecture Series with ‘Coded Bias’ Panel

04/12/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The CAHSS at North Carolina A&T will virtually host acclaimed documentary filmmaker Shalini Kantayya on Tuesday, April 13, as she discusses her thought-provoking film, “Coded Bias,” released on Netflix.

N.C. A&T’s Center of Excellence Recognizes Women Faculty in Manufacturing, Launches Academy

04/09/2021 in Research and Economic Development

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, women made up approximately 29 percent of the manufacturing workforce in 2020. Data show this trend has been consistent over the last five decades, seeing a peak at 33 percent in 1990. The Center of Excellence in Product Design and Manufacturing (CEPDAM) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recently launched a new academy to recognize and further enhance support of women faculty and students in the field.

N.C. A&T Alumnus Graham Named Interim United Way of Greater Greensboro Leader

04/09/2021 in Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnus Brian Graham ’02 has been named interim chief operating officer of the United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG).

Goldman Sachs Includes N.C. A&T in $25M ‘Market Madness: HBCU Possibilities’ Program

04/09/2021 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been named one of the historically Black colleges and universities in the inaugural cohort of Goldman Sachs’ five-year, $25 million “Market Madness: HBCU Possibilities” Program.

N.C. A&T Taps Emmy Award-Winning Actor Brown as Spring Commencement Speaker

04/06/2021 in Academic Affairs

Two-time Emmy Award-winning actor Sterling K. Brown will be the keynote speaker for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 9.

N.C. A&T to Hold May 9 Commencement Ceremonies for Spring 2021 and All 2020 Graduates

04/02/2021 in Academic Affairs, Alumni, Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has scheduled two commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 9, for all 2020 and spring 2021 graduates at Truist Stadium on campus.

The Brick-and-Mortar Legacies of Four Leading Women

03/31/2021 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs

Four N.C. A&T buildings bear the names of important Aggie women. As part of Women's History Month, take a moment to learn their stories.

University Galleries to Host Artist-Activists to Discuss the Intersection of Art and Social Justice

03/25/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University will host a virtual program, “African American Women as Artists and Activists” on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 6 p.m. The discussion will feature artists Sunny Gravely Foushee and Virginia Holmes and will delve into the impact that art with a social justice theme is becoming a major component for today’s movements including Black Lives Matter. Noted actress and author Angela Ray will moderate the discussion.

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Championship U: A&T Teams Continue to Dominate

03/25/2021 in Athletics, Students

Three impressive championships shine a national spotlight on athletics excellence at N.C. A&T.

N.C. A&T Alumnus Brings Coming 2 America Set to Life with Fashion

03/24/2021 in Alumni

On March 5, the world was reintroduced to Zamunda with the premiere of “Coming 2 America” on Amazon Prime. Fans from all generations gathered together at home to enjoy this anticipated comedy and many were captivated by the fashion and the esthetics of the set that gave us a front-row seat to the continent of Africa. The behind the scenes work that brought these intriguing visuals to life was due to our very own, James “Jimmy” Hawkins, who is a costume designer that worked as a fitter on the set of the movie.

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N.C. A&T Alumnus Ford Elected to UNC Board of Governors

03/23/2021 in Alumni

Former North Carolina Senator and 1992 N.C. A&T alumnus Joel Ford has been named to the University of North Carolina System Board of Governors.

N.C. A&T to Present Women’s History Month Program Featuring Jones on March 30

03/22/2021 in Academic Affairs

The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of Community Engagement will present its Women’s History Month Program, “Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to Be Silenced,” on Tuesday, March 30, at noon.

This is a photo from the Freedom Ship Exhibition.

University Galleries to Host In-Person Exhibition, “Freedom Ship: The Works of Curtis James”

03/19/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will open its in-person exhibition, “Freedom Ship: The Works of Curtis James” on April 1, 2021 to run until June 30, 2021. The exhibition features 18 works by James that illustrate the 2006 children’s book, “Freedom Ship” by Doreen Rappaport. The story is based on the life of Robert Smalls, an escaped slave who piloted the slave ship, Planter, carrying other escaped slaves to freedom past the confederate battleships in Charleston, South Carolina. The exhibition was made possible through the generous art donation by Texas businessman Arthur Primas, who donated 35 works of art, including works by James and Bryan Collier.

N.C. A&T Student First From University Selected for Prestigious Sports Journalism Institute

03/16/2021 in Students, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Journalism & Mass Communication English

Jarod Hamilton, senior journalism and mass communications student and editor-in-chief of N.C. A&T's student-run newspaper The A&T Register, has been selected as part of the 2021 Sports Journalism Intitute (SJI).

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N.C. A&T Journalism Students Apply Storytelling Skills to Curb Spread of Coronavirus

03/12/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

As the global community marked the anniversary of the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a pandemic, students in their first semester multimedia storytelling course at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University produced a series of audio public service announcements designed to persuade their peers across campus to continue wearing masks, frequently washing hands and social distancing.

N.C. A&T Mechanical Engineering Senior Recognized as 2021 Namaskar Winner

03/12/2021 in College of Engineering

From the corridors of McNair Hall pre-pandemic, to the screens on Zoom, mechanical engineering senior Joshua Burnell is known as a student leader at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University who has strived to positively impact his department, college and university throughout his undergraduate academic career. During the celebration of National Engineers Week at A&T’s College of Engineering (COE), Burnell was selected as the 2021 Namaskar winner for his leadership, professionalism and his level of academic success. COE awards this distinction annually to a graduating senior, highlighting the importance of excellence in engineering and to encourage students to strive for excellence in their endeavors.

New Engineering Complex at North Carolina A&T to Bear Chancellor Martin’s Name

03/10/2021

A&T’s new engineering complex-in-development will be named upon its opening in honor of Chancellor Harold L. Martin, Sr., university officials announced.

N.C. A&T Alumnus Applewhite Appointed to Credit Suisse Holdings USA Board

03/04/2021 in Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnus Morris W. Applewhite ’80 has been appointed as a non-executive director to the Board of Directors for Credit Suisse Holdings USA (CSH USA) Inc.

N.C. A&T Names Thornton Vice Provost for Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness

03/03/2021 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Courtney Thornton, Ed.D., has been named vice provost for strategic planning and institutional effectiveness, effective March 15.

N.C. A&T Bioengineering Researcher Aims to Develop Mini-brain in Fight against Alzheimer’s Disease

03/02/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering

Yeoheung Yun, Ph.D., a bioengineering professor at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, was awarded $1.43 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop a functional mini-brain model in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease (AD). According to the Alzheimer’s Association, AD affects more than 6 million Americans and is the most common cause of dementia.

A&T Alumnus Sanders Selected as Target HBCU Design Challenge Winner

02/26/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

KeShawn Sanders, an alumnus of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, was selected as one of three inaugural first place winners of Target’s HBCU Black History Month Design Challenge. He received a $1,500 cash prize, an Apple MacBook Pro, the opportunity to engage Target senior design leaders, an Adobe Creative Cloud two-year membership as well as his winning design featured on T-shirts and tote bags available for purchase on Target’s Black Beyond Measure website.

Governor Names N.C. A&T’s Smith-Jackson to Performance Management Advisory Committee

02/22/2021 in Academic Affairs

Gov. Roy Cooper has named North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Tonya Smith-Jackson to the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Performance Management.

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N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Full Board Meeting Feb. 25-26

02/21/2021

The N.C. A&T Board of Trustees will hold committee and full-board meetings, Feb. 25-26.

N.C. A&T to Host Inclusive Research Excellence Roundtable Lunch and Learn Feb. 23

02/19/2021 in Research and Economic Development

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a virtual Inclusive Research Excellence Roundtable Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, Feb. 23, from noon to 1 p.m.

A&T Journalism Major Selected for Prestigious Internship

02/19/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Lauren Mitchell, a journalism major at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is the only student from a historically Black university to be awarded a summer 2021 internship at The Washington Post.

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Town Hall at N.C. A&T to Address COVID-19 Vaccine with NIH’s Kizzmekia Corbett

02/15/2021 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

N.C. A&T will host the virtual Chancellor’s Speaker Series, “Race to Vaccinate,” Tuesday, March 2, 6 p.m. The town hall on the COVID-19 vaccine and the African American community will feature viral immunologist and lead developer of the Moderna vaccine, Kizzmekia Corbett, Ph.D. in conversation with actress, producer, author and business owner Tia Mowry-Hardrict.

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N.C. A&T Drum Major Performs During Super Bowl Halftime Show

02/15/2021 in Student Affairs

Bentley Tanner, a junior studying information technology at N.C. A&T stunned social media on Sunday, Feb. 7, when he posted that he was one of the performers during the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show featuring The Weeknd.

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N.C. A&T’s Computer Science Department Enriched by Cisco Partnership

02/11/2021 in College of Engineering, Computer Science

The College of Engineering (COE) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University joins multiple regional universities in announcing Cisco’s commitment to strengthen computer science participation, enrollment and engagement, especially within the cybersecurity discipline.

N.C. A&T Boasts Five Fulbright Program Grant Semifinalists, Co-Hosts National Information Session

02/11/2021 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has five semifinalists in this year’s Fulbright Program grant cycle – Jasmine Armstrong, Nasya Blackwell, Malique Brunner, Joanna Martinez and Anderlyn Smith.

N.C. A&T College of Engineering Senior Selected as Keysight Technology Scholar

02/10/2021 in College of Engineering

Abdelkarim Suleiman, a junior studying computer engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, first used an oscilloscope in a lab during his sophomore year. He used the equipment to calculate the voltage and wave lengths of different circuits.

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University Galleries to Host Art Exhibition, “Behind the Veil: Portraiture in African American Art”

02/09/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is hosting a new art exhibition, “Behind the Veil: Portraiture in African American Art.” Featuring works from A&T’s permanent art collection, the on-site exhibition will be available until March 26, 2021.

N.C. A&T Receives $1.5M Gift from N.C. GlaxoSmithKline Foundation

02/04/2021 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received a $1.5-million gift from the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation in support of the Aggie Commitment Trailblazer Scholars (ACTS) program.

Chancellor and Mrs. Martin prepare to receive COVID-19 vaccine

N.C. A&T’s Chancellor and First Lady Get COVID-19 Vaccine and Discuss Why

02/04/2021

N.C. A&T's Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. and First Lady Davida Martin recently received COVID-19 vaccines, through the Cone Health System. Afterward, both sat down for an interview with Dr. Padonda Webb, interim executive director of the N.C. A&T Student Health Center to discuss why.

N.C. Supreme Court Justice Earls Receives N.C. A&T Human Rights Medal

02/01/2021 in Student Affairs, Alumni

N.C. A&T has awarded the 2021 Human Rights Medal to North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls.

N.C. A&T to Honor Late NASA Astronaut Ronald McNair in 35th Celebration

01/27/2021 in Student Affairs, Alumni

N.C. A&T will honor the life and legacy of alumnus Ronald E. McNair in the 35th commemorative celebration: “The Future of Space Exploration and Security.” The virtual event will take place Thursday, Jan. 28, at noon, via live stream. Registration is required.

Sixty-One Years Later, N.C. A&T Continues Honoring A&T Four for Igniting Sit-In Movement

01/26/2021 in Student Affairs, Alumni, College of Science and Technology, Physics

More than six decades ago, four N.C. A&T students took bold, non-violent steps against segregation and sat down at a whites-only Woolworth’s lunch Counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, sparking a national movement. On Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, at noon, the university will commemorate their courageous acts through a virtual tribute: “It’s About Us.”

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A&T Ranks High Among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Master’s Programs

01/26/2021 in College of Education, College of Science and Technology, The Graduate College

New “Best Online Programs” rankings for 2021 issued today by U.S. News & World Report showcase the exceptional quality that online master’s programs offer students at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

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

01/21/2021 in Academic Affairs

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

N.C. A&T, UNCG, Guilford College to host virtual MLK Celebration on Jan. 27

01/21/2021 in Student Affairs

N.C. A&T, UNCG and Guilford College are teaming up to present the 9th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. EST via Zoom.

Aggies’ Holmes Named Executive Vice President and GM of Detroit Lions

01/14/2021 in Athletics, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Aggies standout Brad Holmes ’02 has been named the executive vice president and general manager of the Detroit Lions National Football League team.

This is a photo of the on-campus "Aggie Pride" bench.

N.C. A&T Partners with NBCUniversal News Group in Newly-Launched, Nationwide Journalism Academy

01/14/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is joining NBC Universal News Group and 16 academic institutions across the nation in the newly-launched NBCU Academy, a journalism training and development program for four-year university and community college students. NBCUniversal News Group announced the $6.5 million, multi-year partnership today, enhancing its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion by creating pathways for storytellers in underrepresented groups.

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Corning donates $5.5M for scholarships to more than 260 students

01/14/2021 in College of Business and Economics, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Science and Technology

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced today a $5.5 million gift from Corning Incorporated to prepare students for careers in STEM and education.

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N.C. A&T’s Jackson to Lead Webinar for Project LEAP’s In Process Research Series

01/12/2021 in College of Education, Leadership Studies and Adult Education

Karen T. Jackson, Ph.D., an assistant professor of leadership studies in North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Education, will lead a webinar in February about food system equity.

2020 Articles

N.C. A&T College of Engineering Department Changes Name, Expands Curriculum

12/28/2020 in College of Engineering

The newly renamed Department of Computational Data Science and Engineering (CDSE) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is changing more than just its name. The updated master’s program, now called Data Science and Engineering, and the updated doctoral program, Computational Data Science and Engineering, both offer new courses and focuses relevant to the future of engineering disciplines.

This is a photo of a student in a mask in a laboratory setting.

N.C. A&T Researchers Continue Development of Science Capital Assessment Tool for HBCU STEM Students

12/28/2020 in College of Science and Technology, Biology

According to a 2018 Pew Research Center analysis, Blacks represented only 9% of employees in STEM-related fields. One study has also shown that Black and Hispanic students either transfer or drop out of these programs at higher rates than white students. Researchers at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are addressing these challenges by developing an assessment tool to measure historically Black colleges and universities students’ science capital and leverage the information to create strategies that enhance their motivation and retention in STEM.

N.C. A&T, Verizon Address Digital Divide through Virtual STEM Academy, Provide Equipment for Local Students

12/28/2020

The pandemic highlights disparities in access, including access to technology for young students who were thrust into remote learning. In response, leaders at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University established a virtual STEM academy for the summer and academic school year and provided laptops to 60 students at Allen Middle School after receiving a $50,000 COVID-19 relief grant from Verizon.

N.C. A&T Again Surpasses UNC System Strategic Plan Goals

12/22/2020 in Academic Affairs

In line with its own ongoing commitment to preeminence, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is again exceeding goals outlined in the University of North Carolina System’s strategic plan for 2017-2022.

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Addressing Diabetes-associated Health Disparities: A Wake-up Call Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

12/22/2020 in College of Health and Human Sciences

According to the Centers for Disease Control, adults living with diabetes are at an increased risk of experiencing severe illness or complications when exposed to COVID-19. The disease is the seventh leading cause of death in the country and disproportionately affects minority ethnic groups and economically disadvantaged populations. Type 2 diabetes is driven by the obesity crisis. Obesity prevalence is especially pronounced in many Southeastern states, including North Carolina. The North Carolina Diabetes Research Center (NCDRC), a consortium comprised of Wake Forest University, UNC-Chapel Hill, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Duke University, hosted a successful virtual workshop for faculty members from academic research institutions in North Carolina and surrounding states during Diabetes Awareness Month. The focus of this year’s workshop was “Addressing Diabetes-related Health Disparities in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic.” N.C. A&T leads the NCDRC Enrichment Program, which organized the workshop.

Three N.C. A&T Colleges Partner to Establish ‘February One Scholars’ Program

12/21/2020 in Admissions, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Education, College of Health and Human Sciences

As part of philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s historic donation to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, three of the university’s colleges have partnered to provide new full scholarships that will be available to eligible students starting next fall, delivering immediate impact for Scott’s visionary investment.

N.C. A&T Alumna Pope Named Among Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Accounting

12/18/2020 in Alumni, College of Business and Economics, Accounting and Finance

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumna Kelly Richmond Pope, Ph.D., has been named one of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Accounting for 2020 by The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and CPA Practice Advisor.

N.C. A&T Study Aims to Lower COVID-19 Cases, Deaths in Residential Care Facilities

12/18/2020 in College of Health and Human Sciences, Social Work

A study under way by researchers in North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Health and Human Sciences aims to reduce the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in residential care facilities, including nursing homes.

N.C. A&T’s College of Engineering Fuels Students’ Futures with $3M Gift from Dominion Energy Foundation

12/09/2020 in College of Engineering

The College of Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University received a $3-million investment from Dominion Energy Foundation to increase student workforce readiness in the power and energy sectors.

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N.C. A&T to Host Virtual Celebration of Fall Class of 2020

12/07/2020 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs

N.C. A&T will premiere a video celebration of fall 2020 graduates, Saturday, Dec. 12, noon, via YouTube and Facebook Live.

N.C. A&T Launches Online Transfer Credit Evaluation Tool

11/30/2020 in Admissions

Recruitment and transfer articulation just got a little bit easier as the Office of Admissions at N.C. A&T launched its online Transfer Credit Articulation Tool.

N.C. A&T’s COAACH shines a light on National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

11/24/2020

When President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in 1983, fewer than two million Americans were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at the time. Today, that number has soared to nearly six million people. This month aims to increase the general public’s understanding of the disease, the impact it has on the person directly affected and their caretakers, and highlight potential care options and best practices. The Center for Outreach in Alzheimer’s, Aging and Community Health (COAACH) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is dedicated to providing support to African Americans and other vulnerable communities living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias, along with educating them, their families and caregivers.

Walmart, N.C. A&T Team Up to Launch ‘Equity in Education Initiative’

11/19/2020 in Students, College of Business and Economics, College of Engineering

The retail giant is investing $5 million in the nation's largest and top-ranked HBCU to enhance equity on campus and in the workplace.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Full Board Meeting Nov. 12 – 13

11/09/2020

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees will hold committee and full board meetings November 12-13.

N.C. A&T Recognizes 11 Distinguished Alumni at Fall Convocation

10/30/2020 in Alumni, Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University celebrated its annual Fall Convocation program virtually Thursday, Oct. 29, via Zoom. During the program, Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. presented the state of the university and welcomed alumni to the “Greatest Homecoming on Earth” virtual celebration.

Local Education Leaders Discussed Implications of Racial Trauma on Educator Preparation in N.C. A&T, WSSU Collaborative Town hall

10/23/2020 in College of Education, Educator Preparation

The College of Education at N.C. A&T and WSSU College of Arts, Sciences, Business and Education will hosted a collaborative town hall addressing the mirrored implications of racial trauma and systematic oppression on educator and educator preparation programs.

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N.C. A&T Taps Chance the Rapper as Guest for Chancellor’s Speaker Series

10/19/2020 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

N.C. A&T will host indie recording artist and activist Chance the Rapper as the featured speaker for the last installment of the fall Chancellor’s Speaker Series – The Power of Your Vote. The virtual event will take place Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 6 p.m. via www.ncatchancellorsspeakerseries.com.

N.C. A&T Participates in Annual College Foundation of NC Campaign to Support College Access

10/18/2020 in Admissions

Prospective students from North Carolina high schools and community colleges can apply to N.C. A&T free of charge Oct. 19 – 30, 2020.

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N.C. A&T’s Greatest Homecoming on Earth to Reconnect Alumni Virtually Oct. 29 – 31

10/09/2020 in Alumni

There’s great news for alumni and friends of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The “Greatest Homecoming on Earth” Virtual Edition is scheduled to take place Oct. 29-31.

Partnership with Carrier Supports Career Success Through Programming and Recruitment Initiatives

10/01/2020 in Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development

N.C. A&T is entering a new, multi-year partnership with Carrier, a leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions, that will help A&T students gain valuable skills, as well as prepare them for future careers at Carrier through development and mentorship.

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JSNN, Georgia Tech Collaboration Receives $7.5M NSF Renewal Grant to Support Nanotechnology Research and Development

09/30/2020 in Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering

The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a five-year $7.5 million renewal grant to support the ongoing work of the Southeastern Nanotechnology Infrastructure Corridor (SENIC) program, benefitting in part research at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN).

New Patent from N.C. A&T College of Engineering Researcher Will Reduce Wait Times at Red Lights

09/30/2020 in College of Engineering

Hyoshin “John” Park, Ph.D., assistant professor of computational data science and engineering (CDSE) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, was recently awarded a patent to solve traffic congestion using optimized relocation and placement of portable sensors.

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Education, Responsibility and Leadership Among Topics of N.C. A&T’s Power of Your Voice Speaker Series with Amanda Seales

09/28/2020 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

Actress and activist Amanda Seales served as the featured speaker for the second installment of the N.C. A&T fall Chancellor’s Speaker Series, “The Power of Your Voice,” Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020.

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N.C. A&T Engineering Faculty Awarded $449K to Futurize Naval Communications Equipment

09/18/2020 in College of Engineering

A team of undergraduate, graduate and faculty researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University won a highly competitive $449,052 grant from the Department of the Navy’s HBCU/MI program to collaborate with the Navy on improving radio frequency (RF) communication systems. The research will use gallium nitride (GaN) device technology to create smaller and more efficient solid state-based RF amplifiers.

N.C. A&T Receives IBM Quantum Research Center Designation, Joins Broader HBCU Education Initiative

09/17/2020 in Research, College of Engineering, Computer Science, College of Science and Technology

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University joins IBM’s newly established collaboration today with 13 historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to equip students pursuing quantum computing careers. The IBM-HBCU Quantum Center is a multi-year investment, and A&T’s proven strengths in ground-breaking STEM research and academic rigor resulted in the university’s selection and designation as one of five HBCU leading quantum research centers in the partnership.

N.C. A&T Speaker Series to Feature Activist/Actress Amanda Seales Discussing Power of Your Voice

09/13/2020 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

Continuing a three-part series, N.C. A&T will host the Chancellor’s Speaker Series, “The Power of Your Voice,” Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, at 6 p.m. The virtual event will feature actress and activist Amanda Seales, moderated by Pandora senior sales executive and alumna Kelly Mayfield, via ncatchancellorsspeakerseries.com.

N.C. A&T Receives $1M Gift from Bank of America

09/09/2020

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University received $1 million from Bank of America through the bank’s $1-billion commitment over the next four years to advance racial equality and economic opportunity.

N.C. A&T Sets 5th Consecutive Enrollment Record, Remains America’s Largest HBCU

09/04/2020 in Admissions

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is off to a strong start of the 2020-21 school year, with a new census marking its fifth consecutive year of record enrollment and new rankings from Money magazine’s “Best Colleges” edition that rate A&T the No. 1 historically black college or university in America.

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

09/02/2020

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 been chosen to serve as the university’s interim vice provost for undergraduate education.

Speaker Series with Don Lemon at N.C. A&T Hits Mark, Addressing Tough Topics

08/26/2020 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

Following nearly 45 minutes in a master class with journalism and mass communication students at N.C. A&T, veteran news anchor Don Lemon pivoted to “The Power of Privilege,” a virtual conversation with moderator/alumna Destiny-Simone Ramjohn. Neither event disappointed.

N.C. A&T BOT to Hold Special Called Meeting, Aug. 24

08/20/2020

N.C. A&T will hold a special called meeting.

N.C. A&T Encourages Compliance with ‘Three Ws’ as School Year Begins

08/19/2020 in Employees, Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University leaders are asking students and employees to double down on the three Ws – washing hands, waiting while socially distanced and wearing face masks – to keep campus healthy as in person and online instruction begins with the launch of the school year today.

North Carolina A&T Launches 2020-21 School Year Showing Record Impact Statewide

08/19/2020 in Employees, Students

As North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University opens the 2020-21 school year today, school leaders have released the results of a new analysis that reveals a statewide economic impact of nearly $1.5 billion.

Speaker Series at N.C. A&T to Feature Veteran CNN Anchor Discussing Power of Privilege

08/17/2020 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

The Chancellor’s Speaker Series at N.C. A&T will hold its first of a three-part series for the semester. The initial conversation, “The Power of Privilege,” will feature veteran news anchor and correspondent, Don Lemon, moderated by alumna and sociologist, Destiny-Simone Ramjohn, Ph.D. The virtual event will take place, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, at 6 p.m., via ncatchancellorsspeakerseries.com.

This is a photo of Ademe Mekonnen, Ph.D.

State of Climate Report: Evidence of Warming Planet Grows, Extreme Weather to Increase

08/12/2020 in College of Science and Technology

Evidence of global warming continues to accumulate, including some of the hottest weather on record and increases in greenhouse gas accumulation and carbon dioxide concentration, according to the international 2019 State of the Climate report, released worldwide today.

CoST Chair Named Society of Fire Protection Engineers Fellow

08/04/2020 in College of Science and Technology, Applied Engineering Technology

Aixi Zhou, Ph.D., P.E., chair of the Department of Applied Engineering Technology at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been named a 2020 Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) Fellow. Zhou, an SFPE member since 2008, was selected along with only eight other members in recognition of their achievements in the field and outstanding contributions to society. Since its inception in 1950, the international organization has named only 322 fellows out of its 4,700 members.

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N.C. A&T Receives First-Gen Forward Designation

07/24/2020 in Student Affairs

N.C. A&T recently received designation as a First-gen Forward institution as part of The Center for First-generation Student Success 2020-21 cohort of First-gen Forward Institutions.

ACA Committee at N.C. A&T to Meet, July 28

07/23/2020

The N.C. A&T Athletics Conference Assessment Committee will hold a meeting.

N.C. A&T BOT to Hold Special Called Meeting, July 28

07/23/2020

The N.C. A&T Board of Trustees will hold a Special Called Meeting.

This is a photo of Dr. Kelsie Bernot and students.

N.C. A&T-led Team Awarded $238K to Address Barriers to STEM Workforce Diversity

07/22/2020 in College of Science and Technology

To learn more about the impact service learning, course-based research experiences (SL-CURE) can have on students, the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded $238,214 to researchers in the College of Science and Technology (CoST) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The funding will support a collaborative research project across multiple institutions to study a hybrid course designed to influence students from various disciplines and their perceptions, interests and motivations to pursue careers in STEM and research.

N.C. A&T Team Determines Method to Improve Shelf-Life of Peanuts

07/13/2020 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

A study led by Jianmei Yu, Ph.D., a research associate professor in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, evaluated whether the protease treatment of peanuts will have an impact on the oxidative stability during storage. Yu’s previous study showed this treatment was more effective than others in reducing the allergen content of peanuts.

N.C. A&T Researchers Receive $200K to Study Psychosocial Determinants of Successful Remote Learning

07/07/2020 in College of Health and Human Sciences

The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $200,000 grant to an interdisciplinary team at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to study the psychosocial determinants of successful remote learning among students from N.C. A&T and other public HBCUs. The faculty team consists of investigators with complementary expertise: lead principal investigator Adrienne Aiken Morgan, Ph.D. (psychology), Anna Lee, Ph.D. (psychology), Stephanie Teixeira-Poit, Ph.D. (social work and sociology), Jeannette Wade, Ph.D. (social work and sociology), Smriti Shrestha, Ph.D. (statistician, nursing), and Christopher Doss, Ph.D. (electrical and computer engineering).

N.C. A&T College of Engineering Department Chair Honored with Two Awards

07/06/2020 in College of Engineering

Stephanie Luster-Teasley, Ph.D., chair of the civil architectural and environmental engineering department at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, received awards from the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and Michigan State University (MSU), where she earned her M.S. in chemical engineering and Ph.D. in environmental engineering. Luster-Teasley, an N.C. &T alumna, won the ASEE Environmental Division Service Award and was recognized by MSU with the 2020 Civil and Environmental Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award.

New Online Certificates in Cybersecurity, Data Analytics Offered at N.C. A&T

07/02/2020 in The Graduate College

N.C. A&T is now offering certificate programs in Cybersecurity and Data Analytics.

N.C. A&T Faculty Member Organizes International Workshop on Air Quality Decline in African Cities

06/22/2020 in College of Science and Technology

Solomon Bililign, Ph.D., a professor of physics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is the chair of a nine-person international committee for a three-day workshop on Pilot Design for Air Quality in Africa, which will be held at the University of Maryland College Park this fall. Experts from the U.S., Ethiopia and Europe will develop research methodology to better measure and understand sources and chemistry of pollutants in emerging African megacities like Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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N.C. A&T Hosts Online Development Workshops for Faculty

06/22/2020 in Academic Affairs

The Office of Undergraduate Research and the ADVANCE Institutional Transformation (IT) project at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University developed a two-part online workshop series for approximately 25 N.C. A&T and Elizabeth City State University faculty members. The series, “CURE-M: A Novel Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Institute with Culturally Responsive Mentor CRM) Training,” was funded by a UNC System Undergraduate Research Program grant.

This is a photo of students at N.C. A&T.

Thirteen N.C. A&T Students Selected for NC Governor’s HBCU Internship Program

06/22/2020 in Students

Thirteen students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University have been selected as interns this summer at Fortune 500 companies in the state through the North Carolina Governor’s HBCU Internship Program.

N.C. A&T Cancels 2020 Homecoming Celebration

06/18/2020 in Student Affairs, Alumni, Athletics

In response to health and safety concerns relating to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, N.C. A&T will forgo all in-person homecoming activities for the 2020-21 academic year with the exception of the football game this fall.

N.C. A&T Alumnus Receives Lillian Smith Book Award, A National Social Justice Recognition

06/18/2020 in Alumni

The Southern Regional Council and the University of Georgia Libraries has selected author, historian and 1997 N.C. A&T alumnus Dr. Jelani Favors as the 2020 recipient of the Lillian Smith Book Award for his distinguished work on “Shelter in a Time of Storm: How Black Colleges Fostered Generations of Leadership and Activism.”

Summer Series on Social Justice to be Hosted by N.C. A&T

06/18/2020 in Student Affairs

The Division of Student Affairs at N.C. A&T will host a virtual summer series on social justice, beginning Tuesday, June 23, at 6 p.m., to help students cope with the internal and external grief they may be experiencing and provide steps to move forward and evoke change in the world.

N.C. A&T BOTs Receive Vital Updates During Annual Retreat

06/18/2020

As N.C. A&T makes unprecedented decisions and changes for students, faculty and staff to return to campus for the 2020-21 academic year, the university’s Board of Trustees met virtually, June 18, for its annual retreat.

N.C. A&T Computer Science Student Receives White House Initiative Honor

06/18/2020 in College of Engineering

Oluchi Chukwunyere, a rising senior studying computer science at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been selected by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities as a 2020 HBCU Competitiveness Scholar. Chukwunyere is among 44 students selected from 33 HBCUs nationwide to receive the initiative’s highest honor based on academic achievements, campus leadership, civic engagement and entrepreneurial spirit.

N.C. A&T Reveals 2020-21 Cohort of Woodland Hall Graduate Fellows

06/17/2020 in Academic Affairs, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, English, The Graduate College

Thirteen N.C. A&T students have been selected as 2020-21 Woodland Hall Graduate Fellows.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Annual Retreat, June 18

06/16/2020

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Annual Retreat, June 18

Seven N.C. A&T Faculty Members Honored for Outstanding Research Contributions

06/05/2020 in Research

The Division of Research and Economic Development (DORED) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recognized seven faculty members for research contributions to their respective fields. A panel of 15 faculty members considered 29 researchers and selected winners based on rigorous criteria. The winners will receive stipends and plaques to recognize their achievements.

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N.C. A&T Researchers to Use Drones for Hurricane Data Collection

06/01/2020 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering, Computational Science and Engineering

As another hurricane season begins, a computational science and engineering faculty member and two Ph.D. students at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University aim to improve tropical forecasting and modeling by deploying drones to collect data from the eye of hurricanes.

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Third Generation Aggie Commissioned in U.S. Air Force

05/22/2020 in Students

Second Lt. Kristofer Grimes represents the third generation of the Grimes family commissioned in the U.S. Air Force Reserved Officers Training Corps (ROTC) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

N.C. A&T Releases Academic Calendar for Fall 2020 With Significant Changes

05/18/2020 in Admissions, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Employees, Students

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, strategic changes have been made to the fall academic calendar to help minimize community spread of the virus while delivering an outstanding education for A&T students.

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Centers of Excellence Webinar Highlights On-Campus PPE Development

05/15/2020 in Research and Economic Development

The Centers of Excellence at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University hosted the webinar “3D Printing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Hand-Made Face Masks Design for COVID-19” led by Salil Desai, Ph.D., and Geetika Jaiswal, Ph.D., May 14.

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N.C. A&T Announces Second Cohort of SciTech Scholars

05/15/2020 in College of Science and Technology

The College of Science and Technology (CoST) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University selected 26 incoming freshmen to join the second cohort of SciTech Scholars for the 2020-21 academic school year. The SciTech Scholars Enrichment Program provides two-year renewable merit- and need-based scholarships to high school seniors who plan to study chemistry, physics, mathematics or electronics technology.

N.C. A&T’s Smith-Jackson Appointed to Statewide Science, Technology and Innovation Board

05/08/2020 in Academic Affairs

Tonya Smith-Jackson, Ph.D., senior vice provost for academic affairs at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been appointed to the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Board of Science, Technology and Innovation.

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JSNN Hosts Virtual Celebration of Excellence for Spring Graduates

05/06/2020 in Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering

The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) honored its spring graduates virtually in its second annual Celebration of Excellence event on May 1. Approximately 100 participants joined to support and recognize the culmination of their graduate studies and notable accomplishments during their time at JSNN.

JSNN Master’s Student to Receive Chancellor’s Distinguished Fellowship

05/05/2020 in Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering

Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering master’s student Kendall Dawkins has been named a recipient of the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Chancellor’s Distinguished Fellowship. Dawkins will begin the Ph.D. program at JSNN this fall.

N.C. A&T to Celebrate Class of 2020 with Glittering Lineup of High-Profile Events

05/04/2020 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Students

N.C. A&T plans to celebrate the Spring 2020 graduating class in a variety of ways.

N.C. A&T Receives Federal Funding to Renovate Historic Campus Structures

04/30/2020 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Earlier this month, N.C. A&T received two of 18 awards to HBCUs from the National Park Service for the preservation of historic campus structures.

N.C. A&T, Consortium Partners Awarded $5.7M Diabetes Center Grant

04/28/2020 in College of Health and Human Sciences

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Disease (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health awarded $5.7 million to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and three North Carolina Diabetes Research Center (NCDRC) consortium partners. The award will support shared technological infrastructure for advancing innovative diabetes research and fostering interinstitutional collaborations in North Carolina.

N.C. A&T Names Washington State’s Paula G. Price Dean of College of Education

04/24/2020 in Academic Affairs, College of Education

N.C. A&T has tapped Washington State University administrator and professor Paula Groves Price, Ph.D., as the next dean of the College of Education (CEd).

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N.C. A&T Air Force ROTC Cadet Selected to Join U.S. Space Force

04/22/2020 in College of Science and Technology, Physics

David Vermillion, a graduating physics student and Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFROTC) cadet at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been selected to join the U.S. Space Force (USSF), a newly-established branch of the Armed Forces. The military service is responsible for organizing, training and equipping forces as a means to protect U.S. and allied interests in space.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Meet Via Zoom, April 24

04/21/2020

The fourth regular full-body meeting of the N.C. A&T Board of Trustees will take place on April 24, 2020, via Zoom webinar at 2 p.m.

N.C. A&T Offers Virtual Campus Tours, Transfer Open House and New Web Chat Feature

04/15/2020

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions at N.C. A&T has made several innovative changes to accommodate current and prospective students.

N.C. A&T Leverages Technology During COVID-19

04/15/2020 in Admissions, Student Affairs, Students

In the wake of COVID-19, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has shifted more than classes to the digital space. For the last month, university constituents have found applications like Zoom to be helpful for everything for information sessions to mental health support to additional learning opportunities.

CAES Professor Awarded Excellence in Teaching Honor

04/08/2020 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Animal Sciences

For more than a decade, Jenora Waterman, Ph.D., has led students and research at N.C. A&T in animal science, specifically functional genomics. This year, Waterman, an associate professor of functional genomics in the CAES, is N.C. A&T’s honoree for the UNC System’s Board of Governors (BOG) Award for Excellence in Teaching.

N.C. A&T Students Promote Digital Care Package

04/06/2020 in Students, College of Engineering, Computational Science and Engineering

In the era of social distancing, college students are finding creative ways to maintain community. HBCUvc fellows from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are promoting a digital care package to support other students.

N.C. A&T Students Win Census Video Competition

04/01/2020

With the United States in a mad dash to make sure everyone was counted in the U.S. Census, two North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students did their part to make sure their peers are in the number.

N.C. A&T Online Undergraduate Geomatics Program Ranked Among Top Five Nationwide

03/30/2020 in College of Science and Technology, Built Environment

The online Bachelor of Science in Geomatics program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been ranked No. 3 in best value, according to Guide to Online Schools’ 2020 Best Online GIS Degrees.

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NSF Awards North Carolina Alliance $3.2 Million to Continue STEM Programming

03/27/2020 in Academic Affairs

The North Carolina Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (NC-LSAMP), led by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, received a five-year $3.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue efforts to broaden STEM pathways for underrepresented groups.

N.C. A&T Announces New M.S. in Health Psychology Degree Program

03/23/2020 in Academic Affairs, College of Health and Human Sciences, Psychology

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will offer a new degree program, the M.S. in health psychology, through the College of Health and Human Sciences Department of Psychology.

JSNN Alumnus Receives Prestigious Dissertation Award

03/10/2020 in Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering

Manish Sharma, Ph.D., an alumnus of the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN), received the 2020 Council of Historically Black Graduate Schools (CHBGS) ProQuest Dissertation Award at its 50th Annual Conference March 5 in Birmingham.

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N.C. A&T Hosts Sunshine Day 2020 to Discuss Government Transparency

03/10/2020 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University hosted approximately 100 attendees for Sunshine Day on March 9. Journalists, government officials, attorneys, students and members of the public gathered to discuss government openness and transparency issues facing North Carolina citizens.

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Actress, Advocate Taraji P. Henson to Lead Speaker Series on Mental Health at N.C. A&T

03/09/2020 in Students, Chancellor’s Speaker Series

This spring, N.C. A&T is devoting the Chancellor’s Speaker Series, “Mind Over Matter,” to addressing mental health with award-winning actress, writer, producer, entrepreneur and mental health advocate, Taraji P. Henson, Thursday, April 14, at 6 p.m., in Harrison Auditorium.

N.C. A&T Offers Entrepreneurial Counseling Clinic for Students

03/06/2020 in Research and Economic Development, College of Business and Economics

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Center of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics offer a series of counseling sessions designed to assist students who own a business or are thinking about starting one.

N.C. A&T Engineering Doctoral Student Nationally Recognized for Work in Transportation

03/03/2020 in College of Engineering, Computational Science and Engineering

Larkin Folsom, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, knows a thing or two about transportation. After all, he makes an hour-long commute from his home to the campus for his studies.

N.C. A&T Issues Travel and Health Advisory in Proactive Measure Regarding Novel Coronavirus

03/01/2020

In advance of any potential threats, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has issued a travel advisory to its campus community and developed a new coronavirus information website, for reference and bookmarking.

N.C. A&T Hosts Professional Development Institute for Verizon Innovative Learning Mentors

02/28/2020 in College of Science and Technology

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University hosted 34 Verizon Innovative Learning program mentors and directors Feb. 21 as part of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship’s (NACCE) Mentoring Professional Development Institute.

Dr. Kevin James, Timothy King and Jeanine Walker

N.C. A&T’s Deese College Honors Hall of Fame Inductees, Donors

02/27/2020 in Alumni, College of Business and Economics, Economics, Accounting and Finance, Transportation & Supply Chain

The Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recognized its latest Hall of Fame inductees, as well as the donors who have contributed to the college’s success, with a celebratory dinner and ceremony Feb. 26.

U.S. Ambassador Rice to Keynote Spring Undergraduate Commencement; Alumna & Physician Rankins, Graduate

02/25/2020 in Academic Affairs

N.C. A&T has tapped former U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice and physician, alumna Nicole Calloway Rankins M.D. ’98 to keynote the 2020 spring undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies, respectively. The undergraduate ceremony will take place Saturday, May 9, 8:30 a.m., and the graduate ceremony at 1 p.m., both at the Greensboro Coliseum.

N.C. A&T Engages Students Countywide in STEM Activities during SciTech Week

02/24/2020 in College of Science and Technology

The College of Science and Technology (CoST) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will engage Guilford County students in hands-on STEM activities beginning Monday, March 16, during its 2020 SciTech Week.

N.C. A&T Chemical Engineering Senior Recognized as Namaskar Winner

02/19/2020 in College of Engineering

Rashmi Kumari, a chemical engineering major at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been recognized as the 2020 Namaskar Award winner during the annual Engineers Week reception and banquet on Feb. 18.

N.C. A&T Announces Centers of Excellence Scholars

02/17/2020 in Research and Economic Development

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Steven D. Cook ’82 ’85 has been named a scholar-in-residence at the Center of Excellence in Cybersecurity Research, Education, and Outreach (CREO) and Sandra K. Johnson, Ph.D., has been named a visiting scholar at the Center of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation and CREO.

N.C. A&T Theatre Arts Program presents, ‘This One Girl’s Story’

02/17/2020 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual & Performing Arts

One event can change a life forever, which is what four young girls from Newark, New Jersey discover after a night on the town in the big city.

N.C. A&T Patent Improves the Detection of Defects in Aircraft

02/17/2020 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering

A new patent from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will improve nondestructive evaluation methods for subsurface aircraft defects. The patent, “Normalized Defect Characterization of Pulse Thermographic Nondestructive Evaluation,” was awarded to mechanical engineering professor Mannur J. Sundaresan, Ph.D., and his former advisee, Letchuman Sripragash, Ph.D.

N.C. A&T to Establish Sports Performance Center Named for Glovers

02/03/2020 in Athletics

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will establish a sports performance center to be named for 1975 alumni and longtime Aggie Athletic Foundation supporters Darnell S. Glover Sr. and Carolyn Harrison Glover.

N.C. Rep. Alma Adams Awarded N.C. A&T Human Rights Medal

01/30/2020

Two-time N.C. A&T alumna and U.S. Rep. Alma Adams, is the university’s 2020 Human Rights Medal Recipient.

The Fifth Freshman: Aggies Who Supported the Sit-In Movement

01/27/2020 in Alumni

Feb. 1, 1960 is the day four courageous freshmen sat down to protest the segregated lunch counters at the F.W. Woolworth's store on Elm Street. Feb. 2, 1960, the four became 16 and many of those participants are still referred to as, "The Fifth Freshman."

Computer Science Student at N.C. A&T Receives “Community Hero” Award for Quick Thinking

01/24/2020 in Students, College of Engineering, Computational Science and Engineering, The Graduate College

N.C. A&T graduate computer science student, Cody Byrd recently received the North Carolina Sixth District Community Hero award for January.

N.C. A&T Staff Members Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity

01/22/2020 in Academic Affairs

Center for Academic Excellence staff members volunteer with Habitat for Humanity

Aggie Engineer Participates in Google Tech Exchange Program

01/21/2020 in College of Engineering, Computational Science and Engineering

Oluchi Chukwunyere, a junior majoring in computer science at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is the first Aggie selected to participate in Google’s most recent effort to increase diversity in the classroom and the workplace.

N.C. A&T Partners with Echoing Green for Inclusive Social Entrepreneurship Master Class

01/17/2020

Echoing Green, in partnership with Fund II Foundation, is bringing its Inclusive Social Entrepreneurship Master Class to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Annual Celebration of Ronald McNair by N.C. A&T to be Held Jan. 28

01/16/2020 in Alumni, Employees, Students

N.C. A&T will celebrate the life and legacy of alumnus Ronald E. McNair, Ph.D., at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28, in the Deese Ballroom, located in the Student Center, on campus.

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N.C. A&T Online Undergraduate Programs Ranked Among Top Five Statewide

01/10/2020 in Admissions, Academic Affairs

The online undergraduate degree program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been ranked among the state’s top programs, according to Value Colleges’ Best Online Colleges in North Carolina for 2020.

Dr. Shengmin Sang studies ginger and its effects on asthma

Sang and colleagues receive competitive grant to study ginger, asthma

01/09/2020 in Research and Economic Development, Agriculture and Natural Resources, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Shengmin Sang, Ph.D., and his colleagues at Columbia University are planning to study ginger's effect on asthma as the recipients of a four-year, $1.8 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health. Highly competitive, R01 grants fund health-related research and development.

Activist Natalie Warne to Keynote N.C. A&T and UNCG Joint MLK Celebration

01/09/2020 in Student Affairs, Students

N.C. A&T and UNC Greensboro will join hands once again for the annual Joint Commemorative Program to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 22, in Harrison Auditorium.

N.C. A&T to Celebrate 60th Anniversary of Sit-In; Roland S. Martin to Keynote

01/09/2020 in Students

In celebration of the courageous and brave acts of Jibreel Khazan (formally Ezell Blair Jr.), Franklin McCain, Joseph McNeil and David Richmond – known collectively as the A&T Four – N.C. A&T will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Feb. 1, 1960 Sit-In with it Commemorative Program, beginning at 7 a.m., Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, with special guest speaker, Roland Martin.

2019 Articles

N.C. A&T Students Take Social Work to Libraries through Joint Program

12/31/2019 in College of Health and Human Sciences, Social Work

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students Mervin Brandy and Samira Foster are interning at public libraries in Guilford County to apply their education toward serving the community.

Aggies on the Bluff = Homecoming 2.0

12/21/2019 in Alumni

Aggies Bring Service to Bowl Weekend

12/20/2019 in Student Affairs, Athletics

Four Aggie football players made their way to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta - Hughes Spalding Children’s Hospital to spread some holiday cheer and positive vibes.

Retired ‘Fly Jock’ Joyner Pledges Scholarships to N.C. A&T, Alcorn State

12/19/2019

Tom Joyner has pledged scholarships to N.C. A&T and Alcorn.

The Celebration Bowl – Opening Night

12/19/2019 in Athletics, Students

The Aggies have arrived in Atlanta for this year's Celebration Bowl

N.C. A&T Names Clemson Research Official Vice Chancellor for Research, Economic Development

12/18/2019 in Research and Economic Development

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named a Clemson University administrator and researcher its new vice chancellor for Research and Economic Development. Eric Muth, Ph.D., is associate dean for research and graduate studies and a professor of psychology at Clemson. During his tenure as associate dean, he also served as chair of the university’s Intellectual Property and Conflict of Interest committees.

D.J. Haire - A Completed Task

12/13/2019 in Student Affairs, Students, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Liberal Studies

Fayetteville, North Carolina, city councilman completes degree at N.C. A&T through the Aggies at the Goal Line program.

Victoria Harris: Designing a future

12/11/2019 in Student Affairs, Students, Family & Consumer Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences

Victoria Harris, a fashion merchandising and design student, has already made a name for herself. Harris came to North Carolina A&T with little knowledge of sewing but will graduate Saturday with a successful online design company, ShopBlvssom.

Frederic Besnard: A Philosophy of Support

12/11/2019 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Students, College of Health and Human Sciences, Nursing

Frederic Besnard made his way to North Carolina A&T State University from his native France in pursuit of a Ph.D. in philosophy, modeled after philosopher Emmanuel Lévinas, who focused on ontology – the study of being in general.

N.C. A&T School of Nursing Boasts 97 Percent NCLEX-RN Pass Rate

12/10/2019 in Academic Affairs, College of Health and Human Sciences, Nursing

Reflecting a “rebound in confidence” by students and faculty, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s School of Nursing has achieved a 97 percent National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) pass rate for 2019.

DeShawn Blanding: Ready to Lead

12/09/2019 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Students, Agriculture and Natural Resources, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education

DeShawn Blanding, a graduating agribusiness student, is already a national leader.

Political Science Student at N.C. A&T Receives NC Campus Compact Award

12/06/2019 in Student Affairs, Students, Community and Rural Development, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, History & Political Science

Brenda Caldwell, a junior at N.C. A&T, has recently been honored for community service and selected to receive the North Carolina Campus Compact Community Impact Student Award.

Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering Announces Establishment of its First Institute

12/04/2019 in Research and Economic Development, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering

The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) revealed the newly minted Joint School’s Institute for Research Technologies this month.

Winter Wishes in Aggieland Provided 200 Gifts for Guilford County Foster Children

12/03/2019 in Employees, Students, Community and Rural Development

For the third consecutive year, N.C. A&T hosted Winter Wishes in Aggieland, Dec. 2, 2019, providing 200 Guilford County Foster children with three special gift wishes for the holiday season.

N.C. A&T School of Nursing to Host Seventh Annual Diabetes Awareness Walk

11/14/2019 in Students, College of Health and Human Sciences, Nursing

The School of Nursing at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Health and Human Sciences will host its Diabetes Awareness Walk on Thursday, Nov. 14.

Martin, Obare and Foster Chosen as Triad Power Players

11/01/2019 in Employees, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering

In the 2019 edition of the Triad Power Players, published today, the Triad Business Journal (TBJ) includes North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr., Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering Dean Sherine Obare adjunct professor Geoff Foster among professionals risking something – money, reputation, clout — to make a lasting regional impact. impact.

N.C. A&T Recognizes Seven Distinguished Alumni during Fall Convocation

10/24/2019 in Academic Affairs, Alumni, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Journalism & Mass Communication English, College of Business and Economics, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Health and Human Sciences, College of Science and Technology

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University celebrated its annual Fall Convocation program Thursday, Oct. 24, in Harrison Auditorium. The program recognized student athletes for their academic and athletic accomplishments and welcomed back alumni for “The Greatest Homecoming on Earth” celebration.

N.C. A&T College of Business and Economics to Be Named for Deese

10/22/2019 in Academic Affairs, Alumni, College of Business and Economics

In recognition of his numerous philanthropic contributions, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will name its College of Business and Economics (CoBE) after Willie A. Deese.

N.C. A&T to Participate in NC Free College Application Week

10/21/2019 in Admissions, Academic Affairs

Prospective students from North Carolina high schools and community colleges can apply to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University free of charge this week, Oct. 21 – 25, 2019. The opportunity comes as a part of the College Foundation of North Carolina’s (CFNC) annual campaign to support college access.

Aggie Pop-Up Shop to Open Oct. 21 on Elm Street

10/21/2019 in Business and Finance, Alumni, Employees, Students

The Aggies are headed downtown. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is opening a “pop-up” at 201 S. Elm St. on Monday, Oct. 21, just in time for homecoming. The grand opening celebration will feature appearances by Mayor Nancy Vaughan and Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr., a food truck, and a store full of the latest and best Aggie gear.

List Ranks N.C. A&T in State’s Top 10 Best Colleges for Jobs

10/18/2019 in Alumni, Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is one of the top 10 best colleges for jobs in North Carolina, according to job-finding website Zippia.com.

Global Leadership Acumen to be Highlighted During Annual Leadership Conference at N.C. A&T

10/16/2019 in College of Education, Leadership Studies and Adult Education

Strategic leadership practices are immeasurably important for the growth of organizational structure and innovation. Students at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will lead the Fifth Annual Contemporary Issues in Transformative and Innovative (CITI) Leadership Conference held by the Department of Leadership Studies and Adult Education. The two-day event will take place Friday, Oct. 18, from 4 – 9 p.m., in Proctor Hall; and Saturday, Oct. 19, from 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., in the Academic Classroom Building.

Thirty-Four N.C. A&T Students Selected for Exclusive TMCF Leadership Institute

10/15/2019 in Students

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) has selected 34 talented North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students to attend the largest, talent and professional development recruiting conference for students of publicly-supported historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), and predominantly black institutions (PBIs) at the award-winning 19th Annual Leadership Institute presented by Wells Fargo.

N.C. A&T Center of Excellence to Host Kickoff and Ribbon Cutting

10/15/2019 in Academic Affairs, Research and Economic Development

The Center of Excellence in Cybersecurity Research, Education, and Outreach (CREO) at North Carolina Agricultural and State University will host a kickoff and ribbon cutting Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Student Center.

Faculty and Staff Combined Campaign Kickoff Set for Tuesday

10/14/2019 in Employees

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will have its 2019-20 Faculty and Staff Combined Campaign kickoff Tuesday, Oct. 15. Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. is the keynote speaker for the event, which will be from noon - 1:30 p.m. at the Alumni-Foundation Event Center.

N.C. A&T's COAACH Wins Third in National Challenge

10/07/2019 in Research and Economic Development, College of Science and Technology

A team from the Center for Outreach in Alzheimer’s Aging and Community Health (COAACH) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University won third place in the Improving Care for People with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Using Technology (iCare-AD/ADRD) Challenge.

N.C. A&T AutoDrive Team Kicks Off its Challenge for the Third Year

10/04/2019 in Academic Affairs, Students, College of Engineering

The College of Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University kicked off its third year of participation in the SAE/General Motors AutoDrive Challenge by recognizing the team’s progress and achievements to date.

N.C. A&T to Host Regional HBCU Innovation Road Show

10/02/2019 in Research and Economic Development

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host the two-day Innovation Forward: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Invention and Startup Showcase beginning Friday, Oct. 4, at the Student Center.

N.C. A&T, Jet’s Pizza Partner for 2019-20 Academic Year

10/02/2019 in Business and Finance, Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students can now use their Aggie Dining meal plans to order pizza from Jet’s Pizza.

N.C. A&T Centers of Excellence Host Grant Proposal Writing Workshop

09/30/2019 in Research and Economic Development, Employees

Approximately 100 faculty members at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University dedicated a full day to gain further insight on how to write grant proposals that will persuade federal agencies to fund their respective research projects.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members, Elects New Officers

09/27/2019

The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Board of Trustees welcomed new members and elected a new group of officers for 2019-2021.

N.C. A&T Theatre Arts Program presents ‘Oedipus the Queen’

09/26/2019 in Students, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual & Performing Arts

Beginning Oct. 3, the Theatre Arts Program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will present Miller Lucky Jr.’s “Oedipus the Queen.”

NBA Point Guard, Harvard Business School Professor Demonstrate Class at N.C. A&T

09/26/2019 in Academic Affairs, College of Business and Economics

About 200 North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students spent Wednesday afternoon in a demonstration of a Harvard Business School course that may be added to the College of Business and Economics (CoBE) curriculum, thanks to the efforts of Piedmont Triad native and Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul.

Sandra Hughes to be honored by the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame for N.C. A&T

09/25/2019 in Alumni, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Journalism & Mass Communication English

The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation (NBCAHOF) will host its annual hall of fame induction ceremony at 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta during Hall of Fame Weekend. Among this year’s stellar class of honorees, representing North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is Sandra Daye Hughes ’69, who will be inducted into the arts category.

N.C. A&T Alumnus, Walter Hood Awarded the MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant”

09/25/2019 in Alumni, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

The MacArthur Foundation announced today that Walter Hood ’81, founder and creative director of Hood Design Studio, a landscape architecture firm based in Oakland, California is a 2019 recipient of the “Genius Grant.” The $625,000 award is administered by the MacArthur Fellowship program that is paid out over a five year span, with no strings attached. The grant is given to extraordinary, talented and creative individuals as an investment in their potential.

TMCF to Honor N.C. A&T Chancellor Martin for Educational Leadership

09/24/2019 in Alumni, Employees, College of Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) will bestow its Educational Leadership Award upon North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. next month.

N.C. A&T’s Atkinson Receives 2019 Finding Ashley Stewart Scholarship

09/20/2019 in Academic Affairs, Students, College of Business and Economics, Transportation & Supply Chain

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University sophomore Lauren Atkinson of Raleigh has been awarded a 2019 Finding Ashley Stewart Scholarship.

Aggie Computer Scientists Win 2019 Black Enterprise BE SMART Hackathon

09/18/2019 in Students, College of Engineering, Computational Science and Engineering

Students in the College of Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University placed first against 12 other historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the Black Enterprise 2019 BE SMART Hackathon, winning the event for the third time since its inception.

Greenway Construction Leads To Changes for N.C. A&T Homecoming Parade

09/11/2019

Parade attendees who usually line up along Murrow Boulevard for the North Carolina A&T State University Homecoming Parade can expect big changes for 2019.

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N.C. A&T Alum Terrence J Named National Ambassador for TMCF

02/14/2019 in Alumni, Employees, Students

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 14, 2019) – The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) has announced North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnus, “Terrence J” Jenkins as the new TMCF National Ambassador.

Theatre Program At N.C. A&T Presents Shakespeare's The Taming Of The Shrew

02/14/2019 in Student Affairs, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual & Performing Arts

EAST, GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 14, 2019) – Beginning Thursday, Feb. 14, the Theatre Arts Program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will present Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew.”

North Carolina A&T Creates Three Centers of Excellence; Interim Directors Named

02/12/2019 in Admissions, Academic Affairs, Students

EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 12, 2019) – As an outgrowth of its recently updated strategic plan and commitment to outstanding quality in research, teaching, and community engagement. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has created three new Centers of Excellence in cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, and entrepreneurship and innovation.

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