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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.
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.
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.
Two N.C. A&T Students Present Research on Impact of HBCUs on Social Justice
03/17/2025 in 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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UC Riverside’s Dozier Named University Advancement Vice Chancellor
01/10/2025 in University Advancement
Monique Michelle Dozier will be the new vice chancellor for University Advancement at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and begin work in this role in March.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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 Center Receives $4.8M NIH Grant to Study Alzheimer’s Disease
11/25/2024 in Research, 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.
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.
N.C. A&T Invites Nominations for 2025 Human Rights Medal
11/22/2024
Call for nominations for 2025 Human Rights Medal
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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. 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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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
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 Journey next week to encourage representation in health research.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lab Animal Sciences Student Plunges into UCLA Marine Biology Internship
09/12/2024 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Animal Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University 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, a research-intensive educational program designed to increase the participation of underrepresented minority students in marine biology and conservation fields.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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&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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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. 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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.
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.
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&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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A&T Grants Winter Wishes for Foster Children for Sixth Year
12/05/2023 in Employees, 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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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).
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.
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.
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&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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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).
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.
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 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 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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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&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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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-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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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 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).
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 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.
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
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.
PowerUp, Center of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation to Host Pitch Workshop
02/17/2023 in Academic Affairs, College of Business and Economics
PowerUp is partnering with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Center of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEEI) to host a venture ideation and pitch workshop for the university’s students, faculty and staff.
N.C. A&T 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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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’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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Favors Shines in PBS Documentary, 'Making Black America'
10/05/2022 in Academic Affairs, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The Justice Henry Frye Distinguished Professor, historian and author, Jelani Favors, Ph.D., brings powerful insight to this doc project hosted and executive produced by Henry Louis Gates Jr., Ph.D.
N.C. A&T 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.
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.
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 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
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its newest cohort of Cheatham-White Scholarship recipients, representing some of the highest-achieving students among members of the class of 2026.
N.C. A&T Announces 2022 Dowdy Scholars Cohort
09/22/2022 in Academic Affairs
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its newest cohort of Lewis and Elizabeth Dowdy Scholars – 20 academically talented first-year students who have joined the Aggie family as members of the class of 2026.
N.C. A&T Announces Second February One Scholars Cohort
09/22/2022 in Academic Affairs
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its second cohort of February One Scholars. These 15 academically talented first-year undergraduates are following the path of leadership and service the A&T Four began as Aggie freshmen.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.