Alumni News

Simmons University President Appointed to N.C. A&T BOT; Three Members Reappointed

05/11/2021 in Alumni

Lynn Perry Wooten, Ph.D., president of Simmons University and an alumna of N.C. A&T, is the newest member of the N.C. A&T Board of Trustees

A&T Alumnus Jenkins Wins Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film

04/26/2021 in Alumni, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Terrence Jenkins ’04, better known as Terrence J, won an Oscar for the short film “Two Distant Strangers,” as an executive producer of the film.

Earth Day Panel to Focus on Environmental Justice and Black America

04/21/2021 in Alumni, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Prominent experts from multiple institutions will explore new and emerging environmental concerns on this 51st annual celebration of Earth Day.

N.C. A&T Alumnus Graham Named Interim United Way of Greater Greensboro Leader

04/09/2021 in Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnus Brian Graham ’02 has been named interim chief operating officer of the United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG).

N.C. A&T to Hold May 9 Commencement Ceremonies for Spring 2021 and All 2020 Graduates

04/02/2021 in Academic Affairs, Alumni, Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has scheduled two commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 9, for all 2020 and spring 2021 graduates at Truist Stadium on campus.

N.C. A&T Alumnus Brings Coming 2 America Set to Life with Fashion

03/24/2021 in Alumni

On March 5, the world was reintroduced to Zamunda with the premiere of “Coming 2 America” on Amazon Prime. Fans from all generations gathered together at home to enjoy this anticipated comedy and many were captivated by the fashion and the esthetics of the set that gave us a front-row seat to the continent of Africa. The behind the scenes work that brought these intriguing visuals to life was due to our very own, James “Jimmy” Hawkins, who is a costume designer that worked as a fitter on the set of the movie.

N.C. A&T Alumnus Ford Elected to UNC Board of Governors

03/23/2021 in Alumni

Former North Carolina Senator and 1992 N.C. A&T alumnus Joel Ford has been named to the University of North Carolina System Board of Governors.

N.C. A&T Alum Michael S. Regan Confirmed to Lead EPA

03/10/2021 in Alumni, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Michael S. Regan ’98, an alumnus of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, was confirmed today to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

N.C. A&T Celebrates 130 Years of Education, Research and Service

03/09/2021 in Alumni

Today -- March 9, 2021 -- A&T celebrates 13 decades of existence, including its status today as America's top-rated and largest HBCU.

N.C. A&T Alumnus Applewhite Appointed to Credit Suisse Holdings USA Board

03/04/2021 in Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnus Morris W. Applewhite ’80 has been appointed as a non-executive director to the Board of Directors for Credit Suisse Holdings USA (CSH USA) Inc.

N.C. Supreme Court Justice Earls Receives N.C. A&T Human Rights Medal

02/01/2021 in Student Affairs, Alumni

N.C. A&T has awarded the 2021 Human Rights Medal to North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls.

N.C. A&T to Honor Late NASA Astronaut Ronald McNair in 35th Celebration

01/27/2021 in Student Affairs, Alumni

N.C. A&T will honor the life and legacy of alumnus Ronald E. McNair in the 35th commemorative celebration: “The Future of Space Exploration and Security.” The virtual event will take place Thursday, Jan. 28, at noon, via live stream. Registration is required.

N.C. A&T Recognizes 11 Distinguished Alumni at Fall Convocation

10/30/2020 in Alumni, Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University celebrated its annual Fall Convocation program virtually Thursday, Oct. 29, via Zoom. During the program, Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. presented the state of the university and welcomed alumni to the “Greatest Homecoming on Earth” virtual celebration.

N.C. A&T’s Greatest Homecoming on Earth to Reconnect Alumni Virtually Oct. 29 – 31

10/09/2020 in Alumni

There’s great news for alumni and friends of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The “Greatest Homecoming on Earth” Virtual Edition is scheduled to take place Oct. 29-31.

Congresswoman Adams and Edwards to Be Honored by NBCAHOF for N.C. A&T

09/25/2020 in Alumni

The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation (NBCAHOF) will host its annual hall of fame induction ceremony virtually at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25. Among this year’s stellar class of honorees representing North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are Congresswoman Alma Adams ’68 in the government and law category and Leroy Thornton Edwards ‘72, CEO of The Edwards Company in the business category.

N.C. A&T Logs Record Fundraising Year, Surpasses $100M Campaign Goal

09/17/2020 in Business and Finance, Alumni

On the heels of the recently closed 2020 fiscal year in which North Carolina A&T raised a record $18.1 million, the university has now surpassed its $100-million fundraising campaign goal.

N.C. A&T Names Inaugural Class for Advisory Council on Alumni Relations

09/15/2020 in Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced today the inaugural 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 Cancels 2020 Homecoming Celebration

06/18/2020 in Student Affairs, Alumni, Athletics

In response to health and safety concerns relating to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, N.C. A&T will forgo all in-person homecoming activities for the 2020-21 academic year with the exception of the football game this fall.

N.C. A&T Alumnus Receives Lillian Smith Book Award, A National Social Justice Recognition

06/18/2020 in Alumni

The Southern Regional Council and the University of Georgia Libraries has selected author, historian and 1997 N.C. A&T alumnus Dr. Jelani Favors as the 2020 recipient of the Lillian Smith Book Award for his distinguished work on “Shelter in a Time of Storm: How Black Colleges Fostered Generations of Leadership and Activism.”

N.C. A&T Alumnus Code Contributes $500K to National Alumni Scholarship Program

06/10/2020 in Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnus Merl F. Code ’70 contributed $500,000 to the university’s National Alumni Scholarship Program, university leaders announced.

North Carolina A&T Establishing Closer Relationship with University Alumni

04/24/2020 in Alumni

N.C. A&T set to dissolve its relationship with the N.C. A&T State University Alumni Association Inc.

Aggie Alumni Give to Support Students During Coronavirus Crisis

04/01/2020 in Alumni

As universities shutter campus doors across the nation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Aggies are opening their hearts and their wallets to help current students meet basic needs. 

The Fifth Freshman: Aggies Who Supported the Sit-In Movement

01/27/2020 in Alumni

Feb. 1, 1960 is the day four courageous freshmen sat down to protest the segregated lunch counters at the F.W. Woolworth's store on Elm Street. Feb. 2, 1960, the four became 16 and many of those participants are still referred to as, "The Fifth Freshman."

Annual Celebration of Ronald McNair by N.C. A&T to be Held Jan. 28

01/16/2020 in Alumni, Employees, Students

N.C. A&T will celebrate the life and legacy of alumnus Ronald E. McNair, Ph.D., at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28, in the Deese Ballroom, located in the Student Center, on campus.

Aggies on the Bluff = Homecoming 2.0

12/21/2019 in Alumni

N.C. A&T Taps Alumna, Professor and Filmmaker as Fall Commencement Speaker

11/06/2019 in Academic Affairs, Alumni, Students

Professor, filmmaker, radio host, entrepreneur and 1996 alumna Kelly Richmond Pope, Ph.D. will deliver the fall 2019 commencement speech for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd.

N.C. A&T Recognizes Seven Distinguished Alumni during Fall Convocation

10/24/2019 in Academic Affairs, Alumni, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Journalism & Mass Communication English, College of Business and Economics, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Health and Human Sciences, College of Science and Technology

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University celebrated its annual Fall Convocation program Thursday, Oct. 24, in Harrison Auditorium. The program recognized student athletes for their academic and athletic accomplishments and welcomed back alumni for “The Greatest Homecoming on Earth” celebration.

N.C. A&T College of Business and Economics to Be Named for Deese

10/22/2019 in Academic Affairs, Alumni, College of Business and Economics

In recognition of his numerous philanthropic contributions, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will name its College of Business and Economics (CoBE) after Willie A. Deese.

Aggie Pop-Up Shop to Open Oct. 21 on Elm Street

10/21/2019 in Business and Finance, Alumni, Employees, Students

The Aggies are headed downtown. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is opening a “pop-up” at 201 S. Elm St. on Monday, Oct. 21, just in time for homecoming. The grand opening celebration will feature appearances by Mayor Nancy Vaughan and Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr., a food truck, and a store full of the latest and best Aggie gear.

List Ranks N.C. A&T in State’s Top 10 Best Colleges for Jobs

10/18/2019 in Alumni, Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is one of the top 10 best colleges for jobs in North Carolina, according to job-finding website Zippia.com.

N.C. A&T Alumnus, Walter Hood Awarded the MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant”

09/25/2019 in Alumni, College of Engineering

The MacArthur Foundation announced today that Walter Hood ’81, founder and creative director of Hood Design Studio, a landscape architecture firm based in Oakland, California is a 2019 recipient of the “Genius Grant.” The $625,000 award is administered by the MacArthur Fellowship program that is paid out over a five year span, with no strings attached. The grant is given to extraordinary, talented and creative individuals as an investment in their potential.