Alumni News

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 Recognizes 12 Distinguished Alumni during Fall Convocation

10/28/2022 in Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University celebrated its annual Fall Convocation program Thursday, Oct. 27. During the program, Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. provided the state of the university and welcomed alumni to the “Greatest Homecoming on Earth” celebration.

A&T Enrollment Surges to Record 13,487

09/09/2022 in Admissions, Alumni, Students

North Carolina A&T enrolled more than 3,100 high-achieving first-year students this fall on its way to welcoming its largest-ever student body to 2022-23.

N.C. A&T Alumnus Riley Chosen for BGV NextGen Program Pitch Competition

08/23/2022 in Alumni, College of Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, The Graduate College

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnus Daryl “DJ” Riley Jr. ’22 has been recognized as one of the top seven Student Visionaries in the 2022 Black Girl Ventures (BGV) NextGen Program.

N.C. A&T Homecoming Alumni Concert to Feature Jeffrey Osborne and Loose Ends, Oct. 28

08/19/2022 in Alumni

The annual N.C. A&T Alumni Homecoming concert will feature R&B singer Jeffrey Osborne as headliner and special guest, Loose Ends.

CAES Alum Named Inaugural 1890 Universities Foundation Intern

07/14/2022 in Alumni, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Taylor Mitchell, 2022 graduate of the environmental studies program in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, will spend the summer as the inaugural 1890 Universities Foundation intern on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee. 

N.C. A&T’s “Lion of Agriculture” Looks Toward the Future

06/24/2022 in Alumni, Employees, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Recent N.C. A&T Grad Gets Big Surprise from Music Mogul Pharrell

06/24/2022 in Alumni, Students

Singer, songwriter Pharrell Williams commits to paying off N.C. A&T Student's student loan debt.

'A Great Day to Make History in Aggieland'

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

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

N.C. A&T Alumnus Deese ’77 Named to Blue Cross NC Board

04/29/2022 in Alumni, College of Business and Economics

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) announced Willie A. Deese ’77 as the newest member of its board of trustees. The Blue Cross NC board consists of community leaders across North Carolina with varied backgrounds in health care, education, business and finance.

N.C. A&T Names Residence Hall for Trailblazer Speight ‘53

04/22/2022 in Alumni

About 300 people gathered Thursday, April 21, to celebrate the naming of Speight Hall in honor of Velma R. Speight ’53, Ph.D., representing only a fraction of those “Miss Aggie Pride” has inspired during her lifetime of service.

N.C. A&T Establishes Justice Henry E. and Shirley T. Frye Archival Collection

04/20/2022 in Alumni, Library

Henry E. and Shirley T. Frye have donated their personal archives, professional documents and artifacts to the F.D. Bluford Library Archives at their alma mater, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Biden Appoints N.C. A&T Alumni to President’s Board of Advisors on HBCUs

04/05/2022 in Alumni

President Biden has announced his intent to appoint 18 qualified and diverse leaders – including North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumni Willie A. Deese ‘77 and Janeen Uzzell ‘90 – to the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

N.C. A&T Names Student Health Center for Blount

03/16/2022 in Alumni

The Alvin V. Blount Jr. Student Health Center signage was unveiled during a March 11 ceremony attended by members of Blount’s family and about 100 North Carolina A&T and community dignitaries, including representatives of Cone Health.

N.C. A&T Alumna Joi Carter Recipient of BEYA’s Modern-Day Technology Leader Award

03/16/2022 in Alumni, College of Engineering

Joi Carter ’14, a North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumna and senior principal systems engineer at Northrop Grumman, was recently recognized during the annual Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) STEM conference as a 2022 Modern-Day Technology Leader awardee. The honor, BEYA notes, recognizes the “bright people who are shaping the future of engineering, science and technology” in the workforce.

A&T Joins Colonial Athletic Association on Unanimous Vote

02/18/2022 in Student Affairs, Alumni, Athletics

N.C. A&T teams will begin competing in the new athletics conference after July 1, 2022, with football following a year later. A&T leaders hailed the move as a major step forward.

Conference Change? Aggies Consider the CAA

02/17/2022 in Student Affairs, Alumni, Athletics, Employees

The North Carolina A&T Board of Trustees Executive Committee voted unanimously Thursday to support a proposal to move to the Colonial Athletics Association. The full board will take up the matter Friday.

N.C. A&T to Observe 62nd Sit-In Anniversary with Breakfast Celebration Feb. 1

01/31/2022 in Student Affairs, Alumni

N.C. A&T will celebrate the 62nd anniversary of the A&T Four’s peaceful Feb. 1 sit-in at Woolworth’s Department Store with N.C. Supreme Court Associate Justice Anita Earls.

N.C. A&T Honors Late Alumnus and NASA Astronaut Ronald McNair in Annual Celebration

01/25/2022 in Student Affairs, Alumni

N.C. A&T will celebrate the life and legacy of alumnus Ronald E. McNair ‘71, Jan. 28, 2022, at noon, virtually. Free online registration is required.

Nominations Sought for 2022 N.C. A&T Human Rights Medal

11/12/2021 in Student Affairs, Alumni

Nominations for the 2022 Human Rights Medal awarded by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are being accepted through Monday, Dec. 6.

N.C. A&T Alumna Jones Named CDC Foundation Chief Financial Officer

11/05/2021 in Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumna Nedra Jones ‘95 has been named chief financial officer for the CDC Foundation.

The Greatest Homecoming on Earth to be Celebrated at N.C. A&T, Oct. 24 - 31

10/22/2021 in Alumni, Students

N.C. A&T alumni, students, employees and supporters will gather Oct. 24-31 for the Greatest Homecoming on Earth. This year’s theme, “Aggie Heroes,” honors those serving on the frontlines during the pandemic.

N.C. A&T Homecoming Alumni Concert to Feature Stephanie Mills and Con Funk Shun on Oct. 29

09/27/2021 in Alumni

When alumni think of home, they think of Aggieland, and this year’s annual Aggie Alumni Homecoming Concert will feature Grammy award-winning, R&B singer and songwriter, Stephanie Mills, with special guest, Con Funk Shun.

Dr. Alvin V. Blount Jr. to be Honored by NBCAHOF for N.C. A&T

09/24/2021 in Alumni

The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation will host its annual hall of fame induction ceremony virtually at 6:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 24. Among this year’s stellar class of honorees representing North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the late and well-respected, Dr. Alvin V. Blount, Jr.

N.C. A&T Ranks 2nd In UNC System and Among HBCUs in Alumni Starting Salaries

09/13/2021 in Alumni

N.C. A&T continues to rank highly for a significant measure in return on investment: starting salaries for new graduates.

N.C. A&T Announces Safety Protocols and Modifications for The Greatest Homecoming on Earth

09/08/2021 in Student Affairs, Alumni, Athletics

With planning for the Greatest Homecoming on Earth underway, N.C. A&T has updated safety guidelines for all outdoor and indoor events.

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

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

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

N.C. A&T’s Allen Named to United Way of Greater Greensboro Board

07/21/2021 in Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Director of Alumni Communications Alana V. Allen ’07 has been named to the United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) Board of Directors.

N.C. A&T’s Greatest Homecoming on Earth Set to Return In-Person

07/13/2021 in Alumni, Students

N.C. A&T will bring back its nationally celebrated annual tradition, “The Greatest Homecoming on Earth.”

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

05/20/2021 in Academic Affairs, Alumni

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

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.