Chancellor's Speaker Series

2025 Articles

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

03/03/2025 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

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

02/03/2025 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

2024 Articles

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

10/28/2024 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

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

09/24/2024 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

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 Chancellor’s Speaker Series to Feature Investor Robert F. Smith

02/02/2024 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

A&T will host Robert Smith.

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.

2023 Articles

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.

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.

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

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."

2022 Articles

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.

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.

Earvin “Magic” Johnson Gives Business and Life Lessons at N.C. A&T Speaker Series, Building Black Businesses

03/30/2022 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

Business mogul, Earvin “Magic” Johnson spoke to a capacity-filled audience at N.C. A&T, March 29.

Business Mogul Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson to Keynote N.C. A&T Speaker Series, ‘Building Black Businesses’

03/04/2022 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

N.C. A&T will welcome business mogul and NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson to the Chancellor’s Speaker Series, “Building Black Businesses,” Tuesday, March 29, at 6 p.m.

Finance Expert Hobson Talks Money, Investing, Entrepreneurship and More for Build Black Wealth Speaker Series

02/18/2022 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

Garnering more than 1,000 virtual registrants, the first Chancellor’s Speaker Series of the spring semester at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University didn’t disappoint. The conversation, focusing on “Building Black Wealth,” was held Feb. 17 and featured global finance expert Mellody Hobson. A replay of the conversation is available online. 

Global Financier Hobson to lead Speaker Series “Building Black Wealth” at N.C. A&T

02/03/2022 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

As conversations intensify regarding the nation’s racial wealth gap, A&T looks to further educate students through the Chancellor’s Speaker Series, “Building Black Wealth.”

2021 Articles

Olympic Medalist, Felix Shares Triumphs and Defeats at Mind Over Matter Speaker Series

11/17/2021 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

Through numerous medals and awards, Allyson Felix says advocating for women is among her top achievements.

Olympic Medalist, World Champion Felix to be N.C. A&T Chancellor’s Speaker Series Featured Guest

11/01/2021 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

N.C. A&T will hold the first Chancellor’s Speaker Series for the 2021-22 academic year, “Mind over Matter,” Tuesday, Nov. 16, 6 p.m., in Harrison Auditorium, featuring track and field Olympic medalist and world champion Allyson Felix.

Town Hall at N.C. A&T to Address COVID-19 Vaccine with NIH’s Kizzmekia Corbett

02/15/2021 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

N.C. A&T will host the virtual Chancellor’s Speaker Series, “Race to Vaccinate,” Tuesday, March 2, 6 p.m. The town hall on the COVID-19 vaccine and the African American community will feature viral immunologist and lead developer of the Moderna vaccine, Kizzmekia Corbett, Ph.D. in conversation with actress, producer, author and business owner Tia Mowry-Hardrict.

2020 Articles

N.C. A&T Taps Chance the Rapper as Guest for Chancellor’s Speaker Series

10/19/2020 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

N.C. A&T will host indie recording artist and activist Chance the Rapper as the featured speaker for the last installment of the fall Chancellor’s Speaker Series – The Power of Your Vote. The virtual event will take place Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 6 p.m. via www.ncatchancellorsspeakerseries.com.

 ‘Chance the Rapper’ Talks Voting, Responsibility and More at Chancellor’s Speaker Series

10/18/2020 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

North Carolina Agricultural Technical State University hosted indie recording artist and activist, Chance the Rapper, Oct. 28, for the fall Chancellor’s Speaker Series – The Power of Your Vote. 

Education, Responsibility and Leadership Among Topics of N.C. A&T’s Power of Your Voice Speaker Series with Amanda Seales

09/28/2020 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

Actress and activist Amanda Seales served as the featured speaker for the second installment of the N.C. A&T fall Chancellor’s Speaker Series, “The Power of Your Voice,” Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020.

N.C. A&T Speaker Series to Feature Activist/Actress Amanda Seales Discussing Power of Your Voice

09/13/2020 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

Continuing a three-part series, N.C. A&T will host the Chancellor’s Speaker Series, “The Power of Your Voice,” Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, at 6 p.m. The virtual event will feature actress and activist Amanda Seales, moderated by Pandora senior sales executive and alumna Kelly Mayfield, via ncatchancellorsspeakerseries.com.

Speaker Series with Don Lemon at N.C. A&T Hits Mark, Addressing Tough Topics

08/26/2020 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

Following nearly 45 minutes in a master class with journalism and mass communication students at N.C. A&T, veteran news anchor Don Lemon pivoted to “The Power of Privilege,” a virtual conversation with moderator/alumna Destiny-Simone Ramjohn. Neither event disappointed.

Speaker Series at N.C. A&T to Feature Veteran CNN Anchor Discussing Power of Privilege

08/17/2020 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

The Chancellor’s Speaker Series at N.C. A&T will hold its first of a three-part series for the semester. The initial conversation, “The Power of Privilege,” will feature veteran news anchor and correspondent, Don Lemon, moderated by alumna and sociologist, Destiny-Simone Ramjohn, Ph.D. The virtual event will take place, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, at 6 p.m., via ncatchancellorsspeakerseries.com.

Actress, Advocate Taraji P. Henson to Lead Speaker Series on Mental Health at N.C. A&T

03/09/2020 in Students, Chancellor’s Speaker Series

This spring, N.C. A&T is devoting the Chancellor’s Speaker Series, “Mind Over Matter,” to addressing mental health with award-winning actress, writer, producer, entrepreneur and mental health advocate, Taraji P. Henson, Thursday, April 14, at 6 p.m., in Harrison Auditorium.

2019 Articles

Students at N.C. A&T Learn the Process and Principles of Self-Love at Chancellor’s Speaker Series

10/04/2019 in Students, Chancellor’s Speaker Series

From the moment Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. took the stage at Harrison Auditorium for the Chancellor’s Speaker Series, “Love the Skin You’re In,” Oct. 3, student engagement was intense and consuming. From Martin’s comments regarding his experiences dealing with the effects of colorism to the daily experiences of guest panelists Laverne Cox, Shaun Ross and Amber Riley, the conversation was informative and transformational.

2018 Articles

Dating, Communication and More Part of the N.C. A&T Town Hall Conversation

11/18/2018 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

The Chancellor’s Town Hall: Relationship Goals, at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University began as expected – with excitement to see guests Boris Kodjoe, Nicole Ari Parker, Lance Gross, Rebecca Gross, Tatyana Ali and Vaughn Rasberry.

Jemele Hill Talks Sports, Politics, Social Media and More at N.C. A&T Speaker Series

09/18/2018 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

A packed house of students (particularly student athletes and communications students) welcomed veteran sports journalist and correspondent Jemele Hill to N.C. A&T State University for the first installment of the Chancellor’s Speaker Series of the 2018-19 academic year.

Award-Winning Artist, Author, Common Tapped for N.C. A&T Chancellor’s Speaker Series

03/22/2018 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

For the final event of the 2017-18 Chancellor’s Speaker Series, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will bring Emmy, Golden Globe, Academy Award and three-time Grammy-winning artist Common to the Gate City at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 26.

2017 Articles

Longtime Obama Advisor and TIME’s Most Influential Discusses Women in STEM at N.C. A&T Speaker Series

11/17/2017 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

Longest-serving senior advisor to former President Barack Obama and women and girls champion, Valerie Jarrett, spoke to a room full of eager North Carolina A&T young women, for the fall Chancellor’s Speaker Series, Nov. 16, 2017.

Fall Speaker Series at N.C. A&T to Feature Former Obama Administration Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett

09/18/2017 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

N.C. A&T State University will welcome Valerie Jarrett, longest-serving senior adviser to former President Barack Obama, as the keynote speaker for the fall Chancellor’s Speaker Series, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, in the Alumni Foundation Event Center.

Fall Chancellor’s Town Hall at N.C. A&T Scores Big; Topics Hit Home With Young Women

09/13/2017 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

Though the fall Chancellor’s Town Hall at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University began at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 12, anxious students and university community members lined up outside Harrison Auditorium as early as two hours in advance.

The People’s Shark Takes a Bite out of Aggieland

05/02/2017 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

In his first visit to N.C. A&T State University, millionaire entrepreneur and television personality Daymond John stirred the crowd with his dynamic personal story of perseverance and saw some of the best student entrepreneurs Aggieland has to offer.

Daymond John, of ABC’s “Shark Tank” to Keynote Chancellor’s Speaker Series at N.C. A&T

04/26/2017 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

Retail clothing entrepreneur and TV personality Daymond John of ABC’s wildly popular “Shark Tank” series will kick off The Harold L. Martin Sr. Chancellor’s Speaker Series at N.C. A&T State University with a talk at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 27, in Harrison Auditorium.

Daymond John, of ABC’s ‘Shark Tank,’ to Deliver 1st Chancellor’s Speaker Series Talk at A&T

03/28/2017 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

Retail clothing entrepreneur and TV personality Daymond John of ABC’s wildly popular “Shark Tank” series will kick off The Harold L. Martin Sr. Chancellor’s Speaker Series at N.C. A&T State University with a talk at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 27, in Harrison Auditorium.