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

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

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

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

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

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

College of Science and Technology Names Brown-Hughes New COAACH Director

02/21/2024 in COAACH, College of Science and Technology

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Science and Technology announces the appointment of Travonia Brown-Hughes, Ph.D., as director for the Center for Outreach in Alzheimer’s Aging and Community Health (COAACH).

COAACH at N.C. A&T to Host Second Caregiver College

05/24/2019 in COAACH

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

07/11/2025 in University Advancement, Alumni

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

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

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

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

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