05/11/2022 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Students
The journey has been great for many N.C. A&T students and these soon-to-be alumni share their stories of perseverance, dedication, scholarship and innovation.
04/28/2022 in Research and Economic Development, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, College of Engineering, College of Science and Technology, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and The Chemours Company have agreed to partner over the next three years to enhance research, educational and coaching opportunities for faculty and graduate students in areas related to chemistry and chemical engineering.
04/21/2022 in Academic Affairs
N.C. A&T set to graduate record number students. Emmy Award-winning journalist, author, attorney and co-host of ABC’s “The View,” Sunny Hostin will keynote.
04/13/2022
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will add new leading faculty, enroll more top engineering students and create world-class research facilities with $35 million in new capital and operational state funding from the Engineering North Carolina’s Future (ENCF) program, campus officials announced today.
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.
03/29/2022 in College of Business and Economics, College of Engineering, College of Science and Technology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University continued its ascent in the U.S. News & World Report graduate program rankings, showing up with national rankings in four key academic areas.
03/29/2022 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 will virtually host New York Times best-selling author Margot Lee Shetterly on Thursday, March 31, for a discussion of her thought-provoking book, “Hidden Figures,” which inspired the No. 1 American movie by the same name.
03/25/2022 in Student Affairs, Students
N.C. A&T's Mister and Miss will take the grand stage, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood as Academy Award presenters.
03/24/2022 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, in partnership with the North Carolina Museum of History, will host the exhibition, “Thomas Day: African American Furniture Maker and His Artistry.”
03/23/2022 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host an in-person program on the “History of African American Furniture Making and Design” on Wednesday, March 30, at noon. The discussion will feature renowned artist and furniture maker Jerome Bias and will delve into the work of African American artisans and how their talent has impacted history and design.
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.
03/07/2022 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Beginning March 17, the Theatre Arts Program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will present “A Night at the Living Museum: A Tour of Black History.” Audience members will take a living history tour led by a historical specialist and see living legends come to life whose contributions to society have shaped entertainment, politics, literature and civil rights.
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.
03/01/2022 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Journalism & Mass Communication English
BAMG and N.C. A&T have collaborated on a unique partnership, offering expansive multimedia internships, sponsored by Audi of America.
02/17/2022 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering
Nearly 500 students, faculty, staff, alumni and state and local dignitaries, including Gov. Roy Cooper and Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan, celebrated the grand opening of the Harold L. Martin Sr. Engineering Research and Innovation Complex Thursday morning on the campus of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
02/13/2022 in Student Affairs, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual & Performing Arts
The fabulous BGMM at N.C. A&T was recently crowned the 2021 HBCU Band of the Year.
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.”
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.
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.
01/14/2022 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will celebrate the grand opening of the Harold L. Martin Sr. Engineering Research and Innovation Complex with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours of the complex Thursday, Feb. 17, at 11 a.m.
01/07/2022 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is hosting a new art exhibition, “Girl Power! Female Depictions in Art.” The on-site exhibition features works from A&T's permanent collection is on display through Feb. 25, 2022.
12/17/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Science and Technology
Leila Hashemi Beni, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Built Environment at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, will lead a project to address gaps in flood extent mapping capabilities by incorporating data gathered by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, and implementing deep learning models. She will contribute data science expertise and collaborate with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association (SECOORA).
12/14/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering
Hyoshin “John” Park, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Computational and Data Science at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been awarded his second patent, “System and Method for Predicting Effects of Forward Glance Durations on Latent Hazard Detection.” Recently, Park received his first patent for a cost-effective solution to reduce traffic congestion.
12/01/2021
N.C. A&T will host Winter Wishes in Aggieland and grant the holiday gift (wishes) of Guilford County Foster children.
11/17/2021 in College of Education
In honor of American Education Week, the College of Education will host world-renowned scholar Dr. Cynthia Dillard for the College of Education Dean’s Equity, Access, and Advocacy 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.
11/10/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Text-in-Community Program (TIC) will host a virtual presentation by Bryan Stevenson, author of the campus read for the 2021-22 academic year, “Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption,” on Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 5 p.m. Stevenson’s presentation, “Race, Poverty and the Criminal Justice System in America,” is free and open to the public.
11/10/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Beginning Nov. 17, the Theatre Arts program at North Carolina Agricultural Technical State University will present “The Soul of Christmas,” a finger-snapping, foot-tapping, hand-clapping holiday musical for the whole family. The play will journey into the world of joyful music that will lift your spirits and feed your soul.
11/04/2021 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Students
A&T is launching an $8M technology investment in collaboration with Apple in support of a new initiative: the Aggie Mobile Program - Unlimited Possibilities.
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.
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.
10/20/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering, College of Science and Technology
Attorney General Josh Stein awarded a $133,000 Environmental Enhancement Grant to Renzun Zhao, Ph.D., an assistant professor of environmental engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
10/18/2021 in Admissions, Student Affairs, Students
N.C. high school seniors and community college students have the opportunity to apply for admission to N.C. A&T free of charge this week, Oct. 18-22, during the annual North Carolina Countdown to College Week.
10/18/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a virtual program, “Art and Media: A Conversation with Kennedi Carter,” Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 6 p.m. The inaugural “1900 Lecture” discussion will feature Carter, a renowned photographer and artist who will delve into the intersection of art, fashion and media. Noted actress and author Angela Ray will moderate the discussion.
10/15/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
For nearly six decades, Willie Otey Kay transformed dreams into dresses for generations of Tar Heel brides, debutantes and partygoers. The esteemed Raleigh, North Carolina, designer overcame hardship and transcended racial boundaries to create a successful business. Discover the woman behind the fashion in the exhibit “Made Especially for You by Willie Kay,” at the University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The exhibit will run through Dec. 1, 2021.
10/11/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at North Carolina A&T has named Robbie Morganfield, Ph.D., interim chair of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication.
10/08/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are hosting a virtual exhibition, “Songs from the Motherland: African Musical Instruments." The virtual exhibit, from North Carolina A&T’s permanent collection, highlights nine unique and significant African instruments. The exhibit is curated by Amy Schwartzott, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts.
10/08/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering
The College of Engineering at North Carolina A&T is partnering with Cornell University on a three-year $800,000 seed grant funded by the NSF Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials initiative.
10/06/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Beginning Oct. 21, the Theatre Arts program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will present Charlayne Woodard’s autobiographical “Pretty Fire,” a powerful play that embraces and ignites childhood memories. From a favorite rain slicker to Mom's great big breakfasts, to the first day at a new school, everyone has stories about being young and the events and people that shaped who they would become.
10/01/2021 in Student Affairs, Students, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Journalism & Mass Communication English
Senior, journalism and mass communication student at N.C. A&T, Christian “CDK on the Mic” Kornegay was recently surprised by entertainer, Nick Cannon, who will assist with paying off Kornegay’s student loan debt upon his graduation.
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.
09/27/2021 in College of Engineering
Leonard Uitenham, Ph.D., ATP, CFI, a retired professor of chemical engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, was inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows, AIMBE’s highest distinction.
09/24/2021
The N.C. A&T Board of Trustees (BOT) voted to name two iconic campus buildings after alumna and former chairwoman of the N.C. A&T Board of Trustees, Velma Speight and alumnus and past College of Engineering Dean Joseph Monroe, respectively.
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.
09/24/2021
The N.C. A&T Board of Trustees held its first full-body meeting of the 2021-22 academic year Sept. 24. Following an open vote of the trustees, the board bid farewell to Trustee Venessa Harrison as chairwoman, whose two-year term ended, and elected new officers who presided over the duration of the meeting.
09/24/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering
Three faculty researchers in the College of Engineering (COE) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are addressing issues of national security regarding the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions into critical domains – including autonomous vehicles, robots, defense systems, critical battlefield infrastructure monitoring, complex traffic flow management and more. The research addresses the risk of adversarial attacks in the complex network of data in society’s increasing number of modern smart devices, automobiles and financial systems.
09/22/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering
The College of Engineering (COE) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received a four-year, $1.4 million gift to expand the gaming capabilities of the Department of Computer Science (CS) and to create the Zynga Scholars program.
09/20/2021
N.C. A&T's Board of Trustees will hold committee and full board meetings Sept. 23-24
09/16/2021 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 announced Jelani M. Favors Ph.D., ‘97, author of the national award-winning and highly acclaimed book “Shelter in a Time of Storm: How Black Colleges Fostered Generations of Leadership and Activism,” has joined the faculty as the Henry E. Frye Distinguished Professor.
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.
09/13/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is responsible for the safety of 13,500 bridges in the state. According to Ali Karimoddini, Ph.D., associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, each of those bridges, regardless of their condition, is inspected at least once every two years, in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). That adds up to a lot of time, personnel and money to ensure the safety of North Carolinians and visitors.
09/13/2021 in Academic Affairs
N.C. A&T's commitment to serving students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and setting them on a lifelong path to success earned significant recognition in the newest annual edition of U.S. News & World Report’s widely followed “Best Colleges” issue.
09/10/2021 in Student Affairs, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Text-in-Community (TIC) program has selected attorney and best-selling author Bryan Stevenson’s “Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption” as the campus read for the 2021-22 academic year.
09/09/2021 in Research and Economic Development, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has partnered with institutions across the country to establish the $25 million Science and Technology Center for Phosphorus Sustainability (STEPS) led by N.C. State University and funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The center is a renewable project that will bring together multiple disciplines in a “convergence research approach” to address and reduce not only society’s dependence on phosphate mining, but also the actual amount of phosphorus that impacts our soil and water resources.
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.
09/03/2021 in Admissions, Students
More than 13,300 students are enrolled at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University this fall – the largest headcount ever for the 130-year-old university, campus leaders announced today. Those students are the university’s most academically high-performing ever, with an average GPA of 3.8, and average SAT score of nearly 1,100 and ACT score of 21.
08/31/2021
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the nation’s top-rated historically Black university in the new edition of Washington Monthly magazine’s annual national university rankings.
08/06/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are hosting a new art exhibition, “Finding the Promised Land: Landscape Works by Black Artists from the Permanent Collection.” The exhibit will open Monday, Aug. 9, and run through Friday, Sept. 24.
07/31/2021 in Athletics
North Carolina Technical and State University’s Trevor Stewart became the first Aggie to earn a medal in the Olympics, securing a bronze medal for the United States in the inaugural mixed 4x400-meter relay in Tokyo.
07/13/2021
N.C. A&T BOT will hold its annual retreat, July 16.
07/13/2021 in Alumni, Students
N.C. A&T will bring back its nationally celebrated annual tradition, “The Greatest Homecoming on Earth.”
07/09/2021 in Employees, Students
N.C. A&T and North Carolina Central University’s longtime rivalry will now include a battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.
07/07/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
After a competitive application process, two juniors from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are making history of their own as recruits for the 2021-22 HistoryMakers Student Brand Ambassador Program. Jonezie Cobb, a political science student, and Theresa Davis-Nathaniel, a political science and elementary education student, join 22 peers from seventeen colleges and universities as official representatives of The HistoryMakers Digital Archives–the nation’s largest African American video oral history collection.
07/07/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a three-year $550,000 grant to Narayan Bhattarai, Ph.D., an associate professor of bioengineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, to research metal-composite biomaterial that will significantly reduce the inflammation and scar formation of wounds, leading to more effective healing for patients. Bhattarai is the sole principal investigator on the grant titled, “Biodegradable Composite Nanofiber Meshes that Contain Degradable Metal Particulates.”
06/21/2021 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs
The AGL program at N.C. A&T has experienced phenomenal growth since its inception in 2016. The online degree completion program continues to be a source of alternative degree obtainment.
06/18/2021 in College of Engineering
This past week, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Aggie Autonomous Auto (A3) team completed the four-year Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) AutoDrive Challenge in Mcity, Michigan. Throughout the four-year competition, the team converted a standard electric vehicle to level-four autonomy. The team’s success earned N.C. A&T a spot to compete in Phase II of the SAE AutoDrive challenge.
06/16/2021 in College of Education, Educator Preparation
N.C. A&T has been selected for the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program. A&T will serve as a partner institution along with Fayetteville State University and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
06/14/2021
N.C. A&T's Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. will join other HBCU leaders as part of Dominion Energy’s HBCU Promise Presidents’ Forum series, focusing on the impact of the social justice movement on HBCUs and their students.
06/11/2021 in Student Affairs, Students
North Carolina Governor’s HBCU Internship summer program has selected 10 N.C. A&T students for its 2021 cohort.
05/20/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering
The Center for Energy Research and Technology (CERT) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University received three grants totaling more than $500,000 to bolster regional energy-efficient building construction and cost savings in low-income communities hardest hit during the pandemic.
05/12/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering
Numan Dogan, Ph.D., a professor of computer and electrical engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, was awarded U.S. Patent No. 10,985,699 titled “Differential Constructive-Wave Oscillator (DCWO).” His former student, Göker Ariyak, Ph.D., is named co-inventor.
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
05/07/2021 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Students
As N.C. A&T prepares to hold commencement ceremonies, students share their stories.
05/04/2021 in College of Engineering
The eighth annual College of Engineering Senior Design Expo at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University took place virtually on April 29, showcasing student talent and innovation. The event displayed the culmination of the students’ undergraduate careers in engineering and computer science.
04/30/2021
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named Patrick McPhail Martin, Ph.D., as the new interim director of the Center for Outreach in Alzheimer's, Aging and Community Health (COAACH).
04/28/2021 in College of Engineering
The tenth College of Engineering (COE) Graduate Research Poster Competition came down to the wire this year and resulted in the first-ever three-way tie for runner up in the Ph.D. category. The marquee annual event is a showcase of talent of COE students studying in the eight master’s and five doctoral programs at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
04/28/2021 in College of Engineering
Five teams competed in the Spring 2021 College of Engineering (COE) Freshman Innovation Challenge at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The challenge showcased the talent of first-year COE students and their accumulation of knowledge learned during their first semester.
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.
04/23/2021 in Research and Economic Development
The Center of Excellence in Cybersecurity Research, Outreach and Education (CREO) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will virtually launch its Cybersecurity Forensic Hub for Women on Monday, April 26 at 4 p.m. This launch comes on the heels of INTERPOL’s commitment to join forces with the Coalition Against Stalkerware in addressing the increase in domestic violence and technology abuse cases during the COVID-19 lockdown.
04/22/2021 in Academic Affairs, Employees, College of Education, Leadership Studies and Adult Education
In recognition of outstanding work in the classroom, Comfort O. Okpala, Ph.D has been named the 2020-21 University of North Carolina System’s Board of Governors (BOG) Award for Excellence in Teaching for N.C. A&T.
04/21/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Engineering, College of Health and Human Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University emerged as the national champions of the 32nd annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), with a 70-point lead against Florida A&M. This is the first year the university has laid claim to the title and will receive a $75,000 institutional grant in addition to the championship trophy.
04/19/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Engineering, College of Health and Human Sciences
An exceptional team representing North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is advancing to the final four round of the 32nd annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) following its win against Oakwood University. A&T joins Alabama A&M, Florida A&M and Morehouse University as this year’s semi-finalists and will compete virtually today at 6 p.m.
04/12/2021 in College of Engineering, College of Science and Technology
Not even a pandemic could hinder the talent at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University during the College of Engineering’s fifth hackathon, and second held virtually. One of the spring semester’s marquee events, HACKNCAT The Remix, boasted 22 teams consisting of over 100 competitors from the College of Engineering and College of Science and Technology, representing six undergraduate programs.
04/12/2021
N.C. A&T BOT will hold a special called meeting.
04/12/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The CAHSS at North Carolina A&T will virtually host acclaimed documentary filmmaker Shalini Kantayya on Tuesday, April 13, as she discusses her thought-provoking film, “Coded Bias,” released on Netflix.
04/09/2021 in Research and Economic Development
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, women made up approximately 29 percent of the manufacturing workforce in 2020. Data show this trend has been consistent over the last five decades, seeing a peak at 33 percent in 1990. The Center of Excellence in Product Design and Manufacturing (CEPDAM) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recently launched a new academy to recognize and further enhance support of women faculty and students in the field.
03/25/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University will host a virtual program, “African American Women as Artists and Activists” on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 6 p.m. The discussion will feature artists Sunny Gravely Foushee and Virginia Holmes and will delve into the impact that art with a social justice theme is becoming a major component for today’s movements including Black Lives Matter. Noted actress and author Angela Ray will moderate the discussion.
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.
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.
03/19/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will open its in-person exhibition, “Freedom Ship: The Works of Curtis James” on April 1, 2021 to run until June 30, 2021. The exhibition features 18 works by James that illustrate the 2006 children’s book, “Freedom Ship” by Doreen Rappaport. The story is based on the life of Robert Smalls, an escaped slave who piloted the slave ship, Planter, carrying other escaped slaves to freedom past the confederate battleships in Charleston, South Carolina. The exhibition was made possible through the generous art donation by Texas businessman Arthur Primas, who donated 35 works of art, including works by James and Bryan Collier.
03/16/2021 in Students, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Journalism & Mass Communication English
Jarod Hamilton, senior journalism and mass communications student and editor-in-chief of N.C. A&T's student-run newspaper The A&T Register, has been selected as part of the 2021 Sports Journalism Intitute (SJI).
03/12/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
As the global community marked the anniversary of the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a pandemic, students in their first semester multimedia storytelling course at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University produced a series of audio public service announcements designed to persuade their peers across campus to continue wearing masks, frequently washing hands and social distancing.
03/12/2021 in College of Engineering
From the corridors of McNair Hall pre-pandemic, to the screens on Zoom, mechanical engineering senior Joshua Burnell is known as a student leader at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University who has strived to positively impact his department, college and university throughout his undergraduate academic career. During the celebration of National Engineers Week at A&T’s College of Engineering (COE), Burnell was selected as the 2021 Namaskar winner for his leadership, professionalism and his level of academic success. COE awards this distinction annually to a graduating senior, highlighting the importance of excellence in engineering and to encourage students to strive for excellence in their endeavors.
03/02/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering
Yeoheung Yun, Ph.D., a bioengineering professor at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, was awarded $1.43 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop a functional mini-brain model in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease (AD). According to the Alzheimer’s Association, AD affects more than 6 million Americans and is the most common cause of dementia.
02/17/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, will open the virtual exhibition, “Rosa: The Works of Bryan Collier” highlighted by a virtual program on Feb. 24 at 6 p.m., featuring Collier. The artist will discuss his work as an acclaimed artist and African American children’s book illustrator. The virtual program will be facilitated by noted actress and author, Angela Ray, and is free and open to the public through registration.
02/15/2021 in Student Affairs
Bentley Tanner, a junior studying information technology at N.C. A&T stunned social media on Sunday, Feb. 7, when he posted that he was one of the performers during the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show featuring The Weeknd.
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.
02/04/2021
N.C. A&T's Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. and First Lady Davida Martin recently received COVID-19 vaccines, through the Cone Health System. Afterward, both sat down for an interview with Dr. Padonda Webb, interim executive director of the N.C. A&T Student Health Center to discuss why.
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.
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.
01/26/2021 in Student Affairs, Alumni, College of Science and Technology, Physics
More than six decades ago, four N.C. A&T students took bold, non-violent steps against segregation and sat down at a whites-only Woolworth’s lunch Counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, sparking a national movement. On Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, at noon, the university will commemorate their courageous acts through a virtual tribute: “It’s About Us.”
01/04/2021
With doses of COVID-19 vaccine now being shipped around the country, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will be well prepared to receive its share, thanks to new deep cold storage units being distributed to 15 campuses of the University of North Carolina System.
12/09/2020 in College of Engineering
The College of Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University received a $3-million investment from Dominion Energy Foundation to increase student workforce readiness in the power and energy sectors.
12/07/2020 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs
N.C. A&T will premiere a video celebration of fall 2020 graduates, Saturday, Dec. 12, noon, via YouTube and Facebook Live.
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.
10/18/2020 in Admissions
Prospective students from North Carolina high schools and community colleges can apply to N.C. A&T free of charge Oct. 19 – 30, 2020.
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.
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.
09/14/2020
Coming on the heels of Money magazine’s ranking of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University as the no. 1 historically black university (HBCU) in America, the new U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2021 issue is out today, continuing the drumbeat of good news this fall for A&T.
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.
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.
05/04/2020 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Students
N.C. A&T plans to celebrate the Spring 2020 graduating class in a variety of ways.
04/24/2020 in Academic Affairs, College of Education
N.C. A&T has tapped Washington State University administrator and professor Paula Groves Price, Ph.D., as the next dean of the College of Education (CEd).
04/20/2020 in Academic Affairs, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Liberal Studies
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University African American Studies professor Marcus Anthony Allen was granted a prestigious fellowship with the National Humanities Center (NHC) to continue studying 19th century Baltimore.
04/15/2020
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions at N.C. A&T has made several innovative changes to accommodate current and prospective students.
