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2025 Articles

National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame to Honor Trustee Gatling for N.C. A&T

09/26/2025

Alumni Homecoming Concert to Feature Eric Benét Joined by Chanté Moore

09/12/2025 in Alumni

The Foundation for N.C. A&T State University, Inc. is proud to present "An Exquisite Aggie Evening" with Grammy-nominated R&B singer and songwriter Eric Benét, joined by special guest, Grammy-nominated R&B singer and songwriter, Chanté Moore, for the Aggie Alumni Homecoming Concert on Friday, Oct. 10.

STEM Early College at N.C. A&T Once Again Ranks No. 2 Among N.C. High Schools

08/28/2025 in Academic Affairs, College of Education

The STEM Early College is one of four outstanding Pre K-12 schools affiliated with A&T, three of which are located on the university's main campus.

N.C. A&T Alumnus Named 2025 Wells Fargo N.C. Principal of the Year

08/26/2025 in Alumni, College of Business and Economics

Jason Johnson’s nearly 30-year journey to becoming the 2025 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year began at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University — a place that not only introduced him to higher education, but also ignited his passion for leadership, culture and service.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees Elects New Officers, Welcomes New Members

07/24/2025 in Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Students

N.C. A&T BOT elects officers and welcomes members

A&T Launches B.S. in Educational Studies to Expand Career Options

07/15/2025 in Faculty, Students, College of Education, Educator Preparation

The College of Education is adding a new bachelor’s degree in educational studies within its Department of Educator Preparation.

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.

N.C. A&T Bluford Library Receives Grant to Launch Library Data Lab

07/03/2025 in Library

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s F.D. Bluford Library has received a $115,557 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant from the State Library of North Carolina to launch The Library Data Lab.

"Our Blues Make Us Gold" Premieres on Prime Video

06/19/2025 in University Advancement, Alumni

Prime Video chose Juneteenth to launch the acclaimed feature film on North Carolina A&T for U.S. viewers. It's included with a Prime member subscription.

Assistant Vice Chancellor Tapped for NACUBO Fellows Program

06/04/2025 in Business and Finance

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Budget and Planning Chartarra Joyner has been selected for the 2025-26 National Association of College and University Business Officers Fellows Program.

A&T Vice Chancellor Receives Rutgers Distinguished Leader in Education Award

05/23/2025 in Student Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Christopher C. Catching, Ed.D., received the Distinguished Leader in Education Award from Rutgers University’s Graduate School of Education (GSE) during its spring 2025 convocation.

New Alumna Uses Aggie Experience to Promote Global Education

05/20/2025 in Alumni, Students, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Journalism and Mass Communication

Re'Onna Vines is extending her transformational Aggie experience to others on an international scale.

N.C. A&T Defense Civilian Training Corps Scholars Take Next Steps

05/09/2025 in Academic Affairs, Students

N.C. A&T's inaugural cohort of the Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC) graduated Saturday, May 10. One of four universities selected to pilot the DCTC Scholars Program, N.C. A&T tapped 19 students representing diverse academic backgrounds for the program’s initial class.

N.C. A&T Adds EV Charging Stations to Campus

02/12/2025 in Business and Finance

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announces the installation of two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations housed at the campus Obermeyer Parking deck.

Assistant Professor at A&T Sparks Viral HillmanTok Movement

02/10/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Liberal Studies

Eight A&T Faculty Receive Seed Grant Funding to Kickstart Research

02/10/2025 in Academic Affairs, Research

Eight faculty members at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University have each received a portion of $160,000 — $20,000 each — in seed grant funding through the Provost’s Faculty Fellows opportunity.

N.C. A&T New Faculty Member Bowen Selected for Indigenous Leadership Academy

02/05/2025 in Academic Affairs, College of Education, Leadership Studies and Adult Education

A&T welcomed Kenneth L. Bowen, Ed.D., to the faculty of the College of Education (COEd) as assistant professor and coordinator for the master of school administration program (MSA) in the Department of Leadership Studies and Adult Education. He has also been selected to participate in the prestigious Indigenous Leadership Academy (ILA) Spring 2025 cohort.

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

65th Anniversary of A&T Four Sit In Celebrates the Power of Perseverance

01/31/2025

Eight hundred celebrants, including Maj. Gen. Joseph McNeil, a member of the renowned A&T Four, gathered Friday for the annual program honoring the legendary sit-in protest.

N.C. A&T Honors NASA Astronaut and Physicist McNair ‘71 with Fair, Luncheon

01/22/2025 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs

2024 Articles

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

10/28/2024 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

Aggies Care: A&T Pitches In For Ongoing Hurricane Helene Recovery

10/14/2024 in Student Affairs, Human Resources, Employees, Students

Students and employees have gathered donations and given of their time and talents over the past two weeks. A&T is also helping affected students and employees.

A&T Welcomes New Alumna Vendor "Butter’d" to ELEMENTS Convenience Store

09/30/2024

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

09/24/2024 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series

Wall Street Journal: A&T is No. 1 Public HBCU In America

09/06/2024 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Alumni, Students

The venerable news outlet chose America's top 500 universities based on "how well each sets graduates up for financial success."

UNC BOG Elects Dr. James R. Martin II as North Carolina A&T's New Chancellor

06/21/2024 in Employees

The vice president for STEM Research and Innovation at the University of Pittsburgh will assume leadership of the nation's largest HBCU on Aug. 15.

A&T Hosts 2024 Faculty Enrichment Workshop Focused on AI

06/04/2024 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recently hosted its highly anticipated two-day 2024 Faculty Enrichment Workshop, “Aligning AI Themes of Future Teaching, Research, and Interdisciplinary Collaboration,” organized in collaboration with the N.C. A&T Extended Campus and Faculty Affairs.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Special Called Meeting, April 15

04/11/2024

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Special Called Meeting, April 15

$1.1M Awarded to N.C. A&T Educator Preparation for Special Education Teachers

03/27/2024 in Academic Affairs, College of Education, Educator Preparation

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs has awarded new resources to the tune of $1.1 million to the College of Education.

Explore Summer Camps at N.C. A&T Offering Development, Enrichment and Exploration

03/05/2024 in Academic Affairs, Community Engagement, 4-H and Youth Development

Explore Summer Camps at N.C. A&T

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.

Student Civic Engagement Office Earns N.C. A&T Voter Friendly Campus Designation

02/19/2024

N.C. A&T named voter friendly campus.

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Committee and Full Board Meetings Feb. 22-23

02/19/2024

BOTs meetings will be held Feb. 22 and 23.

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.

N.C. A&T to Honor and Celebrate Late Astronaut, Physicist and Alumnus Ronald McNair

01/24/2024 in Student Affairs, Alumni

N.C. A&T will celebrate alumnus Ronald E. McNair.

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

A&T Alum Shines in Final Scene of Reimagined Movie Musical, “The Color Purple”

12/22/2023 in Student Affairs, Alumni, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

When Aggies hit the movie theaters this holiday season, they'll see a familiar face in the film's final scene: A former Mr. A&T, Reginald Johnson.

Deese College Student Receives King Endowed Scholarship

12/22/2023 in Students, College of Business and Economics, Management

The Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has awarded Aria Johnson a $10,000 scholarship by way of the Timothy O. King and Marion Leach King Endowed Scholarship.

N.C. A&T Deese College Professor Johnson Receives Boeing TMCF HBCU Capacity Grant

11/29/2023 in Employees, College of Business and Economics, Transportation and Supply Chain

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University professor Laquanda Johnson, Ph.D., has been awarded the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Boeing HBCU Capacity Grant.

N.C. A&T’s Frederick Receives 2023 North Carolina Internal Audit Award

11/28/2023 in Employees

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University senior internal auditor LaShonna Frederick ‘94 has received the 2023 North Carolina Internal Audit Award of Excellence.

“The Shop” Brings Ibtihaj Muhammad, Aldis Hodge and Darren Brand to N.C. A&T

11/13/2023 in Alumni, Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University hosted “The Shop” for the last stop of their HBCU Tour during the university’s 97th homecoming.

N.C. A&T Alumni Lead Molding Kids for Success, Host First Manufacturing Month

11/07/2023 in Alumni, College of Business and Economics, College of Engineering

Molding Kids for Success, a local nonprofit founded and operated by three North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumni, recently hosted its first Manufacturing Month at Core Technology Molding Corp.

N.C. A&T Students Accepted into USA Basketball Torch Leadership in Sport Mentoring Program

10/16/2023 in Students, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Business and Economics

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students Taylor Crosland and Zaria Gabriel have been accepted into second cohort of the USA Basketball Torch Leadership in Sport Mentoring Program.

N.C. A&T Student Accepted into Inaugural Milken Institute HBCU Strategic Initiative Cohort

10/09/2023 in College of Business and Economics, Marketing, Transportation and Supply Chain

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University junior Miles Durant has been accepted into the inaugural cohort of the Milken Institute Historically Black Colleges and Universities Strategic Initiative.

N.C. A&T to Host Fall Open House, Prospective Students to Attend

10/02/2023 in Admissions, Academic Affairs

A&T will host fall 2023 Open House.

N.C. A&T Inducts Students into Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society, Charters New Chapter

09/28/2023 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Students

Chapter chartered and students inducted in honor society.

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.

N.C. A&T’s Blue and Gold Marching Machine to Perform at 2024 Tournament of Roses Parade

09/19/2023 in Student Affairs, Students

The BGMM has been selected for the 2024 Tournament of Roses Parade.

49th Fall Career Fair at N.C. A&T Set for Sept. 13; More than 400 Employers Expected

09/11/2023 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Alumni, Students

The 49th Fall Career Fair will be held Sept. 13.

N.C. A&T Team Wins First Place in 5th Annual Moguls in the Making Pitch Competition

09/11/2023 in Students, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Business and Economics, College of Engineering

Four North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students won first place in the 2023 Moguls in the Making pitch competition.

N.C. A&T Alumna Creates HBCU Legacy Fashion Brand

09/07/2023 in Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumna Cheylaina Fultz ’08 has sewn her legacy in the HBCU fashion industry with her brand, HBCU Legacy Fashion.

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.

A&T ‘s Educator Preparation Program Earns ‘A’ Grade for Literacy Instruction and Education

06/15/2023 in Academic Affairs, College of Education, Administration and Instructional Services, Educator Preparation

The College of Education earns an "A" grade for its outstanding and rigorous instruction of "the science of reading."

Sophomore J.R. Smith Navigates Life as a N.C. A&T Student in Prime Video Docuseries

04/13/2023 in Student Affairs, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Liberal Studies

Sophomore J.R. Smith Navigates life after the NBA, college and more in Prime Video Docuseries.

N.C. A&T’s College of Education Makes Big Impact Meeting Teacher Recruitment, Retention and Student Development Needs

03/02/2023 in College of Education, Educator Preparation

The College of Education is amplifying the educator preparation program hosting 200 male students to explore teaching careers.

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 Awards Two with 2023 Human Rights Medal for Civil Rights and Social Justice Service

02/01/2023

Dr. Safiya Noble and Attorney Chance Lynch are the 2023 Human Rights Medal Winners.

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

TRIO Programs at N.C. A&T Receives Dept. of Ed Grants Totaling Nearly $7M

11/30/2022 in Student Affairs

TRiO Programs at N.C. A&T recently received nearly $7 million in grants and federal student aid.

N.C. A&T to Host Annual Fall Open House on Oct. 15

10/11/2022 in Admissions

N.C. A&T will host Fall Open House on Oct. 15.

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 Use $500K Donation from Toyota to Expand STEAM Ed. and Workforce Prep

09/28/2022 in Academic Affairs, College of Education, Educator Preparation

STEAM ed. will get a boost at N.C. A&T through a $500,000 grant from Toyota.

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.

N.C. A&T to Host 48th Annual Career Fair Sept. 14-15; Full Capacity of Employers to Attend

09/09/2022 in Academic Affairs

A&T will hold its 48th Annual Career Fair.

N.C. A&T’s Famous Blue and Gold Marching Machine to Perform at Detroit Lions’ Season Opener

08/31/2022 in Student Affairs, Students

The BGMM will perform at the Detroit Lion Season Opener.

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.

Journey to the Degree: Aggies at the Goal Line Edition

05/14/2022 in Academic Affairs

AGL students have exceptional stories of grit, determination and inspiration. Many share stories of losing their way, but finding redemption through the program. Here are some of their stories.

Spring 2022 Graduates Share Their ‘Journey to the Degree’ at N.C. A&T

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.

N.C. A&T Set to Graduate Record Number for Spring Commencement; Journalist, Author, Attorney Sunny Hostin to Keynote

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.

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.

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.

A&T Launches 'AMP-UP' With Major Mobilization of Apple Technology

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.

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.

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.

Two N.C. A&T Campus Buildings to be Named for Notable Alumni

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.

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.

A&T Scores High in Social Mobility, Innovation and Economic Diversity in U.S. News Rankings

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.

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’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.”

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.

Sixty-One Years Later, N.C. A&T Continues Honoring A&T Four for Igniting Sit-In Movement

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.”

N.C. A&T Alumna named to Forbes 30 Under 30 List

01/14/2021 in Alumni, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Liberal Studies

Alumna Shelby Ivey Christie ’15, has been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Art and Style.

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.

N.C. A&T Names Washington State’s Paula G. Price Dean of College of Education

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).

N.C. A&T Issues Travel and Health Advisory in Proactive Measure Regarding Novel Coronavirus

03/01/2020

In advance of any potential threats, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has issued a travel advisory to its campus community and developed a new coronavirus information website, for reference and bookmarking.

U.S. Ambassador Rice to Keynote Spring Undergraduate Commencement; Alumna & Physician Rankins, Graduate

02/25/2020 in Academic Affairs

N.C. A&T has tapped former U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice and physician, alumna Nicole Calloway Rankins M.D. ’98 to keynote the 2020 spring undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies, respectively. The undergraduate ceremony will take place Saturday, May 9, 8:30 a.m., and the graduate ceremony at 1 p.m., both at the Greensboro Coliseum.

N.C. A&T to Celebrate 60th Anniversary of Sit-In; Roland S. Martin to Keynote

01/09/2020 in Students

In celebration of the courageous and brave acts of Jibreel Khazan (formally Ezell Blair Jr.), Franklin McCain, Joseph McNeil and David Richmond – known collectively as the A&T Four – N.C. A&T will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Feb. 1, 1960 Sit-In with it Commemorative Program, beginning at 7 a.m., Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, with special guest speaker, Roland Martin.

2019 Articles

Largest HBCU Welcomes International Students

12/10/2019 in Students, College of Science and Technology, Chemistry, Energy and Environmental Systems

Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs, are facing declining enrollments as are many other American universities. But North Carolina A&T, the country's largest HBCU, has boasted of growth as it continues to welcome international students to its campus. In Greensboro, Esha Sarai has more.

2018 Articles

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2017 Articles

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