Student Affairs News

Webb Receives Howell Award for Promoting Diversity

06/24/2025 in Student Affairs

Padonda B. Webb ‘03, DNP, FNP-BC, is the 2025 recipient of the Hannibal E. Howell Jr. Award for Promoting Diversity in College Health.

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.

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.

OLCE Earns Recognition for Nonpartisan Student Voter Engagement, Registration and Turnout

10/07/2024 in Student Affairs

N.C. A&T Charts New Enrollment Record: 14,311

09/06/2024 in Admissions, Student Affairs, Alumni, Students, Honors College, The Graduate College

Significant growth in graduate enrollment and in student persistence helped A&T enroll the largest HBCU student body ever.

A&T Selected for Latest Student Success Equity Intensive Program Cohort

07/19/2024 in Student Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is among the eight new member institutions the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) has selected to participate in the Student Success Equity Intensive (SSEI).

A&T Names Haynes Director of Counseling Services

07/17/2024 in Student Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named Jeffery Haynes, Ph.D., director of Counseling Services, effective July 1.

Webb Appointed Assistant Vice Chancellor of Health and Wellness

03/13/2024 in Student Affairs

Padonda B. Webb ‘03, DNP, FNP-BC, has been appointed assistant vice chancellor of Health and Wellness in North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Division of Student Affairs, Melody Pierce, Ph.D., vice chancellor for Student Affairs, announced today.

A&T to Debut Esports Lab on Wednesday, Feb. 7

02/05/2024 in Student Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will debut its Esports Lab on Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 3 to 6 p.m. in Room 222 of the Student Center, 1403 John W. Mitchell Drive, Greensboro.

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.

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.

Journey to the Degree: Fall 2023 Graduates Share Their N.C. A&T Stories

12/11/2023 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Students

Soon-to-be N.C. A&T graduates share their road to commencement story.

Morris Appointed Interim Director of Counseling Services at A&T

09/27/2023 in Student Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Melody Pierce, Ph.D., announces the appointment of Edward Morris, Ph.D., as interim director of counseling services.

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.

Vice President Harris Urges A&T Students to Realize Their Voting Power

09/15/2023 in Student Affairs

Vice President Kamala Harris, who made history as the first woman and first historically Black college or university (HBCU) graduate to hold that role, paid a visit Friday, Sept. 15, to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, America’s largest HBCU.

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 Opens University Student Success Office

09/08/2023 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Students

The new office has a holistic focus on enhancing students' personal, academic and professional development.

Coca-Cola Becomes Official Soft Drink of A&T

08/24/2023 in Student Affairs

Starting this academic year, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students, faculty and fans will be sharing a Coke on campus and at athletic events.

Rev. Al Sharpton Appearance Date Changed, Moved to New Location

01/13/2023 in Student Affairs

Scheduling difficulties prompted the International Civil Rights Center and Museum to reschedule the event for Jan. 31 at a location to be announced.

N.C. A&T, UNCG and Guilford College to Host Joint Juneteenth Celebration

06/16/2022 in Student Affairs

N.C. A&T, UNCG and Guilford College will host two Juneteenth activities and events.

The Brick-and-Mortar Legacies of Four Leading Women

03/31/2021 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs

Four N.C. A&T buildings bear the names of important Aggie women. As part of Women's History Month, take a moment to learn their stories.

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.

N.C. A&T, UNCG, Guilford College to host virtual MLK Celebration on Jan. 27

01/21/2021 in Student Affairs

N.C. A&T, UNCG and Guilford College are teaming up to present the 9th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. EST via Zoom.

N.C. A&T to Host Virtual Celebration of Fall Class of 2020

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.

N.C. A&T Receives First-Gen Forward Designation

07/24/2020 in Student Affairs

N.C. A&T recently received designation as a First-gen Forward institution as part of The Center for First-generation Student Success 2020-21 cohort of First-gen Forward Institutions.

North Carolina A&T Will Not Raise Tuition, Fees for 2020-2021

06/19/2020 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Business and Finance, Students

The UNC System Board of Governors determined to hold tuition and mandatory fees at current rates, while the university's Board of Trustees expanded that directive to also maintain current housing, dining and other non-mandatory fees.

N.C. A&T Cancels 2020 Homecoming Celebration

06/18/2020 in Student Affairs, Alumni, Athletics

In response to health and safety concerns relating to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, N.C. A&T will forgo all in-person homecoming activities for the 2020-21 academic year with the exception of the football game this fall.

Summer Series on Social Justice to be Hosted by N.C. A&T

06/18/2020 in Student Affairs

The Division of Student Affairs at N.C. A&T will host a virtual summer series on social justice, beginning Tuesday, June 23, at 6 p.m., to help students cope with the internal and external grief they may be experiencing and provide steps to move forward and evoke change in the world.

Commencement Season to Culminate in N.C. A&T’s Virtual Graduation Celebration This Saturday

05/22/2020 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Students

N.C. A&T couldn’t participate in an in-person ceremony this spring, but the university will still honor them with an unforgettable send-off Saturday, May 23, in a Virtual Graduation Celebration.

N.C. A&T Releases Academic Calendar for Fall 2020 With Significant Changes

05/18/2020 in Admissions, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Employees, Students

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, strategic changes have been made to the fall academic calendar to help minimize community spread of the virus while delivering an outstanding education for A&T students.

‘Greensboro Goes Blue and Gold’ to Honor Graduates May 8 - 9

05/07/2020 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Students

Starting Friday night, May 8, business, organization and education locations around Greensboro will sparkle with blue and gold lights to honor the Spring 2020 graduates of both North Carolina A&T and UNC Greensboro.

N.C. A&T to Celebrate Class of 2020 with Glittering Lineup of High-Profile Events

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.

N.C. A&T Leverages Technology During COVID-19

04/15/2020 in Admissions, Student Affairs, Students

In the wake of COVID-19, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has shifted more than classes to the digital space. For the last month, university constituents have found applications like Zoom to be helpful for everything for information sessions to mental health support to additional learning opportunities.

Activist Natalie Warne to Keynote N.C. A&T and UNCG Joint MLK Celebration

01/09/2020 in Student Affairs, Students

N.C. A&T and UNC Greensboro will join hands once again for the annual Joint Commemorative Program to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 22, in Harrison Auditorium.

Aggies Bring Service to Bowl Weekend

12/20/2019 in Student Affairs, Athletics

Four Aggie football players made their way to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta - Hughes Spalding Children’s Hospital to spread some holiday cheer and positive vibes.

N.C. A&T to Grant Holiday Wishes to 200 in Foster Care During “Winter Wishes in Aggieland”

11/15/2019 in Student Affairs, Athletics, Students, Community and Rural Development

When the Deese Clock Tower at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University transitions into a decorative holiday display, it’s an indication that the university is gearing up for its annual holiday giving celebration, Winter Wishes in Aggieland.

N.C. A&T Assistant Band Director to Compose for 2019 Rose Parade

01/30/2019 in Student Affairs, Employees, Students

EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Dec. 14, 2018) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's Lamon Lawhorn will create the beats for a 60-member HBCU drumline at the 2019 Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year's Day.