University Advancement News

2026 Articles

Galloway Named Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement Operations

07/24/2026 in University Advancement

Rosalyn Galloway has been appointed associate vice chancellor for Advancement Operations, beginning in the role Aug. 3.

Limited-Edition Luggage Released as Inaugural Centennial Store Item

05/28/2026 in University Advancement, Alumni

A&T announces the launch of an exclusive, limited-edition luggage collection in celebration of the historic 100th edition of the Greatest Homecoming on Earth in 2026, Oct. 25 through Nov. 1.

A&T to Honor the Rev. Jesse Jackson with Day of Service April 23

04/14/2026 in University Advancement, Community Engagement

A&T will honor the life and legacy of beloved alumnus the Rev. Jesse Jackson with a university-wide day of service Thursday, April 23.

Core Technology Founders Geoff and Tonya Foster Make Naming Gift to Athletics

03/13/2026 in University Advancement, Alumni, Athletics

Geoff and Tonya Foster, the husband and wife founders of Core Technology Molding Corp., have made an incredibly generous gift to the “All Aggies, All In” capital campaign for athletics.

N.C. A&T Mourns the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. ’64

02/17/2026 in University Advancement, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The international civil rights icon and revered Aggie alumnus passed this morning. His history at North Carolina A&T will forever be remembered.

Aggie Nation Makes Major Statement at NBA HBCU Classic in Los Angeles

02/17/2026 in University Advancement, Alumni, Athletics

More than 600 alumni flocked to Los Angeles over the weekend where they watched the men’s basketball team beat Hampton University 71-70 in the NBA HBCU Classic,

Smithsonian to Screen “Our Blues Make Us Gold” on Feb. 21

01/29/2026 in University Advancement, Alumni

“Our Blues Make Us Gold” will be shown Saturday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. in Oprah Winfrey Theater at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.

2025 Articles

Former Congressman Towns '56 Receives Key to New York City

12/23/2025 in University Advancement

A 30-year veteran of the U.S. House of Representatives, Edolphus Towns continues today to be a force for good in the borough he represented for years: Brooklyn.

“Our Blues Make Us Gold” Nominated for Regional Emmy

12/12/2025 in University Advancement, Alumni

The nomination continues the film's remarkable three-year run of success that started with a $100,000 completion grant from Comcast in 2022.

A&T Receives Transformative $63M Investment from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

11/14/2025 in University Advancement

A&T announced a record $63 million investment from philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott, the largest single gift ever received by the university.

State-of-the-Art Cyber Defense and AI Lab Named for Loften ‘90

11/13/2025 in University Advancement, Alumni, College of Engineering

The university has named its new state-of the-art cyber defense and artificial intelligence lab for Board of Trustees Chair Gina L. Loften ‘90.

Leading Development Professional Named Vice Chancellor for University Advancement

10/29/2025 in University Advancement

Tamara Josserand, M.Ed., MBA, a development professional with a nearly 30-year career in fundraising leadership for major universities from Connecticut to California, is the new vice chancellor for University Advancement.

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.

“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).

"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.

Transformative Giving Recognized at N.C. A&T Endowment Scholarship Luncheon

05/15/2025 in University Advancement

The Division of University Advancement celebrated the transformative impact of philanthropy on student success during its Endowed Scholarship Luncheon on May 2.

Martin Complex Conference Room Named for Collins Aerospace

03/14/2025 in University Advancement, College of Engineering

A conference room within the Harold L. Martin Sr. Engineering Research and Innovation Complex has been named for Collins Aerospace.

A&T Names University Pavilion Conference Room for Bell '48

02/28/2025 in University Advancement, Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named the conference room at the N.C. A&T University Farm Pavilion within the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) in memory of beloved longtime faculty member Arthur P. Bell ‘48, Ed.D.

Triad Business Journal Names Cameron, Mercer Outstanding Women in Business for 2025

02/25/2025 in University Advancement, Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development

Triad Business Journal (TBJ) has named North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University leaders Kimberly Cameron and Ralisha Mercer to its 2025 class of 25 Outstanding Women in Business.

2024 Articles

N.C. A&T Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Sigmon Retires

12/20/2024 in University Advancement

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Kenneth E. Sigmon, Jr. is retiring, effective Dec. 31, after more than a decade of service to the university.

A&T Names Martin Complex Cyber Range for Capital One

12/16/2024 in University Advancement

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named the Capital One Cyber Range within the Harold L. Martin Sr. Engineering Research and Innovation Complex in recognition of Capital One’s significant contributions.

A&T Names Martin Complex Spaces for the Rev. Dr. John L. and Elnita L. Williams

11/26/2024 in University Advancement, Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named two spaces at the Harold L. Martin Sr. Engineering Research and Innovation Complex for the Rev. Dr. John L. Williams ’96 and Elnita L. Williams.

A&T Names Henry E. and Shirley T. Frye Hall in Honor of Distinguished Alumni

06/27/2024 in University Advancement, Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University celebrated the formal renaming of its Academic Classroom Building for trailblazing alumni Henry E. and Shirley T. Frye.

A&T Receives $20M Gift to Support Student Needs, Key Priorities

06/24/2024 in University Advancement, Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received a $20 million gift from an anonymous donor. The second-largest gift received in the university's history, the donation will have immediate impact on scholarships for students working to meet the cost to attend for the 2024-25 school year.

Clark Foundation Makes Investments Worth $11M to College of Engineering

05/21/2024 in University Advancement, College of Engineering

One of America’s most prominent private supporters of engineering education has given $11 million in strategic support for need-based scholarships and learning initiatives to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, America’s largest producer of Black engineering graduates.

A&T Names Lounge in Martin Complex for Alumni Thomas and Berdenia Stanley

02/22/2024 in University Advancement, Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named the Stanley Ideation Lounge for Thomas Stanley ’88 and Berdenia W. Stanley ‘87, Ph.D., in recognition of their contributions to the university.

2023 Articles

Walmart Executives Visit Campus, Meet Students as Part of Equity in Education Initiative

12/12/2023 in University Advancement, College of Business and Economics, College of Engineering

Executives from Walmart Inc. visited North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to meet with groups of students who are benefiting from the Equity in Education Initiative (E²I), established at the university in 2020 and supported by a $5 million investment from the company.

A&T Honors Alumni John R. and Kathy R. Hairston at Naming Ceremony

11/21/2023 in University Advancement, Alumni, College of Health and Human Sciences

Family, friends, university faculty and staff gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and luncheon to celebrate the naming of the John R. and Kathy R. College of Health and Human Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

A&T Names Auditorium in Academic Classroom Building for Alumna Rosa M. Beasley

11/08/2023 in University Advancement, Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named Rosa M. Beasley Auditorium in its Academic Classroom Building in memory of Rosa M. Beasley ‘49, recognizing her contributions to the university and the Washington, D.C., chapter of the N.C. A&T University Alumni Association

A&T Names Lounge in Memory of Alumnus Terrence Lydell Christian Jr.

10/30/2023 in University Advancement, Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named Terrence Lydell Christian Jr. Lounge in McNair Hall in memory of the class of 2020 alumnus.

New Strategic Plan Unveiled, Will Guide A&T Through 2030

03/09/2023 in University Advancement

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University today unveiled an ambitious new strategic plan that builds on the exciting growth as a doctoral, research university and as an 1890 land grant institution.

Triad Business Journal Names Three N.C. A&T Alumni to ’40 Under 40’ List

01/27/2023 in University Advancement, Alumni

The Triad Business Journal has named three North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumni to its 2023 class of 40 Under 40 award winners – Alana V. Allen ’07, Bryle Henderson Hatch ’08, ’10, ’18, Ph.D., and Oliver M. Thomas ’06, Ph.D., M.Div.

2022 Articles

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2021 Articles

N.C. A&T Ends Fiscal Year with Monumental $93.8M in Giving

08/17/2021 in Academic Affairs, University Advancement, Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recently completed a historic fiscal year in private giving with an unprecedented $93.8 million in individual, corporate and foundation gifts.

Record $181.4M Raised Through Campaign for North Carolina A&T

04/30/2021 in Academic Affairs, University Advancement

Bolstered by record alumni giving and 35 corporate and individual donations in excess of $1 million – including a historic $45 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott – North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University raised a record $181.4 million in its recently completed eight-year capital campaign.

N.C. A&T Receives $250K from Diageo to Establish Endowment Fund

03/04/2021 in Academic Affairs, University Advancement

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received $250,000 from British-based beer and spirits maker Diageo to establish an endowment fund.

2020 Articles

Three N.C. A&T Student Organizations Receive Donation from Cree | Wolfspeed

11/18/2020 in University Advancement, College of Engineering, College of Science and Technology

Three student organizations at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University have received a portion of $15,000 donated by Cree | Wolfspeed.

N.C. A&T Alumnus Deese Encourages Capital Campaign Contributions

02/24/2020 in University Advancement

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnus Willie A. Deese ’77 has begun a series of letters designed to push the university’s capital campaign, The Power of Do, past its goal of raising more than $100 million  by Dec. 31, 2020.

2019 Articles

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2018 Articles

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2017 Articles

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