Academic Affairs News

A&T Welcomes Third Cohort of Defense Civilian Training Corps

10/28/2025 in Academic Affairs

Eleven students have been selected by the Department of Defense Defense Civilian Training Corps for the 2027 cohort.

A&T, GCS Launch Transformative Healthcare Leadership Course with BHLI

09/08/2025 in Academic Affairs, College of Health and Human Sciences

A&T has partnered with the Bluford Healthcare Leadership Institute and Guilford County Schools to launch a groundbreaking course designed to educate and inspire the next generation of healthcare leaders.

Music-Tech Expert to Headline AI Conference, Sept. 25-26

09/02/2025 in Academic Affairs

A&T will host the 2025 Artificial Intelligence Conference, a premier event exploring the transformative impact of AI across disciplines, industries and communities, Sept. 25-26.

Three N.C. A&T Alumni Honored as HBCU Living Legends

08/28/2025 in Academic Affairs, Alumni

Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Catherine Edmonds, Ed.D., ’92, Nian Avery ‘91 and Charyl Streeter Harry ‘77 were honored during the 2025 HBCU Living Legends Scholarship Gala.

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.

2025 Fall Career Fair Moves to Coliseum Events Center, Set for Sept. 10

08/26/2025 in Academic Affairs, Alumni, Students

A&T will host its 2025 Fall Career Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from noon to 5 p.m. in the Special Events Center at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.

Project Kitty Hawk to Power Seven A&T Degree Programs

08/12/2025 in Academic Affairs

A&T has formalized a new partnership with Project Kitty Hawk to power at least seven degree programs designed for adult learners.

Former Interim Chancellor Edmonds Named Interim Provost

07/02/2025 in Academic Affairs

Catherine Edmonds, Ed.D., ’92, has been named interim provost.

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.

Center for Academic Excellence to Host 2025 Male Student Success Conference

03/10/2025 in Academic Affairs

The Center for Academic Excellence will host the 2025 Male Student Success Conference on Saturday, March 15.

N.C. A&T Selected as Participating Institution for Prestigious Beinecke Scholarship Program

02/24/2025 in Academic Affairs, Honors College

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announces its partnership with the Beinecke Scholarship Program, marking a significant milestone as the first historically Black college and university (HBCU) in several years to be selected to join the participating institutions list for this prestigious program.

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 Announces Seventh Cheatham-White Scholars Cohort

02/07/2025 in Academic Affairs, Honors College

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its seventh cohort of Cheatham-White Scholarship recipients. These 20 scholars represent some of the highest-achieving students among the class of 2028. 

N.C. A&T Announces 2024 Dowdy Scholars Cohort

02/07/2025 in Academic Affairs, Honors College

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its 2024 cohort of Lewis and Elizabeth Dowdy Scholars – 20 academically gifted first-year students who have joined the Aggie family as members of the class of 2028.

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

01/22/2025 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs

CEE&I Names Curry Inaugural Tech Transfer & Commercialization Fellow

01/09/2025 in Academic Affairs, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

The Center of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEE&I) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announces the appointment of Michael Curry, Ph.D., as its inaugural Tech Transfer & Commercialization Fellow.

Extended Campus Reflects on National Distance Learning Week

11/18/2024 in Academic Affairs

National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) 2024, observed Nov. 4-8, was a resounding success at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Extended Campus.

N.C. A&T Director Receives Overseas Faculty Development Seminar Award to Senegal

11/11/2024 in Academic Affairs, Employees

Kimberly Tyson, director of the Office of International Affairs at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been selected to attend the Council for American Overseas Research Centers’ (CAORC) Overseas Faculty Development Seminar programs in January 2025.

A&T to Mark National Distance Learning Week, Celebrate Extended Campus Growth

11/01/2024 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will mark National Distance Learning Week (NDLW), Monday, Nov. 4, through Friday, Nov. 8, with virtual events and webinars highlighting all distance education has to offer.

Two Esteemed Alumni to Serve as Fall 2024 Commencement Speakers

10/18/2024 in Academic Affairs, Students

Alumni Cynthia W. Turner '90 and Marques B. McCammon ’98 will deliver addresses for the graduate and undergraduate ceremonies, respectively.

N.C. A&T Named 2024 Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader by the U.S. Department of State

10/04/2024 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been recognized as a 2024 Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader.

N.C. A&T Welcomes Second Cohort of Defense Civilian Training Corps, Adds Faculty Fellows

09/26/2024 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has selected 13 Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC) Scholars for its Class of 2026 cohort. Combined with the inaugural cohort of 19, N.C. A&T has 32 scholars entering the program’s second year.

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."

A&T Expands Graduate Degree Programs Amid Unprecedented Growth

09/03/2024 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has added five new graduate degree programs to its curriculum — three of which gained approval in a single academic year. The university now offers nearly 50 graduate programs across nine colleges and two schools.

Aggie Academy Advisory Board to Hold Public Meeting on Sept. 4

08/30/2024 in Academic Affairs, College of Education

Associate Vice Provost Davis Named to Executive Leadership Institute’s Fifth Cohort

06/27/2024 in Academic Affairs, Employees

Regina Davis, Ph.D., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s associate vice provost for Student Success, is among 33 University of North Carolina System representatives selected to participate in its fifth Executive Leadership Institute cohort.

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.

Director Tyson Wins Fulbright Award for International Education in France

05/30/2024 in Academic Affairs

Kimberly Tyson, director of the Office of International Affairs at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has received the prestigious Fulbright International Education Administrators award for the 2024-25 academic year, affirming her exceptional leadership and contributions to global connectivity in higher education.

Aggie Academy Advisory Board to Hold Public Meeting on June 5

05/24/2024 in Academic Affairs

A&T Receives 2024 IIE American Passport Project Grant for Study Abroad

04/12/2024 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been awarded a prestigious 2024 IIE American Passport Project grant from the Institute of International Education Inc.

A&T, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Partner to Establish Early Assurance Program

03/26/2024 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announces a groundbreaking partnership with the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy to introduce an innovative Early Assurance Program (EAP). This collaboration offers current N.C. A&T students with a keen interest in pursuing a doctoral degree in pharmacy the opportunity for assured admission to the school.

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

Aggie Academy Advisory Board to Hold Public Meeting on March 6

02/28/2024 in Academic Affairs

The advisory board will meet March 6.

Eight A&T Programs Score among Tops in Nation in U.S. News’ “Best Online Programs”

02/07/2024 in Academic Affairs

In the fast-growing world of online learning in higher education, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University stands out with eight degree programs newly ranked among the best in America – including two in the top 12 in their respective disciplines.

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.

A&T Partners with Kaplan to Offer Students Free Comprehensive Test Prep Courses

10/12/2023 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is providing all of its undergraduate students with free test prep courses for graduate-level admissions exams, including the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT and professional certifications, through a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan.

A&T Participates in National ACUE Study on Impact of Growth Mindsets through High-Quality Teaching

10/06/2023 in Academic Affairs

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.

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.

Aggie Academy Advisory Board to Hold Public Meeting on Sept. 6

08/29/2023 in Academic Affairs

The Aggie Academy Advisory Board will meet Sept.6, 2023.

Engineering Student Represents A&T in Boeing TMCF HBCU Scholars Program

07/28/2023 in Academic Affairs

Rising North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University junior Aliyah Terry, of Charlotte, North Carolina, is among 15 students selected to participate in the highly competitive Boeing Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Scholar Program’s fifth cohort.

Strada Education Foundation’s HBCU Initiative Expands to Include A&T

07/27/2023 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is among 22 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) included in an expanded partnership with a national foundation dedicated to helping leverage successful pathways through postsecondary education that lead to graduate school and career opportunities.

Celebration of Faculty Excellence Highlights 2022-23 Academic Year Achievements

07/13/2023 in Academic Affairs, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Business and Economics, College of Science and Technology

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recognized the accomplishments of the 2022-23 academic year during its annual Celebration of Faculty Excellence.

A&T Shines in Money Magazine’s Best Colleges 2023 Edition

06/28/2023 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the most affordable doctoral research university in the nation in Money magazine’s newly released Best Colleges 2023 issue.

Nine Faculty Receive Provost’s Faculty Fellows Seed Grant Funding

06/19/2023 in Academic Affairs

Nine North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University faculty have received a portion of $225,000 in seed grant funding through the new Provost’s Faculty Fellows opportunity. 

Four ACUE-Credentialed Faculty Members Earn Teaching Excellence Awards

06/02/2023 in Academic Affairs, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Engineering

Four faculty members who completed the rigorous Association for College and University Educators (ACUE) development program were recognized as outstanding teachers during North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s 2022-23 award banquet.

Aggie Academy Advisory Board to Hold Public Meeting June 7

06/01/2023 in Academic Affairs

The Aggie Academy will hold its board meeting.

Triad Business Journal Names Smith-Jackson 2023 Outstanding Woman in Business

04/26/2023 in Academic Affairs

N.C. A&T, Cone Health Bolster Education, Research, Workforce Development Collaborations

03/02/2023 in Academic Affairs, College of Health and Human Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Cone Health today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that strengthens their partnerships in clinical education, research and strategic workforce development.

PowerUp, Center of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation to Host Pitch Workshop

02/17/2023 in Academic Affairs, College of Business and Economics

PowerUp is partnering with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Center of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEEI) to host a venture ideation and pitch workshop for the university’s students, faculty and staff.

N.C. A&T Names Montgomery Interim AVP for Enrollment Management

02/15/2023 in Academic Affairs

Joseph O. Montgomery, M.S. Ed., an admissions administrator with more than 20 years of experience in higher education, is A&T's new interim associate vice provost for Enrollment Management.

N.C. A&T Tops National HBCU Rankings by Degree Choices

02/14/2023 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been named the nation’s No. 1 historically Black university (HBCU) by Degree Choices, a higher education research organization whose rankings focus on how well colleges prepare students for top jobs and economic success post-graduation.

N.C. A&T Earns High Rankings in Intelligent.com Lists for 2023

12/16/2022 in Academic Affairs, College of Business and Economics, The Graduate College

Intelligent.com has named North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University its Best Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in North Carolina for 2023. Intelligent.com also ranked A&T at No. 18 on its list of the nation’s 49 Best Online MBA in Human Resources Programs for 2023.

N.C. A&T Receives Howard Hughes Medical Institute Grant for Inclusive Learning

12/08/2022 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is among 104 colleges and universities receiving grants through the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Inclusive Excellence 3 (IE3) initiative to continue their critical work in building capacity for inclusion of all students in science.

N.C. A&T Uses National Science Foundation Grant to Diversify STEM Workforce

11/29/2022 in Academic Affairs, The Graduate College

Understanding the need for a student development model that contributes to the diversification of the nation’s STEM workforce, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is using a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to implement the Preparing Future Minority Ph.D. Researcher (PFMPR) Bridge to the Doctorate (BD) program.

N.C. A&T’s Smith-Jackson Chosen for AASCU’s 2022 New Provosts Academy

10/24/2022 in Academic Affairs

The American Association of State Colleges and Universities has chosen Tonya Smith-Jackson, Ph.D., provost and executive vice chancellor of Academic Affairs at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, among the 30 exceptional higher education leaders to its 2022 Academy for New Provosts (ANP).

N.C. A&T to Host Two-Day Community & Economic Engagement Summit

10/20/2022 in Academic Affairs, Community and Rural Development

The Office of Community Engagement at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a Community & Economic Engagement Summit on Tuesday, Oct. 25, and Wednesday, Oct. 26, co-sponsored by CVS Health. The summit, “Surviving and Thriving in a Post-Pandemic Economy,” will take place on campus at the Alumni-Foundation Event Center, 200 N. Benbow Road, Greensboro.

A&T Earns Approval to Launch Master's in Physician Assistant Studies

10/20/2022 in Academic Affairs, College of Health and Human Sciences, The Graduate College

The two-year master's program will add significantly to the diversity of the field in North Carolina and beyond.

N.C. A&T Names Davis Associate Vice Provost for Student Success and University Registrar

10/17/2022 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Regina Davis, Ph.D., has been named associate vice provost for student success and university registrar after serving in the position on an interim basis.

N.C. A&T, Wake Tech Sign Technology Education Partnership Agreement

10/10/2022 in Academic Affairs, College of Engineering, College of Science and Technology

Wake Tech and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University today signed a technology education partnership agreement to foster new degree completion and career development opportunities for students in information technology and biotechnology programs.

Favors Shines in PBS Documentary, 'Making Black America'

10/05/2022 in Academic Affairs, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The Justice Henry Frye Distinguished Professor, historian and author, Jelani Favors, Ph.D., brings powerful insight to this doc project hosted and executive produced by Henry Louis Gates Jr., Ph.D.

N.C. A&T Announces Fifth Cheatham-White Scholars Cohort

09/22/2022 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its newest cohort of Cheatham-White Scholarship recipients, representing some of the highest-achieving students among members of the class of 2026.

N.C. A&T Announces 2022 Dowdy Scholars Cohort

09/22/2022 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its newest cohort of Lewis and Elizabeth Dowdy Scholars – 20 academically talented first-year students who have joined the Aggie family as members of the class of 2026.

N.C. A&T Announces Second February One Scholars Cohort

09/22/2022 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its second cohort of February One Scholars. These 15 academically talented first-year undergraduates are following the path of leadership and service the A&T Four began as Aggie freshmen.

Fulbright Program Recognizes N.C. A&T as 2022 HBCU Institutional Leader

09/20/2022 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been named a Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader for 2022.

Assistant Secretary of State Smith to Speak at N.C. A&T on Sept. 21 and 22

09/16/2022 in Academic Affairs

Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security Gentry Smith will visit North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University next week to raise student awareness of career opportunities with the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS).

A&T Ranks High in 'Social Mobility' and Among 'Most Innovative' Schools in U.S. News & World Report

09/12/2022 in Admissions, Academic Affairs, Employees, Students

In U.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges 2022-23" rankings, the university is ranked in numerous categories among the country's best national campuses.

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 Begins a Student-Centered Year with New Records, Degree Programs and Momentum

08/17/2022 in Academic Affairs, Students

N.C. A&T starts the new academic year with more students than ever, new academic programs and a research enterprise on a rapid rise.

Aggie Academy Advisory Board to Hold Public Meeting Aug. 17

08/08/2022 in Academic Affairs

The Aggie Academy Advisory Board will meet Aug. 17.

N.C. A&T Faculty Complete Elite National Teaching Certification through ACUE

07/20/2022 in Academic Affairs

This fall, 29 North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University faculty members will be better prepared to teach their students confidently and enthusiastically.

N.C. A&T’s Holloway Named Chair-Elect of NACUA

07/18/2022 in Academic Affairs

Melissa J. Holloway, J.D., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Division of Legal Affairs, Risk and Compliance (DLARC) vice chancellor and general counsel, has been named chair-elect of the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) for 2022-23.

N.C. A&T Works with Guilford County Schools to Build Community Education Center

07/13/2022 in Academic Affairs

Guilford County Schools (GCS) Superintendent Sharon L. Contreras and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Chancellor Harold A. Martin Sr. are pleased to announce that the district and the university are working with Gateway Research Park Inc., a joint venture partnership of North Carolina A&T and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, to build a Community Education Center.

N.C. A&T Names Ongeri Dean of Hairston College

06/28/2022 in Academic Affairs

Following a national search, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named Elimelda Moige Ongeri, Ph.D., dean of the John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences, effective July 1.

Nine N.C. A&T Students Chosen for North Carolina Governor’s HBCU Internship Program

06/27/2022 in Academic Affairs

Nine North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students are among 36 chosen from nine of North Carolina’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) selected to participate in the North Carolina Governor’s HBCU Internship Program this summer.

N.C. A&T’s Anderson, Henderson Chosen for 2022 HBCU White House Initiative

06/10/2022 in Academic Affairs

The White House Initiative (WHI) on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) has selected North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students Sullivan G. Anderson and Tiera A. Henderson as 2022 HBCU Competitiveness Scholars.

N.C. A&T’s Giddings, Smallwood Named to 2022 Executive Leadership Institute

06/10/2022 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Interim Senior Vice Provost Valerie Giddings, Ph.D., and Interim Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Arwin Smallwood, Ph.D., have been selected to participate in the University of North Carolina System’s 2022 Executive Leadership Institute. This is the third cohort of the program, which is designed to build the next generation of top leadership from within the UNC System.

N.C. A&T Announces Interim Appointments for Brown, Giddings and Smallwood

05/31/2022 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced the appointments of Madeline Brown as interim Center for Academic Excellence associate director, Valerie Giddings, Ph.D., as interim senior vice provost and Arwin Smallwood, Ph.D., as interim vice provost for undergraduate education.

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.

'A Great Day to Make History in Aggieland'

05/14/2022 in Academic Affairs, Alumni, Students

A record number of graduates and a rousing keynote speech made 2022 Spring Commencement a ceremony to remember.

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.

N.C. A&T Joins Growing Network of Disney Aspire Educational Providers

03/02/2022 in Academic Affairs

Disney Aspire, The Walt Disney Company’s education investment and career development program that offers 100% of tuition paid upfront, has welcomed North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, the nation’s largest historically Black college or university, into its growing network of educational providers.

N.C. A&T’s Woods Named 2022 Truman Scholarship Finalist

02/23/2022 in Academic Affairs, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Julian Woods has been named North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s first male finalist for the Truman Scholarship, a premier fellowship for those pursuing careers as public service leaders.

N.C. A&T, NSA Sign Agreement to Expedite Time for Earning Degree

02/14/2022 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and the National Security Agency (NSA) have signed a new articulation agreement that will provide additional opportunities to achieve a degree in an expedited timeframe.

N.C. A&T Names Nail Interim Associate Vice Provost for Enrollment Management

01/25/2022 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Dawn M. Nail ‘93, Ed.D., has been named interim associate vice provost for enrollment management.

N.C. A&T Partners with HanesBrands Through $2M Investment in HBCUs

01/13/2022 in Academic Affairs, College of Business and Economics, College of Science and Technology

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been awarded a four-year investment from HanesBrands to provide opportunities for underrepresented minorities and build a pipeline of diverse future talent.

N.C. A&T Names Dale Vice Provost for Engagement and Outreach

12/07/2021 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Rosalind Dale, Ed.D., has been named vice provost for engagement and outreach.

Smith-Jackson Named Interim Provost for North Carolina A&T

12/01/2021 in Academic Affairs

Tonya Smith-Jackson, Ph.D., senior vice provost for Academic Affairs, will be the new interim provost and executive vice chancellor of Academic Affairs at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

QEP Forum for Faculty and Staff on Dec. 2

11/17/2021 in Academic Affairs

A virtual forum will be held Thursday, Dec. 2, from 9 to 10 a.m. to familiarize faculty and staff with A&T’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP).

N.C. A&T Earns Prestigious APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity Designation

11/16/2021 in Academic Affairs, Research and Economic Development

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been awarded the prestigious Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation from the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities.

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.

N.C. A&T Recognized Among 20-Year Top Producers for Gilman Scholarship Program

11/03/2021 in Academic Affairs

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has recognized North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University for having produced the fifth-most Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program recipients over the past 20 years in the Medium Institution category.

EPA Administrator Regan ’98 to Serve as A&T Fall Commencement Speaker

10/28/2021 in Academic Affairs, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

The Honorable Michael S. Regan, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, will serve as the Fall 2021 Commencement keynote speaker for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

N.C. A&T Partners with Guild Education to Create Mobility for America’s Workforce

10/21/2021 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced a new partnership with Guild Education, the nation’s leading education and upskilling platform.

N.C. A&T to Launch Intellectual Property Clinic on Oct. 18

10/05/2021 in Academic Affairs

The Intellectual Property (IP) Clinic at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host its official launch Monday, Oct. 18, at noon.

N.C. A&T Names Interim Leader for Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness

09/22/2021 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Deloris M. Gee has been named interim vice provost for strategic planning and institutional effectiveness, effective Sept. 27.

N.C. A&T to Host Inaugural Community and Economic Engagement Summit on Oct. 27

09/14/2021 in Academic Affairs

The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of Community Engagement will present its first Community and Economic Engagement Summit, “Pathways to Economic Recovery,” on Oct. 27.

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 Receives Additional $500,000 from N.C. GlaxoSmithKline Foundation for ACTS

09/02/2021 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received a $500,000 hardship fund addendum from the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation to supplement its initial $1.5 million gift supporting the Aggie Commitment Trailblazer Scholars (ACTS) program.

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

08/17/2021 in Academic Affairs, University Advancement, Research and Economic Development, 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.

N.C. A&T’s McAdoo, Richards Chosen for 2021 HBCU White House Initiative

08/10/2021 in Academic Affairs, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, College of Science and Technology

The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities has selected North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students Milosh McAdoo and Rachel Richards as 2021 HBCU Competitiveness Scholars.

N.C. A&T’s Brunner, Martinez Are Fulbright Program Grant Finalists; Smith Named Alternate

08/05/2021 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnae Malique Brunner ’19, ’20 and Joanna Martinez ’20 are finalists and Anderlyn Smith ’21 is an alternate for the 2021-22 Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant.

N.C. A&T Mobilizes Historic Investments in Student Success, COVID Recovery

07/08/2021 in Academic Affairs

In recognition of how significantly many of its students, their families and communities have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is making a major strategic investment into a series of initiatives over the next three years that will significantly lower students’ cost of attendance.

N.C. A&T Names Cockerham Executive Director of Community Engagement

07/08/2021 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Lonnie Cockerham, Ph.D., has been named executive director of community engagement.

Degree Completion Program at N.C. A&T Sees Growth, Opens Doors for Long-time Stop-Outs

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.

Hayes Named N.C. A&T Title IX Coordinator

06/07/2021 in Academic Affairs

Breona M. Hayes has been named Title IX coordinator for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

N.C. A&T’s Hart, Ward-Johnson Named to 2021 Executive Leadership Institute

06/02/2021 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Chief of Staff Erin Hill Hart and Frances Ward-Johnson, Ph.D., dean of the university’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS), have been selected to participate in the University of North Carolina System’s 2021 Executive Leadership Institute.

Bluford Library Receives Bank of America Donation for Oral History Database

05/25/2021 in Academic Affairs

F.D. Bluford Library received a $34,200 donation from Bank of America to gain access to The HistoryMakers Digital Archive, the largest African American oral history archive in the United States.

Recent N.C. A&T Grads Discuss Next Steps and the Power of HBCUs.

05/20/2021 in Academic Affairs, Alumni

If ever there were questions about the relevance, strength, impact and capability of HBCUs and the students who attend them, six friends and recent N.C. A&T graduates have strong opinions and boast medical and law school acceptances and corporate job offers in response to naysayers and doubters.

Luster-Teasley Named N.C. A&T Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education

05/14/2021 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Stephanie Luster-Teasley ‘96, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, has accepted the position of vice provost for undergraduate education, effective May 17.

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.

Goldman Sachs Includes N.C. A&T in $25M ‘Market Madness: HBCU Possibilities’ Program

04/09/2021 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been named one of the historically Black colleges and universities in the inaugural cohort of Goldman Sachs’ five-year, $25 million “Market Madness: HBCU Possibilities” Program.

N.C. A&T Taps Emmy Award-Winning Actor Brown as Spring Commencement Speaker

04/06/2021 in Academic Affairs

Two-time Emmy Award-winning actor Sterling K. Brown will be the keynote speaker for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 9.

N.C. A&T to Hold May 9 Commencement Ceremonies for Spring 2021 and All 2020 Graduates

04/02/2021 in Academic Affairs, Alumni, Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has scheduled two commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 9, for all 2020 and spring 2021 graduates at Truist Stadium on campus.

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 Present Women’s History Month Program Featuring Jones on March 30

03/22/2021 in Academic Affairs

The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of Community Engagement will present its Women’s History Month Program, “Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to Be Silenced,” on Tuesday, March 30, at noon.

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.

N.C. A&T Names Thornton Vice Provost for Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness

03/03/2021 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Courtney Thornton, Ed.D., has been named vice provost for strategic planning and institutional effectiveness, effective March 15.

Governor Names N.C. A&T’s Smith-Jackson to Performance Management Advisory Committee

02/22/2021 in Academic Affairs

Gov. Roy Cooper has named North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Tonya Smith-Jackson to the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Performance Management.

N.C. A&T Boasts Five Fulbright Program Grant Semifinalists, Co-Hosts National Information Session

02/11/2021 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has five semifinalists in this year’s Fulbright Program grant cycle – Jasmine Armstrong, Nasya Blackwell, Malique Brunner, Joanna Martinez and Anderlyn Smith.

N.C. A&T Receives $1.5M Gift from N.C. GlaxoSmithKline Foundation

02/04/2021 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received a $1.5-million gift from the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation in support of the Aggie Commitment Trailblazer Scholars (ACTS) program.

N.C. A&T Names Cockerham Interim Executive Director of Community Engagement

01/21/2021 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Lonnie Cockerham, Ph.D., has been selected as interim executive director of community engagement.

N.C. A&T Adds Ph.D. in Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

01/21/2021 in Academic Affairs, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

North Carolina A&T will offer a new Ph.D. in agriculture and environmental sciences through its College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.

N.C. A&T Again Surpasses UNC System Strategic Plan Goals

12/22/2020 in Academic Affairs

In line with its own ongoing commitment to preeminence, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is again exceeding goals outlined in the University of North Carolina System’s strategic plan for 2017-2022.

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 Chosen for Nov. 18 Fulbright HBCU Virtual Event

11/18/2020 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been chosen for the Fulbright HBCU Virtual Event for International Education Week 2020, set for Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

A&T to Host Virtual Fall Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium Nov. 11

11/10/2020 in Academic Affairs, Research

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) will host a virtual Fall Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium, “Transforming Undergraduate Research,” on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from noon to 2 p.m.

N.C. A&T Welcomes New and Newly-Appointed Administrators and Faculty

11/09/2020 in Academic Affairs

Forty new and newly-appointed administrators and faculty members representing an array of distinguished educational experience joined North Carolina Technical and Agricultural State University this academic year.

N.C. A&T’s Smith-Jackson Receives IEOM Society International Diversity Award

09/18/2020 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Tonya Smith-Jackson has received the 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Award from the Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) Society International.

N.C. A&T Names Gloster Vice Provost of Graduate Research and Dean of the Graduate College

06/26/2020 in Academic Affairs, The Graduate College

N.C. A&T Hosts Online Development Workshops for Faculty

06/22/2020 in Academic Affairs

The Office of Undergraduate Research and the ADVANCE Institutional Transformation (IT) project at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University developed a two-part online workshop series for approximately 25 N.C. A&T and Elizabeth City State University faculty members. The series, “CURE-M: A Novel Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Institute with Culturally Responsive Mentor CRM) Training,” was funded by a UNC System Undergraduate Research Program grant.

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 Reveals 2020-21 Cohort of Woodland Hall Graduate Fellows

06/17/2020 in Academic Affairs, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, English, The Graduate College

Thirteen N.C. A&T students have been selected as 2020-21 Woodland Hall Graduate Fellows.

N.C. A&T Provost McEwen Receives National Business Education Leadership Award

06/10/2020 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Provost Beryl McEwen, Ph.D., has received the national 2020 Association for Business Teaching and Research (ABTR) Leadership Award.

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.

N.C. A&T’s Caldwell, Martinez Chosen for PPIA Junior Summer Institute

05/15/2020 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University juniors Brenda Caldwell and Joanna Martinez have been selected for the 2020 Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute.

N.C. A&T’s Smith-Jackson Appointed to Statewide Science, Technology and Innovation Board

05/08/2020 in Academic Affairs

Tonya Smith-Jackson, Ph.D., senior vice provost for academic affairs at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been appointed to the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Board of Science, Technology and Innovation.

‘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 Announces 2020 Cheatham-White Scholars Cohort

05/06/2020 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its newest cohort of Cheatham-White Scholarship recipients, who are among the highest-achieving students expected to enroll this fall as members of the class of 2024.

N.C. A&T Announces 2020 Dowdy Scholars Cohort

05/06/2020 in Academic Affairs

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its newest cohort of Lewis and Elizabeth Dowdy Scholars. These 20 academically talented freshmen will join the Aggie family as members of the class of 2024.

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 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 Students Finish Social Entrepreneurship Class with Award-Winning Ideas

04/21/2020 in Academic Affairs

Four undergraduates and a Ph.D. student representing North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University presented their bold and innovative ideas for bringing change to their communities during a virtual showcase.

NSF Awards North Carolina Alliance $3.2 Million to Continue STEM Programming

03/27/2020 in Academic Affairs

The North Carolina Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (NC-LSAMP), led by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, received a five-year $3.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue efforts to broaden STEM pathways for underrepresented groups.

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 Staff Members Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity

01/22/2020 in Academic Affairs

Center for Academic Excellence staff members volunteer with Habitat for Humanity

N.C. A&T Online Undergraduate Programs Ranked Among Top Five Statewide

01/10/2020 in Admissions, Academic Affairs

The online undergraduate degree program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been ranked among the state’s top programs, according to Value Colleges’ Best Online Colleges in North Carolina for 2020.

N.C. A&T Business and Economics Students, Faculty and Staff Volunteer on Literacy Day

11/19/2019 in Academic Affairs, Employees, Students, College of Business and Economics

Ninety-five students, faculty and staff members of the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics (CoBE) volunteered during First Book’s Literacy Day at Doris Henderson Newcomers School for International Children on Friday, Nov. 15.

N.C. A&T Online IT Program Ranked Among Top Ten Nationwide

11/19/2019 in Academic Affairs, Students, College of Science and Technology, Computer Systems Technology, The Graduate College

The online Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been ranked among the nation’s top programs, according to Study.com’s Best Online Schools for Information Technology.

Weaver Foundation Gives $1.5M to Establish Endowment at N.C. A&T

11/18/2019 in Academic Affairs, Students

The Weaver Foundation has committed $1.5 million to establish the H. Michael Weaver Endowment in International Programs at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

N.C. A&T Taps Alumna, Professor and Filmmaker as Fall Commencement Speaker

11/06/2019 in Academic Affairs, Alumni, Students

Professor, filmmaker, radio host, entrepreneur and 1996 alumna Kelly Richmond Pope, Ph.D. will deliver the fall 2019 commencement speech for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd.

Report: Aggies Defy National College Enrollment Trend

11/04/2019 in Admissions, Academic Affairs, Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is among the nation’s 100 colleges and universities where applications have increased the most – bucking the national trend of declining enrollment – so says a 24/7 Wall Street report.

N.C. A&T Recognizes Seven Distinguished Alumni during Fall Convocation

10/24/2019 in Academic Affairs, Alumni, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Journalism & Mass Communication English, College of Business and Economics, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Health and Human Sciences, College of Science and Technology

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University celebrated its annual Fall Convocation program Thursday, Oct. 24, in Harrison Auditorium. The program recognized student athletes for their academic and athletic accomplishments and welcomed back alumni for “The Greatest Homecoming on Earth” celebration.

N.C. A&T College of Business and Economics to Be Named for Deese

10/22/2019 in Academic Affairs, Alumni, College of Business and Economics

In recognition of his numerous philanthropic contributions, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will name its College of Business and Economics (CoBE) after Willie A. Deese.

N.C. A&T to Participate in NC Free College Application Week

10/21/2019 in Admissions, Academic Affairs

Prospective students from North Carolina high schools and community colleges can apply to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University free of charge this week, Oct. 21 – 25, 2019. The opportunity comes as a part of the College Foundation of North Carolina’s (CFNC) annual campaign to support college access.

N.C. A&T Center of Excellence to Host Kickoff and Ribbon Cutting

10/15/2019 in Academic Affairs, Research and Economic Development

The Center of Excellence in Cybersecurity Research, Education, and Outreach (CREO) at North Carolina Agricultural and State University will host a kickoff and ribbon cutting Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. - noon at the Student Center.

N.C. A&T AutoDrive Team Kicks Off its Challenge for the Third Year

10/04/2019 in Academic Affairs, Students, College of Engineering

The College of Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University kicked off its third year of participation in the SAE/General Motors AutoDrive Challenge by recognizing the team’s progress and achievements to date.

NBA Point Guard, Harvard Business School Professor Demonstrate Class at N.C. A&T

09/26/2019 in Academic Affairs, College of Business and Economics

About 200 North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students spent Wednesday afternoon in a demonstration of a Harvard Business School course that may be added to the College of Business and Economics (CoBE) curriculum, thanks to the efforts of Piedmont Triad native and Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul.

North Carolina A&T Creates Three Centers of Excellence; Interim Directors Named

02/12/2019 in Admissions, Academic Affairs, Students

EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 12, 2019) – As an outgrowth of its recently updated strategic plan and commitment to outstanding quality in research, teaching, and community engagement. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has created three new Centers of Excellence in cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, and entrepreneurship and innovation.

Business & Economics Dean Beryl McEwen Named Interim Provost at N.C. A&T

08/15/2017 in Academic Affairs

The leader of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s nationally recognized College of Business and Economics has been named interim provost/vice chancellor of Academic Affairs, A&T leaders announced today.

A&T’s Martin Takes Top Spot in List of Most Influential HBCU Presidents

01/04/2017 in Academic Affairs, Employees, Students

HBCU Digest, an online news and commentary website, has named North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. the No. 1 most influential president of 2016 of the nation’s historically black colleges and universities.