05/22/2025 in Research, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering
A dynamic team of graduate researchers from N.C. A&T captivated judges and attendees with their sustainable, next-generation wound dressing innovation called Woundra at the 2025 Innovation Venture Expo.
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.
05/19/2025 in Research, College of Business and Economics, Accounting and Finance
Kecia Williams Smith ’95, CPA, Ph.D., has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2025 Accounting Horizons Best Paper Award by the American Accounting Association.
05/14/2025 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources and Environmental Design
Harmandeep Sharma, Ph.D., was honored for her work helping small-scale farmers use technology in crop production.
05/11/2025 in Alumni, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University continues to build on its legacy of excellence in journalism as Caulin Avery ‘25 has been selected for the 2025 Sports Journalism Institute’s (SJI) 33rd class among 16 students nationwide.
05/07/2025 in Research, College of Science and Technology
Robert H. Newman, Ph.D., is uncovering new modes of protein kinase regulation involved in health and disease, building collaborations with academic and industry partners, and creating exciting opportunities for students to engage in cutting-edge biomedical research.
05/05/2025 in College of Science and Technology, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering
Two teams representing North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University won second and third place at the American Chemistry Society’s (ACS) inaugural ChemBiz pitch competition during its national conference in San Diego.
05/01/2025 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources and Environmental Design
Landscape architecture students will commemorate long-deceased, long unrecognized loved ones in Greensboro’s Maplewood Cemetery.
04/30/2025 in Research, College of Engineering
North Carolina Secretary of Transportation Joey Hopkins and Anthony “Tony” Lathrop, chair of the North Carolina Board of Transportation, were among nearly 45 NCDOT leaders and board members who visited N.C. A&T to tour transportation research facilities.
04/30/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
A dynamic blend of sounds will fill Harrison Auditorium as the Jazz Ensemble hosts its annual spring concert, “Mood Swings,” on Thursday, May 1 at 7 p.m.
04/30/2025 in Human Resources, Faculty, Staff
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is now a certified Family Forward Employer, joining more than 80 such corporations and small businesses in the Greensboro, North Carolina community who have met the certification qualifications that help ensure family comes first, even at work.
04/29/2025 in Students, College of Engineering
Electrical engineering students earned top honors at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) SoutheastCon 2025, showcasing their innovation, technical expertise and team spirit.
04/28/2025 in Cooperative Extension
The Aggie Source Food Pantry has a new collaboration with Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T and its community garden program.
04/24/2025 in Research, College of Engineering
Politicians, particularly during election campaign season, are targets of bad actors who use software to manipulate images, videos and audio to incite fear and spread misinformation.
04/23/2025 in Research, College of Engineering
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has joined the North Carolina Shared Research and Education (NCShare) partnership, led by Duke University, which will enhance N.C. A&T researchers’ capacity to process large amounts of data and train artificial intelligence models faster.
04/22/2025 in Alumni, College of Science and Technology
Triad Business Journal will honor alumnus Geoff Foster and the company he established and operates, Core Technology Molding Corp., for championing diversity.
04/17/2025 in Athletics
A&T's Cheerleading Program is a repeat winner in the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) and National Dance Alliance (NDA) College National Championship.
04/15/2025 in Honors College
The Honors College at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host its first research symposium Wednesday, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Taking place in the Deese Ballroom at the Student Center, 1403 John W. Mitchell Drive, this event is designed to showcase the work of Honors College students and foster a culture of research and academic engagement.
04/15/2025 in Research, Students
More than 200 North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University undergraduates participated in this year’s Undergraduate Research Symposium and Graduate College information session. Sponsored by N.C. A&T’s Office of Undergraduate Research, the symposium welcomed 204 student presenters spanning 59 academic degree disciplines who presented their research project findings, vied for cash prizes and represented their colleges with excellence.
04/11/2025 in Alumni, The Graduate College
The Graduate College has inducted Crystal W. Boyce ‘15 and Siobahn Day Grady ‘18, Ph.D., as inaugural members of its Hall of Fame.
04/10/2025 in Research, Community Engagement, College of Science and Technology
The Center for Outreach in Alzheimer’s, Aging and Community Health has launched its inaugural Ambassador Academy, a program designed to empower passionate individuals who are well-connected in the community to lead health-focused initiatives.
04/09/2025 in Business and Finance
Virginia A. Teachey has been tapped as the new vice chancellor for Business and Finance and chief financial officer at A&T.
04/08/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Grammy-nominated R&B songstress and Broadway actor Deborah Cox will join North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s third Town & Gown celebration Friday, April 25, bringing together students, faculty and community guests for an unforgettable evening. Tickets for this event are now available for purchase.
04/08/2025 in The Graduate College
N.C. A&T's graduate programs logged another strong showing in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate School” rankings.
04/07/2025 in Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development, Student Affairs
The state Division of Public Health awarded A&T $1.03 million to address data modernization workforce needs.
04/02/2025 in Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Elvin and Madeline Eaton of Fairport Farm in Kittrell, North Carolina, have been named N.C. Small Farmers of the Year, the annual award given through N.C. A&T Cooperative Extension during Small Farms Week.
04/01/2025 in Honors College
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host an Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) award presentation and lecture by Charles F. Bolden Jr., veteran NASA astronaut and former NASA administrator, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 5 p.m.
03/31/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will kick off its third Town & Gown Celebration with “An Evening with Deborah Cox” on Thursday, April 24, at 6 p.m. in the Paul Robeson Theatre as it welcomes Grammy-nominated R&B songstress and Broadway actor Deborah Cox.
03/31/2025 in Alumni, Students
Space explorer Joan Higginbotham and gridiron expert Brad Holmes ’02 will serve as Spring 2025 Commencement keynote speakers.
03/27/2025 in Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development, College of Engineering
Congressman Richard Hudson visited A&T to learn about its innovative research and technological advancements.
03/25/2025 in Research, College of Science and Technology
Bishnu Bastakoti, Ph.D., and his research team set out to create a unique design for a material to assist with the production of a renewable source known as “green hydrogen.”
03/24/2025 in Alumni, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Journalism and Mass Communication
College students who never re-engaged after the COVID-19 pandemic halted their ability to take in-person classes may be more likely to resume their studies if engaged by alumni who share their cultural and general experiences and look like them, according to a new study by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University researchers Kim Smith, Ph.D., Ecaterina Stepaniuc, Ph.D., and Forrest Foster.
03/20/2025 in College of Health and Human Sciences
The John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host its second annual Health and Human Sciences (HHS) Week to celebrate the disciplines’ significant contributions to workforce development, research and community engagement.
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.
03/12/2025 in College of Science and Technology, Biology
Biology professor Joseph L. Graves Jr. is drawing renewed attention to the systemic and pervasive lack of adequate financial support for HBCUs with an authoritative column published in Nature.
03/11/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts
The Lyceum Series will present Nuttin’ But A Word, a night of street dance featuring Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater.
03/10/2025 in Research, College of Science and Technology
An N.C. A&T team analyzed machine learning models for two satellite remote sensing datasets for water quality assessment in High Rock Lake in a collaborative project.
03/06/2025 in Alumni, Students
The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Office of Career Services (OCS) 2025 Spring Career Fair has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 13.
02/27/2025 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences
Undergraduate students interested in careers in medicine, public health, research and health care roles that support patients and medical professions are gathering this week at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University for The Inspiring Futures Summit.
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.
02/24/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will present Combat Boots to Books, an exhibition honoring Doris “Dorie” Miller, the heroic Navy cook at Pearl Harbor, along with military artifacts that highlight the overlooked contributions of African American service members during World War II.
02/14/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, English
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University senior Jasmine Bell is contributing her voice to You’ve Got a Place Here, Too, an anthology of love stories set at historically Black colleges and universities.
02/13/2025 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, College of Science and Technology, Honors College
Honors College students Breyana Robinson and Kennedy West have been selected as 2024 Astronaut Scholars.
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.
02/11/2025 in Alumni, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumna Corin Davis ‘23, a professional theatre graduate and Greensboro, North Carolina native, is pursuing her passion for acting in Southend-on-Sea, England.
02/06/2025 in Research
The Research and Innovation Office (RIO) at the University of Minnesota (UMN) has awarded $87,699 to nine projects as part of the UMN Research Partnership with North Carolina A&T.
02/05/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts
The Theatre Arts Program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University tackles the true story of the Tuskegee Syphilis medical research atrocity, conducted by the U.S. Public Health Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the 1989 Pulitzer Prize-nominated play, “Miss Evers’ Boys.”
02/04/2025 in Research, Employees
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named David Camps assistant vice chancellor of Research Administration.
01/31/2025 in Alumni
North Carolina A&T honored N.C. Sen. Gladys A. Robinson with the 2025 Human Rights Medal as part of the 65th anniversary celebration of the historic A&T Four sit-in.
01/31/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Education, College of Health and Human Sciences, College of Science and Technology, Honors College
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its fourth cohort of February One Scholars. These 15 academically talented first-year undergraduates are following the path of leadership and service set by the A&T Four as Aggie freshmen.
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.
01/30/2025 in College of Business and Economics
As part of its mission to advance the human condition and facilitate economic growth, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University sponsored this year's Triad Business Journal (TBJ) Economic Forecast event.
01/24/2025 in Alumni, Employees, Students
The annual Sit-In Anniversary Breakfast and Wreath Laying honoring the A&T Four is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 31, at 7 a.m. in the Alumni-Foundation Event Center.
01/17/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host the “The Quantum Revolution: Handcrafted in New Haven” exhibit Monday, Jan. 20, through Monday, Feb. 17.
01/14/2025 in Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University launched the spring 2025 semester Tuesday as thousands of students swarmed campus to go to their first classes, pick up books and settle in to campus residences.
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.
01/03/2025 in Alumni
The National Park Service has designated the F.W. Woolworth Co. Building, where four North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University freshmen staged a sit-in that buoyed the Civil Rights Movement, a National Historic Landmark.
12/20/2024 in Students
In its first year of operation, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s esports program has already clinched its first national title win.
12/19/2024 in Students
Two first-year students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are among the 40 nationwide winners of Sallie Mae’s Bridging the Dream Scholarship. Sallie Mae named the honorees in a news release announcing more than $400,000 in scholarships awarded to support access to higher education.
12/18/2024 in Alumni
Triad Business Journal (TBJ) has named Crystal W. Boyce ’07 ‘15, Jazmin Clark ’11 ‘13 and Ashley Harris ’09, Ph.D. to its 2025 class of 40 Under 40 award winners.
12/14/2024 in Students
More than 1,200 students, including more than 300 graduate students, participated in two separate commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday, Dec. 14, at First Horizon Coliseum’s Main Arena – the first under the leadership of Chancellor James R. Martin II.
12/13/2024 in Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has implemented a chatbot to capture the student voice via text message, identify potential issues students may be facing and provide guidance and support resources where needed.
12/13/2024 in College of Business and Economics, Business Education, Accounting and Finance
The iconic dean who led the North Carolina A&T business school for more than 40 years was a renowned national leader in business education.
12/11/2024 in Research, College of Engineering
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will lead the University Transportation Center of Excellence for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) recently awarded by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).
12/10/2024 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) remains No. 1 in graduating African Americans with bachelor’s degrees in agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences, tied with Tuskegee University.
12/03/2024 in Cooperative Extension
With the theme “Next Gen Agriculture,” Small Farms Week 2025 will look at new technologies and new farming practices designed for environmental sustainability and resilience in the face of climate change.
11/25/2024
“Our Blues Make Us Gold” is now available for streaming on Black Experience on Xfinity, X1 Xumo and Xumo Play.
11/25/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts
The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Theatre Arts Program will present “The Nativity: A Gospel Explosion,” in December.
11/25/2024 in Research, College of Science and Technology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Center for Outreach in Alzheimer’s, Aging and Community Health (COAACH) received a five-year $4.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in middle-aged African Americans.
11/22/2024
Call for nominations for 2025 Human Rights Medal
11/18/2024 in Honors College
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a hosting lecture series to commemorate International Education Week (IEW), an initiative of the U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. Department of Education dedicated to celebrating the benefits of international education and academic exchange opportunities.
11/14/2024 in Community Engagement
The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University community is invited to “Beyond the Ballot: Winning in a Political Pandemic,” scheduled for Monday, Nov. 18, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in McNair Hall Room 240.
11/14/2024 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Animal Sciences
Sophomore Nina Story is the first recipient of the $2,500 Ag Day Scholarship, presented by global agricultural technology company Syngenta US and awarded to an athlete who is an equally strong student.
11/13/2024
Harold L. Martin, Sr., Chancellor Emeritus at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, was honored today with the Peter McPherson Lifetime Achievement Award at the APLU Annual Meeting currently taking place in Orlando. The APLU award recognizes an individual whose career has been dedicated to the service and leadership of public and land-grant universities.
11/11/2024 in Cooperative Extension
Mark Light, Ph.D., 4-H STEM specialist with the Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is the statewide lead of a new, two-year $225,000 grant from Google to develop AI literacy among educators and students.
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.
11/08/2024 in Research, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering
The Southeastern Meeting of the American Chemical Society has honored Michael Curry, Ph.D., with the Stanley C. Israel Regional Award. The award is meant to “recognize individuals and/or institutions who have advanced diversity in the chemical sciences and significantly stimulated or fostered activities that promote inclusiveness within the region.”
11/07/2024 in Information Technology Services
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host its annual Aggie Shred and Recycling Day on Saturday, Nov. 9, at Lindsay and Laurel streets on campus.
11/05/2024 in Community Engagement
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University faculty members are available to assist media in elections coverage today and in the days ahead, as news organizations seek to interpret the results. Please reach out to the Office of University Relations and Jamie Crockett to connect to any of the sources listed below: 336-256-0863 or jicrockett@ncat.edu.
11/04/2024 in Alumni, Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s storied annual homecoming celebration last month was bigger than ever: At least 131,753 Aggie alumni, fans, friends and supporters attended the weeklong array of events in and around Greensboro, organizers say.
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.
11/01/2024 in Students
A&T put wheels in motion quickly to address tree, vegetation, sidewalk and lighting issues raised recently in the Chancellor's Listening Sessions.
10/29/2024 in Cooperative Extension
Community leaders and volunteers from across North Carolina will come together Thursday, Nov. 21, in Raleigh for the annual Grassroots Leadership Conference (GLC), a one-day event to discuss local issues and develop strategies for positive change.
10/28/2024
A siren test will be conducted at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4.
10/19/2024 in Alumni
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnus Judge Merl F. Code has been inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame.
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.
10/17/2024 in Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Researchers at North Carolina A&T and N.C. State will test a promising new method to improve soil health and organic crop yields while mitigating the effects of climate change.
10/17/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Lyceum Series, in collaboration with the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) University Jazz Ensemble, is set to host an evening of soulful jazz featuring Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum. This event, open to the public, will take place Friday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. in Harrison Auditorium, 1009 Bluford St.
10/17/2024 in Alumni
From the Georgia Tech dean of engineering to a leading Greensboro pediatrician to the secretary of agricultural statistics for the USDA, accomplished Aggies sparkled at Convocation.
10/16/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Journalism and Mass Communication
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been selected as one of 10 historically Black colleges and university (HBCU) newsrooms to receive a grant from the Center for Journalism & Democracy at Howard University.
10/15/2024 in Honors College
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has appointed Gerard Dumancas, Ph.D., as associate dean of Research and Program Innovation and Christiana Garrett ‘11 as student engagement and recruitment coordinator for the Honors College.
10/10/2024 in Students
Aggie Shuttles at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will begin serving students at Campus East apartments on Monday, Oct. 14, as homecoming week begins.
10/10/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Center of Excellence for Social Justice (CESJ) will host its inaugural HBCU Democracy Day on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Alumni-Foundation Event Center, 200 N. Benbow Road, Greensboro.
10/09/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Grace Bullock, a senior public relations major at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is bringing her entrepreneurial spirit to life once again with the launch of “The University Collection.”
10/09/2024 in Research, College of Science and Technology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, hosted a five-day biotechnology camp for 12 high school students at the Merck Biotechnology Learning Center located at the Gateway Research Park South Campus.
10/08/2024 in College of Business and Economics, College of Health and Human Sciences
e.l.f. Beauty, in collaboration with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has released the “Not So White Paper,” a comprehensive report underscoring the pivotal role that board diversity plays in the success of U.S. publicly traded companies.
10/07/2024
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has welcomed three new members to its Board of Visitors during the October 2024 meeting, the first of the academic year.
10/04/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Theatre Arts Program will present “A Doll’s House,” written by Henrik Ibsen. This adaptation addresses themes of female empowerment and male domination, making the play a controversial theatre classic.
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.
10/02/2024 in Honors College
Two North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumni have been selected as semifinalists for the 2024-25 Fulbright Program grant year.
10/02/2024 in Alumni, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Walter Hood ’81, a University of California, Berkeley department chair, is the 2024 winner of the Vincent Scully Prize from the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.
10/02/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Five students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University completed the FutureSole PLC powered by Nike Masterclass, a five-week intensive design program at the Pensole Lewis College (PLC) of Business & Design in Detroit. This program offers in-depth training to help the next generation of historically Black college and university (HBCU) students gain real-world experience in footwear, fashion and design.
10/01/2024 in Employees
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s threat assessment manager, Lauren Ghoston, recently earned two prestigious professional certifications.
09/30/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Center of Excellence for Social Justice (CESJ) will host its inaugural Scholar Activist-in-Residence program for the 2024-25 academic year featuring internationally acclaimed scholar, author and speaker Daniel Black, Ph.D. This program will provide a unique opportunity
09/28/2024 in Employees
Members of the University Police Department at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are en route to the University of North Carolina-Asheville to provide necessary assistance in the catastrophic aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
09/26/2024 in Research, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering
Researchers at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and colleagues at six additional historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have been awarded a three-year, $3 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to enhance semiconductor research and workforce development.
09/26/2024
New rankings from Forbes show that North Carolina A&T grads earn more than those of any other public HBCU in America and rank third among all UNC campuses.
09/25/2024 in Research
The Division of Research at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recognized team members in honor of National Research Administrator Day, Sept. 25.
09/20/2024 in College of Business and Economics, Economics
The new interim chair of the Department of Economics in the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics has returned to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University after spending a year with the U.S. Congressional Joint Economic Committee (JEC).
09/18/2024 in Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
The partnership between North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and the Environmental Protection Agency strengthened as students, professors and environmental officials gathered for a symposium at the University Farm.
09/17/2024 in College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Jeremiah Smith, a mechanical engineering student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been accepted into Black Ambition’s So Ambitious Pre-Accelerator Program to develop his esports start-up venture.
09/16/2024 in College of Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Researchers in the College of Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University were awarded a $350,000 grant from the National Science Foundation and The Lemelson Foundation to integrate environmental and social sustainability into engineering curriculum.
09/13/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host “Unmasking AI: A Conversation with Dr. Joy Buolamwini,” an insightful and thought-provoking event Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m. in Harrison Auditorium, 1009 Bluford St.
09/12/2024
Sean Suggs, president of Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC), is the newest member of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Board of Trustees.
09/11/2024 in Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host its fourth annual Community & Economic Engagement Summit on Wednesday, Oct. 16, during the university’s 98th Homecoming. The event is organized by the Division of Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development and the Office of Engagement and Outreach.
09/10/2024 in College of Engineering
Folaranmi Olawepo, a senior computer science student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, earned second place and a $10,000 cash prize for his app “Neur” at the Impact Pitch Competition presented by the United Negro College Fund’s (UNCF) Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in partnership with Think Broccoli.
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.
09/04/2024 in Alumni
The Foundation for N.C. A&T State University, Inc. is excited to announce an unforgettable evening with Grammy-nominated R&B singer and songwriter Kem, joined by special guest Avery*Sunshine, for the Aggie Alumni Homecoming Concert on Friday, Oct. 18.
09/04/2024
Southern Living magazine has named North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s main campus one of “The Most Beautiful College Campuses in the South.”
09/03/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is hosting its 2024 Visual Art Program Faculty Exhibition, “Jitambue, Knowing Yourself,” featuring 12 faculty members' diverse and innovative artwork.
09/03/2024 in Research, College of Engineering, Computer Science
Mohd Anwar, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Computer Science at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, was awarded the Rookie of the Year Award from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), one of 27 institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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.
08/30/2024 in Alumni, Students
“Our Blues Make Us Gold,” a 90-minute documentary focused on North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University from filmmakers Brandon Gerard and Ashley Shantè, is set to air on the Black Experience on Comcast Xfinity on Monday, Sept. 30.
08/30/2024 in Employees
Jack W. Moorman, Ed.D., MPA, a seasoned law enforcement leader who previously served for eight years as police chief for North Carolina State University will assume leadership of the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Police Department as interim chief.
08/29/2024 in College of Business and Economics, Business Education
The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) will hold a Women of Color (WOC) Incubator at North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University offering resources, support and provide community to aspiring student entrepreneurs.
08/29/2024 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) welcomed a delegation of government leaders from the Republics of Malawi and Zambia to campus this summer to showcase agricultural research and techniques the nations may consider adopting.
08/26/2024 in College of Business and Economics, Accounting and Finance
Gov. Roy Cooper has appointed Kecia Williams Smith ‘95, CPA, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, to the North Carolina State Board of Certified Public Accountant Examiners.
08/23/2024 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources and Environmental Design
An environmental symposium to be held at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University next month is intended to strengthen the partnership between the university and the Environmental Protection Agency.
08/23/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will present the exhibition, Treasures: Selections from the Collection of Dr. Althia Ali, featuring an impressive collection of folk art and artifacts from various continents and cultures.
08/21/2024 in Students
A&T launches the 2024-25 academic year with a growing student body, new degree programs, milestones in its development and nearly $150 million in construction projects underway.
08/19/2024 in College of Business and Economics
The Women in Business Leaders student organization in the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will launch its first new student orientation.
08/12/2024 in Research, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Science and Technology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received $4.2 million for six years from the Division of Materials Research (DMR) of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund an interdisciplinary program aimed to enhance diversity in materials research.
08/06/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Mattie Moore and Kayla Hare, two multimedia journalism students from the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, have been selected as 2024 Chevrolet Discover the Unexpected (DTU) Fellows. They are two of only 10 students from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) nationwide chosen for this fellowship.
08/05/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Sheila Whitley, Ph.D., has been named interim dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, effective Aug. 1.
08/02/2024 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences
Hao Feng, Ph.D., Blue Cross Blue Shield Endowed Professor of Urban Food Systems and professor of food and bioprocess engineering, was named a 2024 IFT Fellow by the Institute of Food Technologists.
07/30/2024 in Research
Researchers at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University have secured more than $100 million in research and sponsored program contracts and grants for the second consecutive year, underscoring the university’s continued growth as a leading doctoral research institution.
07/29/2024 in Business and Finance
In a final major milestone achieved under the leadership of retiring Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr., the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University endowment has surpassed $200 million, a near tenfold increase since Martin took the reins of N.C. A&T in 2009.
07/23/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Gabrielle Heyward, a senior studying multimedia journalism at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has begun a one-year sports journalism internship with ESPN as a Rhoden Fellow.
07/22/2024 in College of Education, College of Science and Technology, Honors College
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University undergraduate students Jacquelle Joseph-Lainez and Jayden Seay have been selected for the inaugural cohort of the Du Bois Scholars program at Harvard University.
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).
07/17/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Eight students from the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recently participated in a unique international internship in Honduras. The students used skills gained in the classroom to help residents by way of the Global Legal Empowerment Brigade.
07/01/2024 in Alumni, Honors College
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumna Nasya Blackwell ’20 has been chosen as one of 45 recipients of the 2024 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship.
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.
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.
06/03/2024 in Community Engagement
The Fresh & Local Nutrition Incentive Program – a project led by a multidisciplinary team at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University – will kick off Wednesday, June 5.
05/20/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Rosegalie Cineus ‘24, who graduated from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Journalism and Mass Communication (JOMC) Department, has been chosen as one of eight fellows for the Dow Jones HBCU (historically Black college or university) Media Collective program.
05/01/2024 in Alumni, College of Business and Economics, Management
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University faculty member Antwon Foreman ‘13 has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Technology Transition (OTT) EnergyTech Up 2024 Faculty Award.
05/01/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Two juniors in North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's Journalism and Mass Communication Department, Christén Davis and Steven Matthews Jr., have been selected as inaugural HBCU (historically Black college or university) Science Journalism Fellows at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
04/29/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Jaylen Brannon, a senior visual media arts and design student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been featured as a 2024 NBA All-Star x HBCU artist.
04/24/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, History and Political Science
A group of U.S. Army War College students and faculty visited North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to discuss resiliency, factors affecting recruitment and threats to freedom.
04/24/2024 in Research
University of Minnesota (UMN) officials have announced a new research partnership program with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, the largest of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities.
04/23/2024 in College of Engineering
N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper joined NASA Astronaut Christina Koch and Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to highlight North Carolina’s strong STEM public education programs and discuss how public education has supported their careers.
04/22/2024 in College of Business and Economics, College of Engineering
The Center for Advanced Transportation Mobility (CATM) and the Center for Regional & Rural Connected Communities (CR2C2) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University hosted a two-day Joint University Transportation Center (UTC) Symposium April 17-18, marking the final year of funded activities for CATM and the first annual event since CR2C2’s launching.
04/19/2024 in Research and Economic Development
Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced today the opening of the Merck Biotechnology Learning Center at Gateway Research Park in Greensboro, North Carolina.
04/18/2024 in Athletics, Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Cheerleading Program has brought its first championship title home from the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) and National Dance Alliance (NDA) College National Championship.
04/11/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Five students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Journalism and Mass Communications Department have been selected to receive scholarships from Spotify, the global music and podcast streaming platform.
04/09/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Jazz Ensemble will host its annual spring concert featuring the timeless tunes of the “Cool Jazz” era. The musical pieces will take inspiration from the nonet album “Birth of the Cool” by late American jazz trumpeter and bandleader Miles Davis.
04/08/2024 in 4-H and Youth Development, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The Theatre Arts Program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University closes its season with “Tartuffe,” a comedy that was first banned in Paris in 1667 because of its cutting political and religious satire.
04/05/2024 in Students
Chapter 291 of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has inducted 31 students into the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
04/04/2024 in Alumni, Students
Warehouse Jazz and Supper Club will present North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Aggie Rhythm-n-Blues Revue performances of “Rhythm: Sound in Motion” this weekend.
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.
03/26/2024 in College of Health and Human Sciences, Social Work, The Graduate College
Denise Dawson, a fifth-year doctoral student in social work from Cumberland County, North Carolina, has been chosen as a scholar for the 2023-24 All of Us Research Scholar Program.
03/25/2024 in Cooperative Extension
A fourth-generation family farm in Warren County in operation since 1865 and a small farm in Cumberland County run by a former Army officer turned beekeeper are finalists for the 38th annual Small Farmer of the Year Award, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Cooperative Extension announced today.
03/21/2024 in Alumni, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences
A 2023 North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State graduate is helping Belk’s Crown & Ivy clothing line celebrate its 10th anniversary this spring with a new line of women’s wear available online and in stores. “Jewel Moser x Crown & Ivy,” a limited-edition collection designed by Jewel Moser, an alumna of N.C. A&T’s fashion merchandising and design (FMD) program, launched March 11.
03/20/2024 in Employees, Students
A siren test will be conducted at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University at 10 a.m. Monday, April 1.
03/20/2024 in Students, College of Engineering, Computer Science
DaSean Wade Neclos, a fourth-year student majoring in computer science, won in the men's bracket of the 2024 Pro Bowl Games held in Orlando, Florida. Eight HBCU students participated in this NFL competition throughout the week-long program, engaging the business side of gaming and sports.
03/15/2024 in Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Starting this spring, N.C. A&T will lead a project that aims to break that bottleneck. Funded by a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines, Goins will lead a team of university, N.C. Cooperative Extension, business and research partners in developing a plan to share information and technology faster and more broadly across the state by building an “ag tech corridor” from central North Carolina to the east.
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.
03/12/2024 in Research, College of Science and Technology
A research team in the College of Science and Technology at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has conducted a pilot project using models available through Microsoft’s Azure Open AI Service to develop a system that will lead to advancements in traffic management using physic informed deep learning. The pilot, led by principal investigator Leila Hashemi-Beni, Ph.D., and applied science and technology doctoral student Tewodros Syum Gebre, received support from Microsoft under the company’s “Accelerating Foundation Models Research” (AFMR) collaboration.
03/11/2024 in College of Health and Human Sciences, Nursing
Approximately 150 students pursuing the nursing track at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University participated in the inaugural Black Nurse Scientists Mentoring Program Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tour at Union Square in downtown Greensboro.
03/06/2024 in College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University student Jeremiah Smith will be an alternate for the 16th annual South by Southwest (SXSW) inaugural Student Startup Pitch Competition.
03/05/2024 in Academic Affairs, Community Engagement, 4-H and Youth Development
Explore Summer Camps at N.C. A&T
03/01/2024 in Alumni, Students
Two renowned women – Stephanie G. Adams ‘89, Ph.D., and Tamron Hall – will serve as North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Spring 2024 Commencement keynote speakers, university officials announced today.
02/29/2024 in College of Health and Human Sciences
The University of North Carolina System Board of Governors gave unanimous approval today to a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
02/28/2024 in Academic Affairs
The advisory board will meet March 6.
02/28/2024
The Search Advisory Committee will meet.
02/28/2024 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University student Alaina Brock has been chosen as a Future Leaders in Agriculture by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
02/27/2024 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series
Watch Issa Rae at Chancellor's Speaker Series.
02/26/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University senior Janiya Barcliff has again proven her exceptional talent and creativity by winning JCPenney’s third annual HBCU Design Challenge, which showcases the creativity and talent of students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
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.
02/20/2024 in Honors College
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Honors College welcomed more than 160 highly accomplished potential students, along with their parents and guardians, to campus for its Honors Weekend on Friday, Feb. 16, and Saturday, Feb. 17.
02/19/2024 in College of Education, Educator Preparation
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Stephen D. Hancock, Ph.D., has joined the College of Education faculty as the Shirley T. Frye Distinguished Professor of Urban Teacher Education.
02/19/2024
N.C. A&T named voter friendly campus.
02/19/2024 in College of Education, Administration and Instructional Services
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced the 2023 North Carolina Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children’s Distinguished Service Award winner, Gretchen Robinson, Ph.D., has joined the College of Education faculty as Spangler Distinguished Professor of Early Child Literacy.
02/16/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, History and Political Science
The Henry Luce Foundation and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation each made gifts of $250,000 to the center, director Jelani Favors, Ph.D., announced today. Favors is also the Henry E. Frye Distinguished Professor of History in the College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences.
02/15/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) has been recognized for outstanding programs in arts, journalism and music among historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
02/07/2024 in Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Ronald Simmons, of Master Blend Family Farms in Kenansville, North Carolina, started his business in 2012, became N.C. A&T’s Small Farmer of the Year in 2018 and returns this year as keynote speaker for the week's luncheon event.
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.
02/06/2024
The search committee will hold a meeting.
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.
02/05/2024 in Cooperative Extension
Michelle Eley, Ph.D., community and economic development specialist with Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been named the first 1890 Fellow of the Southern Rural Development Center.
02/02/2024 in Students, Community Engagement
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Aggie Source Food Pantry has won first place in the 2023 NC Collegiate Hunger Challenge among 21 four-year public colleges and universities, earning $5,000 to provide resources to students facing food insecurity.
02/02/2024 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series
A&T will host Robert Smith.
02/01/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host the traveling Homage Exhibit during the month of February to commemorate the resilience, achievements and cultural heritage of the Black community in celebration of Black History Month.
01/31/2024 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University College of Engineering has partnered with Collins Aerospace in an agreement that will enable rapid development and execution of fundamental research in areas critical to future aerospace technologies. Collins is a business of RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company.
01/31/2024 in Research
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a 10-year, up to $160 million grant to establish the Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine (Regen Medicine Engine) – one of 10 inaugural NSF Regional Innovation Engines across the nation.
01/30/2024 in Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Provost Tonya Smith-Jackson, Ph.D., and UNC Greensboro Provost Debbie Storrs, Ph.D., are pleased to announce the appointment of Mitch Croatt, Ph.D., as interim dean of the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN), effective May 1, 2024.
01/25/2024 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small made her inaugural visit to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to see firsthand the ways the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) is using the federal agency’s funding to advance programs, research and scholarships. She also came to bring good news: USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will invest nearly $1 million in a new A&T project to help advance environmental justice in agriculture through its Agricultural and Food Research Initiative (AFRI.)
01/24/2024 in Alumni, Students
The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University community will gather once again Feb. 1 to celebrate the remarkable legacy of four A&T freshmen who electrified the civil rights movement in 1960 with their courageous sit-in at the downtown Greensboro Woolworth’s lunch counter – an event that served as a catalyst to change public accommodations laws across the nation.
01/24/2024 in Student Affairs, Alumni
N.C. A&T will celebrate alumnus Ronald E. McNair.
01/24/2024 in Community Engagement
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a HOPE in Action event featuring keynote speaker Bakari Sellers on Tuesday, Jan. 30, that is designed to help people become homeowners. The event is free and open to the public.
01/23/2024 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, College of Engineering, College of Science and Technology, Honors College
Three North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University undergraduate students have been selected as 2023 Astronaut Scholars, an elite scholarship awarded annually to the nation’s most academically accomplished students pursuing STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) degrees.
01/22/2024 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources and Environmental Design
A 300-acre tract of woodland in Liberty, North Carolina, on the southwest corner of Toyota North Carolina’s battery manufacturing plant site, will soon take on new features as an environmental education forest, thanks to the talents of seven students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s landscape architecture program.
01/17/2024 in College of Science and Technology
Solomon Bililign, Ph.D., a professor of physics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, co-organized the “Together for cleaner air in Ethiopia” international conference held at Addis Ababa University. The three-day conference hosted 80 attendees from Ethiopia, Europe and the U.S., including air quality researchers and regulators, health professionals, community members and policymakers. Lund University in collaboration with local universities also co-organized the conference.
01/16/2024 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series
Issa Rae will be the Chancellor's Speaker Series special guest.
01/09/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Office of the Provost and the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences will co-host jazz extravaganza, "An Evening with Dianne Reeves," Thursday, Feb. 8, at 6 p.m. in Harrison Auditorium, 1009 Bluford St.
01/05/2024 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s music program is hitting all the right notes as it recently received a $100,000 gift from the Tom Joyner Foundation, with a special contribution from legendary singer-songwriter and musician Stevie Wonder.
01/03/2024 in College of Science and Technology
More than 570 scientists in over 60 countries contributed to the 2022 State of the Climate Report, which revealed “Earth’s greenhouse gas concentrations were the highest on record, heatwaves shattered temperature records across the planet, the Arctic was warm and wet and the ocean heat and global sea level were also the highest on record,” among other findings.
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.
12/21/2023 in Employees
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Lauren Davis, Ph.D., industrial and systems engineering professor in the College of Engineering, and Tonya Smith-Jackson, provost and executive vice chancellor of Academic Affairs, have been inducted into North Carolina State University’s Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Alumni Hall of Fame.
12/20/2023 in Alumni, Employees
Triad Business Journal (TBJ) has named three North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumni and a faculty member to its 2024 class of 40 Under 40 award winners.
12/18/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University professors La’Toni Cromes and Kimberly C. Harper, Ph.D., were selected for Creative Greensboro’s 2024 Greensboro Residency for Original Works (GROW). The program provides an “open flex space for Guilford County-based creative individuals and organizations to produce new and original works that encourage visitation and engagement by the public.”
12/16/2023 in Alumni, Students
Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year for 2023, authentic, is personified by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s newest graduates who have persevered through myriad personal, societal and global challenges.
12/13/2023 in Employees, College of Business and Economics, Economics
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University associate professor Scott Simkins, Ph.D., has received the 2023 Kenneth G. Elzinga Distinguished Teaching Award from the Southern Economic Association (SEA).
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.
12/11/2023 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Students
Soon-to-be N.C. A&T graduates share their road to commencement story.
12/06/2023 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences
In June 2022, fashion merchandising and design major Mya Harris flew to Philadelphia to attend a 10-week internship with apparel company Urban Outfitters. This fall, the result of that experience – a line of clothing paying tribute to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s cultural history – hit the shelves.
12/05/2023 in Library, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Three students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (JOMC) – sophomore Kennidi Cottle and seniors Santroya Pitzer and Bria Williams – were selected to participate in the University of Georgia’s seventh annual Myra Blackmon AdPr Academy for Diversity & Inclusion one-week intensive seminar in Atlanta.
12/05/2023 in Cooperative Extension
Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has launched a new effort to apply its expertise and experience in community outreach and education to urban communities and nontraditional audiences across North Carolina.
12/04/2023 in College of Education
Guilford County Schools (GCS) has recognized Gregg Pait, a project management teacher at STEM Early College at N.C. A&T, as an important factor in the school’s success by naming him their High School Teacher of the Year for 2023-24.
11/30/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The sounds of the holiday season will fill the air as the University Choir at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University presents its annual Christmas concert, under the direction of Maestro Travis W. Alexander. This year's performance will take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, at First Baptist Church, 1000 W. Friendly Ave.
11/29/2023
The Aggie Academy laboratory school at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will hold an advisory board meeting Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, from 9 to 11 a.m.
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.
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.
11/27/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Liberal Studies
The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Jazz Ensemble will host its fall concert, "The Evolution of the Big Band," on Saturday, Dec. 2 at Harrison Auditorium on the N.C. A&T campus.
11/27/2023 in Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
New niche crops, ethnic foods and multicultural food traditions are all on the menu for the 38th annual Small Farms Week, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s annual tribute to small-scale agriculture. Set for March 24-30, 2024, the week’s theme is “New Paths to Profits.”
11/22/2023 in The Graduate College
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its newest cohort of Woodland Ellroy Hall Fellows – 11 master’s and doctoral students who are committed to excellence in scholarship, professional capabilities, and leadership in research university setting.
11/22/2023 in The Graduate College
The Graduate College at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced the winners of its Fall 2023 Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition.
11/22/2023 in Alumni
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced five new members of the Advisory Council on Alumni Relations, a non-fiduciary, non-governing group that works with the Office of Alumni Relations by providing feedback that enhances programming for alumni engagement.
11/22/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University English professor bryon turman — known for his contributions to various hip-hop publications and as a scholarly reviewer for the Global Journal of Hip-Hop Culture — has unveiled his latest project: a digital textbook, “Beyond Music & Culture: How Hip-Hop Shaped the Post-Industrial Landscape.”
11/21/2023 in Research and Economic Development, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University multimedia journalism student Jaydn James recently presented her innovative research study, “How Consistent Blue Light Exposure Affects the Circadian Rhythm (Sleep Patterns) Among Journalism Students,” at the Black Doctoral Network (BDN) Undergraduate Research Poster competition in Atlanta. James’ research was selected earlier this year among abstract submissions from talented students across the nation.
11/20/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
“The Soul of Christmas” is a finger-snapping, foot-tapping, hand-clapping holiday musical for the whole family. Join the North Carolina A&T State University’s Theatre Arts Program beginning Nov. 30 as they journey into the world of joyful music that will lift your spirits and feed your soul.
11/20/2023 in Employees, Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement (OLCE) successfully hosted its third annual Aggies Day of Service to open the university’s 97th homecoming celebration.
11/16/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Criminal Justice
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) will soon be home to new criminal justice master’s and doctoral degree programs. The UNC System Board of Governors approved the programs Nov. 16 following a rigorous review by the university and the UNC System.
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.
11/10/2023 in Academic Affairs, College of Education, Administration and Instructional Services
Dean Paula Groves Price receives presidential honor.
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
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.
11/07/2023 in Alumni, College of Health and Human Sciences, Nursing
The School of Nursing celebrated its 70 years on the campus of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University with an event at this year’s homecoming organized by the School of Nursing Affinity Group (SONAG).
11/02/2023 in Alumni
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University celebrated its annual Fall Convocation program Thursday, Nov. 2, honoring 12 distinguished alumni.
11/01/2023 in Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
A new portable charging trailer, customized for the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences research division, can run presentations, access the internet, charge phones and other electronics, even play Bluetooth radio.
10/31/2023 in College of Health and Human Sciences, Nursing
EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 31, 2023) – North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s School of Nursing recently welcomed more than 100 eighth graders from Whitewater and Albemarle Road middle schools to the Union Square Campus to explore health care career possibilities.
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.
10/26/2023
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has selected 20 student representatives as inaugural cohort members of the Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC), a pilot program initiated by the Department of Defense (DoD) to prepare the next generation of civilian national security leaders.
10/26/2023 in College of Business and Economics, College of Engineering, College of Health and Human Sciences
Three North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University professors have been selected as recipients of the 2023-24 Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Medtronic Research & Development Program Award.
10/25/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host the 2023 Alumni Art Exhibition during its homecoming celebration. Set to present a diverse range of styles, subjects and mediums, the group exhibition will showcase alumni artists from the university’s Visual Arts Program. The exhibition’s opening reception is Thursday, Nov. 2, at 5:30 p.m., and will be on display through Dec. 13.
10/23/2023 in Employees, Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Information Technology Services, Center of Excellence in Cybersecurity Research, Education and Outreach and Waste Management Institute are partnering to offer the annual Aggie Shred and Recycling Day on Saturday, Oct. 28, at Lindsay and Laurel streets on campus in recognition of October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
10/23/2023 in College of Engineering
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has partnered with regional innovation hubs led by North Carolina State University and the University of Southern California for the massive Microelectronics Commons project to bridge and accelerate the lab-to-fab transition.
10/23/2023 in Alumni, Employees, Students
As North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University prepares for our 97th homecoming celebration, the University Police Department is reminding all who plan to participate to think safety first.
10/19/2023 in University Advancement, Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Animal Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named Arthur S. Totton Circle Farm Road on the University Farm for Arthur S. Totton in recognition of his service and contributions to the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES).
10/17/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, History and Political Science
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Arwin D. Smallwood, Ph.D., has coauthored a new book about the Aggie-Eagle rivalry.
10/17/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University graduate student Essence Connor-Barringer has become the sixth Aggie Poet Laureate after being competitively selected for the 2023-24 role.
10/16/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Theatre Arts Program will present “Baltimore,” a contemporary drama that examines racial tensions on a college campus beginning Oct. 26.
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.
10/13/2023
The meeting will be held Nov. 6.
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.
10/11/2023 in Students
Two outstanding North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University graduates – Woodrow W. Winchester III, Ph.D., CPEM, and Dena LaMar – will serve as the Fall 2023 Commencement keynote speakers, university officials announced today.
10/11/2023
Professor Emerita Shirley Hymon-Parker, Ph.D. will lead the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) as interim dean, North Carolina A&T State University academic leaders announced today.
10/10/2023 in College of Business and Economics, Transportation and Supply Chain
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Transportation Institute has recognized its most recent Advancing STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) Education Through Transportation Studies (ASETTS) scholars.
10/10/2023 in Cooperative Extension
The Farmer Veteran Coalition of North Carolina (FVC), a group that helps veterans find meaningful and sustainable work in agriculture, will host the first Eastern Regional Farmer Veteran Coalition of North Carolina Education Conference on Oct. 27 at the Cumberland County Extension Center.
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.
10/09/2023 in Research and Economic Development, Alumni, Employees
The Office of Engagement and Outreach at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host the third annual Community & Economic Engagement Summit, co-sponsored by MassMutual, during the university’s 97th Homecoming.
10/09/2023
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University welcomed seven new members to its Board of Visitors (BOV) as part of the October 2023 meeting, the first of the academic year.
10/07/2023 in College of Health and Human Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Department of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies is celebrating National PA week.
10/04/2023
Led by the immediate past chair of the A&T Board of Trustees, the panel will now begin work to identify candidates to lead the university.
10/03/2023 in Employees, Students
A siren test will be conducted at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17.
10/02/2023 in Admissions, Academic Affairs
A&T will host fall 2023 Open House.
10/02/2023 in Alumni, Employees
The Triad Business Journal has named four North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University leaders to its seventh annual Power Players list, which highlights Triad leaders playing a significant role in the region’s bright future.
09/29/2023 in Alumni, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Representing North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan ‘98 will be inducted into the government category for the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation.
09/29/2023 in College of Science and Technology
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has funded North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s proposal to establish the “Climate Resiliency Center (CRC) in Piedmont Triad of North Carolina.” The announcement is in conjunction with the first White House Summit on Building Climate Resilient Communities and various actions the administration is taking to address a changing climate.
09/28/2023 in Students, Honors College
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its third 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.
09/28/2023
Kortni Blalock '23 was selected from among 100 applicants to receive a U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) International Agricultural Fellowship. This fellowship is intended to support extraordinary individuals seeking FAS careers and increase diversity and excellence in the federal agency that works to improve export opportunities for U.S. producers.
09/27/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Every year, the North Carolina Dance Festival, powered by Dance Project in Greensboro, ignites the stage with thrilling modern and contemporary dance moves. The festival takes dance to every corner of the state, delivering electrifying performances, immersive classes and engaging conversations.
09/27/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named four first-year College of Arts, Humanities and Social Science (CAHSS) students as the 2023-24 inaugural class of Power of Four Research Fellows.
09/27/2023 in Students, Honors College
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 2027.
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.
09/26/2023 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series
Kerry Washington engaged with students during "Finding My Own" event.
09/26/2023 in Students, Honors College
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 2027.
09/26/2023 in Cooperative Extension
Community leaders and volunteers from across North Carolina will convene Oct. 17 in Charlotte for the annual Grassroots Leadership Conference (GLC), a one-day event to discuss local issues and develop strategies for positive change.
09/25/2023 in Employees, College of Business and Economics
Following a nationwide search, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State university has appointed Sean Johnson as professor and director of the Center of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEE&I).
09/22/2023 in Employees, Students
Chancellor Harold L. Martin, Sr., who is in his 15th year as leader of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, will retire at the end of the 2023-24 school year, he announced this afternoon at a regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting.
09/22/2023
BOT elects new officers and adds a new member.
09/22/2023 in College of Engineering, College of Science and Technology, The Graduate College
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University was granted $5.8 million by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to create a genomics educational hub that will provide new educational and research opportunities for undergraduate and master’s students who are historically underrepresented in biomedical sciences.
09/21/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced the opening of the Center of Excellence for Social Justice, dedicated to fostering educational opportunities for students and faculty to generate new discoveries through research, engagement and outreach while promoting collaborative action and innovation in the crucial areas of social, economic and racial justice.
09/20/2023 in Students
Three North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students are members of the 2023 cohort of scholars in the Bluford Healthcare Leadership Institute (BHLI).
09/19/2023 in Student Affairs, Students
The BGMM has been selected for the 2024 Tournament of Roses Parade.
09/18/2023 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering
N.C. A&T’s autonomous shuttles, unveiled last year with the university’s rural test track at Gateway North Campus, navigated a new track today: the real-world obstacles of the approximately one-mile ride from the Harold L. Martin Sr. Engineering Research and Innovation Complex to the Miriam P. Brenner Children’s Museum.
09/18/2023
Committee and full board meetings will be held.
09/18/2023 in Admissions, Students, College of Business and Economics, College of Engineering
That elite ranking was one of multiple categories in which A&T moved up, as the university's growth and development begins to factor prominently in such lists.
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.
09/12/2023 in Alumni
The annual North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Aggie Alumni Homecoming Concert has a headliner this year that guarantees to give Aggies “Chills.” On Friday, Nov. 3, The Foundation for N.C. A&T State University, Inc., will host “An Evening with Charlie Wilson.”
09/11/2023 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Alumni, Students
The 49th Fall Career Fair will be held Sept. 13.
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.
09/11/2023 in Students, College of Health and Human Sciences, Nursing
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s School of Nursing in the John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences is celebrating its National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) pass rate.
09/08/2023 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Students
The new office has a holistic focus on enhancing students' personal, academic and professional development.
09/07/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) will host the international music program, Ethno USA, for a masterclass and performance Monday, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m. in Harrison Auditorium, 1009 Bluford St.
09/07/2023
A&T's largest-ever student body makes it the nation's largest HBCU for a full decade. It is also home to the biggest student body ever enrolled at an HBCU.
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.
09/06/2023 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering
STEPs4GROWTH (S4G) marked its first anniversary with an announcement that the program has graduated 113 students, significantly exceeding its first-year goal of 100. The program’s industry partners now number 45 and include such leading firms as Duke Energy and Siemens. Between them, those partners committed to providing 140 jobs, of which 105 have been filled thus far with program graduates.
09/06/2023 in Academic Affairs, Innovation Station, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, its College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) and other auxiliaries will participate in the 2023 North Carolina Folk Festival this weekend, Friday, Sept. 8, through Sunday, Sept. 10.
09/05/2023 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Animal Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Aggie cows will mooo-ve into the age of “precision agriculture” as the University Dairy hosts an open house for its new, state-of-the-art Automated Milking System.
09/04/2023 in Alumni
Fifteen North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumni were honored during this year’s 20th anniversary Black Business Ink Power 100 Awards Ceremony. The Power 100 Awards Ceremony recognizes 100 of the most influential leaders from across North Carolina in a variety of sectors, including educators, healthcare professionals, politicians, clergy and other professions and organizations.
09/01/2023 in Students, Honors College
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Honors College is celebrating 25 years of honors at the university, starting with its annual Honors Day of Service that reinforces student leadership.
08/28/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is hosting “Flash Fiction,” a new exhibition of collages from artist, Natalie Schorr. The exhibit features personal narratives of gender roles, psychological introspection and spiritual reflections. The opening reception is Thursday, Aug. 31. The exhibition will be on display through Oct. 13.
08/25/2023 in Alumni, Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has partnered with The Bernard Osher Foundation to create The Osher Scholarship Program at North Carolina A&T State University in support of non-traditional students.
08/25/2023 in Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Animal Sciences
Eight African American livestock and poultry producers in North Carolina will be eligible to receive technology funding and training thanks to a grant received by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University through Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, and the Tides Foundation.
08/25/2023 in Alumni
United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) announced that Frank McCain Jr. ‘87 has been named president and CEO, effective Aug. 21, to lead the organization’s strategy to end local poverty.
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.
08/23/2023 in Research and Economic Development, College of Science and Technology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is among the universities chosen to receive funding through the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Reaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce (RENEW) initiative.
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.
08/22/2023 in Information Technology Services, Alumni, Employees
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has donated 100 laptops to local nonprofit Operation Xcel in advance of the 2023-24 academic year.
08/22/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Journalism and Mass Communication
Jordynn Holley, a senior mass media production major at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, completed a highly sought-after summer internship with Congresswoman Alma S. Adams in Charlotte, North Carolina, representing the 12th Congressional District of North Carolina.
08/18/2023 in Athletics, Employees, Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will join the Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement to offer a Back to School Resource Fair and Bookbag Giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 26.
08/18/2023 in Research
A&T faculty and staff secured $147.4 million in research and program funding in fiscal year 2023 – a $50 million jump over 2022, Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. announced today.
08/17/2023 in Athletics, College of Health and Human Sciences, Kinesiology
A first-of-its-kind study led by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University researchers shows for the first time a clear relationship between low-energy availability (LEA) and hypertension in Black Division I athletes.
08/17/2023 in Students, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced its selection of "Viral Justice: How We Grow the World We Want" by acclaimed author Ruha Benjamin, Ph.D., as the Text-In-Community (TIC) read for the 2023-24 academic year.
08/03/2023
The nominating committee will hold a special called meeting.
08/03/2023 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Mohamed Ahmedna, dean of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been named to Business N.C. magazine’s Power List in the area of agriculture.
08/02/2023 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, The Graduate College
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) will receive nearly $2 million to test environmentally friendly growing techniques, improve educational training on food allergies, strengthen nutritional science programs and more – six projects in all – as part of a competitive grant program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
08/02/2023 in Library
F.D. Bluford Library at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received a $31,902 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant to support an Open Educational Resources (OER) syllabus review service.
08/01/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Journalism and Mass Communication
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University rising sophomore public relations majors Renee Douglas and Steven Matthews Jr., along with rising junior multimedia journalism majors Chrysta Nichols and Gabrielle Heyward, have been chosen to participate in the McClatchy Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Internship.
07/31/2023 in College of Business and Economics, Transportation and Supply Chain, College of Engineering
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has concluded another successful Summer High School Transportation Institute (STI).
07/31/2023 in College of Education
Yudan Chen Wang, Ph.D., of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Education (COEd), has received a 2023 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
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.
07/28/2023 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education
Chyi Lyi “Kathleen” Liang, Ph.D., Kellogg Distinguished Professor of Sustainable Agriculture at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is taking an innovative approach to agricultural education and a new, $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to implement it.
07/26/2023 in Business and Finance
The Triad Business Journal has named Robert Pompey, vice chancellor for Business and Finance at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, among its 15 C-Suite Award winners for 2023.
07/24/2023 in College of Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, College of Health and Human Sciences, Psychology
The White House Initiative (WHI) on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) has selected North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students Kaiyah Brown and Victoria Lanier as 2023 HBCU Competitiveness Scholars.
07/17/2023 in Employees, College of Health and Human Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has appointed Tiffany Morris, DNP, M.S. Ed., MSN, BSN, director of nursing and Clara Adams Endowed Professor for the School of Nursing in the John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences, effective July 1.
07/17/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Journalism and Mass Communication English
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University student Rachel James has been recognized by BlackDoctor.Org (BDO) and Toyota for paving her own path.
07/14/2023
N.C. A&T BOT Retreat will be held July 20-21.
07/10/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The Common Thread Theatre Collective, a joint venture between North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Davidson College, will present “How to Make an American Son,” a new play by Christopher Oscar Peña and directed by Holly Nañes. The hard-hitting drama explores what happens when the American Dream collides with the reality of immigration and family. Performances will begin Friday, July 14, at Barber Theatre on Davidson College’s campus.
07/07/2023 in Employees, Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a three-day public safety training event involving local, state, regional and federal agencies in Truist Stadium at East Lindsay and Sullivan streets.
07/07/2023 in College of Health and Human Sciences, Nursing
Following a nationwide search, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State university has appointed Meng Zhao, Ph.D., RN, as associate dean for its School of Nursing in the John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences, effective July 1.
07/05/2023 in College of Health and Human Sciences, Psychology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students experienced the origins of psychology in London and Vienna as part of a novel study abroad trip.
06/30/2023 in College of Health and Human Sciences, Psychology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Department of Psychology and Cone Health Center for Health Equity will host a “Building a Better You” community wellness fair Saturday, July 8.
06/29/2023 in Research and Economic Development
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is among four universities selected by the Department of Defense (DOD) to pilot the Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC).
06/28/2023 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Animal Sciences
Derrick J. Coble, Ph.D., swine specialist and assistant professor in the Department of Animal Science at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is a part of the National Pork Board's new five-year effort focused on addressing consumer questions related to the pork industry’s We Care® Ethical Principles and strengthening consumers’ confidence in choosing pork for their plate.
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.
06/27/2023 in Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Air Force ROTC cadets Camryn Agee, A’Thalia Hinton and Christen Johnson, were selected to attend Georgetown University’s Security Studies Summer Institute. This highly competitive program, which is offered at no cost to participants, is designed to provide insight into what it means to work in the field of security studies.
06/22/2023 in Athletics, College of Engineering, Chemical, Biological, and Bio Engineering
Alivia Barrow, a rising senior from Greensboro, North Carolina, who is studying chemical engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been awarded a 2023 Blue Cross NC Finish Line Scholarship.
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.
06/09/2023 in Research and Economic Development, College of Science and Technology
Research teams from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in New Mexico have initiated the first phases of the African Combustion Aerosol Collaborative Intercomparison Analysis (ACACIA) pilot study. The project titled “Studies of optical and chemical properties of aged and fresh biomass burning absorbing aerosols for climate models” is funded by the Department of Energy.
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.
05/30/2023 in College of Health and Human Sciences, Social Work
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University associate sociology professor Stephanie Teixeira-Poit, Ph.D., has been elected vice president of the Rural Sociological Society (RSS). Her term begins in August.
05/25/2023 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences
A new line of Aggie activewear apparel designed by fashion major Samya Gilliam-Frazier ’22 of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s fashion merchandising and design program is about to fly off the shelves.
05/17/2023 in Research
Alexander C. Yin, Ph.D., will be N.C. A&T’s new vice provost for the Office of Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness (OSPIE), part of the Division of Academic Affairs. OSPIE is the primary source of official data for the university, providing data and analysis for evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning throughout A&T.
05/17/2023 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources and Environmental Design
The state’s only undergraduate landscape architecture program, housed at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has built its résumé this spring by graduating its entire senior class with careers in the field already set to begin.
05/12/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, History and Political Science, Honors College
Arianna Mackey has been named North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s first Marshall-Motley Scholars Program (MMSP) recipient.
05/11/2023
The board of trustees will hold a special meeting.
05/10/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
NaTasha Yvette Williams ‘92, who graduated from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Theatre Arts Program in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS), has been nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for “Some Like It Hot.”
05/04/2023 in Business and Finance, College of Science and Technology, Biology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Assistant Vice Chancellor of Budget and Planning Chartarra Joyner and Checo Rorie, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Biology in the College of Science and Technology, are among 30 leaders selected to participate in the University of North Carolina System’s 2023 Executive Leadership Institute.
05/02/2023 in College of Business and Economics, Economics, Honors College
Kennedy Reid has been named North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s first Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program recipient.
04/25/2023
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University ranks in five programs and eight specialties, with two surging to new heights, according to the latest graduate program ratings by U.S. News & World Report.
04/21/2023 in Alumni, Students
Three North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students and a recent graduate are participating in paid spring semester internships with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services as part of its Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) internship program.
04/20/2023 in Athletics
The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Cheerleading Program made history as the first team from the university to compete in the National Cheerleader Association (NCA) & National Dance Alliance (NDA) College National Championship. They also made their mark as the first squad in at least 20 years to represent a historically Black college or university (HBCU) from North Carolina in the event.
04/18/2023 in Research, College of Science and Technology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University was awarded a three-year $1.5 million NASA grant to establish an institute connected to the agency’s new Data Science Equity, Access, and Priority in Research and Education (DEAP) opportunity for historically Black colleges and universities.
04/17/2023
The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Jazz Ensemble will host its Spring Jazz Concert on Thursday, May 4, at 7 p.m. in Harrison Auditorium. The concert, featuring acclaimed international musician Lori Williams, is free and open to the public.
04/13/2023 in Community and Rural Development
The Fresh & Local Nutrition Incentive Program – a pilot project led by a multidisciplinary team at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University – will kick off Saturday, April 15, with an event to provide half-priced Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) box options to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants.
04/06/2023
N.C. A&T BOT will hold its full board meeting.
04/04/2023 in College of Health and Human Sciences
The John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is hosting a health and human sciences career day Wednesday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Deese Ballroom 205 at the Student Center.
04/03/2023 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The powerhouse musical “Dreamgirls,” with book and lyrics by Tom Eyen and music by Henry Krieger, is one of the most celebrated American musicals of the 20th century. It is a sweeping and inspirational journey through American pop music that chronicles one Motown girl group’s rise from obscurity to superstardom. Inspired by the stories of R&B’s popular superstars, including The Supremes, James Brown, and the roster of artists that helped change the landscape of popular music in the 60s and 70s, “Dreamgirls” is a true depiction of the music business.
03/31/2023 in Students, Honors College
Adrina Greenlee Bass ‘04, an assistant attorney general at the North Carolina Department of Justice, will serve as speaker for the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Student Honors Convocation on Wednesday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to noon at Harrison Auditorium. The event will include the presentation of academic honors and excellence awards.
03/30/2023 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences
Representatives from fashion agency Harlem’s Fashion Row are visiting North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s fashion merchandising and design program as part of an ongoing partnership to open opportunities for diverse students and build connections in the fashion world.
03/21/2023 in Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host HBCU Heroes’ Secure the Bag Financial Literacy Tour & Career Fair Series with a two-part hybrid tour stop Thursday, March 23.
03/17/2023 in College of Engineering, Computer Science
Computer science senior Alexis Cathcart is known as an impactful student leader at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University who has strived to positively influence her community, department, college and university.
03/16/2023
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a new art exhibition, “Common Roots: Many Branches.” The show, featuring more than 60 works, opens Monday, March 20, and runs through Friday, April 14, with a re-opening Friday, May 12, through Friday, July 28.
03/16/2023 in 4-H and Youth Development
Zamaria Kinsey joined the 4-H Tech Changemakers program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in 2022 and, earlier this year, the National 4-H Council named her one of three 2023 National Teen Ambassadors for the program.
03/14/2023 in Students
Two highly regarded leaders in their fields – North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Nathan F. Simms Distinguished Professor in the Department of Biology Robert H. Newman, Ph.D., and NAACP Image Award-winning actor Morris Chestnut – will serve as Spring 2023 Commencement keynote speakers, university officials announced today.
03/10/2023 in College of Health and Human Sciences
Following a national search, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has appointed Nicole B. Burwell, Ph.D., PA-C, to serve as founding director of its new physician assistant (PA) program. The UNC System Board of Governors approved the program Oct. 19, 2022.
03/09/2023
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Melissa Hodge-Penn, Ed.D., has been named associate vice chancellor for research and economic development.
02/14/2023 in Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
The U.S. Department of Agriculture‘s only twice-appointed leader, Secretary Thomas Vilsack, came to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and the University Farm on Wednesday, Feb. 8, to discuss the major investment USDA is making in climate-smart agriculture – and then, to get a first-hand look at those practices in action.
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.
12/10/2022 in Students
About 1,100 students, including nearly 300 graduate students, are members of N.C. A&T’s fall Class of 2022, who participated in commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 9, and Saturday, Dec. 10, in the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.
07/22/2022 in Students, College of Health and Human Sciences, College of Science and Technology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been awarded third place and a $10,000 prize in the Four-Year STEM Undergraduate category of the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Taking Action: COVID-19 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Challenge.
06/29/2022 in Business and Finance
Veronica L. Sills, Ed.D., has been named North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s associate vice chancellor for human resources/chief human resources officer, effective July 1.
06/16/2022 in Student Affairs
N.C. A&T, UNCG and Guilford College will host two Juneteenth activities and events.
06/15/2022 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a virtual program, “The Role and Importance of Black Art Gallery Owners” Wednesday, June 22, at noon. Artist Jason Franklin will delve into the world of African American art gallery ownership and its importance to artists of color.
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.
05/24/2022
The N.C. A&T BOT will hold a special called meeting.
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.
10/22/2021 in Alumni, Students
N.C. A&T alumni, students, employees and supporters will gather Oct. 24-31 for the Greatest Homecoming on Earth. This year’s theme, “Aggie Heroes,” honors those serving on the frontlines during the pandemic.
09/24/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering
Three faculty researchers in the College of Engineering (COE) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are addressing issues of national security regarding the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions into critical domains – including autonomous vehicles, robots, defense systems, critical battlefield infrastructure monitoring, complex traffic flow management and more. The research addresses the risk of adversarial attacks in the complex network of data in society’s increasing number of modern smart devices, automobiles and financial systems.
09/22/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering
The College of Engineering (COE) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received a four-year, $1.4 million gift to expand the gaming capabilities of the Department of Computer Science (CS) and to create the Zynga Scholars program.
09/13/2021 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.
07/09/2021 in Employees, Students
N.C. A&T and North Carolina Central University’s longtime rivalry will now include a battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.
06/24/2021 in Students, Library
F.D. Bluford Library has been awarded a $50,000 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant to create the Bluford Maker Lab: Design Your Future and a $93,704 LSTA grant to launch a program where students will create instructional videos on topics relevant to information literacy and research under the direction of the library.
06/19/2021
A statement from Chancellor Harold L. Martin applauds the "welcome and long overdue" designation of June 19 as a national holiday.
06/17/2021 in Business and Finance, Students
A new partnership between North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Barnes & Noble College will enable A&T to make textbooks available for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years free for all undergraduate students.
06/16/2021 in College of Education, Educator Preparation
N.C. A&T has been selected for the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program. A&T will serve as a partner institution along with Fayetteville State University and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
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
04/21/2021 in Alumni, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Prominent experts from multiple institutions will explore new and emerging environmental concerns on this 51st annual celebration of Earth Day.
04/12/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The CAHSS at North Carolina A&T will virtually host acclaimed documentary filmmaker Shalini Kantayya on Tuesday, April 13, as she discusses her thought-provoking film, “Coded Bias,” released on Netflix.
04/09/2021 in Research and Economic Development
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, women made up approximately 29 percent of the manufacturing workforce in 2020. Data show this trend has been consistent over the last five decades, seeing a peak at 33 percent in 1990. The Center of Excellence in Product Design and Manufacturing (CEPDAM) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recently launched a new academy to recognize and further enhance support of women faculty and students in the field.
03/31/2021 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.
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.
02/26/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
KeShawn Sanders, an alumnus of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, was selected as one of three inaugural first place winners of Target’s HBCU Black History Month Design Challenge. He received a $1,500 cash prize, an Apple MacBook Pro, the opportunity to engage Target senior design leaders, an Adobe Creative Cloud two-year membership as well as his winning design featured on T-shirts and tote bags available for purchase on Target’s Black Beyond Measure website.
02/11/2021 in College of Engineering, Computer Science
The College of Engineering (COE) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University joins multiple regional universities in announcing Cisco’s commitment to strengthen computer science participation, enrollment and engagement, especially within the cybersecurity discipline.
01/27/2021 in Student Affairs, Alumni
N.C. A&T will honor the life and legacy of alumnus Ronald E. McNair in the 35th commemorative celebration: “The Future of Space Exploration and Security.” The virtual event will take place Thursday, Jan. 28, at noon, via live stream. Registration is required.
01/26/2021 in Student Affairs, Alumni, College of Science and Technology, Physics
More than six decades ago, four N.C. A&T students took bold, non-violent steps against segregation and sat down at a whites-only Woolworth’s lunch Counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, sparking a national movement. On Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, at noon, the university will commemorate their courageous acts through a virtual tribute: “It’s About Us.”
01/26/2021 in College of Education, College of Science and Technology, The Graduate College
New “Best Online Programs” rankings for 2021 issued today by U.S. News & World Report showcase the exceptional quality that online master’s programs offer students at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
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.
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.
01/14/2021 in Athletics, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Aggies standout Brad Holmes ’02 has been named the executive vice president and general manager of the Detroit Lions National Football League team.
01/14/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is joining NBC Universal News Group and 16 academic institutions across the nation in the newly-launched NBCU Academy, a journalism training and development program for four-year university and community college students. NBCUniversal News Group announced the $6.5 million, multi-year partnership today, enhancing its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion by creating pathways for storytellers in underrepresented groups.
01/14/2021 in College of Business and Economics, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Science and Technology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced today a $5.5 million gift from Corning Incorporated to prepare students for careers in STEM and education.
01/12/2021 in College of Education, Leadership Studies and Adult Education
Karen T. Jackson, Ph.D., an assistant professor of leadership studies in North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Education, will lead a webinar in February about food system equity.
12/28/2020 in College of Engineering
The newly renamed Department of Computational Data Science and Engineering (CDSE) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is changing more than just its name. The updated master’s program, now called Data Science and Engineering, and the updated doctoral program, Computational Data Science and Engineering, both offer new courses and focuses relevant to the future of engineering disciplines.
12/28/2020 in College of Science and Technology, Biology
According to a 2018 Pew Research Center analysis, Blacks represented only 9% of employees in STEM-related fields. One study has also shown that Black and Hispanic students either transfer or drop out of these programs at higher rates than white students. Researchers at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are addressing these challenges by developing an assessment tool to measure historically Black colleges and universities students’ science capital and leverage the information to create strategies that enhance their motivation and retention in STEM.
12/28/2020
The pandemic highlights disparities in access, including access to technology for young students who were thrust into remote learning. In response, leaders at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University established a virtual STEM academy for the summer and academic school year and provided laptops to 60 students at Allen Middle School after receiving a $50,000 COVID-19 relief grant from Verizon.
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.
12/22/2020 in College of Health and Human Sciences
According to the Centers for Disease Control, adults living with diabetes are at an increased risk of experiencing severe illness or complications when exposed to COVID-19. The disease is the seventh leading cause of death in the country and disproportionately affects minority ethnic groups and economically disadvantaged populations. Type 2 diabetes is driven by the obesity crisis. Obesity prevalence is especially pronounced in many Southeastern states, including North Carolina. The North Carolina Diabetes Research Center (NCDRC), a consortium comprised of Wake Forest University, UNC-Chapel Hill, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Duke University, hosted a successful virtual workshop for faculty members from academic research institutions in North Carolina and surrounding states during Diabetes Awareness Month. The focus of this year’s workshop was “Addressing Diabetes-related Health Disparities in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic.” N.C. A&T leads the NCDRC Enrichment Program, which organized the workshop.
12/21/2020 in Admissions, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Education, College of Health and Human Sciences
As part of philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s historic donation to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, three of the university’s colleges have partnered to provide new full scholarships that will be available to eligible students starting next fall, delivering immediate impact for Scott’s visionary investment.
12/18/2020 in Alumni, College of Business and Economics, Accounting and Finance
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumna Kelly Richmond Pope, Ph.D., has been named one of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Accounting for 2020 by The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and CPA Practice Advisor.
12/18/2020 in College of Health and Human Sciences, Social Work
A study under way by researchers in North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Health and Human Sciences aims to reduce the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in residential care facilities, including nursing homes.
12/09/2020 in College of Engineering
The College of Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University received a $3-million investment from Dominion Energy Foundation to increase student workforce readiness in the power and energy sectors.
12/07/2020 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs
N.C. A&T will premiere a video celebration of fall 2020 graduates, Saturday, Dec. 12, noon, via YouTube and Facebook Live.
11/30/2020 in Admissions
Recruitment and transfer articulation just got a little bit easier as the Office of Admissions at N.C. A&T launched its online Transfer Credit Articulation Tool.
11/24/2020
When President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in 1983, fewer than two million Americans were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at the time. Today, that number has soared to nearly six million people. This month aims to increase the general public’s understanding of the disease, the impact it has on the person directly affected and their caretakers, and highlight potential care options and best practices. The Center for Outreach in Alzheimer’s, Aging and Community Health (COAACH) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is dedicated to providing support to African Americans and other vulnerable communities living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias, along with educating them, their families and caregivers.
11/19/2020 in Students, College of Business and Economics, College of Engineering
The retail giant is investing $5 million in the nation's largest and top-ranked HBCU to enhance equity on campus and in the workplace.
11/09/2020
N.C. A&T Board of Trustees will hold committee and full board meetings November 12-13.
10/30/2020 in Alumni, Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University celebrated its annual Fall Convocation program virtually Thursday, Oct. 29, via Zoom. During the program, Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. presented the state of the university and welcomed alumni to the “Greatest Homecoming on Earth” virtual celebration.
10/23/2020 in College of Education, Educator Preparation
The College of Education at N.C. A&T and WSSU College of Arts, Sciences, Business and Education will hosted a collaborative town hall addressing the mirrored implications of racial trauma and systematic oppression on educator and educator preparation programs.
10/19/2020 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series
N.C. A&T will host indie recording artist and activist Chance the Rapper as the featured speaker for the last installment of the fall Chancellor’s Speaker Series – The Power of Your Vote. The virtual event will take place Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 6 p.m. via www.ncatchancellorsspeakerseries.com.
10/18/2020 in Admissions
Prospective students from North Carolina high schools and community colleges can apply to N.C. A&T free of charge Oct. 19 – 30, 2020.
10/09/2020 in Alumni
There’s great news for alumni and friends of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The “Greatest Homecoming on Earth” Virtual Edition is scheduled to take place Oct. 29-31.
10/01/2020 in Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development
N.C. A&T is entering a new, multi-year partnership with Carrier, a leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions, that will help A&T students gain valuable skills, as well as prepare them for future careers at Carrier through development and mentorship.
09/30/2020 in Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a five-year $7.5 million renewal grant to support the ongoing work of the Southeastern Nanotechnology Infrastructure Corridor (SENIC) program, benefitting in part research at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN).
09/30/2020 in College of Engineering
Hyoshin “John” Park, Ph.D., assistant professor of computational data science and engineering (CDSE) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, was recently awarded a patent to solve traffic congestion using optimized relocation and placement of portable sensors.
09/28/2020 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series
Actress and activist Amanda Seales served as the featured speaker for the second installment of the N.C. A&T fall Chancellor’s Speaker Series, “The Power of Your Voice,” Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020.
09/18/2020 in College of Engineering
A team of undergraduate, graduate and faculty researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University won a highly competitive $449,052 grant from the Department of the Navy’s HBCU/MI program to collaborate with the Navy on improving radio frequency (RF) communication systems. The research will use gallium nitride (GaN) device technology to create smaller and more efficient solid state-based RF amplifiers.
09/17/2020 in Research, College of Engineering, Computer Science, College of Science and Technology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University joins IBM’s newly established collaboration today with 13 historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to equip students pursuing quantum computing careers. The IBM-HBCU Quantum Center is a multi-year investment, and A&T’s proven strengths in ground-breaking STEM research and academic rigor resulted in the university’s selection and designation as one of five HBCU leading quantum research centers in the partnership.
09/13/2020 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series
Continuing a three-part series, N.C. A&T will host the Chancellor’s Speaker Series, “The Power of Your Voice,” Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, at 6 p.m. The virtual event will feature actress and activist Amanda Seales, moderated by Pandora senior sales executive and alumna Kelly Mayfield, via ncatchancellorsspeakerseries.com.
09/09/2020
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University received $1 million from Bank of America through the bank’s $1-billion commitment over the next four years to advance racial equality and economic opportunity.
09/04/2020 in Admissions
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is off to a strong start of the 2020-21 school year, with a new census marking its fifth consecutive year of record enrollment and new rankings from Money magazine’s “Best Colleges” edition that rate A&T the No. 1 historically black college or university in America.
09/02/2020
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 been chosen to serve as the university’s interim vice provost for undergraduate education.
08/26/2020 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series
Following nearly 45 minutes in a master class with journalism and mass communication students at N.C. A&T, veteran news anchor Don Lemon pivoted to “The Power of Privilege,” a virtual conversation with moderator/alumna Destiny-Simone Ramjohn. Neither event disappointed.
08/20/2020
N.C. A&T will hold a special called meeting.
08/19/2020 in Employees, Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University leaders are asking students and employees to double down on the three Ws – washing hands, waiting while socially distanced and wearing face masks – to keep campus healthy as in person and online instruction begins with the launch of the school year today.
08/19/2020 in Employees, Students
As North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University opens the 2020-21 school year today, school leaders have released the results of a new analysis that reveals a statewide economic impact of nearly $1.5 billion.
08/17/2020 in Chancellor’s Speaker Series
The Chancellor’s Speaker Series at N.C. A&T will hold its first of a three-part series for the semester. The initial conversation, “The Power of Privilege,” will feature veteran news anchor and correspondent, Don Lemon, moderated by alumna and sociologist, Destiny-Simone Ramjohn, Ph.D. The virtual event will take place, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, at 6 p.m., via ncatchancellorsspeakerseries.com.
08/12/2020 in College of Science and Technology
Evidence of global warming continues to accumulate, including some of the hottest weather on record and increases in greenhouse gas accumulation and carbon dioxide concentration, according to the international 2019 State of the Climate report, released worldwide today.
08/04/2020 in College of Science and Technology, Applied Engineering Technology
Aixi Zhou, Ph.D., P.E., chair of the Department of Applied Engineering Technology at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been named a 2020 Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) Fellow. Zhou, an SFPE member since 2008, was selected along with only eight other members in recognition of their achievements in the field and outstanding contributions to society. Since its inception in 1950, the international organization has named only 322 fellows out of its 4,700 members.
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.
07/23/2020
The N.C. A&T Board of Trustees will hold a Special Called Meeting.
07/23/2020
The N.C. A&T Athletics Conference Assessment Committee will hold a meeting.
07/22/2020 in College of Science and Technology
To learn more about the impact service learning, course-based research experiences (SL-CURE) can have on students, the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded $238,214 to researchers in the College of Science and Technology (CoST) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The funding will support a collaborative research project across multiple institutions to study a hybrid course designed to influence students from various disciplines and their perceptions, interests and motivations to pursue careers in STEM and research.
07/13/2020 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
A study led by Jianmei Yu, Ph.D., a research associate professor in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, evaluated whether the protease treatment of peanuts will have an impact on the oxidative stability during storage. Yu’s previous study showed this treatment was more effective than others in reducing the allergen content of peanuts.
07/07/2020 in College of Health and Human Sciences
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $200,000 grant to an interdisciplinary team at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to study the psychosocial determinants of successful remote learning among students from N.C. A&T and other public HBCUs. The faculty team consists of investigators with complementary expertise: lead principal investigator Adrienne Aiken Morgan, Ph.D. (psychology), Anna Lee, Ph.D. (psychology), Stephanie Teixeira-Poit, Ph.D. (social work and sociology), Jeannette Wade, Ph.D. (social work and sociology), Smriti Shrestha, Ph.D. (statistician, nursing), and Christopher Doss, Ph.D. (electrical and computer engineering).
07/06/2020 in College of Engineering
Stephanie Luster-Teasley, Ph.D., chair of the civil architectural and environmental engineering department at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, received awards from the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and Michigan State University (MSU), where she earned her M.S. in chemical engineering and Ph.D. in environmental engineering. Luster-Teasley, an N.C. &T alumna, won the ASEE Environmental Division Service Award and was recognized by MSU with the 2020 Civil and Environmental Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award.
07/02/2020 in The Graduate College
N.C. A&T is now offering certificate programs in Cybersecurity and Data Analytics.
06/22/2020 in Students
Thirteen students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University have been selected as interns this summer at Fortune 500 companies in the state through the North Carolina Governor’s HBCU Internship Program.
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.
06/22/2020 in College of Science and Technology
Solomon Bililign, Ph.D., a professor of physics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is the chair of a nine-person international committee for a three-day workshop on Pilot Design for Air Quality in Africa, which will be held at the University of Maryland College Park this fall. Experts from the U.S., Ethiopia and Europe will develop research methodology to better measure and understand sources and chemistry of pollutants in emerging African megacities like Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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.
06/18/2020 in Alumni
The Southern Regional Council and the University of Georgia Libraries has selected author, historian and 1997 N.C. A&T alumnus Dr. Jelani Favors as the 2020 recipient of the Lillian Smith Book Award for his distinguished work on “Shelter in a Time of Storm: How Black Colleges Fostered Generations of Leadership and Activism.”
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.
06/18/2020
As N.C. A&T makes unprecedented decisions and changes for students, faculty and staff to return to campus for the 2020-21 academic year, the university’s Board of Trustees met virtually, June 18, for its annual retreat.
06/18/2020 in College of Engineering
Oluchi Chukwunyere, a rising senior studying computer science at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been selected by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities as a 2020 HBCU Competitiveness Scholar. Chukwunyere is among 44 students selected from 33 HBCUs nationwide to receive the initiative’s highest honor based on academic achievements, campus leadership, civic engagement and entrepreneurial spirit.
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.
06/16/2020
N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Annual Retreat, June 18
06/05/2020 in Research
The Division of Research and Economic Development (DORED) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recognized seven faculty members for research contributions to their respective fields. A panel of 15 faculty members considered 29 researchers and selected winners based on rigorous criteria. The winners will receive stipends and plaques to recognize their achievements.
06/01/2020 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering, Computational Science and Engineering
As another hurricane season begins, a computational science and engineering faculty member and two Ph.D. students at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University aim to improve tropical forecasting and modeling by deploying drones to collect data from the eye of hurricanes.
05/22/2020 in Students
Second Lt. Kristofer Grimes represents the third generation of the Grimes family commissioned in the U.S. Air Force Reserved Officers Training Corps (ROTC) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
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.
05/15/2020 in College of Science and Technology
The College of Science and Technology (CoST) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University selected 26 incoming freshmen to join the second cohort of SciTech Scholars for the 2020-21 academic school year. The SciTech Scholars Enrichment Program provides two-year renewable merit- and need-based scholarships to high school seniors who plan to study chemistry, physics, mathematics or electronics technology.
05/15/2020 in Research and Economic Development
The Centers of Excellence at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University hosted the webinar “3D Printing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Hand-Made Face Masks Design for COVID-19” led by Salil Desai, Ph.D., and Geetika Jaiswal, Ph.D., May 14.
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.
05/06/2020 in Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering
The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) honored its spring graduates virtually in its second annual Celebration of Excellence event on May 1. Approximately 100 participants joined to support and recognize the culmination of their graduate studies and notable accomplishments during their time at JSNN.
05/05/2020 in Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering
Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering master’s student Kendall Dawkins has been named a recipient of the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Chancellor’s Distinguished Fellowship. Dawkins will begin the Ph.D. program at JSNN this fall.
05/04/2020 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Students
N.C. A&T plans to celebrate the Spring 2020 graduating class in a variety of ways.
04/30/2020 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Earlier this month, N.C. A&T received two of 18 awards to HBCUs from the National Park Service for the preservation of historic campus structures.
04/28/2020 in College of Health and Human Sciences
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Disease (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health awarded $5.7 million to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and three North Carolina Diabetes Research Center (NCDRC) consortium partners. The award will support shared technological infrastructure for advancing innovative diabetes research and fostering interinstitutional collaborations in North Carolina.
04/24/2020 in Academic Affairs, College of Education
N.C. A&T has tapped Washington State University administrator and professor Paula Groves Price, Ph.D., as the next dean of the College of Education (CEd).
04/22/2020 in College of Science and Technology, Physics
David Vermillion, a graduating physics student and Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFROTC) cadet at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been selected to join the U.S. Space Force (USSF), a newly-established branch of the Armed Forces. The military service is responsible for organizing, training and equipping forces as a means to protect U.S. and allied interests in space.
04/21/2020
The fourth regular full-body meeting of the N.C. A&T Board of Trustees will take place on April 24, 2020, via Zoom webinar at 2 p.m.
04/15/2020
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions at N.C. A&T has made several innovative changes to accommodate current and prospective students.
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.
04/08/2020 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Animal Sciences
For more than a decade, Jenora Waterman, Ph.D., has led students and research at N.C. A&T in animal science, specifically functional genomics. This year, Waterman, an associate professor of functional genomics in the CAES, is N.C. A&T’s honoree for the UNC System’s Board of Governors (BOG) Award for Excellence in Teaching.
04/06/2020 in Students, College of Engineering, Computational Science and Engineering
In the era of social distancing, college students are finding creative ways to maintain community. HBCUvc fellows from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are promoting a digital care package to support other students.
04/01/2020
With the United States in a mad dash to make sure everyone was counted in the U.S. Census, two North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students did their part to make sure their peers are in the number.
03/30/2020 in College of Science and Technology, Built Environment
The online Bachelor of Science in Geomatics program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been ranked No. 3 in best value, according to Guide to Online Schools’ 2020 Best Online GIS Degrees.
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.
03/23/2020 in Academic Affairs, College of Health and Human Sciences, Psychology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will offer a new degree program, the M.S. in health psychology, through the College of Health and Human Sciences Department of Psychology.
03/10/2020 in Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering
Manish Sharma, Ph.D., an alumnus of the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN), received the 2020 Council of Historically Black Graduate Schools (CHBGS) ProQuest Dissertation Award at its 50th Annual Conference March 5 in Birmingham.
03/10/2020 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University hosted approximately 100 attendees for Sunshine Day on March 9. Journalists, government officials, attorneys, students and members of the public gathered to discuss government openness and transparency issues facing North Carolina citizens.
03/09/2020 in Students, Chancellor’s Speaker Series
This spring, N.C. A&T is devoting the Chancellor’s Speaker Series, “Mind Over Matter,” to addressing mental health with award-winning actress, writer, producer, entrepreneur and mental health advocate, Taraji P. Henson, Thursday, April 14, at 6 p.m., in Harrison Auditorium.
03/06/2020 in Research and Economic Development, College of Business and Economics
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Center of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics offer a series of counseling sessions designed to assist students who own a business or are thinking about starting one.
03/03/2020 in College of Engineering, Computational Science and Engineering
Larkin Folsom, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, knows a thing or two about transportation. After all, he makes an hour-long commute from his home to the campus for his studies.
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.
02/28/2020 in College of Science and Technology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University hosted 34 Verizon Innovative Learning program mentors and directors Feb. 21 as part of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship’s (NACCE) Mentoring Professional Development Institute.
02/27/2020 in Alumni, College of Business and Economics, Economics, Accounting and Finance, Transportation & Supply Chain
The Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recognized its latest Hall of Fame inductees, as well as the donors who have contributed to the college’s success, with a celebratory dinner and ceremony Feb. 26.
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.
02/24/2020 in College of Science and Technology
The College of Science and Technology (CoST) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will engage Guilford County students in hands-on STEM activities beginning Monday, March 16, during its 2020 SciTech Week.
02/19/2020 in College of Engineering
Rashmi Kumari, a chemical engineering major at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been recognized as the 2020 Namaskar Award winner during the annual Engineers Week reception and banquet on Feb. 18.
02/17/2020 in Research and Economic Development
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Steven D. Cook ’82 ’85 has been named a scholar-in-residence at the Center of Excellence in Cybersecurity Research, Education, and Outreach (CREO) and Sandra K. Johnson, Ph.D., has been named a visiting scholar at the Center of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation and CREO.
02/17/2020 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual & Performing Arts
One event can change a life forever, which is what four young girls from Newark, New Jersey discover after a night on the town in the big city.
02/17/2020 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering
A new patent from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will improve nondestructive evaluation methods for subsurface aircraft defects. The patent, “Normalized Defect Characterization of Pulse Thermographic Nondestructive Evaluation,” was awarded to mechanical engineering professor Mannur J. Sundaresan, Ph.D., and his former advisee, Letchuman Sripragash, Ph.D.
02/03/2020 in Athletics
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will establish a sports performance center to be named for 1975 alumni and longtime Aggie Athletic Foundation supporters Darnell S. Glover Sr. and Carolyn Harrison Glover.
01/30/2020
Two-time N.C. A&T alumna and U.S. Rep. Alma Adams, is the university’s 2020 Human Rights Medal Recipient.
01/27/2020 in Alumni
Feb. 1, 1960 is the day four courageous freshmen sat down to protest the segregated lunch counters at the F.W. Woolworth's store on Elm Street. Feb. 2, 1960, the four became 16 and many of those participants are still referred to as, "The Fifth Freshman."
01/24/2020 in Students, College of Engineering, Computational Science and Engineering, The Graduate College
N.C. A&T graduate computer science student, Cody Byrd recently received the North Carolina Sixth District Community Hero award for January.
01/22/2020 in Academic Affairs
Center for Academic Excellence staff members volunteer with Habitat for Humanity
01/21/2020 in College of Engineering, Computational Science and Engineering
Oluchi Chukwunyere, a junior majoring in computer science at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is the first Aggie selected to participate in Google’s most recent effort to increase diversity in the classroom and the workplace.
01/17/2020
Echoing Green, in partnership with Fund II Foundation, is bringing its Inclusive Social Entrepreneurship Master Class to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
01/16/2020 in Alumni, Employees, Students
N.C. A&T will celebrate the life and legacy of alumnus Ronald E. McNair, Ph.D., at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28, in the Deese Ballroom, located in the Student Center, on campus.
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.
01/09/2020 in Research and Economic Development, Agriculture and Natural Resources, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Shengmin Sang, Ph.D., and his colleagues at Columbia University are planning to study ginger's effect on asthma as the recipients of a four-year, $1.8 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health. Highly competitive, R01 grants fund health-related research and development.
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.
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.
12/31/2019 in College of Health and Human Sciences, Social Work
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students Mervin Brandy and Samira Foster are interning at public libraries in Guilford County to apply their education toward serving the community.
12/21/2019 in Alumni
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.
12/19/2019
Tom Joyner has pledged scholarships to N.C. A&T and Alcorn.
12/19/2019 in Athletics, Students
The Aggies have arrived in Atlanta for this year's Celebration Bowl
12/18/2019 in Research and Economic Development
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named a Clemson University administrator and researcher its new vice chancellor for Research and Economic Development. Eric Muth, Ph.D., is associate dean for research and graduate studies and a professor of psychology at Clemson. During his tenure as associate dean, he also served as chair of the university’s Intellectual Property and Conflict of Interest committees.
12/13/2019 in Student Affairs, Students, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Liberal Studies
Fayetteville, North Carolina, city councilman completes degree at N.C. A&T through the Aggies at the Goal Line program.
12/11/2019 in Student Affairs, Students, Family & Consumer Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences
Victoria Harris, a fashion merchandising and design student, has already made a name for herself. Harris came to North Carolina A&T with little knowledge of sewing but will graduate Saturday with a successful online design company, ShopBlvssom.
12/11/2019 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Students, College of Health and Human Sciences, Nursing
Frederic Besnard made his way to North Carolina A&T State University from his native France in pursuit of a Ph.D. in philosophy, modeled after philosopher Emmanuel Lévinas, who focused on ontology – the study of being in general.
12/10/2019 in Academic Affairs, College of Health and Human Sciences, Nursing
Reflecting a “rebound in confidence” by students and faculty, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s School of Nursing has achieved a 97 percent National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) pass rate for 2019.
12/09/2019 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Students, Agriculture and Natural Resources, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education
DeShawn Blanding, a graduating agribusiness student, is already a national leader.
12/06/2019 in Student Affairs, Students, Community and Rural Development, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, History & Political Science
Brenda Caldwell, a junior at N.C. A&T, has recently been honored for community service and selected to receive the North Carolina Campus Compact Community Impact Student Award.
12/04/2019 in Research and Economic Development, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering
The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) revealed the newly minted Joint School’s Institute for Research Technologies this month.
12/03/2019 in Employees, Students, Community and Rural Development
For the third consecutive year, N.C. A&T hosted Winter Wishes in Aggieland, Dec. 2, 2019, providing 200 Guilford County Foster children with three special gift wishes for the holiday season.
11/14/2019 in Students, College of Health and Human Sciences, Nursing
The School of Nursing at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Health and Human Sciences will host its Diabetes Awareness Walk on Thursday, Nov. 14.
11/01/2019 in Employees, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering
In the 2019 edition of the Triad Power Players, published today, the Triad Business Journal (TBJ) includes North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr., Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering Dean Sherine Obare adjunct professor Geoff Foster among professionals risking something – money, reputation, clout — to make a lasting regional impact. impact.
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.
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.
10/21/2019 in Business and Finance, Alumni, Employees, Students
The Aggies are headed downtown. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is opening a “pop-up” at 201 S. Elm St. on Monday, Oct. 21, just in time for homecoming. The grand opening celebration will feature appearances by Mayor Nancy Vaughan and Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr., a food truck, and a store full of the latest and best Aggie gear.
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.
10/18/2019 in Alumni, Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is one of the top 10 best colleges for jobs in North Carolina, according to job-finding website Zippia.com.
10/16/2019 in College of Education, Leadership Studies and Adult Education
Strategic leadership practices are immeasurably important for the growth of organizational structure and innovation. Students at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will lead the Fifth Annual Contemporary Issues in Transformative and Innovative (CITI) Leadership Conference held by the Department of Leadership Studies and Adult Education. The two-day event will take place Friday, Oct. 18, from 4 – 9 p.m., in Proctor Hall; and Saturday, Oct. 19, from 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., in the Academic Classroom Building.
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.
10/15/2019 in Students
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) has selected 34 talented North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students to attend the largest, talent and professional development recruiting conference for students of publicly-supported historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), and predominantly black institutions (PBIs) at the award-winning 19th Annual Leadership Institute presented by Wells Fargo.
10/14/2019 in Employees
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will have its 2019-20 Faculty and Staff Combined Campaign kickoff Tuesday, Oct. 15. Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. is the keynote speaker for the event, which will be from noon - 1:30 p.m. at the Alumni-Foundation Event Center.
10/07/2019 in Research and Economic Development, College of Science and Technology
A team from the Center for Outreach in Alzheimer’s Aging and Community Health (COAACH) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University won third place in the Improving Care for People with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Using Technology (iCare-AD/ADRD) Challenge.
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.
10/02/2019 in Business and Finance, Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students can now use their Aggie Dining meal plans to order pizza from Jet’s Pizza.
10/02/2019 in Research and Economic Development
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host the two-day Innovation Forward: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Invention and Startup Showcase beginning Friday, Oct. 4, at the Student Center.
09/30/2019 in Research and Economic Development, Employees
Approximately 100 faculty members at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University dedicated a full day to gain further insight on how to write grant proposals that will persuade federal agencies to fund their respective research projects.
09/27/2019
The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Board of Trustees welcomed new members and elected a new group of officers for 2019-2021.
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.
09/26/2019 in Students, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual & Performing Arts
Beginning Oct. 3, the Theatre Arts Program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will present Miller Lucky Jr.’s “Oedipus the Queen.”
09/25/2019 in Alumni, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Journalism & Mass Communication English
The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation (NBCAHOF) will host its annual hall of fame induction ceremony at 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta during Hall of Fame Weekend. Among this year’s stellar class of honorees, representing North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is Sandra Daye Hughes ’69, who will be inducted into the arts category.
09/25/2019 in Alumni, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
The MacArthur Foundation announced today that Walter Hood ’81, founder and creative director of Hood Design Studio, a landscape architecture firm based in Oakland, California is a 2019 recipient of the “Genius Grant.” The $625,000 award is administered by the MacArthur Fellowship program that is paid out over a five year span, with no strings attached. The grant is given to extraordinary, talented and creative individuals as an investment in their potential.
09/24/2019 in Alumni, Employees, College of Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) will bestow its Educational Leadership Award upon North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. next month.
09/20/2019 in Academic Affairs, Students, College of Business and Economics, Transportation & Supply Chain
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University sophomore Lauren Atkinson of Raleigh has been awarded a 2019 Finding Ashley Stewart Scholarship.
09/18/2019 in Students, College of Engineering, Computational Science and Engineering
Students in the College of Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University placed first against 12 other historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the Black Enterprise 2019 BE SMART Hackathon, winning the event for the third time since its inception.
09/11/2019
Parade attendees who usually line up along Murrow Boulevard for the North Carolina A&T State University Homecoming Parade can expect big changes for 2019.
02/14/2019 in Alumni, Employees, Students
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 14, 2019) – The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) has announced North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnus, “Terrence J” Jenkins as the new TMCF National Ambassador.
02/14/2019 in Student Affairs, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual & Performing Arts
EAST, GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 14, 2019) – Beginning Thursday, Feb. 14, the Theatre Arts Program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will present Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew.”
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.
