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N.C. A&T to Honor Rev. Jesse Jackson with Day of Service on April 23

04/14/2026 in University Advancement, Community Engagement

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will honor the life and legacy of beloved alumnus the Rev. Jesse Jackson with a university-wide day of service. Set for Thursday, April 23, during National Volunteer Month, the Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. ‘64 Day of Service, proclaimed by Chancellor James R. Martin II, calls on Aggie Nation to engage in meaningful acts of service, civic engagement and community uplift in tribute to the distinguished alumnus.

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

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

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

The Rev. Jesse Jackson and his wife, Jacqueline L.B. Jackson '67, in 2021

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

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

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

A shot of the crowd of N.C. A&T fans cheering at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles during the NBA HBCU Classic

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

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

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

Poster art for the film, "Our Blues Make Us Gold"

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

01/29/2026 in University Advancement, Alumni

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

2025 Articles

Former Rep. Edolphus Towns and NYC Mayor Eric Adams

Former Congressman Towns '56 Receives Key to New York City

12/23/2025 in University Advancement

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

“Our Blues Make Us Gold” Nominated for Regional Emmy

12/12/2025 in University Advancement, Alumni

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

N.C. A&T CAMPUS with vibrant lawn and trees

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

11/14/2025 in University Advancement

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

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Board of Trustees Chair Gina L. Loften, holding a program in her right hand, waves with her left hand toward the Gina L. Loften Cyber Defense & Artificial Intelligence Lab where the sign with its name is on the wall while standing outside the lab

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

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

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

Leading Development Professional Named Vice Chancellor for University Advancement

10/29/2025 in University Advancement

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

N.C. A&T Welcomes New Advisory Council on Alumni Relations Members

07/11/2025 in University Advancement, Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced four new members of the Advisory Council on Alumni Relations, a non-fiduciary, non-governing group that works with the university’s Office of Alumni Relations to provide feedback and counsel that enhances programming for alumni engagement.

Image from a premiere of Our Blues Make Us Gold

“Our Blues Make Us Gold” Chosen for Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival

07/10/2025 in University Advancement, Alumni, Students

“Our Blues Make Us Gold,” the vibrant documentary showcasing the rich history and legacy of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been chosen as an official selection for the 23rd-annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAF).

"Our Blues Make Us Gold" Premieres on Prime Video

06/19/2025 in University Advancement, Alumni

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

Seated from left are first-year student Kyndal Cunningham, Donna Ford and Tim King

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

05/15/2025 in University Advancement

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

From left are North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Associate Vice Chancellor for Development Ralisha Mercer; College of Engineering (COE) Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education and Student Success Leotis Parrish, Ph.D.; Collins Aerospace Vice President for Engineering | Applied Research & Technology Mary Lombardo; and COE Director of Development Tamera Ziglar.

Martin Complex Conference Room Named for Collins Aerospace

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

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

College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences graduate student Cy’heim McCrae holds a proclamation honoring Arthur P. Bell '48, Ed.D., while standing with Bell's children, from left, Bernard Bell, Benita Bell and Calvin Bell, at the University Farm Pavilion, where the conference room has been named in Bell's memory.

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

02/28/2025 in University Advancement, Alumni

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

Head shots of Kimberly Cameron, left, and Ralisha Mercer

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

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

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

2024 Articles

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

12/20/2024 in University Advancement

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

From left are North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University College of Engineering Dean Stephanie Luster-Teasley Pass, Ph.D., Department of Computer Science Chair Kaushik Roy, Ph.D., interim Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Chair John Kelly, Ph.D., Capital One Vice President-Cybersecurity Devon Rollins, Andre Sadler, Megan Ayers and Annjeanette Williams standing in front of a wall at the Martin Complex emblazoned with the words "Capital One Cyber Range" with two classroom doors to the left

A&T Names Martin Complex Cyber Range for Capital One

12/16/2024 in University Advancement

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

From left, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University College of Engineering (COE) Development Director Tamera Ziglar, COE Dean Stephanie Luster-Teasley Pass, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Kenneth E. Sigmon the Rev. Dr. John L. Williams ’96 and Elnita L. Williams stand outside Elnita Lipford Williams Enlightenment Way on the fourth floor of the Harold L. Martin Sr. Engineering Research and Innovation Complex.

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

11/26/2024 in University Advancement, Alumni

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

From left, Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr., Shirley T. Frye and Henry E. Frye stand outside Frye Hall

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

06/27/2024 in University Advancement, Alumni

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

A&T students walking through the Stallings Lobby at the Student Center

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

06/24/2024 in University Advancement, Students

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

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

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

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

From left are Interim College of Engineering Dean Stephanie Luster-Teasley, Ph.D., Berdenia Stanley, Ph.D., Sania Stanley, Tori Stanley, Briana Stanley, Thomas Stanley and Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr.

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

02/22/2024 in University Advancement, Alumni

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

2023 Articles

Executives from Walmart Inc. eat lunch at tables with groups of with A&T students who are benefiting from the Equity in Education Initiative (E²I),

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

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

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

From left, N.C. A&T Board of Trustees Chair Kimberly Gatling, Hairston College Dean Elimelda Moige Ongeri, Kathy R. Hairston, John R. Hairston and Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. cut the ribbon for the John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences at Hines Hall.

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

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

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

Family, friends, faculty and staff pose for a photo in front of the Rosa M. Beasley Auditorium sign in the Academic Classroom Building

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

11/08/2023 in University Advancement, Alumni

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

A photo of the Terrene Lydell Christian Jr. Lounge signage beside a photo of Terrence Lydell Christian Jr. wearing and A&T sweatshirt and sitting on the McNair Hall Engineering sign outside the College of Engineering building

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

10/30/2023 in University Advancement, Alumni

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

The Dudley Building with the February One monument

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

03/09/2023 in University Advancement

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

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

01/27/2023 in University Advancement, Alumni

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

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

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

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

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

04/30/2021 in Academic Affairs, University Advancement

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

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

03/04/2021 in Academic Affairs, University Advancement

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

2020 Articles

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

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

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

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

02/24/2020 in University Advancement

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

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N.C. A&T Physics Professor to Present at First Joint Conference of African Meteorological Society

04/17/2026

The first African Meteorological Society (AfMS) Scientific Conference, set for April 20-23 at the new Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, will feature air pollution and climate change research from physics professor Solomon Bililign, Ph.D., of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Dr. Kurkalova and students in a lab working on a NASA coastal resilience project

N.C. A&T Researchers Advance Coastal Resilience, Sustainable Energy Innovation

04/16/2026 in Research, College of Business and Economics, College of Science and Technology

Undergraduate students at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are advancing solutions to coastal resilience and sustainable energy through NASA and U.S. Department of Energy-funded research projects.

Muzan Ebrahem, a junior in the College of Science and Technology (CoST) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

N.C. A&T Chemistry Student Named 2026 Goldwater Scholar

04/16/2026 in Honors College

Muzan Ebrahem, a junior in the College of Science and Technology (CoST) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been named a 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholar, one of the most prestigious national awards for undergraduate students pursuing research careers in science, mathematics and engineering.

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A&T Chosen for Lumina's From Campus to Career Initiative

04/15/2026 in Academic Affairs

A&T has been selected to participate in From Campus to Career, a national initiative supported by the Lumina Foundation.

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