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University Galleries to Host Photographic Artist Kennedi Carter to Discuss Art and Media

10/18/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a virtual program, “Art and Media: A Conversation with Kennedi Carter,” Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 6 p.m. The inaugural “1900 Lecture” discussion will feature Carter, a renowned photographer and artist who will delve into the intersection of art, fashion and media. Noted actress and author Angela Ray will moderate the discussion.

Claire’s Global Senior VP Joins Fashion Merchandising Program as First Executive in Residence

10/18/2021 in College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences

Timothy McClure, the global senior vice president of buying for Claire’s Inc., has partnered with the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences fashion merchandising and design department this semester as its first executive in residence. 

University Galleries, N.C. Museum of History to Host Costume Exhibition, “Made Especially for You by Willie Kay”

10/15/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

For nearly six decades, Willie Otey Kay transformed dreams into dresses for generations of Tar Heel brides, debutantes and partygoers. The esteemed Raleigh, North Carolina, designer overcame hardship and transcended racial boundaries to create a successful business. Discover the woman behind the fashion in the exhibit “Made Especially for You by Willie Kay,” at the University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The exhibit will run through Dec. 1, 2021.

Deese College Closing Bell Speaker Series to Feature Snow on Oct. 21

10/12/2021 in College of Business and Economics

The Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host Philip Snow on Oct. 21 as part of its fall 2021 Closing Bell Speaker Series.

N.C. A&T’s Morganfield Named Interim Department Chair

10/11/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named Robbie Morganfield, Ph.D., interim chair of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (JOMC). This selection follows his appointment as the Janice Bryant Howroyd/News & Record Endowed Professor when he joined the faculty at North Carolina A&T in 2020.

University Galleries Hosts Virtual Exhibition, “Songs from the Motherland: African Musical Instruments”

10/08/2021 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are hosting a virtual exhibition, “Songs from the Motherland: African Musical Instruments." The virtual exhibit, from North Carolina A&T’s permanent collection, highlights nine unique and significant African instruments. The exhibit is curated by Amy Schwartzott, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts.

N.C. A&T Partners with Cornell on $800K Seed Grant to Boost Sustainable Production

10/08/2021 in Research and Economic Development, College of Engineering

The College of Engineering (COE) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is partnering with Cornell University on a three-year $800,000 seed grant funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials (PREM) initiative. The funding is part of a total NSF investment of $8 million to 10 institutions to support materials research partnerships between minority-serving institutions and large-scale, NSF-supported research centers and facilities.