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N.C. A&T Alumnus Reimagines ‘The Weary Blues’ for Its 100th Anniversary

02/10/2026 in Alumni

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnus, author and illustrator Shamar Knight-Justice is starting a new chapter as an editor with the release of his 11th children’s book, “Melodies of the Weary Blues.” The book, an artistic and cultural tribute to Langston Hughes’ poem, “The Weary Blues,” commemorates the 100-year legacy of Hughes’ piece.

N.C. A&T to Host Ninth Winter Wishes in Aggieland Celebration

12/03/2025 in Faculty, Staff

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host its ninth Winter Wishes in Aggieland celebration Friday, Dec. 5. The cherished holiday tradition brings the N.C. A&T community together to spread love and holiday cheer through this annual gift drive for Guilford County children in foster care.

N.C. A&T Announces 2025 Dowdy Scholars Cohort

10/09/2025 in Honors College

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its 2025 cohort of Lewis and Elizabeth Dowdy Scholars – 20 academically gifted first-year students who have joined the Aggie family as members of the class of 2029.

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

10/08/2025 in Honors College

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced the fall 2025 cohort of February One Scholars, a distinguished group of 15 students representing North Carolina, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Mississippi, South Carolina, Virginia and Washington, D.C. With an outstanding average GPA of 4.25, these scholars embody the academic rigor, leadership and service that define the program.

ART Your Lunch! Returns to N.C. A&T with Kelly ’18 on Art and Healing

09/22/2025 in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts

The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host “The Healing Canvas: The Power of Visual Art and Mental Health in African American Communities” on Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Dudley Memorial Building, 202 University Circle. The program is part of the Galleries’ Curator’s Gallery Talk Series, ART Your Lunch!

Alumni Homecoming Concert to Feature Eric Benét Joined by Chanté Moore

09/12/2025 in Alumni

The Foundation for N.C. A&T State University, Inc. is proud to present "An Exquisite Aggie Evening" with Grammy-nominated R&B singer and songwriter Eric Benét, joined by special guest, Grammy-nominated R&B singer and songwriter, Chanté Moore, for the Aggie Alumni Homecoming Concert on Friday, Oct. 10.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inducts N.C. A&T Alumna, Trailblazer Howroyd as Honorary Member

07/11/2025 in Alumni, College of Business and Economics

Janice Bryant Howroyd, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumna and trailblazing entrepreneur, has been inducted as an Honorary Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She was honored at the sorority’s 57th National Convention along with seven other distinguished leaders and trailblazers spanning across multiple industries.