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N.C. A&T Battery Research Published in Top Peer-Reviewed Journal
12/23/2021
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College of Science and Technology
N.C. A&T researcher Xiaochuan Frank Lu, Ph.D., research on solid-state sodium batteries was published in the December issue of monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal Nature Nanotechnology.
ZDNet Ranks N.C. A&T Among Nation’s Top 10 Online Economics Degree Providers
12/20/2021
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College of Business and Economics
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics is one of the nation’s top 10 online economics degree providers, according to ZDNet.
N.C. A&T, Partners to Incorporate Drone Data to Inform and Improve Flood Response
12/17/2021
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Research and Economic Development
College of Science and Technology
Leila Hashemi Beni, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Built Environment at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, will lead a project to address gaps in flood extent mapping capabilities by incorporating data gathered by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, and implementing deep learning models. She will contribute data science expertise and collaborate with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association (SECOORA).
N.C. A&T Fashion Design Student Helps Create Urban Outfitters HBCU Collection
12/16/2021
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College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences
Urban Outfitters launches an HBCU collection designed by students from A&T, Clark Atlanta and Howard.
N.C. A&T’s Computational Data Science and Engineering Faculty Member Awarded Second Patent
12/14/2021
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Research and Economic Development
College of Engineering
Hyoshin “John” Park, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Computational and Data Science at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been awarded his second patent, “System and Method for Predicting Effects of Forward Glance Durations on Latent Hazard Detection.” Recently, Park received his first patent for a cost-effective solution to reduce traffic congestion.
Regan Challenges N.C. A&T Graduates to ‘Stand Up and Be Counted’ as Change Agents
12/11/2021
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Students
The nation’s top environmental protection official challenged more than 1,300 North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University graduates and their family members Saturday to find pursuits that fuel their passion and fight for what they believe in – a practice that not only can make them relevant, but “powerful beyond measure.”
CoST Students Win Top Prize at AAAS Innovation Showcase
12/10/2021
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College of Science and Technology
Applied Engineering Technology
Students from the College of Science and Technology competed in the 2021 HBCU Making and Innovation Showcase in Washington, D.C., this fall and brought the top prize back to Aggieland.
N.C. A&T Names Dale Vice Provost for Engagement and Outreach
12/07/2021
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Academic Affairs
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Rosalind Dale, Ed.D., has been named vice provost for engagement and outreach.
Commencement Stories
12/06/2021
CAES Awarded $5.1M NIH Grant to Upgrade Biomedical Research Facility
12/02/2021
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College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Animal Sciences
N.C. A&T's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences received a $5.1 million grant from NIH to renovate and modernize the vivarium, the university’s biomedical research facility.
N.C. A&T’s Winter Wishes in Aggieland to Grant Guilford Cty. Foster Children Holiday Wishes
12/01/2021
N.C. A&T will host Winter Wishes in Aggieland and grant the holiday gift (wishes) of Guilford County Foster children.
N.C. A&T Joins Space Force University Partnership Program
12/01/2021
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has officially joined the U.S. Space Force University Partnership Program (UPP).
Smith-Jackson Named Interim Provost for North Carolina A&T
12/01/2021
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Academic Affairs
Tonya Smith-Jackson, Ph.D., senior vice provost for Academic Affairs, will be the new interim provost and executive vice chancellor of Academic Affairs at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Wolfspeed Highlights N.C. A&T Partnership in Transition to New York Stock Exchange
11/29/2021
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Research and Economic Development
Wolfspeed Inc., the Durham, North Carolina-based global leader in silicon carbide technology, highlighted its partnership with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University as part of its transition from the Nasdaq Global Select Market to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
N.C. A&T Ranks Among Best No-GMAT MBA Programs in 2022
11/26/2021
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College of Business and Economics
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s MBA Program is among the top 25 in the nation with no GMAT or GRE requirement in 2022, according to College Consensus.
N.C. A&T to Host World AIDS Day Virtual Town Hall on Dec. 1
11/23/2021
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Employees
Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a virtual town hall, “Ending the HIV Epidemic: Equitable Access, Everyone’s Voice,” in observance of World AIDS Day on Wednesday, Dec. 1, from noon to 1 p.m.
N.C. A&T to Name Track for Johnson
11/19/2021
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Athletics
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is naming its track at Truist Stadium for entrepreneur Marcus T. Johnson in recognition of his philanthropic contributions that directly benefit students of color and support of minority-owned and -operated nonprofits.
Extension at A&T Launches Effort to Help Underserved Youth Find Success after High School
11/18/2021
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Cooperative Extension
4-H and Youth Development
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
The USDA’s Children, Youth, and Families at Risk program awarded $640,000 to Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T to launch the program Nia: Pathways and Purpose for the Future.
Dillard to Launch Book at N.C. A&T; College Celebrates American Education Week
11/17/2021
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College of Education
In honor of American Education Week, the College of Education will host world-renowned scholar Dr. Cynthia Dillard for the College of Education Dean’s Equity, Access, and Advocacy Speaker Series.
Olympic Medalist, Felix Shares Triumphs and Defeats at Mind Over Matter Speaker Series
11/17/2021
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Chancellor’s Speaker Series
Through numerous medals and awards, Allyson Felix says advocating for women is among her top achievements.
N.C. A&T Earns Prestigious APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity Designation
11/16/2021
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Academic Affairs
Research and Economic Development
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been awarded the prestigious Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation from the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities.
N.C. A&T Announces New Ph.D Program in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
11/15/2021
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College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
The Graduate College
The Ph.D. in agriculture and environmental sciences is N.C. A&T’s 11th doctoral program.
Deese College Closing Bell Speaker Series to Feature Gitlin on Nov. 18
11/15/2021
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College of Business and Economics
The Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host David Gitlin on Thursday, Nov. 18, to conclude its fall 2021 Closing Bell Speaker Series.
Nominations Sought for 2022 N.C. A&T Human Rights Medal
11/12/2021
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Student Affairs
Alumni
Nominations for the 2022 Human Rights Medal awarded by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are being accepted through Monday, Dec. 6.
N.C. A&T to Host Virtual Presentation by “Just Mercy” Author Stevenson
11/10/2021
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Text-in-Community Program (TIC) will host a virtual presentation by Bryan Stevenson, author of the campus read for the 2021-22 academic year, “Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption,” on Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 5 p.m. Stevenson’s presentation, “Race, Poverty and the Criminal Justice System in America,” is free and open to the public.
N.C. A&T’s Theatre Arts Program Presents Holiday Musical “The Soul of Christmas”
11/10/2021
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Beginning Nov. 17, the Theatre Arts program at North Carolina Agricultural Technical State University will present “The Soul of Christmas,” a finger-snapping, foot-tapping, hand-clapping holiday musical for the whole family. The play will journey into the world of joyful music that will lift your spirits and feed your soul.
USDA, Cooperative Extension, Honor N.C. A&T Extension Specialist
11/10/2021
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Cooperative Extension
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
USDA-NIFA and Cooperative Extension named N.C. A&T’s Michelle Eley, Ph.D., the winner of this year’s Award for Excellence for 1890 land-grant institutions.
N.C. A&T Alumna Jones Named CDC Foundation Chief Financial Officer
11/05/2021
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Alumni
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumna Nedra Jones ‘95 has been named chief financial officer for the CDC Foundation.
A&T Launches 'AMP-UP' With Major Mobilization of Apple Technology
11/04/2021
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Academic Affairs
Student Affairs
Students
A&T is launching an $8M technology investment in collaboration with Apple in support of a new initiative: the Aggie Mobile Program - Unlimited Possibilities.
N.C. A&T Recognized Among 20-Year Top Producers for Gilman Scholarship Program
11/03/2021
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Academic Affairs
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has recognized North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University for having produced the fifth-most Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program recipients over the past 20 years in the Medium Institution category.
Olympic Medalist, World Champion Felix to be N.C. A&T Chancellor’s Speaker Series Featured Guest
11/01/2021
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Chancellor’s Speaker Series
N.C. A&T will hold the first Chancellor’s Speaker Series for the 2021-22 academic year, “Mind over Matter,” Tuesday, Nov. 16, 6 p.m., in Harrison Auditorium, featuring track and field Olympic medalist and world champion Allyson Felix.
EPA Administrator Regan ’98 to Serve as A&T Fall Commencement Speaker
10/28/2021
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Academic Affairs
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
The Honorable Michael S. Regan, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, will serve as the Fall 2021 Commencement keynote speaker for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
N.C. A&T Receives $1.1M in New USDA Grants to Help Small Farmers, Students
10/27/2021
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College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at North Carolina A&T has been awarded nearly $1.1 million in new grant funding from the USDA to help small farmers across North Carolina and recruit students interested in careers in natural resource management.
Report: N.C. A&T Boasts Top Public HBCU Nursing School for 2022
10/26/2021
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College of Health and Human Sciences
Nursing
North Carolina Technical and Agricultural State University has the best nursing school at a public historically Black college or university (HBCU) for 2022, according a report by Top RN to BSN, an online information source for current and prospective nursing students.
N.C. A&T, Sodexo and Starship Launch Food Delivery Robots
10/25/2021
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Business and Finance
Employees
Students
North Carolina A&T and its food services provider, Sodexo, have partnered with Starship Technologies to roll out the university’s food delivery service via autonomous robots. A&T is the first HBCU to partner with Starship, as well as its first partnership in North Carolina.
The Greatest Homecoming on Earth to be Celebrated at N.C. A&T, Oct. 24 - 31
10/22/2021
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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.
‘Clips & Convo’ to Offer Sneak-Peek of A&T Docuseries During Homecoming Week
10/22/2021
In advance of the premiere of the docuseries "Our Blues Make Us Gold," the filmmakers will share clips and engage the audience in conversation.
N.C. A&T Partners with Guild Education to Create Mobility for America’s Workforce
10/21/2021
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Academic Affairs
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced a new partnership with Guild Education, the nation’s leading education and upskilling platform.
Attorney General Awards N.C. A&T’s Zhao $133K Environmental Enhancement Grant
10/20/2021
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Research and Economic Development
College of Engineering
College of Science and Technology
Attorney General Josh Stein awarded a $133,000 Environmental Enhancement Grant to Renzun Zhao, Ph.D., an assistant professor of environmental engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Prospective Students Apply to N.C. A&T Free Oct. 18 -22 for N.C. Countdown to College Week
10/18/2021
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Admissions
Student Affairs
Students
N.C. high school seniors and community college students have the opportunity to apply for admission to N.C. A&T free of charge this week, Oct. 18-22, during the annual North Carolina Countdown to College Week.
N.C. A&T Mourns the Death of Sec. Colin Powell
10/18/2021
North Carolina A&T today remembered former Secretary of State Colin Powell, a historic figure who broke racial barriers in key federal government positions.
University Galleries to Host Photographic Artist Kennedi Carter to Discuss Art and Media
10/18/2021
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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
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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
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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
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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
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at North Carolina A&T has named Robbie Morganfield, Ph.D., interim chair of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication.
University Galleries Hosts Virtual Exhibition, “Songs from the Motherland: African Musical Instruments”
10/08/2021
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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
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Research and Economic Development
College of Engineering
The College of Engineering at North Carolina A&T is partnering with Cornell University on a three-year $800,000 seed grant funded by the NSF Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials initiative.
N.C. A&T Awarded $200K NSF Grant to Establish Digital Badge Program, Advance STEM Education
10/07/2021
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Research and Economic Development
College of Business and Economics
College of Engineering
A team at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University received a $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to implement a digital badge program which seeks to increase the competitive science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skillsets of students entering the transportation workforce and transportation graduate school programs.
N.C. A&T’s Theatre Arts Program Presents “Pretty Fire”
10/06/2021
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Beginning Oct. 21, the Theatre Arts program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will present Charlayne Woodard’s autobiographical “Pretty Fire,” a powerful play that embraces and ignites childhood memories. From a favorite rain slicker to Mom's great big breakfasts, to the first day at a new school, everyone has stories about being young and the events and people that shaped who they would become.
N.C. A&T to Launch Intellectual Property Clinic on Oct. 18
10/05/2021
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Academic Affairs
The Intellectual Property (IP) Clinic at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host its official launch Monday, Oct. 18, at noon.
Entertainer Nick Cannon and Partners to Pay off A&T Student’s Debt Upon Graduation
10/01/2021
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Student Affairs
Students
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Journalism & Mass Communication English
Senior, journalism and mass communication student at N.C. A&T, Christian “CDK on the Mic” Kornegay was recently surprised by entertainer, Nick Cannon, who will assist with paying off Kornegay’s student loan debt upon his graduation.
N.C. A&T Team Wins Top Prize in 2021 Moguls in the Making Pitch Competition
09/30/2021
Five North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students have won the top prize in the 2021 Moguls in the Making pitch competition.
N.C. A&T Homecoming Alumni Concert to Feature Stephanie Mills and Con Funk Shun on Oct. 29
09/27/2021
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Alumni
When alumni think of home, they think of Aggieland, and this year’s annual Aggie Alumni Homecoming Concert will feature Grammy award-winning, R&B singer and songwriter, Stephanie Mills, with special guest, Con Funk Shun.
N.C. A&T to Host Virtual Fall Open House
09/27/2021
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Admissions
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions at North Carolina A&T invites prospective students and their families to attend its Fall Open House on Saturday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The event will be held virtually.
N.C. A&T’s Uitenham Named American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering Fellow
09/27/2021
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College of Engineering
Leonard Uitenham, Ph.D., ATP, CFI, a retired professor of chemical engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, was inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows, AIMBE’s highest distinction.
Two N.C. A&T Campus Buildings to be Named for Notable Alumni
09/24/2021
The N.C. A&T Board of Trustees (BOT) voted to name two iconic campus buildings after alumna and former chairwoman of the N.C. A&T Board of Trustees, Velma Speight and alumnus and past College of Engineering Dean Joseph Monroe, respectively.
Dr. Alvin V. Blount Jr. to be Honored by NBCAHOF for N.C. A&T
09/24/2021
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Alumni
The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation will host its annual hall of fame induction ceremony virtually at 6:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 24. Among this year’s stellar class of honorees representing North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the late and well-respected, Dr. Alvin V. Blount, Jr.
N.C. A&T Board of Trustees Elects New Officers in First Full Meeting of 2021-22 School Year
09/24/2021
The N.C. A&T Board of Trustees held its first full-body meeting of the 2021-22 academic year Sept. 24. Following an open vote of the trustees, the board bid farewell to Trustee Venessa Harrison as chairwoman, whose two-year term ended, and elected new officers who presided over the duration of the meeting.
Three A&T Researchers Aim to Solve AI Reliability with $493K DOD-NSA Award
09/24/2021
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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.
N.C. A&T Marketing Professor Stone Featured in WalletHub Report
09/23/2021
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College of Business and Economics
Marketing
George Stone, Ph.D., a professor of marketing at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been featured again on WalletHub, a personal finance website.
N.C. A&T Receives NSF Build and Broaden Grant for Speech Science Research
09/23/2021
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Research and Economic Development
College of Health and Human Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received a $320,565 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for collaborative research on speech science that could improve the automatic speech recognition systems that are becoming ubiquitous in technology, healthcare and education.
N.C. A&T College of Engineering Receives $1.4M Gift from Zynga
09/22/2021
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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.
N.C. A&T Names Interim Leader for Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness
09/22/2021
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Academic Affairs
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Deloris M. Gee has been named interim vice provost for strategic planning and institutional effectiveness, effective Sept. 27.
N.C. A&T Cuts Ribbon Extension and Research Farm Pavilion
09/21/2021
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Research and Economic Development
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
North Carolina A&T College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences officially opens $6 million Extension and Research Farm Pavilion.
N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Full Board Meeting Sept. 24
09/20/2021
N.C. A&T's Board of Trustees will hold committee and full board meetings Sept. 23-24
N.C. A&T Awarded NSF Funds as Part of Initiative to Advance Quantum Science Education
09/17/2021
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Research and Economic Development
College of Science and Technology
North Carolina A&T has been awarded $907,200 from the National Science Foundation as part of a multidisciplinary, multi-institutional program taking its next step to develop a diverse, effective and contemporary quantum-ready workforce.
N.C. A&T Alum, National Award-Winning Scholar Named Frye Distinguished Professor
09/16/2021
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recently announced Jelani M. Favors Ph.D., ‘97, author of the national award-winning and highly acclaimed book “Shelter in a Time of Storm: How Black Colleges Fostered Generations of Leadership and Activism,” has joined the faculty as the Henry E. Frye Distinguished Professor.
N.C. A&T to Open University Farm Pavilion with National, State Officials
09/16/2021
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Research and Economic Development
The University Farm at North Carolina A&T will officially open the doors of its new Extension and Research Farm Pavilion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Sept. 21.
N.C. A&T Appoints Ongeri Interim Hairston College Dean
09/15/2021
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College of Health and Human Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Elimelda Moige Ongeri, Ph.D., has been appointed interim dean of the John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences, effective Oct. 1. She succeeds Lenora Campbell, Ph.D., who is retiring after leading the Hairston College for five years.
N.C. A&T to Host Inaugural Community and Economic Engagement Summit on Oct. 27
09/14/2021
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Academic Affairs
The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of Community Engagement will present its first Community and Economic Engagement Summit, “Pathways to Economic Recovery,” on Oct. 27.
N.C. A&T Ranks 2nd In UNC System and Among HBCUs in Alumni Starting Salaries
09/13/2021
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Alumni
N.C. A&T continues to rank highly for a significant measure in return on investment: starting salaries for new graduates.
N.C. A&T Research Team Employs Drones to Inspect Bridges in North Carolina
09/13/2021
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Research and Economic Development
College of Engineering
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is responsible for the safety of 13,500 bridges in the state. According to Ali Karimoddini, Ph.D., associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, each of those bridges, regardless of their condition, is inspected at least once every two years, in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). That adds up to a lot of time, personnel and money to ensure the safety of North Carolinians and visitors.
A&T Scores High in Social Mobility, Innovation and Economic Diversity in U.S. News Rankings
09/13/2021
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Academic Affairs
N.C. A&T's commitment to serving students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and setting them on a lifelong path to success earned significant recognition in the newest annual edition of U.S. News & World Report’s widely followed “Best Colleges” issue.
N.C. A&T Selects Stevenson’s “Just Mercy” as 2021 Text-in-Community Read
09/10/2021
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Student Affairs
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Text-in-Community (TIC) program has selected attorney and best-selling author Bryan Stevenson’s “Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption” as the campus read for the 2021-22 academic year.
N.C. A&T Joins in $25M NSF Center to Address Phosphorus Sustainability
09/09/2021
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Research and Economic Development
Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has partnered with institutions across the country to establish the $25 million Science and Technology Center for Phosphorus Sustainability (STEPS) led by N.C. State University and funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The center is a renewable project that will bring together multiple disciplines in a “convergence research approach” to address and reduce not only society’s dependence on phosphate mining, but also the actual amount of phosphorus that impacts our soil and water resources.
N.C. A&T Announces Safety Protocols and Modifications for The Greatest Homecoming on Earth
09/08/2021
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Student Affairs
Alumni
Athletics
With planning for the Greatest Homecoming on Earth underway, N.C. A&T has updated safety guidelines for all outdoor and indoor events.
N.C. A&T Deese College Closing Bell Speaker Series to Feature Everett on Sept. 16
09/08/2021
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College of Business and Economics
The Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host Ron Everett on Sept. 16 to kick off its fall 2021 Closing Bell Speaker Series.
A&T Headcount Jumps Historically on Strength of 37% Spike in First-Year Enrollment
09/03/2021
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Admissions
Students
More than 13,300 students are enrolled at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University this fall – the largest headcount ever for the 130-year-old university, campus leaders announced today. Those students are the university’s most academically high-performing ever, with an average GPA of 3.8, and average SAT score of nearly 1,100 and ACT score of 21.
N.C. A&T Receives Additional $500,000 from N.C. GlaxoSmithKline Foundation for ACTS
09/02/2021
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Academic Affairs
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received a $500,000 hardship fund addendum from the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation to supplement its initial $1.5 million gift supporting the Aggie Commitment Trailblazer Scholars (ACTS) program.
North Carolina A&T is Nation’s Top-Ranked HBCU by Washington Monthly
08/31/2021
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the nation’s top-rated historically Black university in the new edition of Washington Monthly magazine’s annual national university rankings.
N.C. A&T Accounting Graduate Robinson Receives PCAOB Scholarship
08/30/2021
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College of Business and Economics
Accounting and Finance
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University student Zorlynn Taylor-Robinson ‘21 has been awarded a $10,000 Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Scholarship for the 2021-22 academic year.
A&T, Corning Kick Off Five-Year, $5.5M Partnership
08/27/2021
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College of Business and Economics
College of Education
College of Engineering
College of Science and Technology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Corning Incorporated kicked off their five-year partnership with a day-long, on-campus event Friday, Aug. 27, highlighted by the introduction of the 53 new Corning Scholars and Fellows at America’s largest historically Black university.
State of the Climate Report: 2020 One of Warmest Years on Record
08/25/2021
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Research and Economic Development
College of Science and Technology
Physics
The international 2020 State of the Climate report was released today. Sections of the report were written and edited by N.C. A&T professor Ademe Mekonnen, Ph.D., in the College of Science and Technology.
North Carolina A&T Joins Duke, Other Major Partners, in $20M Artificial Intelligence Center
08/24/2021
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Research and Economic Development
College of Engineering
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is playing a critical role in the creation of Athena, a new artificial intelligence (AI) research center led by Duke University and including Yale, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and other prominent institutional partners. Funded by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Homeland Security, Athena is part of a $220 million investment in 11 AI research institutes engaging campuses in 40 states nationwide.
N.C. A&T Receives DOE Funding to Research Cost-Effective Carbon Capture Technologies
08/19/2021
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Research and Economic Development
College of Engineering
College of Science and Technology
North Carolina A&T was awarded nearly $1.8 million from the Department of Energy to research novel ways to capture carbon dioxide from the air.
Projected Enrollment Spike, Big Investments in Student Success Bode Well for A&T in 2021-22
08/18/2021
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Admissions
Students
As classes begin today for the 2021-22 school year, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University expects yet another year of record enrollment, pushing it to its eighth consecutive year as America’s largest historically Black campus.
N.C. A&T Ends Fiscal Year with Monumental $93.8M in Giving
08/17/2021
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Academic Affairs
Research and Economic Development
Alumni
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recently completed a historic fiscal year in private giving with an unprecedented $93.8 million in individual, corporate and foundation gifts.
N.C. A&T Awarded $1.3M EPA Grant for Children’s Health Research
08/12/2021
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Research and Economic Development
College of Science and Technology
Built Environment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded North Carolina A&T $1.34 million for research to better estimate children’s chemical exposures from soil and dust ingestion.
N.C. A&T’s McAdoo, Richards Chosen for 2021 HBCU White House Initiative
08/10/2021
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Academic Affairs
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
College of Science and Technology
The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities has selected North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students Milosh McAdoo and Rachel Richards as 2021 HBCU Competitiveness Scholars.
University Galleries to Host New Exhibit, “Finding the Promised Land”
08/06/2021
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are hosting a new art exhibition, “Finding the Promised Land: Landscape Works by Black Artists from the Permanent Collection.” The exhibit will open Monday, Aug. 9, and run through Friday, Sept. 24.
Ross, Stewart Claim Aggies’ First Olympic Gold with Team USA in 4x400-meter Relay
08/05/2021
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Athletics
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University national champions Trevor Stewart and Randolph Ross Jr. are gold medalists after leading the United States to the medal round of the men’s 4x400-meter relay in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
N.C. A&T’s Brunner, Martinez Are Fulbright Program Grant Finalists; Smith Named Alternate
08/05/2021
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Academic Affairs
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnae Malique Brunner ’19, ’20 and Joanna Martinez ’20 are finalists and Anderlyn Smith ’21 is an alternate for the 2021-22 Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant.
Extension at A&T Assists Community Gardens with COVID-19 Stipends
08/03/2021
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Cooperative Extension
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Twenty-two North Carolina community gardens will receive stipends of up to $1,000 to enhance their gardens or make COVID-19-related purchases through a new program led by Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T and funded by the NC Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation.
Stewart Claims Bronze Medal in 2020 Summer Olympics
07/31/2021
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Athletics
North Carolina Technical and State University’s Trevor Stewart became the first Aggie to earn a medal in the Olympics, securing a bronze medal for the United States in the inaugural mixed 4x400-meter relay in Tokyo.
N.C. A&T’s Desai Named American Society of Mechanical Engineers Fellow
07/29/2021
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Research and Economic Development
College of Engineering
Salil Desai, Ph.D., a university distinguished professor and director of the Center of Excellence in Product Design and Advanced Manufacturing (CEPDAM) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been named a fellow for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
N.C. A&T’s Dockery Selected for NBCUniversal Tokyo Olympics Internship
07/22/2021
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
East Dockery, a senior multimedia journalism student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been tapped by NBCUniversal to serve as one of 16 traveling interns for the Tokyo Summer Olympics internship program. NBCUniversal also hired 57 at-home interns, overall representing 26 universities. North Carolina A&T is one of several HBCUs represented, including Howard University, and is joined by North Carolina State and Elon University as North Carolina-based campuses.
N.C. A&T’s Davis Named a Rhoden Fellow for ESPN’s The Undefeated
07/22/2021
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Alexis Davis, a senior multimedia journalism student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, was selected to participate in ESPN’s The Undefeated fifth class of Rhoden Fellows along with five peers from historically Black colleges and universities. The fellowship, a year-long sports journalism training program, provides HBCU undergraduate students with opportunities to cover general and sport-related news for their respective campuses. Davis is A&T’s third fellow, following East Dockery and Donovan Dooley’s participation in 2019 and 2018, respectively
N.C. A&T’s Allen Named to United Way of Greater Greensboro Board
07/21/2021
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Alumni
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Director of Alumni Communications Alana V. Allen ’07 has been named to the United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) Board of Directors.
N.C. A&T Charts Single-Year Growth of 30% in Sponsored Research Support
07/16/2021
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Research and Economic Development
In a year in which universities across America struggled to meet the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic while continuing and launching new research, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University faculty brought in a record $78.2 million in scientific contracts and grants, a 30% increase over FY2020.
N.C. A&T Mechanical Engineering Design Team Recognized for Best Engineering Design Process
07/16/2021
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Research and Economic Development
College of Engineering
Four recent mechanical engineering graduates from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University won the 2021 Sandia Senior Design Bonanza Best Engineering Design Process award for their senior capstone design. In 2020, the first year that Sandia sponsored the mechanical engineering project at A&T, the seniors were named most innovative.
N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Annual Summer Retreat July 16
07/13/2021
N.C. A&T BOT will hold its annual retreat, July 16.
N.C. A&T’s Greatest Homecoming on Earth Set to Return In-Person
07/13/2021
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Alumni
Students
N.C. A&T will bring back its nationally celebrated annual tradition, “The Greatest Homecoming on Earth.”
N.C. A&T, NCCU Compete to Crush COVID-19
07/09/2021
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Employees
Students
N.C. A&T and North Carolina Central University’s longtime rivalry will now include a battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.
N.C. A&T Mobilizes Historic Investments in Student Success, COVID Recovery
07/08/2021
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Academic Affairs
In recognition of how significantly many of its students, their families and communities have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is making a major strategic investment into a series of initiatives over the next three years that will significantly lower students’ cost of attendance.
N.C. A&T Names Cockerham Executive Director of Community Engagement
07/08/2021
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Academic Affairs
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Lonnie Cockerham, Ph.D., has been named executive director of community engagement.
N.C. A&T Students Selected for HistoryMakers Student Brand Ambassadors Program
07/07/2021
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
After a competitive application process, two juniors from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are making history of their own as recruits for the 2021-22 HistoryMakers Student Brand Ambassador Program. Jonezie Cobb, a political science student, and Theresa Davis-Nathaniel, a political science and elementary education student, join 22 peers from seventeen colleges and universities as official representatives of The HistoryMakers Digital Archives–the nation’s largest African American video oral history collection.
N.C. A&T Bioengineering Researcher Awarded $550K NSF Grant to Develop Biomaterials for Wound-Care Applications
07/07/2021
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Research and Economic Development
College of Engineering
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a three-year $550,000 grant to Narayan Bhattarai, Ph.D., an associate professor of bioengineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, to research metal-composite biomaterial that will significantly reduce the inflammation and scar formation of wounds, leading to more effective healing for patients. Bhattarai is the sole principal investigator on the grant titled, “Biodegradable Composite Nanofiber Meshes that Contain Degradable Metal Particulates.”
Legislation Introduced to Make Agriculture Scholarship Permanent
07/06/2021
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College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Through an effort from chancellors and presidents of the 1890s land-grant institutions, House Agriculture Committee Chair David Scott (D- Georgia) introduced legislation to make the 1890s Land Grant African American Colleges and Universities’ Student Scholarships program permanent with a $100 million increase in funding.
N.C. A&T Grant Develops Clean Energy Apprenticeship, First of Its Kind in Nation
07/02/2021
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Research and Economic Development
College of Engineering
On Thursday, July 1, Gov. Roy Cooper visited Halifax Community College to learn more about North Carolina’s first Clean Energy Youth Apprenticeship Pilot and the Halifax Lighthouse Solar Camp. Cooper also met with partners, including Balu Gokaraju, Ph.D., an associate professor and principal investigator leading this the team from A&T’s College of Engineering.
N.C. A&T Sociology Professor Teixeira-Poit Receives 2021 Mauksch Award
07/01/2021
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College of Health and Human Sciences
Social Work
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University assistant sociology professor Stephanie Teixeira-Poit, Ph.D., has received the 2021 Hans O. Mauksch Award for Distinguished Contributions to Undergraduate Sociology.
N.C. A&T Fashion Program Receives $100,000 Award from GAP, Icon 360
06/30/2021
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College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences
N.C. A&T’s Teasley Selected as 2021 Marian Drane Graham Scholar
06/30/2021
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Academic Affairs
College of Engineering
Industrial and Systems Engineering
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University student William J. Teasley has been selected as a 2021 Marian Drane Graham Scholar through the University of North Carolina System.
N.C. A&T Names New Chief Diversity Officer
06/30/2021
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Human Resources
North Carolina A&T has named Del L. Ruff as its executive diversity and inclusion officer in the Division of Human Resources.
Joint School of Social Work Director Shears Featured in WalletHub Report
06/29/2021
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College of Health and Human Sciences
Social Work
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Jeffrey K. Shears ’90, ‘94, Ph.D., director of the Joint School of Social Work, is featured on WalletHub, a personal finance website.
N.C. A&T Library Awarded LSTA Grants for Makerspace, Student Learning
06/24/2021
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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.
Degree Completion Program at N.C. A&T Sees Growth, Opens Doors for Long-time Stop-Outs
06/21/2021
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Academic Affairs
Student Affairs
The AGL program at N.C. A&T has experienced phenomenal growth since its inception in 2016. The online degree completion program continues to be a source of alternative degree obtainment.
N.C. A&T Marketing Professor Leak Curates Series on Power, Race and Commerce
06/21/2021
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College of Business and Economics
Marketing
Roland Leak ‘96, Ph.D., MBA, an associate professor of marketing at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has co-curated a series, “The Intersection of Power, Race and Commerce,” in Spark, the online magazine of the National Center for Institutional Diversity (NCID).
N.C. A&T Named a Best Online Masters in Information Systems Degree Programs
06/21/2021
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College of Science and Technology
The Graduate College
Intellegent.com ranked North Carolina A&T as the No. 1 historically Black college or university to earn an online master’s in information technology, housed in the College of Science and Technology (COST)
A&T Celebrates Historic Federal Recognition of Juneteenth
06/19/2021
A statement from Chancellor Harold L. Martin applauds the "welcome and long overdue" designation of June 19 as a national holiday.
N.C. A&T Aggie Autonomous Team Completes Four-Year Competition
06/18/2021
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College of Engineering
This past week, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Aggie Autonomous Auto (A3) team completed the four-year Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) AutoDrive Challenge in Mcity, Michigan. Throughout the four-year competition, the team converted a standard electric vehicle to level-four autonomy. The team’s success earned N.C. A&T a spot to compete in Phase II of the SAE AutoDrive challenge.
Tech Giant Google Makes $5-Million Gift to N.C. A&T
06/17/2021
The internet search and technology firm is investing heavily in equity-related initiatives at A&T, expanding pathways to workplace success for Aggies.
N.C. A&T and Barnes & Noble College Partner on Free Textbooks for Undergrads
06/17/2021
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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.
N.C. A&T Alumna, Retired Brigadier General Adams-Ender Combats COVID-19
06/16/2021
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Alumni
College of Health and Human Sciences
Nursing
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumna and retired Brig. Gen. Clara Adams-Ender ‘61, 18th chief of the Army Nurse Air Corps, is combatting COVID-19 by vaccinating her community.
N.C. A&T Selected as NC Teaching Fellows Program Partner Institution
06/16/2021
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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.
Deese College’s Bish Joins George W. Bush Institute’s Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program
06/14/2021
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College of Business and Economics
Management
Adelle Bish, Ph.D., of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics has been selected to participate in the 2021 class of the George W. Bush Institute’s Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program.
Dominion Energy to Host Social Justice Forum with Chancellor Martin and other HBCU Leaders
06/14/2021
N.C. A&T's Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. will join other HBCU leaders as part of Dominion Energy’s HBCU Promise Presidents’ Forum series, focusing on the impact of the social justice movement on HBCUs and their students.
Supply Chain Students Complete International Paper & BoxPlus Case Study Competition
06/11/2021
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College of Business and Economics
Transportation and Supply Chain
Three teams of supply chain management students in North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics earned cash prizes after completing the 2021 International Paper & BoxPlus Case Study Competition.
10 N.C. A&T Students Selected for Prestigious Governor’s Internship Program
06/11/2021
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Student Affairs
Students
North Carolina Governor’s HBCU Internship summer program has selected 10 N.C. A&T students for its 2021 cohort.
Triad Business Journal Names A&T Alumnae Among 2021 Outstanding Women in Business
06/11/2021
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnae Kiva Elliott ‘11, Niketa Greene ’97 and Karin Henderson ’94 are among the women honored as the Triad Business Journals’ 2021 Outstanding Women in Business.
N.C. A&T Biology Professor Recognized for Undergraduate Research Mentorship
06/11/2021
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College of Science and Technology
Biology
Misty Thomas, Ph.D., an associate professor of biology in the College of Science and Technology, was recognized with the Mentor Award by the Council on Undergraduate Research.
Holloway Named N.C. A&T Vice Chancellor of Division of Legal Affairs, Risk and Compliance
06/10/2021
Melissa J. Holloway, J.D., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s general counsel, has been named vice chancellor and general counsel of the university’s newly created Division of Legal Affairs, Risk and Compliance (DLARC).
N.C. A&T’s Ongeri Receives $1.74M NIH Award to Study Diabetic Kidney Disease
06/10/2021
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College of Health and Human Sciences
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded a $1.74 million research grant to study diabetic kidney disease to Elimelda Moige Ongeri, Ph.D., a professor and associate dean for research and innovation at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Hayes Named N.C. A&T Title IX Coordinator
06/07/2021
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Academic Affairs
Breona M. Hayes has been named Title IX coordinator for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Marketing Students Complete Inaugural Marketing Case Study Competition Sponsored by International Paper
06/07/2021
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College of Business and Economics
Marketing
Three teams of undergraduate marketing students earned cash prizes after completing an inaugural case study competition sponsored by International Paper at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics.
A&T Joins National Alliance Focused on Student Success
06/07/2021
A&T joins University of Maryland-Baltimore County as the first two campuses invited to join the University Innovation Alliance since its founding in 2014.
N.C. A&T’s Hart, Ward-Johnson Named to 2021 Executive Leadership Institute
06/02/2021
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Academic Affairs
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Chief of Staff Erin Hill Hart and Frances Ward-Johnson, Ph.D., dean of the university’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS), have been selected to participate in the University of North Carolina System’s 2021 Executive Leadership Institute.
N.C. A&T Students Place Third in $25M ‘Market Madness: HBCU Possibilities’ Program
06/01/2021
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College of Business and Economics
Four first-year North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students in the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics have earned a third-place finish in the inaugural Goldman Sachs “Market Madness: HBCU Possibilities” Program case study competition.
N.C. A&T College of Engineering Receives $1M from Clark Foundation for Scholarships
05/28/2021
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College of Engineering
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Engineering has received a $1 million investment from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation.
Report: N.C. A&T Tops Harvard, Stanford in MBA Post-Graduation Employment
05/28/2021
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College of Business and Economics
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s MBA program in Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics is featured in a report about business schools and colleges with better employment rates than Harvard Business School and Stanford Graduate School of Business.
N.C. A&T, N.C. Virtual Public Schools Partner for First Ag Courses
05/27/2021
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4-H and Youth Development
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Two agriculture-related classes will become available to middle and high school students thanks to a collaboration between North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and N.C. Virtual Public Schools.
Extension Partners with Community Organizations to Bridge Vaccination Gap
05/26/2021
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Cooperative Extension
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
The new Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T COVID response program was created when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reached out to USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) offering to fund innovative Extension education to advance adult immunization in rural, medically underserved, and other hard-to-reach communities.
Bluford Library Receives Bank of America Donation for Oral History Database
05/25/2021
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Academic Affairs
F.D. Bluford Library received a $34,200 donation from Bank of America to gain access to The HistoryMakers Digital Archive, the largest African American oral history archive in the United States.
Celebration of Faculty Excellence Recognizes A&T’s Outstanding Professionals
05/25/2021
The outstanding work of faculty, academic staff and researchers over the past two years was recognized in a campus-wide streaming program.
N.C. A&T Economics Student Reid Named 2021 Rangel SEP Scholar
05/24/2021
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Academic Affairs
College of Business and Economics
Economics
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University sophomore Kennedy Reid has been selected as a 2021 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program (Rangel SEP) Scholar.
N.C. A&T Center to Implement Energy-Efficient Community Initiatives, Enhancing Opportunities
05/20/2021
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Research and Economic Development
College of Engineering
The Center for Energy Research and Technology (CERT) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University received three grants totaling more than $500,000 to bolster regional energy-efficient building construction and cost savings in low-income communities hardest hit during the pandemic.
Recent N.C. A&T Grads Discuss Next Steps and the Power of HBCUs.
05/20/2021
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Academic Affairs
Alumni
If ever there were questions about the relevance, strength, impact and capability of HBCUs and the students who attend them, six friends and recent N.C. A&T graduates have strong opinions and boast medical and law school acceptances and corporate job offers in response to naysayers and doubters.
N.C. A&T Receives USDA Grant for New Center of Excellence
05/17/2021
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College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
The USDA NIFA has awarded a $1.1 million grant to North Carolina A&T to help improve the recruitment, retention and graduation of diverse students in the food, agriculture, natural resources and human sciences and related STEM fields.
Luster-Teasley Named N.C. A&T Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
05/14/2021
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Academic Affairs
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Stephanie Luster-Teasley ‘96, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, has accepted the position of vice provost for undergraduate education, effective May 17.
N.C. A&T Deese College Partners with Synchrony on Education as an Equalizer Initiative
05/13/2021
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College of Business and Economics
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics is partnering with Synchrony on the company’s Education as an Equalizer initiative.
N.C. A&T Engineering Professor’s Patent May Revolutionize Defense Communication Devices
05/12/2021
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Research and Economic Development
College of Engineering
Numan Dogan, Ph.D., a professor of computer and electrical engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, was awarded U.S. Patent No. 10,985,699 titled “Differential Constructive-Wave Oscillator (DCWO).” His former student, Göker Ariyak, Ph.D., is named co-inventor.
Simmons University President Appointed to N.C. A&T BOT; Three Members Reappointed
05/11/2021
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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
The Journey Toward the Degree: N.C. A&T Students Share their A&T Stories
05/07/2021
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Academic Affairs
Student Affairs
Students
As N.C. A&T prepares to hold commencement ceremonies, students share their stories.
Jackson, Avant Receive Honorary Degrees at N.C. A&T Commencement Ceremonies
05/05/2021
In its first live graduation ceremonies since 2019, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University hosted two star-studded commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 9, honoring spring 2021 graduates and 2020 grads who were not able to be celebrated in person.
N.C. A&T’s College of Engineering Senior Design Expo Showcases Problem-Solving and Undergraduate Research
05/04/2021
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College of Engineering
The eighth annual College of Engineering Senior Design Expo at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University took place virtually on April 29, showcasing student talent and innovation. The event displayed the culmination of the students’ undergraduate careers in engineering and computer science.
N.C. A&T Names Martin Interim COAACH Director
04/30/2021
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named Patrick McPhail Martin, Ph.D., as the new interim director of the Center for Outreach in Alzheimer's, Aging and Community Health (COAACH).
Record $181.4M Raised Through Campaign for North Carolina A&T
04/30/2021
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Academic Affairs
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.
College of Engineering 10th Graduate Research Poster Competition Produces a First
04/28/2021
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College of Engineering
The tenth College of Engineering (COE) Graduate Research Poster Competition came down to the wire this year and resulted in the first-ever three-way tie for runner up in the Ph.D. category. The marquee annual event is a showcase of talent of COE students studying in the eight master’s and five doctoral programs at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Spring 2021 College of Engineering Freshman Innovation Challenge Addresses Accessibility
04/28/2021
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College of Engineering
Five teams competed in the Spring 2021 College of Engineering (COE) Freshman Innovation Challenge at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The challenge showcased the talent of first-year COE students and their accumulation of knowledge learned during their first semester.
A&T Alumnus Jenkins Wins Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film
04/26/2021
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Alumni
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Terrence Jenkins ’04, better known as Terrence J, won an Oscar for the short film “Two Distant Strangers,” as an executive producer of the film.
Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T Launches Statewide Needs Assessment
04/26/2021
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Cooperative Extension
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T is conducting a statewide needs assessment to better understand the issues facing underserved urban and rural communities in North Carolina.
N.C. A&T Center of Excellence, Partners to Launch Cybersecurity Hub for Women
04/23/2021
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Research and Economic Development
The Center of Excellence in Cybersecurity Research, Outreach and Education (CREO) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will virtually launch its Cybersecurity Forensic Hub for Women on Monday, April 26 at 4 p.m. This launch comes on the heels of INTERPOL’s commitment to join forces with the Coalition Against Stalkerware in addressing the increase in domestic violence and technology abuse cases during the COVID-19 lockdown.
N.C. A&T College of Education Professor Recipient of 2020-21 BOG Excellence in Teaching Award
04/22/2021
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Academic Affairs
Employees
College of Education
Leadership Studies and Adult Education
In recognition of outstanding work in the classroom, Comfort O. Okpala, Ph.D has been named the 2020-21 University of North Carolina System’s Board of Governors (BOG) Award for Excellence in Teaching for N.C. A&T.
Aggies Win National 32nd Annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge
04/21/2021
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
College of Engineering
College of Health and Human Sciences
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University emerged as the national champions of the 32nd annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), with a 70-point lead against Florida A&M. This is the first year the university has laid claim to the title and will receive a $75,000 institutional grant in addition to the championship trophy.
Sales Education Foundation Highlights N.C. A&T’s Deese College Professional Sales Program
04/21/2021
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College of Business and Economics
Marketing
The professional sales program offered by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics is rated among the best for 2021, according to the Sales Education Foundation (SEF).
Earth Day Panel to Focus on Environmental Justice and Black America
04/21/2021
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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.
N.C. A&T Advances to Final Four in 32nd Annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge
04/19/2021
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
College of Engineering
College of Health and Human Sciences
An exceptional team representing North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is advancing to the final four round of the 32nd annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) following its win against Oakwood University. A&T joins Alabama A&M, Florida A&M and Morehouse University as this year’s semi-finalists and will compete virtually today at 6 p.m.
N.C. A&T Accounting and Finance Professor Phillips Featured in WalletHub Report
04/19/2021
Brandis Phillips, Ph.D., CPA, an associate professor of accounting and finance at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is featured on WalletHub, a personal finance website.
N.C. A&T, Surry Community College Sign Credit-Transfer Agreements
04/19/2021
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College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
New agreements will help graduates of the Applied Animal Science Technology Program at Surry Community College transfer credits and pursue bachelor’s degrees in agricultural education at North Carolina A&T.
N.C. A&T English Department to Present Second Annual Black Maternal Health Conference on April 17
04/16/2021
The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Department of English will present its second annual Black Maternal Health Conference on Saturday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to noon. The theme of the free, public virtual event is “Dear Mama: Knowledge Is Power.”
Fashion Nova, Megan The Stallion Give $25,000 to N.C. A&T Fashion Program
04/15/2021
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College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences
Popular fashion retailer Fashion Nova and rapper Megan Thee Stallion rolled out the red carpet for North Carolina A&T's fashion merchandising and design program recently with a surprise donation of $25,000.
N.C. A&T College of Health and Human Sciences to Be Named for Hairstons
04/14/2021
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College of Health and Human Sciences
In recognition of their many contributions to their alma mater, North Carolina A&T will name its College of Health and Human Sciences after John R. and Kathy R. Hairston ‘75.
N.C. A&T Biology Student Richards Named 2021 Goldwater Scholar
04/13/2021
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Academic Affairs
College of Science and Technology
Biology
Fifth College of Engineering Hackathon Inspires Innovative Solutions to Complex Corporate Challenges
04/12/2021
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College of Engineering
College of Science and Technology
Not even a pandemic could hinder the talent at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University during the College of Engineering’s fifth hackathon, and second held virtually. One of the spring semester’s marquee events, HACKNCAT The Remix, boasted 22 teams consisting of over 100 competitors from the College of Engineering and College of Science and Technology, representing six undergraduate programs.
N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Special Called Meeting April 14
04/12/2021
N.C. A&T BOT will hold a special called meeting.
Sang Awarded Two Grants to Study Foods’ Effects on the Body, Disease Prevention
04/12/2021
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College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Shengmin Sang, Ph.D., a professor of functional foods and human health at N.C. A&T’s Center of Excellence for Post-Harvest Technologies at the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, has been awarded two grants totaling nearly $1 million from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
CAHSS Kicks Off STEAM Lecture Series with ‘Coded Bias’ Panel
04/12/2021
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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.
N.C. A&T’s Center of Excellence Recognizes Women Faculty in Manufacturing, Launches Academy
04/09/2021
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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.
N.C. A&T Alumnus Graham Named Interim United Way of Greater Greensboro Leader
04/09/2021
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Alumni
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnus Brian Graham ’02 has been named interim chief operating officer of the United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG).
Goldman Sachs Includes N.C. A&T in $25M ‘Market Madness: HBCU Possibilities’ Program
04/09/2021
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Academic Affairs
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been named one of the historically Black colleges and universities in the inaugural cohort of Goldman Sachs’ five-year, $25 million “Market Madness: HBCU Possibilities” Program.
U.S. News & World Report Rates Deese College Top Public HBCU Graduate Business School
04/09/2021
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College of Business and Economics
The Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the nation’s No. 1 graduate business school at a public historically Black college or university, according to U.S. News & World Report.
N.C. A&T Taps Emmy Award-Winning Actor Brown as Spring Commencement Speaker
04/06/2021
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Academic Affairs
Two-time Emmy Award-winning actor Sterling K. Brown will be the keynote speaker for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 9.
N.C. A&T to Hold May 9 Commencement Ceremonies for Spring 2021 and All 2020 Graduates
04/02/2021
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Academic Affairs
Alumni
Students
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has scheduled two commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 9, for all 2020 and spring 2021 graduates at Truist Stadium on campus.
The Brick-and-Mortar Legacies of Four Leading Women
03/31/2021
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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.
University Galleries to Host Artist-Activists to Discuss the Intersection of Art and Social Justice
03/25/2021
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University will host a virtual program, “African American Women as Artists and Activists” on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 6 p.m. The discussion will feature artists Sunny Gravely Foushee and Virginia Holmes and will delve into the impact that art with a social justice theme is becoming a major component for today’s movements including Black Lives Matter. Noted actress and author Angela Ray will moderate the discussion.
N.C. A&T Joins National Taskforce on Higher Education and Opportunity
03/25/2021
North Carolina A&T is one of an elite group of 36 higher education institutions across the country that are among the initial members of the Taskforce on Higher Education Opportunity.
Championship U: A&T Teams Continue to Dominate
03/25/2021
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Athletics
Students
Three impressive championships shine a national spotlight on athletics excellence at N.C. A&T.
N.C. A&T Alumnus Brings Coming 2 America Set to Life with Fashion
03/24/2021
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Alumni
On March 5, the world was reintroduced to Zamunda with the premiere of “Coming 2 America” on Amazon Prime. Fans from all generations gathered together at home to enjoy this anticipated comedy and many were captivated by the fashion and the esthetics of the set that gave us a front-row seat to the continent of Africa. The behind the scenes work that brought these intriguing visuals to life was due to our very own, James “Jimmy” Hawkins, who is a costume designer that worked as a fitter on the set of the movie.
Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T Awards Small Farmer of the Year
03/24/2021
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Cooperative Extension
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
As part of Small Farms Week, Mike Jones of Mae Farms has been named the 2021 N.C. Small Farmer of the Year, a recognition awarded annually by Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T.
N.C. A&T Alumnus Ford Elected to UNC Board of Governors
03/23/2021
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Alumni
Former North Carolina Senator and 1992 N.C. A&T alumnus Joel Ford has been named to the University of North Carolina System Board of Governors.
N.C. A&T to Present Women’s History Month Program Featuring Jones on March 30
03/22/2021
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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.
University Galleries to Host In-Person Exhibition, “Freedom Ship: The Works of Curtis James”
03/19/2021
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will open its in-person exhibition, “Freedom Ship: The Works of Curtis James” on April 1, 2021 to run until June 30, 2021. The exhibition features 18 works by James that illustrate the 2006 children’s book, “Freedom Ship” by Doreen Rappaport. The story is based on the life of Robert Smalls, an escaped slave who piloted the slave ship, Planter, carrying other escaped slaves to freedom past the confederate battleships in Charleston, South Carolina. The exhibition was made possible through the generous art donation by Texas businessman Arthur Primas, who donated 35 works of art, including works by James and Bryan Collier.
N.C. A&T Student First From University Selected for Prestigious Sports Journalism Institute
03/16/2021
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Students
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Journalism & Mass Communication English
Jarod Hamilton, senior journalism and mass communications student and editor-in-chief of N.C. A&T's student-run newspaper The A&T Register, has been selected as part of the 2021 Sports Journalism Intitute (SJI).
N.C. A&T Journalism Students Apply Storytelling Skills to Curb Spread of Coronavirus
03/12/2021
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
As the global community marked the anniversary of the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a pandemic, students in their first semester multimedia storytelling course at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University produced a series of audio public service announcements designed to persuade their peers across campus to continue wearing masks, frequently washing hands and social distancing.
N.C. A&T Mechanical Engineering Senior Recognized as 2021 Namaskar Winner
03/12/2021
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College of Engineering
From the corridors of McNair Hall pre-pandemic, to the screens on Zoom, mechanical engineering senior Joshua Burnell is known as a student leader at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University who has strived to positively impact his department, college and university throughout his undergraduate academic career.
During the celebration of National Engineers Week at A&T’s College of Engineering (COE), Burnell was selected as the 2021 Namaskar winner for his leadership, professionalism and his level of academic success. COE awards this distinction annually to a graduating senior, highlighting the importance of excellence in engineering and to encourage students to strive for excellence in their endeavors.
N.C. A&T Alum Michael S. Regan Confirmed to Lead EPA
03/10/2021
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College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Michael S. Regan ’98, an alumnus of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, was confirmed today to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
New Engineering Complex at North Carolina A&T to Bear Chancellor Martin’s Name
03/10/2021
A&T’s new engineering complex-in-development will be named upon its opening in honor of Chancellor Harold L. Martin, Sr., university officials announced.
N.C. A&T Celebrates 130 Years of Education, Research and Service
03/09/2021
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Alumni
Today -- March 9, 2021 -- A&T celebrates 13 decades of existence, including its status today as America's top-rated and largest HBCU.
N.C. A&T’s Online B.S. in Economics Program Achieves High Rankings
03/08/2021
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College of Business and Economics
Economics
Two organizations that rate college degree programs have ranked the online B.S. program in economics from the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University on their list of national leaders in online economics programs.
N.C. A&T’s Deese College Ranks Among Best Business Schools for Women in 2021
03/05/2021
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College of Business and Economics
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics is among the nation’s “Best Business Schools for Women 2021,” according to College Consensus.
N.C. A&T Deese College’s Romero Joins Wall Street Journal Economic Forecasters Panel
03/05/2021
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College of Business and Economics
Economics
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Alfredo Romero, Ph.D., has been chosen to serve on The Wall Street Journal’s monthly Economic Forecasting Survey group.
N.C. A&T Receives $250K from Diageo to Establish Endowment Fund
03/04/2021
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Academic Affairs
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received $250,000 from British-based beer and spirits maker Diageo to establish an endowment fund.
N.C. A&T Alumnus Applewhite Appointed to Credit Suisse Holdings USA Board
03/04/2021
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Alumni
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnus Morris W. Applewhite ’80 has been appointed as a non-executive director to the Board of Directors for Credit Suisse Holdings USA (CSH USA) Inc.
N.C. A&T Names Thornton Vice Provost for Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness
03/03/2021
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Academic Affairs
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Courtney Thornton, Ed.D., has been named vice provost for strategic planning and institutional effectiveness, effective March 15.
Speaker Series at N.C. A&T Takes on COVID-19 Questions and Concerns with Immunologist Kizzmekia Corbett
03/03/2021
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Chancellor’s Town Hall Series
In an engaging conversation that felt more like a peep inside a Zoom call with best friends, North Carolina A&T State University hosted the virtual Chancellor’s Speaker Series: “Race to Vaccinate,” March 2, featuring viral immunologist and COVID-19 vaccine designer Kizzmekia Corbett, along with actress and producer Tia Mowry-Hardrict.
N.C. A&T Bioengineering Researcher Aims to Develop Mini-brain in Fight against Alzheimer’s Disease
03/02/2021
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Research and Economic Development
College of Engineering
Yeoheung Yun, Ph.D., a bioengineering professor at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, was awarded $1.43 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop a functional mini-brain model in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease (AD). According to the Alzheimer’s Association, AD affects more than 6 million Americans and is the most common cause of dementia.
35th Annual Small Farms Week Set for March 21-27
03/02/2021
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Cooperative Extension
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
A&T Alumnus Sanders Selected as Target HBCU Design Challenge Winner
02/26/2021
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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.
North Carolina A&T’s Victor Solomon Debuts on NBC’s The Voice
02/26/2021
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Student Affairs
Students
The senior singing phenomenon is the star of Monday night's season premiere of the hit music competition series.
N.C. A&T’s Deese College Enters Three-Year Partnership with DCLI
02/25/2021
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College of Business and Economics
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has entered a three-year partnership with Charlotte-based Direct ChassisLink Inc. to provide scholarship support, internship and other opportunities to the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics.
UNC System President, Chancellor Martin Tour Vaccine Clinic
02/25/2021
North Carolina A&T's third clinic day brings to nearly 1,200 the number of vaccines administered at the site so far.
N.C. A&T to Host Virtual SciTech Week
02/24/2021
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College of Science and Technology
The College of Science and Technology at North Carolina A&T will engage Guilford County students in virtual STEM activities beginning Monday, March 15, during its 2021 SciTech Week.
Research Team Investigates SARS CoV-2’s Potential to Infect Food Animals
02/23/2021
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College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Animal Sciences
Governor Names N.C. A&T’s Smith-Jackson to Performance Management Advisory Committee
02/22/2021
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Academic Affairs
Gov. Roy Cooper has named North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Tonya Smith-Jackson to the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Performance Management.
3M Expands Partnership with N.C. A&T through $2.1M Commitment
02/22/2021
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College of Business and Economics
College of Engineering
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received a $2.1 million gift from 3M in support of the university’s Equity in Education Initiative (E²I).
N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Full Board Meeting Feb. 25-26
02/21/2021
The N.C. A&T Board of Trustees will hold committee and full-board meetings, Feb. 25-26.
N.C. A&T to Host Inclusive Research Excellence Roundtable Lunch and Learn Feb. 23
02/19/2021
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Research and Economic Development
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host a virtual Inclusive Research Excellence Roundtable Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, Feb. 23, from noon to 1 p.m.
A&T Journalism Major Selected for Prestigious Internship
02/19/2021
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Lauren Mitchell, a journalism major at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is the only student from a historically Black university to be awarded a summer 2021 internship at The Washington Post.
Dentsply Sirona Gives $100K to N.C. A&T for New Scholarship Fund
02/18/2021
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College of Business and Economics
College of Engineering
Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering
Charlotte-based Dentsply Sirona announced the company will partner with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to create the Dentsply Sirona Scholarship Fund for Innovation and Leadership.
University Galleries to host Artist Bryan Collier Virtual Exhibition and Program
02/17/2021
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, will open the virtual exhibition, “Rosa: The Works of Bryan Collier” highlighted by a virtual program on Feb. 24 at 6 p.m., featuring Collier. The artist will discuss his work as an acclaimed artist and African American children’s book illustrator. The virtual program will be facilitated by noted actress and author, Angela Ray, and is free and open to the public through registration.
Six N.C. A&T Students Present at 2021 Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting
02/16/2021
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College of Business and Economics
College of Engineering
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students Amanda Gray, Aliyah McCray, Felicia Park, Patrick Stanley, Miles Staton and Erica Thompson participated in the 2021 Transportation Research Board (TRB) annual meeting, which was held online Jan. 5-8 and 25-29.
N.C. A&T Drum Major Performs During Super Bowl Halftime Show
02/15/2021
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Student Affairs
Bentley Tanner, a junior studying information technology at N.C. A&T stunned social media on Sunday, Feb. 7, when he posted that he was one of the performers during the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show featuring The Weeknd.
Town Hall at N.C. A&T to Address COVID-19 Vaccine with NIH’s Kizzmekia Corbett
02/15/2021
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Chancellor’s Speaker Series
N.C. A&T will host the virtual Chancellor’s Speaker Series, “Race to Vaccinate,” Tuesday, March 2, 6 p.m. The town hall on the COVID-19 vaccine and the African American community will feature viral immunologist and lead developer of the Moderna vaccine, Kizzmekia Corbett, Ph.D. in conversation with actress, producer, author and business owner Tia Mowry-Hardrict.
N.C. A&T’s Computer Science Department Enriched by Cisco Partnership
02/11/2021
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College of Engineering
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.
N.C. A&T Boasts Five Fulbright Program Grant Semifinalists, Co-Hosts National Information Session
02/11/2021
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Academic Affairs
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has five semifinalists in this year’s Fulbright Program grant cycle – Jasmine Armstrong, Nasya Blackwell, Malique Brunner, Joanna Martinez and Anderlyn Smith.
N.C. A&T Marketing Professor Stone Featured in WalletHub Report
02/10/2021
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College of Business and Economics
Marketing
George Stone, Ph.D., a professor of marketing at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been featured on WalletHub, a personal finance website.
N.C. A&T College of Engineering Senior Selected as Keysight Technology Scholar
02/10/2021
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College of Engineering
Abdelkarim Suleiman, a junior studying computer engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, first used an oscilloscope in a lab during his sophomore year. He used the equipment to calculate the voltage and wave lengths of different circuits.
University Galleries to Host Art Exhibition, “Behind the Veil: Portraiture in African American Art”
02/09/2021
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is hosting a new art exhibition, “Behind the Veil: Portraiture in African American Art.” Featuring works from A&T’s permanent art collection, the on-site exhibition will be available until March 26, 2021.
N.C. A&T Receives $1.5M Gift from N.C. GlaxoSmithKline Foundation
02/04/2021
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Academic Affairs
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received a $1.5-million gift from the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation in support of the Aggie Commitment Trailblazer Scholars (ACTS) program.
N.C. A&T’s Chancellor and First Lady Get COVID-19 Vaccine and Discuss Why
02/04/2021
N.C. A&T's Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. and First Lady Davida Martin recently received COVID-19 vaccines, through the Cone Health System. Afterward, both sat down for an interview with Dr. Padonda Webb, interim executive director of the N.C. A&T Student Health Center to discuss why.
N.C. Supreme Court Justice Earls Receives N.C. A&T Human Rights Medal
02/01/2021
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Student Affairs
Alumni
N.C. A&T has awarded the 2021 Human Rights Medal to North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls.
North Carolina A&T Names New Director of Internal Audit
01/29/2021
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Employees
Mindy Sanders has been named director of Internal Audit for N.C A&T.
N.C. A&T to Honor Late NASA Astronaut Ronald McNair in 35th Celebration
01/27/2021
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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.
Sixty-One Years Later, N.C. A&T Continues Honoring A&T Four for Igniting Sit-In Movement
01/26/2021
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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.”
A&T Ranks High Among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Master’s Programs
01/26/2021
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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.
N.C. A&T Names Cockerham Interim Executive Director of Community Engagement
01/21/2021
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Academic Affairs
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Lonnie Cockerham, Ph.D., has been selected as interim executive director of community engagement.
N.C. A&T, UNCG, Guilford College to host virtual MLK Celebration on Jan. 27
01/21/2021
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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.
N.C. A&T Adds Ph.D. in Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
01/21/2021
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Academic Affairs
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
North Carolina A&T will offer a new Ph.D. in agriculture and environmental sciences through its College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.
Aggies’ Holmes Named Executive Vice President and GM of Detroit Lions
01/14/2021
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Athletics
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Journalism & Mass Communication English
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.
N.C. A&T Alumna named to Forbes 30 Under 30 List
01/14/2021
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Alumni
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Liberal Studies
Alumna Shelby Ivey Christie ’15, has been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Art and Style.
N.C. A&T Partners with NBCUniversal News Group in Newly-Launched, Nationwide Journalism Academy
01/14/2021
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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.
Corning donates $5.5M for scholarships to more than 260 students
01/14/2021
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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.
N.C. A&T’s Jackson to Lead Webinar for Project LEAP’s In Process Research Series
01/12/2021
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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.
N.C. A&T Researchers Among Top 2% of Cited Scientists Globally
01/05/2021
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Research and Economic Development
Seven North Carolina A&T faculty members are among the top 2% cited science researchers in the world, according to a new Stanford University study.
A&T to Receive Five Deep-Cold Storage Freezers for COVID-19 Vaccines
01/04/2021
With doses of COVID-19 vaccine now being shipped around the country, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will be well prepared to receive its share, thanks to new deep cold storage units being distributed to 15 campuses of the University of North Carolina System.
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Johnson '97 Named 2026 National High School Principal of the Year
04/23/2026
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Alumni
College of Business and Economics
The National Association of Secondary School Principals has named Jason Johnson '97 its 2026 National High School Principal of the Year.
N.C. A&T Real Estate Foundation, Cone Health Hold Ribbon Cutting for The Resurgent
04/22/2026
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Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development
The North Carolina A&T Real Estate Foundation, in partnership with Cone Health, celebrated the ribbon cutting of The Resurgent.
HBCU Health Equity Data Consortium at A&T Secures $1.86M in Awards
04/22/2026
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Research
Student Affairs
Community Engagement
Innovation Station
The HBCU Health Equity Data Consortium, housed at A&T, has secured $1.86 million to improve public health, support data modernization workforce development, and mitigate health disparities.
Assistant Professor Earns 2025-26 Junior Faculty Teaching Excellence Award
04/21/2026
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Journalism and Mass Communication
Ecaterina Stepaniuc, Ph.D., has received the 2025-26 Junior Faculty Teaching Excellence Award in recognition of her innovative teaching, commitment to student success and mentorship.
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