NCCU News

NCCU Kicks off Black History Month with Exhibit Honoring Black Architects and Builders

NCCU launches Black History Month with a free exhibit honoring Black architects and builders who shaped North Carolina along with other campus events.

Eagle Weather Alert: NCCU Condition 2 Extended to Jan. 27; Condition 1 (Reduced Operations) Effective Jan. 27 at 8 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

NCCU will transition to Condition 1 on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

Internship Unexpectedly Takes Sports Medicine Major to Bowl Game

She learned techniques she had not been exposed to in class such as using a Hivamat – a tool that sends mild electrical signals into injuries and speeds up healing.

A Woman of Strength and Vision: Honoring Joyce Thorpe

Born and raised in Roxboro, North Carolina, Joyce Thorpe‘79 grew up in a family of sharecroppers. From an early age, she demonstrated remarkable resilience, determination and intellectual curiosity.

Special Call Meeting of NCCU Board of Trustees' Audit Committee, Jan. 26, 2026

The Audit Committee will meet on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at 11 a.m., via videoconference call

Professor April Dawson named 2026 ABA Legal Rebel

Dawson has helped elevate NCCU Law’s national profile, particularly in areas involving artificial intelligence, ethical technology use and the future of legal training.

NCCU Leader Selected for Fulbright Award, Expands Global Impact

NCCU expands its global reach as James Ham '93, director of international affairs, earns a Fulbright IEA HBCU Award for the 2026–27 academic year.

Dr. Natasha Edmondson ‘00: A Lifelong Commitment to Service, Science and Student Success

Raised in the rural town of Scotland Neck, North Carolina, Natasha Edmondson, PharmD, MPA, BCGP ‘00, grew up in an environment where college was not the expected path. Early discouragement only fueled her drive

NCCU Nursing Top HBCU NCLEX Performer in North Carolina

NCCU's nursing program delivered a 96% NCLEX passage rate, ahead of all NC HBCU nursing programs.

NCCU’s Jayla Moody Marshall Selected for NASPA Emerging Faculty Leader Academy

Dr. Jayla Moody Marshall is among eight faculty selected for NASPA’s 2026–27 Emerging Faculty Leader Academy.

Improving Mental Health Counseling for K-12

Taheera Blount, Ph.D., received a grant of $83,634

Cisco Invests Again in NCCU

Cisco has expanded its support of North Carolina Central University (NCCU) through a new investment that strengthens NCCU’s innovatives.