Now 53 and having earned three college degrees, Shearin is asked what he thinks about that high school counselor who declared him “not college material.”
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“I usually don’t sit at a computer for 24 hours,” Nadeem said. “You have a first time for everything.”
CURiO Brands chairwoman and WNBA owner Anne Sempowski Ward and former NFL fullback-turned-finance leader Rob Robertson will keynote NCCU’s 146th Commencement, inspiring graduates with stories of resilience.
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Jose decided to study law in the interest of promoting fairness. “Law does tend toward that,” he said. “It makes me kind of angry when things aren’t fair.”
“It’s really cool to come into the community as a student nurse,” said Hailey Turner who was taking her turn with a blood pressure measurement.
The program is NCCU’s second (current) doctoral program, joining the integrated biosciences doctoral program established more than a decade ago.
Teddy Spivey, proud NCCU alumnus and Duke IT analyst, powers research across NC through NCShare. From cutting-edge GPUs to constant Eagle Pride, he helps students and scientists change the world - rack by rack.
When Edmund Rhynes Jr. got into NCCU School of Law, a stranger in an NCCU shirt walked by, confirming his path. Now, he’s ready to advocate for others, grounded in purpose, faith and a passion to serve.
Almost three years after graduation, Stanfield hasn’t slowed down.
Shelby Thomas plans to continue the family tradition of helping others.
Trailblazing jurist discusses how her judicial career influenced her approach as dean.
The Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in the NCCU Student Center. Committee meetings are also scheduled for the day.
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