Aspiring Eagles Academy

Myles King is a senior Psychology major at North Carolina Central University whose collegiate experience exemplifies academic excellence, leadership, and service. As a proud member of Cohort 22 of the Aspiring Eagles Academy, he has remained deeply engaged in initiatives that promote student success and campus belonging, currently serving as a peer mentor, where he plays a critical role in guiding and supporting students throughout their NCCU journey. Myles has also demonstrated strong campus leadership as a sophomore class senator during the 2023–2024 academic year, advocating for student voices and fostering meaningful engagement, and as a Spring 2024 initiate of the Gamma Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., an organization rooted in scholarship and service. Following graduation, Myles will continue his academic pursuits at Duke University, where he plans to earn a doctorate in occupational therapy, further solidifying his commitment to mentorship, community impact, and transformative leadership.

Featured in NCCU Now (Fall 2025), the Aspiring Eagles Academy highlights NCCU’s commitment to supporting first-generation and rural students through a comprehensive, high-impact transition program. The article details how the five-week Summer Bridge experience provides incoming freshmen with eight college credits, academic coaching, leadership development, and cultural enrichment while emphasizing the program’s unique year-round support, which follows students throughout their undergraduate journey. With four-year graduation rates significantly higher than non-participants, the Aspiring Eagles Academy continues to demonstrate measurable success in fostering resilience, confidence, and long-term student achievement.

Devin M. Freeman entered North Carolina Central University during the summer of 2021 as a member of the Aspiring Eagles Academy and is a recent 2025 graduate. He received his B.A. in Political Science. Furthermore, Devin's academic passions are about understanding the intersections of politics, law, and public policy. He has experience in these related fields through internships with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, the U.S. House of Representatives, the Harris-Walz U.S. Presidential Campaign, and more. Recently, he published a children’s book, “Building a Better Block with Brandon,” an inspiring story that encourages children to be the change they want in their communities. Lastly, he attends Cornell’s Brooks School to earn a Master’s in Public Administration and then plans to attend law school to pursue a career in politics.