Cisco has expanded its support of North Carolina Central University (NCCU) through a new investment that strengthens NCCU’s innovative work in technology, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and student success.
This latest commitment builds on the more than $9 million in previous cash and in-kind contributions Cisco has made to NCCU in recent years. Recent gifts include contributions to the Technology, Law and Policy Center in the School of Law; the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Equity Research; the Cheatham-White Scholarship Fund; and major enhancements to cybersecurity initiatives within the School of Business.
NCCU leaders emphasized that the sustained partnership with Cisco directly supports NCCU’s mission to deliver cutting-edge research opportunities, industry-aligned academic programming and hands-on learning experiences for students across disciplines.
“Cisco’s continued investment empowers us to build more opportunities for our students and broaden the university’s impact,” said Susan L. Hester, vice chancellor of the division of institutional advancement.