It’s unclear what causes autism. The proportion of people for whom researchers can currently identify a specific genetic cause is only about 10% of cases, said Fannin.
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“There is a distinct comfort in seeing examples of Black people in higher education, thriving and joyful and bringing their full selves to the work that they do . . . "
Marim Istafanos transforms hardship into purpose, rising to No. 1 in her class at NCCU School of Law.
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A $500K grant from the Walton Family Foundation will help NCCU research career barriers facing young men ages 18–24 in the Triangle region, aiming to create solutions through policy and community engagement.
Dr. Howard, leading the charge in reshaping how institutions think about—and act on—student well-being.
University adds leaders with deep executive experience in local, state and national governance; appointments began July 1, 2025
Associate Dean April Dawson, Dr. Siobahn Day Grady and Associate Provost Jaleh Rezaie were selected for the 2025–2026 Amazon AI/ML Educator Consortium, advancing innovation in AI education and tech.
Providing an important update regarding recent billing discrepancies related to room, board and mailbox charges.
With heavy hearts, NCCU mourns the loss of Master of Public Administration student Joshua Tillman, a beloved leader and advocate whose impact at the university and passion for service will never be forgotten.
NCCU would like to provide an important update to the student body regarding student billing.
Life paused his college journey, but not his dream. After 25+ years, Dion Chavis returns to college through NCCU Online, proving to his daughter, and himself, that it’s never too late.
NCCU’s Board of Trustees will host a retreat on Monday, July 21, 2025, at 9 a.m. at Google’s Durham office, 200 Morris St. View the agenda and details on the NCCU Board of Trustees Meeting page.
Ashley Anderson of University College has been selected for NACADA’s 2025–2027 Emerging Leaders Program, one of just 12 advisors nationwide chosen for the two-year initiative.
“I was a latch key kid. My parents invested heavily in my education.”
