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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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's nursing program delivered a 96% NCLEX passage rate, ahead of all NC HBCU nursing programs.
Dr. Jayla Moody Marshall is among eight faculty selected for NASPA’s 2026–27 Emerging Faculty Leader Academy.
Cisco has expanded its support of North Carolina Central University (NCCU) through a new investment that strengthens NCCU’s innovatives.
Carla Willis, Clastrola Williams, Jerraé Williams, Josh Parker and Paul Andrew Norman, Ed.D., add expertise spanning finance, corporate strategy, real estate, philanthropy and public service.
An associate professor of music at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has received the ASCAP Plus Award for 2025.
It is with deep sadness that I inform you of the passing of Mr. James Winston, heating plant maintenance technician in NCCU Facilities Management, on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025.
Ayanna Dennis never sought recognition. Her service at NCCU earned her a Community Impact Student Award.
NCCU received a clean audit with zero findings for fiscal year 2025.
“Alicia Marks Flowers’ appointment to the North Carolina Superior Court is a proud moment for NCCU School of Law,” said Interim Dean Donald Corbett.
NCCU is one of four FirstGen Forward Network Champion institutions to receive an inaugural Transformation Grant.