At NCCU’s 145th Commencement Exercises, speakers urged 1,011 graduates to stand up, stand out and stand on purpose - ready to lead with truth, grit and grace in a world that urgently needs their voices.
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“She is a driven individual,” Thompson said. “Nineteen and about to graduate. Hard working and focused.”
Baccus hasn’t just survived college, she has thrived. She has kept up a 3.6 GPA at NCCU, been awarded six scholarships and is a member or officer in several honor societies and organizations.
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Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) team participated in the 36th Annual National Championship Tournament and reached the “Super Sixteen” playoff round.
As classmates reunited after five decades, a deep sense of gratitude filled the air. The passage of time had only strengthened their appreciation for the journey they shared and the lives they had built.
“There is this opinion that you don’t talk about it, you pray about it.”
The NCCU Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 4 p.m., via video conference call
The grant will open doors for aspiring legal professionals and help fill critical service gaps in rural communities in North Carolina.
As he prepares to graduate from the NCCU School of Law in May, Wilson is already making an impact as an advocate, mentor and leader.
NCCU is committed to student safety and housing improvements, with active efforts underway to secure a $100 million-plus investment.
Beginning in fall 2025, students will be able to enroll in AWS Academy courses through the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research.
NCCU's talented performers swept the competition, claiming first place in five categories.
Speakers include Durham Mayor Leo Williams ’05,’15; Author and Pulitzer/Emmy-nominated journalist and producer Ernie Suggs ’90; and public affairs strategist Reggie McCrimmon ‘13 for the May 9-10 celebration.
More than 60 high-achieving NCCU students attended DevCon 2025.
The university celebrates student success on April 16 at Career Signing Day, honoring Eagles with top jobs and internships through music, giveaways and recognition of their bright futures.