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Internship Unexpectedly Takes Sports Medicine Major to Bowl Game

She learned techniques she had not been exposed to in class such as using a Hivamat – a tool that sends mild electrical signals into injuries and speeds up healing.

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NCCU Leader Selected for Fulbright Award, Expands Global Impact

NCCU expands its global reach as James Ham '93, director of international affairs, earns a Fulbright IEA HBCU Award for the 2026–27 academic year.

Dr. Jayla Moody Marshall sitting on white couch

NCCU’s Jayla Moody Marshall Selected for NASPA Emerging Faculty Leader Academy

Dr. Jayla Moody Marshall is among eight faculty selected for NASPA’s 2026–27 Emerging Faculty Leader Academy.

NCCU Kicks Off SNCC Discussion Series

In February, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) will kick off a two-year multi-campus discussion series on a youth organization active in the civil rights movement of the 1960s.

NCCU staff and students doing community service. Dean of University College

Community Service: It’s Not Just for Students

On December 12, 2023, staff at University College collaborated with Meals on Wheels to deliver 74 meals to Durham residents and wrap 60 gifts for them.

NCCU Chancellor Johnson O. Akinleye to retire at end of academic year.

Chancellor Johnson O. Akinleye, 12th chancellor of North Carolina Central University (NCCU), will retire at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year, June 30, 2024.

Eagle Weather Alert: Severe Weather Event (Jan. 9)

NCCU will operate under Condition 1 (Reduced Operations) of the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy Jan. 9, at 2:25 p.m., through 12 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 10. Classes will be delivered online.

Former Roc Nation Music CEO Named NCCU Executive-in-Residence

Benny Pough is the Department of Mass Communication's latest Executive-in-Residence who will deliver an innovative special topics course in entertainment promotion and marketing for the spring 2024 semester.

Dr. Nikia A. Laurie Named Interim Director of JLC-BBRI

Appointment effective Jan. 1, 2024

Four New Members Named to NCCU Board of Trustees, Three Members Reappointed

New appointments began July 1, 2023.

Dr. Aerial Ellis Joins Echo Research Advisory Board

Echo will leverage Ellis’ academic expertise involving intercultural competencies of senior leaders at multinational corporations.

Persistence and Pivoting advised by NCCU Commencement Speaker

From the processional entrance to the benediction, the 142nd commencement exercises at NCCU were filled with enthusiasm, cheers, advice, anecdotes and even an astronaut.

NCCU chancellor and Durham Tech president signing MOU agreement for Eagle Connect Program

Eagle Connect Program Illuminates Pathway for Student Success

The enhanced program between Durham Technical Community College and NCCU is transforming educational pathways for students like Selnatta Vereen and E. Gray Stanley.

Part of Fayetteville Street to be dedicated to NCCU Couple

On Dec. 8, part of Fayetteville Street will be dedicated to a couple with strong ties to North Carolina Central University (NCCU).

Chester Crowder Jr sitting in School of Education

Initial Participant in Marathon Teaching Institute Earns Degree

In his senior year of high school, Chester Crowder Jr., had a disagreement with a teacher of African American literature. “After the cooling down, he brought me to the side for a one-on-one."