Protest or ‘freedom songs’ were an essential part of the ‘classical’ period of the Civil Rights Movement, bookended by the Montgomery bus boycott of 1954 and the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Criminal justice students saved more than $283,000 this year thanks to free learning resources and accelerated paths to graduation.
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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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.
Peter Hans, president of the UNC System, said Dixon is a “leader who can cast a wide net for talent and support and can forge alliances to accomplish great things.”
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NCCU just had its most successful Day of Giving ever — raising over $1.1 million! Find out how our community made history.
The NCCU Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., via video conference call.
“The conditions of our world require us Eagles to lead,” said Dillahunt-Holloway. “Your commitment to truth and service is far from over.”
Nursing students are stepping into virtual hospital rooms—and speaking directly to artificial intelligence-powered patients—before ever setting foot in a real healthcare setting.
The national recognition highlights colleges and universities that actively empower students to register, engage and participate in elections.
The partnership kicked off with OpenAI Academy, a hands-on workshop where the campus community explored real-world applications of AI tools like ChatGPT.
Ajamu Dillahunt-Holloway, Ph.D., '19, an assistant professor of African American history and public history at North Carolina State University, will deliver the keynote address.
Julian Muhammad, Ph.D., will serve as a senior fellow, advancing research in crisis response, cybersecurity and disaster preparedness.