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.
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“I was a latch key kid. My parents invested heavily in my education.”
Jose decided to study law in the interest of promoting fairness. “Law does tend toward that,” he said. “It makes me kind of angry when things aren’t fair.”
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The program is NCCU’s second (current) doctoral program, joining the integrated biosciences doctoral program established more than a decade ago.
Teddy Spivey, proud NCCU alumnus and Duke IT analyst, powers research across NC through NCShare. From cutting-edge GPUs to constant Eagle Pride, he helps students and scientists change the world - rack by rack.
When Edmund Rhynes Jr. got into NCCU School of Law, a stranger in an NCCU shirt walked by, confirming his path. Now, he’s ready to advocate for others, grounded in purpose, faith and a passion to serve.
Almost three years after graduation, Stanfield hasn’t slowed down.
Shelby Thomas plans to continue the family tradition of helping others.
Trailblazing jurist discusses how her judicial career influenced her approach as dean.
The Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in the NCCU Student Center. Committee meetings are also scheduled for the day.
2025 Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI) Cohort Member
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The MLE program is a professional development experience that brings together leaders in higher education to explore the complexities of institutional change.
After military service and building a business, 56-year-old veteran David Williams Jr. is chasing a dream deferred: earning his degree and finding renewed purpose at NCCU.
Rachelle S. Gold, Ph.D. is leading an effort to preserve the stories of NCCU alumnae through CLEOPATRA — Collected Lady Eagle Oral-History Project and Training Research Acumen.