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Decades later, Student Completes Bachelor’s Degree

In August 2024, she returned to NCCU after a 21-year hiatus.

Learning to Pivot: MPA Graduate Adjusts to Change

Now 53 and having earned three college degrees, Shearin is asked what he thinks about that high school counselor who declared him “not college material.”

24-hour App Design Competition Nets NCCU No. 2 spot

“I usually don’t sit at a computer for 24 hours,” Nadeem said. “You have a first time for everything.”

Special Call Meeting of NCCU Board of Trustees, April 10

The NCCU Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., via video conference call.

Understand the World, then Change It

“The conditions of our world require us Eagles to lead,” said Dillahunt-Holloway. “Your commitment to truth and service is far from over.”

Nursing Student using vrClinicals technology

NCCU Expands Nursing Training with AI-Powered Virtual Reality

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.

NCCU students addressing a crowd of students.

NCCU Designated 2025-26 Voter-Friendly Campus

The national recognition highlights colleges and universities that actively empower students to register, engage and participate in elections.

NCCU Partners with OpenAI to Lead AI Literacy and Innovation

The partnership kicked off with OpenAI Academy, a hands-on workshop where the campus community explored real-world applications of AI tools like ChatGPT.

NCCU to Celebrate Scholars at Annual Honors Convocation

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.

National Security Expert Joins NCCU’s Institute of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Julian Muhammad, Ph.D., will serve as a senior fellow, advancing research in crisis response, cybersecurity and disaster preparedness.

North Carolina Central University Responds to Financial Audit Findings

The leadership team is working closely with the University of North Carolina System office and other stakeholders to implement strong financial controls across campus.

James Hopkins: Leading Educational Transformation as a Principal

As the inaugural principal of Lyons Farm Elementary School, James Hopkins ‘03 has exemplified effective leadership in education, steering the school to unprecedented academic growth since its opening in 2022.

Experience Meets Aspiration at ROTC Roundtable

“I came in as a 22-year-old and oversaw men twice my age. Most had seen the gore of war, and I had not.”

NCCU School of Law Students Win ABA National Client Counseling Competition

Cortnei Cooks and Maëva Hassani, emerged as winners of the prestigious 2025 American Bar Association (ABA) National Client Counseling Competition.

NCCU Establishes Reverend Dr. William C. Turner Jr. Endowed Scholarship

The fund awards scholarships to students with financial need, prioritizing those linked to the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA.