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North Carolina Central University leadership is closely monitoring a light winter weather system expected to affect central North Carolina, including the Triangle region, from Monday, Dec. 8, into Tuesday, Dec. 9. In response to the forecast, the university will operate under Condition 1 (Reduced Operations) from midnight to 11:59 p.m. on Monday. All final exams scheduled for Dec. 8 will be held virtually.

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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.”

Grad Student Helps Build Resiliency in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico regularly experiences natural hazards, and over the past eight years has experienced a series of climate disasters, with Hurricane Maria in 2017 perhaps being the worst in recent years.

Smart Canes tested by NCCU

“A smart cane is a standard white cane, but its handle is jam-packed with all the technology you can put in there,” said Tikkun.

At NCCU, AI is for Everyone: Inside the IAIER Summit

NCCU’s IAIER partnered with OpenAI Academy for a first-of-its-kind summit that drew 400+ attendees to explore the future of AI.

Celebrate 40 Years of the Performance-Based Admission Program

Established 40 years ago, the Performance-Based Admission Program (PBAP) is a pioneering initiative designed to prepare incoming students for law school success.

Summer 2025 Improvements to Campus Infrastructure are Just the Beginning

The summer housing improvement project was, in fact, one of the most extensive in university history.

NCCU Soars to Third Straight Fulbright HBCU Leader Honor

For the third year in a row, NCCU has been named a Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader, one of just 19 nationwide, recognizing the university’s global engagement and commitment to student success.

Chancellor Karrie Dixon and Durham Tech President JB Buxton

NCCU and Durham Tech Forge One-of-a-Kind Transfer Pipeline into Life Sciences Industry

NCCU and Durham Tech launch a new life sciences pathway, letting students transfer seamlessly, save time and money, and prepare for high-growth, high-wage careers in the state's booming life sciences industry.

Black-and-white photo of Viola’s Sport Shop & Grocery with Coca-Cola signage on the storefront.

Alvin Lester’s Photographic Legacy Comes Home to NCCU

The NCCU Art Museum presents "Through the Lens of Alvin Lester," a powerful exhibition showcasing the alumnus’ iconic photographs capturing history, community and African American life.

Young women who are a part of the class of 2029

NCCU Shatters Enrollment Record, Fueled by Surges in Online Students and Retention

NCCU has passed the 9,000-student mark for the first time in its 115-year history.

Tanzanian Ambassador Visits Campus

Elsie Sia Kanza, Tanzanian Ambassador to the United States, took part in in a roundtable discussion with representatives of North Carolina Central University

The NCCU Creators Fund Empowers Student Visionaries

The NCCU Creators Fund is a bold initiative launched to invest directly in students who dream of building their own creative paths.

Austin Henley: Where Entrepreneurship Meets Impact

From Omaha, Nebraska, Austin Henley ’08 found a home at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) —a place that shaped his passion for community, entrepreneurship and innovation.