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NCCU Kicks off Black History Month with Exhibit Honoring Black Architects and Builders

NCCU launches Black History Month with a free exhibit honoring Black architects and builders who shaped North Carolina along with other campus events.

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.

NCCU Launches Strategic Planning Survey to Shape 2025–2030 Vision

Your voice matters. Share your input in NCCU’s 2025–2030 Strategic Planning Survey by April 23 and help guide our next chapter. Visit https://bit.ly/NCCUStrategicPlan.

NCCU Raises Record-Breaking $1.1 Million During Day of Giving

NCCU just had its most successful Day of Giving ever — raising over $1.1 million! Find out how our community made history.

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.”

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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.

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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.”