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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 Board of Trustees Meeting on Sept. 24

The Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in the NCCU Student Center. Committee meetings are also scheduled for the day.

NCCU School of Law Hosts Constitution Day Panel

The discussion featured dialogue and insights from NCCU faculty members Professor Brenda Reddix-Smalls (law), Professor Christopher Brooks (law), and Allan Cooper, Ph.D., (political science).

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.

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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