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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.

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.

The North Carolina Central University (NCCU) School of Business has officially named the Shelron Wilson Robinson & Gerald Robinson Innovation Lab, a space designed to prepare students for the challenges of modern business through hands-on learning, collaboration, and real-world problem solving.

NCCU School of Business Unveils Innovation Lab

The NCCU School of Business officially names the Robinson Innovation Lab to prepare students for modern challenges.

Graduate Recovers Lost Year – twice

“In kindergarten, I was thrown in without a single word of English,” said Flores, who completed a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences in summer 2025.

NCCU School of Law Welcomes Class of 2028 at Pinning Ceremony

This year’s incoming class of 134 students were celebrated by family, faculty, staff and alumni as they officially began their journey into the legal profession.

Special Call Meeting of NCCU Board of Trustees' Subcommittee on Equality, Aug. 26

The subcommittee on Equality will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at 3 p.m., via video conference call

Continuing a Legacy of Music, Mentorship and Community

Alumnus Patrick Jones ’13 has been appointed Director of Bands at Hillside High School in Durham, North Carolina, one of the city’s most respected and historically significant music programs.

Chancellor Dixon and Nursing Immersive Interactive Room

NCCU Leads State with First University Nursing Program to Open Immersive Interactive Room

The nursing department launches an immersive interactive room, letting students train in virtual medical scenarios with sights, sounds, and even smells.

Rising Online Enrollment Elevates NCCU Class of 2029

NCCU’s Class of 2029 sees a 22% increase in online students, reflecting the university’s commitment to flexible, high-quality education.

Capacity-Building Grant Supports Program for College Students to Bridge Divides

The Bridge Internship unites NCCU and Duke University students in a residential summer program, fostering connections across divides while engaging with Durham’s rich history and vibrant communities.

NCCU Law 40 Under 40 Honorees

NCCU School of Law proudly celebrates six outstanding alumni named to the 2025 Forty Under Forty list.

Digging NCCU: HBCU Students Find and Analyze Viruses

Godwin and her lab partner brought their soil samples to a laboratory in Townes and isolated bacteriophage (a virus that infects bacteria) from the dirt and purified it to identify single phage populations.