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The university will operate under Condition 1 (Reduced Operations) of the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy on Monday, March 16, effective at 12 p.m. through 11:59 p.m. A strong storm system will bring widespread hazardous weather conditions to the region.

Classes scheduled to start at 12 p.m. or later will be held virtually. Non-essential staff will work remotely.

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Shepard House Turns 100

On the centennial of its construction, Andre Vann, university archivist, explains the history and significance of the Shepard House.

Children get Glimpse of Underground Railroad in ‘Steal Away Home’

“There is no GPS and no maps, a detail rendered irrelevant by the fact that they cannot read,” said Assistant Professor Nadia Bodie-Smith, Ph.D., who is directing the play.

Two NCCU Students Win $5,000 in NC Hunger Challenge

“Hunger is an issue in general,” said Bynum. “It is everywhere, including on our campus.”

26 Years of Advising the Student News

“It’s like the real world,” dePyssler said. “How are you going to make this story work?"

Singing and Civil Rights Subject of New Book

Protest or ‘freedom songs’ were an essential part of the ‘classical’ period of the Civil Rights Movement, bookended by the Montgomery bus boycott of 1954 and the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

NCCU Criminal Justice Program Slashes Textbook Costs Through Open Resource Initiative

Criminal justice students saved more than $283,000 this year thanks to free learning resources and accelerated paths to graduation.

NCCU Class of 2025 baccalaureate ceremony

The World Needs You, Hear Graduates of North Carolina Central University

At NCCU’s 145th Commencement Exercises, speakers urged 1,011 graduates to stand up, stand out and stand on purpose - ready to lead with truth, grit and grace in a world that urgently needs their voices.

Special Call Meeting of NCCU Board of Trustees, May 13

The NCCU Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 4 p.m., via video conference call

Chancellor Dixon standing beside Dr. Shepard statue

Chancellor's Communique: A Vote of Confidence

A Vote of Confidence in Our New Direction - Moody's Affirms NCCU's A3 Credit Rating

Kimberly Hill-Davis Joins NCCU as Visiting Scholar to Advance Community Engagement

NCCU welcomes Dr. Kimberly Hill-Davis as visiting scholar to spark bold partnerships, ignite student action and deepen Durham community ties through powerful events, public dialogue and civic engagement.

Taking Flight: NCCU's Graduate Fair Success

More than 120 future scholars explored 30+ programs at NCCU’s Graduate Programs Fair, where dreams like Michael Dozier’s took shape and Eagles like Drawde Graham found new paths to soar.

NCCU Receives $1.24 Million Grant to Support Youth Mental Health

With a $1.24 million grant from the Blue Cross NC Foundation, NCCU’s Eagle Counseling, Consultation and Research Clinic is launching the HARMONY initiative to expand mental health support for youth.

Sherise Malachi: Bridging Industries, Impacting Communities

Bronx-born and Eagle-made, Sherise Malachi ’01 is a wife, mother and dynamic professional whose career has spanned major music labels, top media markets and mission-driven nonprofits.

Chancellor Dixon standing by Dr. Shephard Statue

Chancellor's Communique: Condolences and Support

Regarding the tragic shooting incident at our sister institution, Elizabeth City State University.

NCCU Addresses Special Education Teacher Shortage

“Many of our students are offered jobs even before they complete their program,” said Nigel Pierce, Ph.D., program coordinator.