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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.”

Law school graduate Maeva Hassani smiles while wearing her regalia

From Immigrant to Advocate: Maeva Hassani's Journey in Law

Achieving U.S. citizenship was more than a legal milestone for Maeva Hassani—it was the realization of a lifelong dream and the foundation for her future in law.

Graduating Student Adapts to Challenges

Baccus hasn’t just survived college, she has thrived. She has kept up a 3.6 GPA at NCCU, been awarded six scholarships and is a member or officer in several honor societies and organizations.

Nursing Graduate Rises from Early College to Doctoral Track

“She is a driven individual,” Thompson said. “Nineteen and about to graduate. Hard working and focused.”

Graduate Builds Fashion Brand While Pursuing Literary Dreams

From pop-up shops to peasant blouses, NCCU senior Keylonnie Boatwright is turning her love of fashion, film and literature into a bold business and a future in screenwriting.

NCCU Quiz Team Advanced to the Playoff Round

Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) team participated in the 36th Annual National Championship Tournament and reached the “Super Sixteen” playoff round.

Golden Gift from Golden Eagle Reunion: NCCU Class of 1974 Raises Over $1 Million

As classmates reunited after five decades, a deep sense of gratitude filled the air. The passage of time had only strengthened their appreciation for the journey they shared and the lives they had built.

Jesus and a Therapist: NCCU Tackles Mental Health in Black Churches

“There is this opinion that you don’t talk about it, you pray about it.”

Special Call Meeting of NCCU Board of Trustees, April 22

The NCCU Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 4 p.m., via video conference call

$1.4M Grant to NCCU will Support Eastern NC Students, Expand Legal Services in Rural Communities

The grant will open doors for aspiring legal professionals and help fill critical service gaps in rural communities in North Carolina.

Champion of Justice: Devonte Wilson's Journey from Student to Advocate

As he prepares to graduate from the NCCU School of Law in May, Wilson is already making an impact as an advocate, mentor and leader.

Chancellor Dixon standing beside Dr. Shepard statue

Chancellor's Communique: Addressing Housing and Community Concerns Together

NCCU is committed to student safety and housing improvements, with active efforts underway to secure a $100 million-plus investment.

NCCU Takes Students to the Cloud with Access to AWS Academy Training

Beginning in fall 2025, students will be able to enroll in AWS Academy courses through the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research.