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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.”

Ultimate Homecoming Experience 2025 Talent Line-Up

The Ultimate Homecoming Experience Returns with Week of Tradition, Pride and Star Power

NCCU’s Ultimate Homecoming Experience returns Oct. 17–25 with a week of tradition, pride and star-powered events, including concerts, comedy, reunions, the big game and more unforgettable moments!

NCCU Just Made a Bold Move with AI – Here’s What It Means

North Carolina Central University is making history as one of the first HBCUs to require AI training for all freshmen.

Kristy Caldwell Named to NACUBO Emerging Leaders Program

Kristy Caldwell, Ed.D., NCCU business officer, has been selected for the 2025-26 NACUBO Emerging Leaders Program, recognizing rising higher education finance and administration leaders nationwide.

"Home" by former faculty member Samm-Art Williams

75 years of Theatre at NCCU

About 90% of theatre graduates either work in the field or go to graduate school.

Alumni at The Ultimate Homecoming Experience 2024

NCCU Achieves Top 10 Social Mobility Ranking in South, U.S. News & World Report Confirms

NCCU climbs 11 spots in the 2026 U.S. News rankings, landing No. 7 in the South for social mobility. The university opens doors, creates opportunity and transforms lives across communities.

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.