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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.”

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.

Black-and-white photo of Viola’s Sport Shop & Grocery with Coca-Cola signage on the storefront.

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

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.