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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 Earns National Honors for Student Voter Participation

NCCU received the Best in Class Award for the Highest Registration Rate at an HBCU, as well as the Bronze Seal for Excellence in Student Voter Engagement.

NCCU Joins HBCU Consortium to Advance Investigative Journalism

Through innovative courses like "Foundations of Investigative Journalism," NCCU students will gain vital skills to uncover impactful stories in their communities.

Project Kitty Hawk Helps NCCU Adult Learners to Fly

A nonprofit founded by the state of North Carolina is increasing the number of adult learners at North Carolina Central University (NCCU).

Graduate Student Testifies at Congressional Committee

On Sept. 12, Jennifer Goddard testified at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C.

NCCU Homecoming 2024: Tye Tribbett, Hezekiah Walker, JT and Angie Stone Headline Concert Lineup

The Ultimate Homecoming Experience returns from Oct. 20-26, featuring performances by some of the biggest names in music, along with the gridiron battle against Morgan State University.

NCCU Achieves Success in 2025 U.S. News & World Report Rankings

NCCU’s BSN program has soared 218 spots to No. 254 nationally, now ranking No. 5 among HBCUs. In North Carolina, it ranks No. 2 among HBCUs and No. 9 overall.

HIV, the Forgotten Pandemic

While the focus has been on COVID-19 the last four years, North Carolina is still a “state of concern for HIV,” said Deborah Fortune, Ph.D., a professor in the department of public health education.

Academic Advisor First to Win NACADA Scholarship

Ashley Anderson’s passion for student success drives her work as an academic advisor at NCCU's University College.

Criminal Justice Students gains Skills, Contacts with Summer Internships

Espinoza and graduate student Daisha Ingram spent 10 weeks at the Department of Homeland Security Center for Accelerating Operational Efficiency at Arizona State University in Tempe.

Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader 2024

NCCU Honored as 2024 Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader for Global Excellence

This honor recognizes NCCU’s outstanding engagement with the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international academic exchange initiative.

NCCU Leads UNC System in Enrollment Growth —Again: Record-Breaking First-Year Class and Military-Affiliated Students Highlight Expansion

Enrollment soars 7.17%; Strategic growth seen in online programs, adult learners and military-affiliated students, positioning NCCU as a state leader in higher education

NCCU Sees Increase in Scholarship Donations, Encourages Earlier Giving

“It’s not the amount that they give,” said Susan Hester, vice chancellor of Institutional Advancement. “It’s that they are getting re-engaged with their institution.”