University Alert

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.”

Candace Bailey Awarded Inaugural ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowship

Candace Bailey, Ph.D., has been awarded a fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS).

Alumnus Weaves Dreams into Fashion Reality

For fashion designer Tukii Tucker ‘23, inspiration flows from his emotions, thoughts and dreams.

Two-Time Grammy Winner, Destiny Child’s Founding Member LeToya Luckett Visits NCCU, March 28

Luckett, an artist and actress, epitomizes versatility and success in the realm of music, cinema and television.

NCCU Introduces Innovative School of Business Building

Celebrated with a spirited ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 28, this cutting-edge facility spans 76,000 square feet over 4.58 acres.

Fighting Fire as a Freshman

Diel Rhinehart, who plans to major in nursing, joined a cadet program in the fire department of Prince Georges County, Maryland, when he was 16 years old.

Comedian Emmanuel Hudson with hands folded

MTV’s Wild’N Out Veteran, Actor and Comedian Emmanuel ‘Eman’ Hudson Visits NCCU, Feb. 29

The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place at 7 p.m. in the NCCU Student Center Event Hall at 500 Nelson St.

2 students working on drone on picnic table

Flying High: NCCU uses Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Research

Drones are being used to conduct all types of research around the world that were formerly cost prohibitive.

Associate Professor Scott Singeisen and students

Architectural Design Program being Developed at NCCU

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is developing a pre-architecture degree program, the first at a historically Black university in North Carolina.

Jazz Studies Program at Monterey Jazz Festival

NCCU Partners with Monterey Jazz Festival for Musical Showcase in Durham

The renowned festival will come to campus in April 2024 during Jazz Appreciation Month.

Shamia Stevens, first generation college student

NCCU Assists First-Generation Students from Enrollment to Graduation

Of NCCU’s almost 8,000 students, 1,702 (28.49%) are first-generation college students, according to Dekendrick Murray, executive director for Student Access and Success (SAS) at NCCU.

First Bachelor’s Degree Graduate of Clinical Research Science

On Dec. 9, 2023, Lezly Collins was awarded her Bachelor of Science degree in clinical research science, a program that trains students how to manage and monitor clinical trials.

2023-24 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Varsity Team in front of the Shepard statue

NCCU to compete in National Qualifying Tournament of 35th Annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge

The fast-paced buzzer competition highlights students’ academic prowess and their ability to answer questions about history, science, literature, religion, the arts and pop culture. 