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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.”

Dr. Nikia A. Laurie Named Interim Director of JLC-BBRI

Appointment effective Jan. 1, 2024

Four New Members Named to NCCU Board of Trustees, Three Members Reappointed

New appointments began July 1, 2023.

Dr. Aerial Ellis Joins Echo Research Advisory Board

Echo will leverage Ellis’ academic expertise involving intercultural competencies of senior leaders at multinational corporations.

Persistence and Pivoting advised by NCCU Commencement Speaker

From the processional entrance to the benediction, the 142nd commencement exercises at NCCU were filled with enthusiasm, cheers, advice, anecdotes and even an astronaut.

NCCU chancellor and Durham Tech president signing MOU agreement for Eagle Connect Program

Eagle Connect Program Illuminates Pathway for Student Success

The enhanced program between Durham Technical Community College and NCCU is transforming educational pathways for students like Selnatta Vereen and E. Gray Stanley.

Part of Fayetteville Street to be dedicated to NCCU Couple

On Dec. 8, part of Fayetteville Street will be dedicated to a couple with strong ties to North Carolina Central University (NCCU).

Chester Crowder Jr sitting in School of Education

Initial Participant in Marathon Teaching Institute Earns Degree

In his senior year of high school, Chester Crowder Jr., had a disagreement with a teacher of African American literature. “After the cooling down, he brought me to the side for a one-on-one."

Walking the Graduation Stage after 40 Years

While NCCU encourages undergraduates to complete their studies in four years, sometimes life just gets in the way. In December, Felicia Lindsay will collect her degree 40 years after stepping onto campus.

Ashley Pointe holds book in School of Law

Teacher Inspired by Students to attend Law School

Sometimes teachers inspire students. For Ashley Pointe, her students inspired her to earn a law degree.

Special Call Meeting of NCCU Board of Trustees, Dec. 1

A special call meeting of the NCCU Board of Trustees is scheduled for Dec. 1, 2023, at 2 p.m., via video conference call.

Former NFL Wide Receiver and NASA Astronaut Set to Inspire NCCU Fall Graduates

Leland Melvin, the first NFL draftee to have flown in space, will serve as the keynote speaker for the 142nd Commencement Exercises, Dec. 9.

Notice of Campus Cyberintrusion Incident - Nov. 12, 2023

On the morning of Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, NCCU Information Technology Services (ITS) was alerted to a possible cyberintrusion incident on our campus technology systems and began an investigation.