NCCU News

NCCU Addresses Special Education Teacher Shortage

“Many of our students are offered jobs even before they complete their program,” said Nigel Pierce, Ph.D., program coordinator.

Jesus and a Therapist: NCCU Tackles Mental Health in Black Churches

“There is this opinion that you don’t talk about it, you pray about it.”

$1.4M Grant to NCCU will Support Eastern NC Students, Expand Legal Services in Rural Communities

The grant will open doors for aspiring legal professionals and help fill critical service gaps in rural communities in North Carolina.

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NCCU to Offer Free COVID-19 Testing in Durham Dec. 19

Free COVID-19 testing and a chance to express opinions about the vaccine will take place at a drive-up clinic sponsored by North Carolina Central University on Saturday, Dec. 19.

Play on COVID-19’s Impact on Communities of Color Sponsored by NCCU and Duke Clinical & Translational Science Institute

North Carolina Central University, in partnership with Duke Clinical & Translational Science Institute, will host a play, “A Crisis of Moments,” to air at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, on Vimeo.

Empathy and Nostalgia for NCCU Increases Alumni Donations During COVID-19

This year, NCCU alumni and supporters celebrated the university’s 110th anniversary during Homecoming with events that enhanced the spirit of giving.

NCCU Alumnus and Chancellor Emeritus Julius L. Chambers Honored with Post Office Naming

NCCU alumnus and Chancellor Emeritus Julius L. Chambers will have a Charlotte, N.C., post office named in his honor seven years after his death at age 76.

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NCCU Researchers Find Many Hesitant to Take COVID-19 Vaccine

Asking About Attitudes: NCCU researchers surveyed more than 1,000 people, most of whom said concerns about a COVID-19 vaccine would prevent them from taking it as soon it becomes available.

New Members Named to NCCU’s College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities Advisory Board

Five new members have been appointed to serve on the advisory board for the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities at NCCU.

NCCU to Host 136th Commencement Exercises Virtual for Fall Graduates

NCCU will host its virtual 136th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. The university will award degrees to approximately 642 graduates.

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Scientific discoveries lead to better patient care

BBRI researchers will be examining the most efficient ways to get new knowledge from research into the care plans of patients.

NCCU's 136th Commencement: Details on Viewing Ceremony

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) will host its 136th Commencement Ceremony virtually on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, beginning at 1 p.m. EST.

Message from the Chancellor: Happy Thanksgiving, Eagles!

During this season of gratitude, I would like to say Happy Thanksgiving to all of you and your families.

Student-Athlete Excels On and Off the Diamond

For NCCU student-athlete Jacobia Johnson, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in computer science and business is a great victory beyond the diamond.

NCCU Student Achieves High Note With Graduation

Graduation is the right key for the perfect melody for Jayson Pender. As a music education student, he managed to not only march with his peers in the band he also served as drum major for the Sound Machine