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After military service and building a business, 56-year-old veteran David Williams Jr. is chasing a dream deferred: earning his degree and finding renewed purpose at NCCU.
The MLE program is a professional development experience that brings together leaders in higher education to explore the complexities of institutional change.
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“Many of our students are offered jobs even before they complete their program,” said Nigel Pierce, Ph.D., program coordinator.
Achieving U.S. citizenship was more than a legal milestone for Maeva Hassani—it was the realization of a lifelong dream and the foundation for her future in law.
Baccus hasn’t just survived college, she has thrived. She has kept up a 3.6 GPA at NCCU, been awarded six scholarships and is a member or officer in several honor societies and organizations.
“She is a driven individual,” Thompson said. “Nineteen and about to graduate. Hard working and focused.”
From pop-up shops to peasant blouses, NCCU senior Keylonnie Boatwright is turning her love of fashion, film and literature into a bold business and a future in screenwriting.
Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) team participated in the 36th Annual National Championship Tournament and reached the “Super Sixteen” playoff round.
As classmates reunited after five decades, a deep sense of gratitude filled the air. The passage of time had only strengthened their appreciation for the journey they shared and the lives they had built.
“There is this opinion that you don’t talk about it, you pray about it.”
The NCCU Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 4 p.m., via video conference call
The grant will open doors for aspiring legal professionals and help fill critical service gaps in rural communities in North Carolina.
As he prepares to graduate from the NCCU School of Law in May, Wilson is already making an impact as an advocate, mentor and leader.
NCCU is committed to student safety and housing improvements, with active efforts underway to secure a $100 million-plus investment.