NCCU News

NCCU Trustee Michael Johnson Gifts $500,000 to Rename School of Business Administration Program

Gift will support the continued curriculum development, marketing and student recruitment efforts for the newly-renamed Michael P. Johnson Business Administration Program.

Five Endowed Chairs and Professorships Named in College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Newest endowed scholars include Zelda Lockhart, Ph.D., Lydia Lindsey, Ph.D., Jonathan Livingston, Ph.D., Gladys Mitchell-Walthour, Ph.D., and Charles Williams.

Former North Carolina Supreme Court Associate Justice Patricia Timmons-Goodson Appointed NCCU School of Law Dean

Patricia Timmons-Goodson, retired North Carolina Supreme Court associate justice, will assume the School of Law dean position on July 1, 2023.

Students sitting down at First Lady Health Fair

NCCU Hosts 26th Annual First Lady Walk and Health Fair, April 1

The free family event will focus on aging, men’s health and health disparities with opportunities, including a fundraising walk, free health screenings, community partner booth displays and more.

Dr. Malik Edwards Interim Dean, NCCU School of Law

NCCU Law School Dean Malik Edwards Named to 2023 Lawyers of Color Power List

The power list recognized Dean Edwards among the most influential attorneys and allies in the nation.

Attorney Benjamin Crump looking forward with hands clasped

Civil Rights Lawyer Benjamin Crump to Address NCCU Graduates

Notable civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump will deliver the keynote address at the institution’s 141st Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 6, 2023.

Update from NCCU (March 27, 2023)

Campus Police has determined that there is no credible threat to the campus and has issued an all clear.

percussionist Sheila E. playing the drums

NCCU Welcomes Grammy Award-Winning Percussionist Sheila E., March 23

World famous drummer and percussionist Sheila E. will discuss her career journey during the L.E.A.P symposium on March 23, 10:40 a.m., in the NCCU Student Center. The event is free and open to the public.

Student Accessibility Services Students in front of NCCU building.

Student Accessibility Services Receives $100,000 in Scholarships

Selected students will receive $1,000 per academic year over the next ten years from the PepsiCo Scholarship Fund.

Shepard statue with NCCU and Retool your School logos

Vote NCCU in the 2023 Home Depot Retool Your School Contest

Help the North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Eagles win a grant of up to $150,000 for campus improvements in the 2023 Home Depot Retool Your School (RYS) contest.

NCCU School of Law to host Social Justice and Racial Equity Institute Launch Gala, April 15

Irving Joyner, legendary civil rights lawyer and NCCU law professor, will serve as the keynote speaker for the Social Justice and Racial Equity Institute gala on April 15..

Jazz Ensemble in front of black background at Jack Rudin Jazz Championship Awards

NCCU’s Jazz Ensemble places first at prestigious Jack Rudin Jazz Championship

The NCCU Jazz Ensemble recently won first place and five individual awards at the prestigious Jack Rudin Jazz Championship held in New York City.

Dr. Rachelle Gold standing in front of flowers

NCCU Receives First Mellon Foundation Grant

Led by Dr. Rachelle Gold, associate professor of English, the $500,000 project will explore the contributions of NCCU alumnae in the U.S.

North Carolina Central University Board of Trustees Meeting on Feb. 21

The NCCU Board of Trustees are scheduled to meet on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at 9 a.m., in the Emma Marable Conference Room, Main Floor, of the William Jones Building on campus.

NCCU Football Team Honored by N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper and State Legislators

Gov. Cooper proclaimed Feb. 15 as a day in recognition of the 2022 HBCU National Football Champions.