NCCU News

Keeping Upper Classmen on Track to Graduation

The overarching aim of graduation specialists is to help juniors and seniors graduate within four years.

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NCCU and Wilmette Institute Commit to Collaborating on Social Change

The five-year agreement allows the Wilmette Institute to provide curriculum, guest lecturers, and opportunities for NCCU to present at its symposia and webinars.

Presidential Honor for NCCU Chancellor Karrie Dixon

Chancellor Dixon will receive the 2024 President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for her leadership in higher education. The awards ceremony will be held on Oct. 5, 4–6 p.m., at the NCCU Student Center.

Special Call Meeting of NCCU Board of Trustees, June 28

The NCCU Board of Trustees will meet on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 9 a.m., via video conference call.

North Carolina Central University Board of Trustees Meeting on June 26

The NCCU Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 10 a.m., in the Emma Marable Conference Room, Main Floor, of the William Jones Building on campus.

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Dr. Ontario S. Wooden Appointed NCCU Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Wooden will begin his appointment effective July 1, 2024.

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Sandra F. Powers Appointed Executive Assistant to NCCU Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon

Powers will begin her appointment effective July 1, 2024.

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Avery L. Staley Appointed NCCU Chief of Staff

Staley will begin his appointment effective July 15, 2024.

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Alyn Goodson Appointed NCCU Executive Vice Chancellor

Goodson will begin his appointment effective July 15, 2024

Special Call Meeting of NCCU Board of Trustees, June 21

The NCCU Board of Trustees will meet on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 10 a.m., via video conference call.

Campus Garden Still Growing after 12 Years

The Campus Garden Committee started in early 2018, although the garden itself dates back to 2012. It was initiated by a female student who came from a family with health issues, said Calleen Herbert...

The concert, produced by MidAmerica Productions, featured a stellar debut by the NCCU Vocal Jazz Ensemble, showcasing the talents of students, faculty and alumni from the university.

NCCU Jazz Studies Shines at Carnegie Hall

The concert, produced by MidAmerica Productions, featured a stellar debut by the NCCU Vocal Jazz Ensemble, showcasing the talents of alumni, students and faculty from the university.

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NCShare Partnership Revolutionizes Data Processing for NCCU Researcher

For Ahmed Mohammed, Ph.D., dean of the College of Health and Sciences, the partnership enables more efficient data transport across campuses, which is vital for analyzing different tools and techniques.

Dr. Karrie G. Dixon Elected 13th Chancellor of NCCU

Dr. Karrie Dixon, who has led Elizabeth City State University to a new era of expansion and success, was elected chancellor of North Carolina Central University today by the UNC Board of Governors.

From Tough Times to Elite Law School

Christian Worley was homeless and spouse-less when she decided to earn a master’s degree in public administration at North Carolina Central University (NCCU). Two years later, she has a full-ride scholarship.