Soaring Eagles

Findings published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences show how severe weather may affect the health and aging process in rhesus macaques.

NCCU is among seven institutions of higher learning and 12 community groups that have been awarded a $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

NCCU alumna Hellena Huntley Tidwell and her sons, William DeVane Tidwell and Damion Lamar Tidwell, made the largest single contribution to create the university’s first named academic program.

Environmental Earth and Geospatial Sciences assistant professor Christopher Zarzar, Ph.D., has received a three-year, $250,000 water quality research grant in collaboration with two other N.C. universities.

A conference room in the NCCU School of Law was dedicated on Nov. 10, 2021, to recognize a significant university supporter The Honorable A. Leon Stanback, Jr.

Joseph M. Green, Ph.D., dean of NCCU’s University College has been named to the board of trustees for the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation.

Senior commercial executive David Schmoock will join the NCCU School of Business faculty as its first executive-in-residence. Schmoock has 20 years of experience in the technology sector leading global teams.

Leonardo Williams, ’05,’15, was recently elected to the Ward III Durham City Council seat. Williams hopes to translate first-hand entrepreneurial experience into positive change for Durham.

Joy Clark always aspired to attend law school however her love for math and teaching took her on alternative path. The 2016 presidential election sparked her interest to pursue her ultimate goal – a law degree.

After the birth of Jasmine Pittman’s first son, she sought a career that would provide a flexible schedule. Her interest in computer science, especially the cybersecurity aspect led her to NCCU.

Studying the earth and solving environmental issues has always been a dream for North Carolina Central University (NCCU) graduate student Kenmina Devine.

As a youth pastor, Kelvin Nixon Jr. believes that a higher power led him to North Carolina Central University (NCCU).