University Alert

The university will operate under Condition 1 (Reduced Operations) of the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy on Monday, March 16, effective at 12 p.m. through 11:59 p.m. A strong storm system will bring widespread hazardous weather conditions to the region.

Classes scheduled to start at 12 p.m. or later will be held virtually. Non-essential staff will work remotely.

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NCCU Online Programs Rank High for Affordability and Excellence

Among the recognized programs is NCCU’s online MBA program, ranked No. 17 among the top 40 most affordable in the nation by College Consensus, and No. 3 in North Carolina.

Keeping Upper Classmen on Track to Graduation

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

Graduate Student Testifies at Congressional Committee

On Sept. 12, Jennifer Goddard testified at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C.

Mental Health of Black College Men Focus of New Serial Book

Tryan L. McMickens, Ed.D., is lead co-editor of the first issue of Black College Men’s Mental Health.

NCCU Professor Receives AAUA John Blackburn Award for National Speaker Series

Created in 2021 by Tryan McMickens, Ed.D., associate professor of higher education, the award-winning series exposes students to a range of higher education professionals and organizations in the U.S.

Graduating Student Aims to Help Others – and Herself – to Adapt

One day in her 11th grade history class, Sandi Owens suddenly found she could not see out of her right eye. “I went to read a textbook and I could not see,” said Owens.

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Initial Participant in Marathon Teaching Institute Earns Degree

In his senior year of high school, Chester Crowder Jr., had a disagreement with a teacher of African American literature. “After the cooling down, he brought me to the side for a one-on-one."

NCCU establishes Goodnight Distinguished Professorship in Early Literacy

A new endowed professorship in the School of Education has been established with the support of Dr. and Mrs. Goodnight.

NCCU receives $1.1 million Department of Education grant to train educators to work with special-needs students

Thirty-two teacher candidates will earn a teaching license in a special education-adapted or general curriculum, and training to improve outcomes of students who have high-intensity needs in the classroom.

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Student Becomes First Graduate of NCCU’s Assistive Technology for Individuals with Visual Impairments Program

On May 7, Christie Smith will be the first graduate of the visual impairment master’s program with a concentration in assistive technology for individuals with visual impairments.

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