North Carolina Central University (NCCU) announced a gift of $9.4 million from technology and networking hardware company Cisco Systems Inc., the company’s largest gift to any HBCU.
Obed Keelson will receive $11,000, along with guidance and coaching from IBM experts while he conducts research on semiconductors.
The festivities will commence on March 14 at 10 a.m., marking a significant advancement in the school's academic offerings.
University is first HBCU in Triangle region and second in state to receive this distinction.
Deanne Cranford-Wesley, Ph.D., has received the 2022 Outstanding CAE Community of Practice in Cyber Defense Service Recognition Award.
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.
Cisco is extending its decade-long support of technology education at NCCU School of Business by helping to develop a new cybersecurity certificate program for the university.
NCCU Business faculty, staff, students, alumni, administration and corporate partners recently celebrated the launch of a cybersecurity lab on campus.