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The School of Business sustains innovation in business and industry education with expansive global market experiences to empower future-focused career advancement.

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The School of Education promotes lifelong learning that embraces critical thinking and compassion with stimulating commitment for the next generation of scholars.

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In the College of Health and Sciences, innovative biological and computational science is discovered, and the application of such inquiry is pursued in the delivery of health sciences.

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With access to over 30 graduate programs and collaborative work environments, the School of Graduate Studies empowers graduates to soar in their professions and explore new career paths.

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NC Central's School of Law is a nationally ranked leader in legal education, offering an array of clinical courses and opportunities that prepare practice-ready graduates for careers in public service, the private sector and business.

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The School of Library and Information Sciences prepares ethical, tech-savvy leaders to innovatively organize and advance access to information to serve humanity and the public's interest.

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University College provides freshman and sophomore students with services, advising and enrichment programs to promote academic success and achieve career objectives.

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The Julius L. Chambers Biomedical and Biotechnology Research Institute (JLC-BBRI) conducts multidisciplinary and inter-institutional research focused on addressing health disparities, with ample opportunities for students to get involved and enhance their access to careers in the biomedical sciences.

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With dual missions of health research and degree-focused workforce development, the Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise (BRITE) provides education and training in biotechnology and biomanufacturing for both undergraduate and graduate students.

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On June 30, 2021, NC Central formally broke ground on a 76,608 square-foot School of Business building that will double as a visually striking gateway to the university campus. The building is located on the corner of Alston Avenue and Lawson Street; it was designed and constructed using $30 million provided by the Connect NC Bond and $8.6 million in funds from North Carolina General Assembly. The building replaces the 1956 C.T. Willis Building that was refurbished in early the 2000s but lacked critical facilities for today’s collaborative instruction and research methods. 

“Through the new School of Business, we are building upon the high-quality education NCCU offers the citizens of our great state,” said NCCU Chancellor, Johnson O. Akinleye, Ph.D. “Students and faculty will collaborate and engage more easily with corporate and community leaders to generate ideas, cultivate solutions and introduce new practices that will improve business ingenuity, locally and globally. We are also fostering the talents of a diverse cohort of students who go on to make outstanding contributions within many of North Carolina’s high-growth business industries.”

A new 600-square-foot business incubator space will support student business startups and entrepreneurial efforts. The new building also includes executive conference rooms, state-of-the-art technology and a 200-seat auditorium for lectures, workshops and classes. A trading room and innovation labs will allow students to gain practical experience in applying financial management concepts. A behavioral research lab will include a “focus study room” for professional development and experiential instruction. 

“As the School of Business continues to forge into discovering new and exciting industry partnerships, and with an ever-stronger commitment to the support of entrepreneurial endeavors and graduate study, this building provides the most advantageous frame for our students to ensure that creativity can be spurred, innovation promoted and business education most efficiently relayed.”

Said Anthony Nelson, Ph.D., dean of the North Carolina Central University School of Business.

Jaden Pledger, an NC Central junior majoring in business administration and marketing, said he is looking forward to learning in the new building when it opens in 2022.

“The new building will set a high standard for students and remind them to always strive for excellence in the classroom and in corporate America,” Pledger said.

For Hospitality and Tourism Administration students, a teaching kitchen and dining room will provide a space for practical application. Community outreach and student development will come together through the introduction of pro-bono services, including financial counseling and tax assistance for low-income residents, as well as technical assistance for local small businesses. The new building will also house an expanded Cybersecurity Lab, Real Estate Center and Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development.

Scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2022, the new School of Business building will set the tone for the growing millennial campus and position NC Central at the frontier of business education. 

“For decades, the NCCU School of Business has educated and trained numerous nationally accomplished and recognized business leaders who now are part of our esteemed alumni community. I am certain that in the decades to come we will build on this rich legacy, and this new facility will help us move forward in our mission of Charting a New Landscape for Student-Centered Success,” Akinleye added.

This new center will serve as a home for NC Central’s diverse student body, replacing the existing Alphonso Elder Student Union and providing much-needed space for the campus community to come together. 

We invite potential donors to explore the following naming opportunities for the NC Central Division of Student Affairs:

New Union Facility Naming ─ $10,000,000

Union Pavilion (Outside Space) ─ $500,000

North Portico ─ $200,000

South Portico ─ $200,000 

First Level

Commons Area ─ $500,000

Welcome Center ─ $100,000

Gallery East ─ $250,000

TV Lounge ─ $100,000

TV Lounge 2 ─ $25,000

Game Center ─ $250,000

Career Services Suite ─ $250,000

Student Activity Board Suite ─ $150,000

Student Organization Suite ─ $150,000

Royal Court Suite ─ $150,000

Student Government Association Suite ─ $150,000

Media Wall ─ $50,000

Second Level

Ballroom ─ $1,000,000

Pre-Function Hall ─ $250,000

SGA Senate Suite ─ $250,000

Student Engagement and Leadership Suite (SEAL) Administration Suite ─ $250,000

Women’s Center ─ $250,000

Men’s Achievement Suite ─ $250,000

Diversity and Inclusion Suite ─ $250,000

LGBTA Center ─ $100,000

Cultural Resource Center ─ $100,000

Small Meeting Rooms ─ $50,000

Large Meeting Rooms ─ $100,000

Dance Studio ─ $100,000

Conference Room ─$75,000

North Carolina Central University officially broke ground on a 100,230 square-foot student center designed to support student success and much-needed space for the campus community to come together. Located along the campus’s historical street frontage, the new facility will act as a symbol of welcome and identity for the university while also linking the campus and its neighborhood. The building’s angled and permeable design opens the center’s activities to all at NC Central and in the surrounding community.

“These modern facilities will provide students with innovative living and learning environments that are on par with the excellent classroom education they already receive at NCCU,” said NCCU Chancellor Johnson O. Akinleye.

The $47 million Student Center replaces the 51-year-old Alfonso Elder Student Union, the oldest still in use in the University of North Carolina System. Funds for the project were generated by a $300 annual student fee approved by the student body in 2014. The new center will serve as a student services headquarters, with meeting rooms, a commuter lounge and spaces set aside for student organizations. Plans also include a 1,750-seat auditorium and a 1,000-seat banquet hall, as well as retail food items, computer stations and other services to address student needs.

The design was developed jointly by O’Brien Atkins Associates of Durham, Duda | Paine Architects and MHTN Architects of Salt Lake City. Contractors include Balfour Beatty Construction and two minority-owned North Carolina companies, Holt Brothers Construction and Structure Building Company.

“Construction isn’t about building a building; for us, it’s about community impact,” said Terrence Holt, of Holt Brothers. “The Student Center will become the heart of the N.C. Central campus. It will create an inviting new entryway, and it will become the center for campus life, giving students a place to congregate, collaborate and connect. That’s why we’re excited to work on this project.”

Program elements include the following:

• Multipurpose “Vent Space”
• Career Services
• Student Engagement and Leadership (SEAL)
• Department of Diversity and Inclusion
• LGBTA Center
• Women’s Center
• Men’s Center
• Gaming Center
• Welcome Center
• Student Senate Chamber

There are also four dining venues, a café, study space, meeting spaces, computer and socializing spaces, and offices for student services, government, organizations and administration. Flexible spaces for events, conferencing, and banquets as well as an auditorium scaled to accommodate the entire freshman class will serve all types of campus gatherings. A multipurpose ballroom and proscenium theater hybrid space will host a variety of performances and events. Open green spaces and plazas will merge outdoor and interior activities. The design and function of the new center promise to redefine the student experience at NC Central University for generations, bringing together the campus community and furthering NC Central’s strong tradition of teaching, research and service.

This new center will serve as a home for NC Central’s diverse student body, replacing the existing Alphonso Elder Student Union and providing much-needed space for the campus community to come together. 

We invite potential donors to explore the following naming opportunities for the NC Central Division of Student Affairs:

New Union Facility Naming ─ $10,000,000

Union Pavilion (Outside Space) ─ $500,000

North Portico ─ $200,000

South Portico ─ $200,000 

First Level

Commons Area ─ $500,000

Welcome Center ─ $100,000

Gallery East ─ $250,000

TV Lounge ─ $100,000

TV Lounge 2 ─ $25,000

Game Center ─ $250,000

Career Services Suite ─ $250,000

Student Activity Board Suite ─ $150,000

Student Organization Suite ─ $150,000

Royal Court Suite ─ $150,000

Student Government Association Suite ─ $150,000

Media Wall ─ $50,000

Second Level

Ballroom ─ $1,000,000

Pre-Function Hall ─ $250,000

SGA Senate Suite ─ $250,000

Student Engagement and Leadership Suite (SEAL) Administration Suite ─ $250,000

Women’s Center ─ $250,000

Men’s Achievement Suite ─ $250,000

Diversity & Inclusion Suite ─ $250,000

LGBTA Center ─ $100,000

Cultural Resource Center ─ $100,000

Small Meeting Rooms ─ $50,000

Large Meeting Rooms ─ $100,000

Dance Studio ─ $100,000

Conference Room ─$75,000