Dear Class of 2020,
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, administration, faculty, staff and alumni of North Carolina Central University, I want to congratulate the esteemed fall class of 2020 for pushing beyond the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic to earn your degrees. Job well done! We know that you have collectively worked very hard for this moment and your NCCU family is very proud of your accomplishments.
Your academic achievements have prepared you to successfully soar into your next chapter — one that is filled with enormous opportunity and will assist you greatly in addressing the challenges in our rapidly-evolving world of globalization and innovation.
It is my hope that you look back at your time on campus with fond memories as now you are a part of a worldwide network of alumni who share your passion for changing the world and making a difference in people’s lives.
Congratulations again! I look forward to witnessing how each of you will transform your communities and model the ideals of “Truth and Service.”
Johnson O. Akinleye, Ph.D.
Chancellor