Tryan L. McMickens, Ed.D., is lead co-editor of the first issue of Black College Men’s Mental Health.
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The past year has been both challenging and traumatic. We have been forced to confront the disturbing evidence of racial injustice and societal inequities that are prevalent across our nation.
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NCCU has partnered with the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People Inc. to promote social justice initiatives and community engagement in Durham.
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NCCU's annual Fashion Design Competition will be held virtually at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 24.
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Ini-obong Obot, a native of Nigeria, will complete his studies at NCCU after earning two master’s degrees.
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Yedaliz Llanos entered NCCU as a transfer student. In addition to her studies she has been a reliable healthcare volunteer for the NCCU and Durham community.
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Transferring in from a private college, Sanders came seeking a university experience that included a family-like atmosphere. That’s what she found at NCCU.
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Dantae King exemplifies the Eagle spirit because he chose the best path – not necessarily the easy one – in charting his route to success.
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Student-athlete Hollan Strepay will not only earn a bachelor’s degree in business administration but also leave a mark at NCCU that is rooted in service.
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Mariana McKoy wouldn’t let adversity and stop her from becoming the first graduate of the School of Education’s Higher Education Administration Program.
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NCCU Hospitality and Tourism Administration Program and Durham Tech’s Hospitality Management Program partnered to welcome 21 hospitality scholars and five hospitality professionals into an honor society.
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Eugenia Floyd has been named 2021 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year.
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NCCU’s Office of Alumni Relations hosted the “Lunchtime Jazz” on April 9, 2021, featuring music performed by students in the NCCU Jazz Studies Program.