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NCCU will operate under Condition 1 (Reduced Operations) of the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy on Friday, Jan. 10, beginning at noon (12 p.m.), through Saturday, Jan. 11, at 11:59 a.m. As we monitor conditions in and around campus and potential impacts from Duke Energy and other service providers, this Condition 1 could be extended through Saturday, Jan. 11.

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(Left to right) William H. Brown, professor of education, Helen G. Edmonds, dean of graduate studies, Mr. William Jones, university business manager. All three served on interim committee that managed the university after the death of James E. Shepard.

85th Anniversary of Graduate Program in History

The department has been quite successful at preparing its students to complete doctorates elsewhere.

NCCU Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Spotlighted by AACSB for Faculty Entrepreneurship Workshop

The FEC Workshop targets faculty from non-business disciplines, encouraging them to incorporate entrepreneurial concepts into their courses.

NCCU establishes School of Law Commission

The commission is dedicated to enhancing legal education by evaluating ABA standards, admissions, curricula, student support, clinic operations, bar passage rates and career outcomes.

NCCU Students Celebrate $10K Quarterfinal Finish at Honda Campus All-Star Challenge

NCCU students brought home a $10,000 grant for the university as top-eight finishers in the 32nd annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge.

Important COVID-19 Update: May 19, 2021

NCCU will lift its outdoor mask mandate, effective immediately. Based on risk assessment using key metrics, the university will continue to require masks and face coverings in all indoor facilities.

NCCU Professor Awarded International Fellowship

NCCU Associate Professor of History Tony Frazier, Ph.D., has been named a fellow of the National Humanities Center.

Passion for Sports Leads Alumnus to Establish Non-Profit for Pittsburgh Youth

NCCU alumnus Nelson Cooper has channeled his passion for baseball to establish an organization that introduces underserved youth to the sport. The result: Non-profit organization Pittsburgh Hardball Academy.

Important COVID-19 Update: NCCU's Return to Campus Guidance

Over the past year, we have experienced many changes and challenges in our lives and on our campus. NCCU has remained dedicated to delivering The Eagle Promise to our students.

Four graduates stand in their graduation robes.

Eagles Gather for Commencement Celebration

Undergraduate, graduate and professional students earned their wings, gaining advice from two prominent alumni, entrepreneur Jasmine Crowe and UNC-CH Kenan-Flagler Business School Professor Dr. James H. Johnson

NCCU’s 137th Commencement Exercises Rescheduled Due to Inclement Weather

The Graduate and Professional Ceremony will now be held at 12 p.m., May 8. The Baccalaureate Ceremony will proceed as scheduled at 8 a.m., May 8.

NCCU Professors Honored for Excellence in Teaching

Members of the NCCU faculty have been honored with awards for excellence in teaching.

SLIS Graduate Dedicated to Invoking Change in Community

Tiffany Crawford’s academic career has been full of ups and downs and twists and turns, yet one thing has remained constant – her will to never give up.

NCCU Art Professor Honored by Ethiopian Prime Minister

Professor Achamyeleh Debela, of the NCCU Department of Art, was recently honored for contributions to the arts and patriotism in his native country of Ethiopia.

Criminal Justice Graduate Achieves Life-long Dream

72-year-old Sylvia McCorkle always wanted to earn her bachelor’s degree, but life and unwanted circumstances always seemed to get in the way.

Researchers Show Vaping May Worsen Coronavirus Infections

Studies conducted by Rob Onyenwoke and Vijay Sivaraman at NCCU have shown that coronavirus lung infections tend to be worse in mice who have been exposed to nicotine vapers.