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North Carolina Central University leadership is closely monitoring a light winter weather system expected to affect central North Carolina, including the Triangle region, from Monday, Dec. 8, into Tuesday, Dec. 9. In response to the forecast, the university will operate under Condition 1 (Reduced Operations) from midnight to 11:59 p.m. on Monday. All final exams scheduled for Dec. 8 will be held virtually.

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Decades later, Student Completes Bachelor’s Degree

In August 2024, she returned to NCCU after a 21-year hiatus.

Learning to Pivot: MPA Graduate Adjusts to Change

Now 53 and having earned three college degrees, Shearin is asked what he thinks about that high school counselor who declared him “not college material.”

24-hour App Design Competition Nets NCCU No. 2 spot

“I usually don’t sit at a computer for 24 hours,” Nadeem said. “You have a first time for everything.”

WNCU 90.7 FM, NCCU Staff Senate and Food Lion Host Food and Supplies Drive for McDougald Terrace Residents

NCCU’s Staff Senate, WNCU 90.7 FM and Food Lion have have united to help residents who have been evacuated from the McDougald Terrace public housing complex due to carbon monoxide concerns.

Kelly White Appointed NCCU Interim Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety

NCCU has named Kelly White as interim chief of police and director of Public Safety.

Joseph Michael Green Named Dean of University College at NCCU

NCCU has appointed Joseph Michael Green, Ph.D., as dean of University College.

Alumnus Named President of Coppin State University

Coppin State University has named a NCCU Eagle as leader of its enterprise. Anthony Jenkins, Ph.D., ’95, was appointed president of the institution and will begin in his new role on May 26, 2020.

NCCU Jazz Ensemble to Perform at Lincoln Center in Jack Rudin Competition

The NCCU Jazz Ensemble will perform at Lincoln Center in New York City during the debut of the Jack Rudin Jazz Championship, a two-day invitational band competition.

Award-winning costume designer Ruth Carter Challenges NCCU Graduates to Dream Big

Oscar award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter encouraged North Carolina Central University’s approximately 709 Fall 2019 graduates to push beyond their comfort zones and reach for bigger opportunities.

School of Law Graduate Vows to Help Youth in Juvenile Justice System

College was not originally in the plan for Bruce Gomez. But with encouragement from his former manager, he has obtained a juris doctor degree with plans to help young people in the juvenile justice system.

NCCU 134th Commencement Details

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) will hold its 134th Commencement Exercises on Saturday, December 14, in the McDougald–McLendon Arena to award master’s, professional and baccalaureate degrees.

NCCU School of Education Fulfills Critical Need for Visual Impairment Training

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction receives a $1.25 million grant for visual-impairment training and development.

Academy Award-Winning Film Designer to Address NCCU Graduates on Dec. 14

Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter will deliver the keynote address to graduates on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, for the 134th Commencement Exercises at NCCU.

Ella Fitzgerald Fellowship Recipient Voice Student

N.C. Central University Jazz Program Touts New Scholarships

Two jazz studies majors from N.C. Central University’s department of music were selected as recipients of a four-year scholarship from the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation.

Alumnus and Former NCCU Board of Trustees Vice Chairman Assumes New Executive Role

Making strides in business comes naturally for a talented business leader such as NCCU alumnus and former Board of Trustee vice chairman John Barbee.