NCCU News

NCCU jazz graduate students performing at Glomus 2024

NCCU Students and Professor Represent U.S. at GLOMUS Camp in Nepal

Three NCCU jazz students and their professor joined artists worldwide at a bi-annual camp for cultural exchange through music, dance and theatre.

Veteran Edwin Quarles Begins New Academic Mission at NCCU

For many, retirement is a time to slow down, but Edwin Quarles — a U.S. Air Force veteran, former entrepreneur and now a dedicated social work student — has no plans to ease up.

NCCU Art Museum Presents “The Business of Art and Design: Celebrating Alumnus Tobias Rose”

The exhibit offers an in-depth look at the journey of Tobias Rose '05, who has significantly impacted design, entrepreneurship and community development.

Jovan Alexander Wilson Interim Director, University Bands

Jovan Alexander Wilson Appointed NCCU’s Interim Director of University Bands

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has appointed Jovan Alexander Wilson interim director of University Bands, effective July 22, 2022.

University Innovation Fellows with professor

NCCU Students Join Prestigious University Innovation Fellows Program

NCCU graduate students Maya Hamer and Christopher Lawson are the institution's first University Innovation Fellows (UIF) cohorts, joining other college students across the country in the prestigious program.

NCCU’s Deanne Cranford-Wesley Receives National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-E) Community Service Award

Deanne Cranford-Wesley, Ph.D., has received the 2022 Outstanding CAE Community of Practice in Cyber Defense Service Recognition Award.

NCCU Awarded $500,000 from Yardi Systems to Support Student Scholars

This fall, two students will enroll at NCCU on full-tuition scholarships, thanks to a $500,000 contribution from Yardi Systems, an investment and property management software company.

Alumnus Derrick Stanfield standing in front of Shepard statue

NCCU Graduate Selected as UNC System Presidential Scholar

Derrick Stanfield, a spring 2022 graduate of North Carolina Central University (NCCU), was named a 2022-2023 Presidential Scholar for the University of North Carolina (UNC) System.

Dr. Malik Edwards Interim Dean, NCCU School of Law

Dr. Malik Edwards Appointed NCCU's Interim Dean, School of Law

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has appointed Dr. Malik Edwards interim dean, School of Law, effective July 5, 2022.

Dr. Mohammad Ahmed Appointed NCCU’s Dean, College of Health and Sciences

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has named Dr. Mohammad Ahmed dean, College of Health and Sciences, effective July 1, 2022.

Dr. Will Guzmán Appointed NCCU’s Assistant Vice Chancellor for International Programs and Community Engagement

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) has named Dr. Will Guzmán as the assistant vice chancellor for International Programs and Community Engagement, effective July 1, 2022.

Campus Leaders Ready to Soar to New Heights

After two years of virtual spring elections and campaigning, the North Carolina Central University (NCCU) student body returned to normalcy, as dozens of dedicated students vied for positions in-person on NCCU.

Derrick Magee Appointed NCCU’s Associate Vice Chancellor of Campus Enterprises

NCCU has named Derrick Magee as the associate vice chancellor of Campus Enterprises, effective June 1, 2022.

Message from Chancellor: Fallen Eagle Dwight Butler

NCCU remembers Dwight Butler, a transportation driver in the Division of Student Affairs, who passed away on June 13, 2022.

NCCU Explores Black Identity Through Photography for Juneteenth Celebration

NCCU's James E. Shepard Memorial Library will host discussion regarding the role of HBCUs in documenting Black history and culture on June 17, 11 a.m.