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The university will operate under Condition 1 (Reduced Operations) of the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy on Monday, March 16, effective at 12 p.m. through 11:59 p.m. A strong storm system will bring widespread hazardous weather conditions to the region.

Classes scheduled to start at 12 p.m. or later will be held virtually. Non-essential staff will work remotely.

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Shepard House Turns 100

On the centennial of its construction, Andre Vann, university archivist, explains the history and significance of the Shepard House.

Children get Glimpse of Underground Railroad in ‘Steal Away Home’

“There is no GPS and no maps, a detail rendered irrelevant by the fact that they cannot read,” said Assistant Professor Nadia Bodie-Smith, Ph.D., who is directing the play.

Two NCCU Students Win $5,000 in NC Hunger Challenge

“Hunger is an issue in general,” said Bynum. “It is everywhere, including on our campus.”

NCCU Homecoming Incident, Oct. 26

Our community’s safety remains our top priority, and we are working closely with authorities to ensure transparency and security for everyone. Please read our full message for details and support from NCCU.

NCCU Faculty Research Treatment for Breast Cancer

One of every 8 women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.

If it’s a Tuesday, this Sophomore is Wearing a Suit

“When I first came to campus, I was a very reserved person,” Smith said. “I wouldn’t speak to anyone unless I was spoken to."

A man with a laptop looking at the camera as he poses in a lounge area

NCCU Online Programs Rank High for Affordability and Excellence

Among the recognized programs is NCCU’s online MBA program, ranked No. 17 among the top 40 most affordable in the nation by College Consensus, and No. 3 in North Carolina.

Khalia Spivey in front of her award winning baked goods

Khalia Spivey: From NCCU IT Director to Award-Winning Baker at N.C. State Fair

For Khalia Spivey, director of information technology at NCCU's School of Law, baking is more than just a hobby – it’s a part of her family’s legacy.

Jazz Combo 1 at Monterey Jazz Festival 2024

NCCU Jazz Combo 1 Wins Top Prize, Performs at Monterey Jazz Festival

The university's Jazz Combo 1 performed at the Monterey Jazz Festival from Sept. 26-29, 2024, where they connected with top jazz musicians and influential business leaders supporting jazz education.

NCCU Employee Rescues Motorists Stranded by Hurricane Helene

On Sept. 28, James Staton woke in the parking lot of a gas station in Black Mountain, North Carolina. His only intention the previous morning was to drive back to his home in Orange County.

Keeping Upper Classmen on Track to Graduation

The overarching aim of graduation specialists is to help juniors and seniors graduate within four years.

Chancellor Dixon and Dr. Chitra Golestani

NCCU and Wilmette Institute Commit to Collaborating on Social Change

The five-year agreement allows the Wilmette Institute to provide curriculum, guest lecturers, and opportunities for NCCU to present at its symposia and webinars.

Presidential Honor for NCCU Chancellor Karrie Dixon

Chancellor Dixon will receive the 2024 President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for her leadership in higher education. The awards ceremony will be held on Oct. 5, 4–6 p.m., at the NCCU Student Center.

University College Celebrates Student Milestones with Inaugural 'Level Up' Event

Nearly 100 students gathered to receive certificates of achievement, personalized letters from their academic deans, and guidance to help them navigate the final phase of their undergraduate experience.

BRITE Researchers Aim to Delay and Detect Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting for about 80% of all dementia cases.