Tryan L. McMickens, Ed.D., is lead co-editor of the first issue of Black College Men’s Mental Health.
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![Jasmine Pittman](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_320x180/public/2021-12/Jasmine%20Pittman.jpg?h=fcc327d3&itok=uUN76b5W)
After the birth of Jasmine Pittman’s first son, she sought a career that would provide a flexible schedule. Her interest in computer science, especially the cybersecurity aspect led her to NCCU.
![Jailyn Smith](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_320x180/public/2021-12/Jailyn%20Smith.jpg?h=64f54655&itok=DpciHYMM)
Jailyn Smith will complete her studies at North Carolina Central University and leave with extensive research experiences.
![Dion Brinson](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_320x180/public/2021-12/Dion%20Brinson.jpg?h=8abcec71&itok=1d39d7Ea)
For business graduate Dion Brinson, receiving his degree is a testament to the importance of persevering in the midst of adversity.
![Courtland Parker](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_320x180/public/2021-12/alumnus%20for%20web_Courtland%20Parker.jpg?h=8abcec71&itok=2K7vWWtE)
NCCU mourns the loss of Courtland Parker, a senior behavioral and social sciences major from Durham, N.C., who passed away suddenly on Friday, Dec. 3.
![Graduation Hall](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_320x180/public/2021-11/DSCF8258.jpg?h=790be497&itok=ADeMunVc)
NCCU will host its 138th Commencement Exercises on Saturday, Dec. 11, in McDougald-McLendon Arena and award degrees to approximately 760 graduates.
![M.S. Earth Sciences Graduate Fall 2021](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_320x180/public/2021-12/CHIB9640.jpg?h=2aea876c&itok=ktQvvmFY)
Studying the earth and solving environmental issues has always been a dream for North Carolina Central University (NCCU) graduate student Kenmina Devine.
![Psychology graduate fall 2021](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_320x180/public/2021-12/CHIB0104.jpg?h=d739289b&itok=J34r2xI6)
As a youth pastor, Kelvin Nixon Jr. believes that a higher power led him to North Carolina Central University (NCCU).
![Nursing graduate fall 2021](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_320x180/public/2021-12/CHIB9836.jpg?h=860af85b&itok=rOuSr4XJ)
Mohamed Barrie was only 18 years old when his family left Liberia, West Africa for the United States as refugees. His mother was determined to give him and his siblings a better life.
![School of Law](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_320x180/public/2021-12/CHIB6868.jpg?h=790be497&itok=neZSngJh)
NCCU School of Law has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Law School Admission Council to provide historically underrepresented aspiring lawyers the tools needed for law school.
![NCCU & CFCC Nov 30 2021](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_320x180/public/2021-11/NCCU%20CFCC%20MOU%20Signing%2011%2030%2021%202.jpg?h=c3635fa2&itok=IwdIp4VG)
NCCU and Cape Fear Community College signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Nov. 30, 2021, launching a dual admissions partnership between both institutions.
![NCCU Art Museum](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_320x180/public/2021-09/NCCU%20Art%20Museum%20.png?h=0ac02d54&itok=NhQK372W)
NCCU Art Museum currently features 3D and sculpted art works for its exhibit running through Jan. 7, 2022. All works on display are from the museum’s permanent collection.
![NCCU Football 2](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_320x180/public/2021-10/NCCU%20Football.jpg?h=9f37b2a1&itok=j9xkXKc8)
NCCU will host its final home football game of the season on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at 2 p.m., against Delaware State University in O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium. Stadium gates will open at 12 p.m.