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#NCATResearch: Green with energy! Game-changing research has led to a revolutionary method for producing green hydrogen using renewable energy. This development could reduce fossil fuel reliance, transform clean energy, and provide alternatives to traditional sources. www.ncat.edu/news/2025/03...

N.C. A&T Researchers Use Unique Design to Produce Renewable “Green Hydrogen”

Bishnu Bastakoti, Ph.D., and his research team set out to create a unique design for a material to assist with the production of a renewable source known as “green hydrogen.”

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#NCATResearch: Shoutout to students Kyla Holton, Jayden Seay and Keon Jordan for shedding new light on the impact of HBCUs in social justice movements! Their research uncovers how HBCUs fueled activism & political idealism in the fight for voting rights. www.ncat.edu/news/2025/03...

Two N.C. A&T Students Present Research on Impact of HBCUs on Social Justice

Research by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University undergraduate students Kyla Holton and Jayden Seay, along with junior political science major Keon Jordan, is shedding new light ...

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With exponential results, Aggie M.E.N. is actively confronting the drop in university enrollment and retention rates among Black male students. NBC News’ Zinhle Essamuah discuss the program’s massive impact on encouraging continued education for Black men at A&T. www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...

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Congratulations to Dr. Liesl K. Jeffers-Francis, associate professor in the N.C. A&T College of Science and Technology, who has received a 2025 Award for Excellence in Teaching. Her extensive research, teaching and mentorship are shaping the field of microbiology while inspiring future scientists.

UNC System Honors N.C. A&T Microbiologist Jeffers-Francis with Teaching Excellence Award

Liesl K. Jeffers-Francis, Ph.D., an associate professor in the College of Science and Technology (CoST), has been named a 2025 Award for Excellence in Teaching winner by the UNC Board of Governors (BOG).

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The first N.C. A&T Art Your Lunch program, “Introduction to University Galleries – Learning to Look,” will be Thursday, Feb. 20, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Dudley Memorial Building. University Galleries curator and associate professor Amy Schwartzott will dig into the displays' big ideas and broad themes.

N.C. A&T University Galleries to Host Curator’s Gallery Talk Series: ART Your Lunch!

The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host the Curator’s Gallery Talk Series: ART Your Lunch! The program, “Introduction to University Galleries...

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Congratulations to N.C. A&T Honors College students Breyana Robinson and Kennedy West, who have been named 2024 Astronaut Scholars in their pursuit of STEM degrees. Robinson also was a 2023 Astronaut Scholar. N.C. A&T was the first HBCU to be a Astronaut Scholars Foundation Partnering Institution.

Two N.C. A&T Students Selected as 2024 Astronaut Scholars

Two North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University undergraduate students have been selected as 2024 Astronaut Scholars. This scholarship is awarded annually to undergraduates in their jun...

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For this Valentine's Day, N.C. A&T is celebrating senior Jasmine Bell's inclusion in You’ve Got a Place Here, Too, an anthology of love stories set at HBCUs. You can read her piece, "Sunset Sips," in the collection that will be published by Penguin Random House on Aug. 12.

N.C. A&T Senior Jasmine Bell Contributes to Upcoming HBCU Romance Anthology

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University senior Jasmine Bell is contributing her voice to You’ve Got a Place Here, Too, an anthology of love stories set at historically Black college...

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“My professors in the N.C. A&T theatre program taught me the importance of working for what I want," said Corin Davis ‘23. Davis is pursuing her passion for acting in Southend-on-Sea, England, while enrolled in the University of Essex’s East 15 Acting School and pursuing an MFA in digital media.

N.C. A&T Alumna Corin Davis ’23 Finds Spotlight in England’s Top Acting Program

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumna Corin Davis ‘23, a professional theatre graduate and Greensboro, North Carolina native, is pursuing her passion for acting in Southend...

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What do bees and cybersecurity research have in common? Fulbright Visiting Scholar Mahsa McCauley, Ph.D., an AI expert who is working with N.C. A&T’s Farm Security Operations Center to determine what types of diseases bees have and help stop colony collapse, which threatens our food supply.

N.C. A&T’s Cybersecurity Research Center Hosts Fulbright Visiting Scholar for Bee Research

Fulbright Visiting Scholar Mahsa McCauley, Ph.D., an expert in artificial intelligence (AI), will conduct research as a team member on the Bee Doctor project.

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Hall of Fame sportswriter Rob Parker is bringing the Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame to the N.C. A&T campus. Inaugural inductees William C. Rhoden, Claire Smith and Mike Wilbon will be celebrated during a ceremony on Saturday, April 12, at 6 p.m. in the Deese Ballroom at the Student Center.

N.C. A&T Becomes Home to Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame, Celebrating Pioneers

Hall of Fame sportswriter Rob Parker is bringing the Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame to the campus of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The inaugural class will honor three ...

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“Miss Evers’ Boys,” a compelling drama directed by N.C. A&T classical theatre lecturer Xulee Vanecia J, is based on the true story of the four decade-long Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment. For tickets to the performances at the Paul Robeson Theatre, call (336) 334-7749 or visit itzy.io/meb.

N.C. A&T Theatre Arts Program Presents “Miss Evers’ Boys”

The Theatre Arts Program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University tackles the true story of the Tuskegee Syphilis medical research atrocity, conducted by the U.S. Public Health Se...

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“Through partnerships like these, we can tackle the most pressing challenges facing our society, from healthcare and sustainability to education and technology, ultimately driving meaningful change that benefits everyone,” said Melissa Hodge-Penn, Ed.D., N.C. A&T interim vice chancellor of Research.

Nine Projects Funded in N.C. A&T, University of Minnesota Research Partnerships Phase I Round

The Research and Innovation Office (RIO) at the University of Minnesota (UMN) has awarded $87,699 to nine projects as part of the UMN Research Partnership with North Carolina A&T.

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N.C. A&T welcomes David Camps as new assistant vice chancellor of Research Administration. An Army veteran, he previously held the position of vice president of Operations at H4 Enterprises, LLC, where he was responsible for ensuring compliance with federal regulations on multibillion contracts.

N.C. A&T Names Camps Assistant Vice Chancellor of Research Administration

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named David Camps assistant vice chancellor of Research Administration.

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N.C. A&T alumna Kimberly Jackson will moderate the “Protecting My Peace” conversation Thursday, Feb. 20, with award-winning young actors Miles Brown, Marsai Martin and Marcus Scribner. This Chancellor’s Speaker Series event is free and open to the public. Tickets become available Monday, Feb. 10.

N.C. A&T Chancellor’s Speaker Series Protecting My Peace to Feature Miles Brown, Marsai Martin and Marcus Scribner

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N.C. A&T has awarded alumna Sen. Gladys A. Robinson its 2025 Human Rights Medal, in conjunction with its celebration of the 65th anniversary of the historic A&T Four sit-in. "I am proud to uphold their legacy of service and pay it forward to future generations,” she said.

N.C. A&T Awards Human Rights Medal to Robinson at 65th Sit-In Anniversary Event

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University honored N.C. Sen. Gladys A. Robinson today with the 2025 Human Rights Medal in conjunction with its celebration of the 65th anniversary of th...

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N.C. A&T is preparing to celebrate the 65th anniversary of one of the most pivotal moments in the civil rights movement: the A&T Four sit-in at Woolworth's. Themed “Perseverance: The Power of an Ageless Evolution,” the event will feature retired U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield as guest speaker.

University to Celebrate 65th Anniversary of A&T Four’s Historic Sit-In

The annual Sit-In Anniversary Breakfast and Wreath Laying honoring the A&T Four is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 31, at 7 a.m. in the Alumni-Foundation Event Center.

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“Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Non-Violence" is the theme for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. events N.C. A&T is hosting this week. The public intercollegiate event will be Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. in the Deese Ballroom at the Student Center.

A&T to Host Two Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Events

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host two free events celebrating the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Bank of America's Eboni Johnson has joined N.C. A&T as a Leader on Loan. She directs strategic workforce initiatives focused on transformative campus and external partnership engagement, non-STEM students and colleges as well as process enhancement and rebranding for the Office of Career Services.

N.C. A&T Welcomes Johnson, Bank of America Leader on Loan

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announces Bank of America leader Eboni Johnson has joined the university as a Leader on Loan. Bank of America’s Leader on Loan program is a...

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It's hard to picture cavities, qubits and substrates, but “The Quantum Revolution” exhibition shows the complex properties of quantum physics and makes them easier to understand. Come and see the interaction between contemporary art and quantum science at the University Galleries through Feb. 17.

N.C. A&T University Galleries to Host “The Quantum Revolution” Exhibition

The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host the “The Quantum Revolution: Handcrafted in New Haven” exhibit Monday, Jan. 20, through Monday, Feb. 17...

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Congratulations to Clay Gloster Jr., Ph.D., dean of The Graduate College at N.C. A&T, who is a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring. The White House recently announced Gloster’s selection for this prestigious honor.

N.C. A&T Dean Receives Presidential Award for Excellence in STEM Mentoring

Clay Gloster Jr., Ph.D., dean of The Graduate College at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, an...

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N.C. A&T welcomes Christopher C. Catching, Ed.D., as new vice chancellor for Student Affairs. Catchings is an accomplished leader in higher education student affairs with a strong record of research and scholarship with regard to students of color, and particularly Black male student success.

Catching Named Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Christopher C. Catching, Ed.D., has been named vice chancellor for Student Affairs for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

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N.C. A&T welcomes Monique Michelle Dozier as new vice chancellor for University Advancement. Dozier is an exceptionally experienced higher education fundraising professional lauded as visionary, innovative and results-oriented – a perfect match for the ambitions of our university.

UC Riverside’s Dozier Named University Advancement Vice Chancellor

Monique Michelle Dozier will be the new vice chancellor for University Advancement at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and begin work in this role in March.

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