Many years ago, on the edge of a kingdom called Aggieland, stood a magnificent 20-room castle known as Magnolia Castle or Dudley Mansion. This grand estate, which once sat at 327 North Dudley Street, was not just a home; it was a sanctuary for education, community, and culture. It served as a library, a school, and a hub for social events in Greensboro, North Carolina. The castle’s beauty was reflected in its fine furniture, exquisite works of art, stained-glass windows, and its celebrated dinner parties and pageants held on the sprawling lawns. The home’s royal residents were James B. Dudley and his wife Susie B. Dudley. James, affectionately known as…

Aggies, mark your calendars! Giving Tuesday is just around the corner on December 3! Your support has always been the cornerstone of our university’s success. This Giving Tuesday, let’s come together to create opportunities, empower dreams, and foster innovation. Your generosity can pave the way for scholarships, groundbreaking research, and initiatives that enrich the student experience. To give, text AGGIE to 71777 or click here.

Nestled between A. W. Curtis Hall, Murphy Hall, and the Edward B. Fort Building, and sitting above the Holland Bowl is the massive glass F. A. Williams Cafeteria. Since 1974, thousands of Aggies, their families, campus visitors, and friends have dined and socialized here. The building has been constantly remodeled to keep up with food and dining tastes, creating unique memories for each generation. College and university students at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University have always wanted to eat well, and the history of how Williams came to be fits into how young Aggies voice what they want.   Many cannot recall a time without Williams and may find…

Greetings Alumni, I’m Dr. Jenard D. Moore, Class of ‘12, and I currently serve as the Black Male Initiative Director for the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics. I’m reaching out because I need your help, and more importantly, your presence is essential!  Do you remember the first time you learned to tie a tie? Can you still recall the person who gave you your first one? We want you to experience this full-circle moment by attending the Exceptional Males in Business (EMB) 2nd Annual Ignite & Empower Symposium on September 27-28, 2024. Even more, we’re asking you to purchase a tie and personally gift it to a student during the symposium!  This is legacy in action. Many students may not yet own…

On Saturday, September 7, 2024, one of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s longest held rivalries will resume for the first time in 10 years. The “Battle of I-40″ also known as the “Aggie-Ram Classic” will once again pit Winston-Salem State University’s Rams vs. The North Carolina A&T Aggies. These games touch on some unique periods in our histories and shared institutional legacies to reflect on before the 2024 match. Eighty years ago, the nation was at war, and a significant number of male students were in the U.S. Armed Services. None of that was enough to disrupt the CIAA football season. On October 7, 1944, the A&T Aggies…

For generations Aggies have attended North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University for the rich culture of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), the diversity and inclusion, and the family dynamic. Jordan Page ‘08 and his family are a true example of the Aggie Legacy of generations who have matriculated through North Carolina A&T to pursue higher education. His entire immediate family with the exception of his father, graduated from the university; his mother, Renita Carter Page ‘94, brothers, Jeffrey Page ‘01 and Philip Page ‘07, and sister, Stephani Page ‘05 and 08. “North Carolina A&T was a no brainer to attend because of my family’s love for the school…

On August 3, Angelica Smith ’14 competed in the Petite USA Pageant in Chicago, Illinois, where she emerged victorious among contestants from across the country. Remarkably, this was Smith’s first pageant experience, and she won the national title by exemplifying grace, style, and elegance. Smith expressed her joy on social media, stating, “One of the best parts about this experience is being able to represent HBCUs. Being part of an HBCU community has profoundly shaped who I am today.” As Ms. Petite USA, Smith is committed to promoting her platform, “Stature Does Not Determine Strength,” within the HBCU community and across the United States. She aims to encourage individuals to…

From 1939 to 1973, there was a fondly remembered cafe on East Market Street across from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s campus. Among the many businesses that populated the area, this place was considered a landmark and a go-to place for generations of Aggies. Beyond the juicy hamburgers and famous fried bologna sandwiches, this place was more meaningful for the man who ran it faithfully with good conversations, friendliness, and a grease-stained apron – that man was “Boss” Webster. Boss was much more than a cook to students of North Carolina A&T and Bennett College. He was an institution. Many students over the years had assumed that there…

The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of Alumni Relations would like to recap the unforgettable moments we shared during the Alumni Reunion Weekend for the Golden Class of 1974 and Silver Class of 1999. Aggies traveled as far as Portugal, Spain, Albany, New York, Chicago, Milwaukee, Dallas, Texas, Los Angeles, and San Diego, California to North Carolina to convene during May 9-12, 2024. Most importantly, this year’s Alumni Reunion Weekend had groundbreaking attendance with the Golden Class of 1974 with 100 class members and the Silver Class of 1999 with 191 class members.  The weekend kicked off on Friday, May 10, with the Society of Golden Aggies Luncheon that…

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 says, “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.” The marriage of the Rev. Nelson Johnson ’86 and Joyce H. Johnson ’90 has stood the test of time, lasting for nearly 55 years. Their impactful story was featured in Essence Magazine’s January-February 2024 edition on Black Love. The Johnsons are the founders and co-executive directors of the Beloved Community Center in Greensboro, North Carolina, a community-based, grassroots organization rooted in the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of seeking racial and economic justice, democracy and a beloved community. They…