For five years, the alumni chapters of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University have organized the February One Reading project to encourage children across the United States to learn about the history of the A&T Four. The book, “Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down” by Andrea Davis Pinkney has been read annually during the month of February. Person County Alumni Chapter Goldsboro Wayne Alumni Chapter Columbus, Ohio Alumni Chapter

A&T recently made headlines as the nation’s first HBCU to offer a bachelor’s degree in Artificial Intelligence (AI). This milestone is one of thousands in our 134-year journey for the “progress of the colored man” and “the industrial development of the state,” as our first president, the Rev. Dr. John O. Crosby, Ph.D., would have put it.  Here are some highlights from Aggieland’s many groundbreaking contributions to STEM in honor of Black History Month.  A&M College, Biographical Laboratory – Library of Congress  Scientific innovations from A&T students date back to the college’s early years. For his graduating thesis, Adam Watson, one of the “Superior Seven” of the Class of 1899,…

On Feb. 1, 1960, at about 4:30 p.m., Ezell Blair Jr. (Jibreel Khazan), Franklin McCain, Joseph McNeil and David Richmond entered the Woolworth’s Department Store on Elm Street in Greensboro, North Carolina, to be served at the whites-only lunch counter. The lives of these four freshmen, along with the faculty and students of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical College, the city of Greensboro and the entire world would never be the same again. Sixty-five years ago, they were simply unable to purchase a cup of coffee at a segregated lunch counter. Since then, streets, buildings and scholarships have been named in their honor. The very lunch counter they had been…

Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Cedric Moore, a native of Glenn Dale, Maryland, discovered his artistic talent at a young age. As a child, he spent his school downtime sketching portraits, airplanes and cartoon characters. His natural ability earned him top placements in school fine arts competitions, prompting his mother to enroll him in art lessons at 11. During this time, his skills flourished, particularly in realistic portraiture. However, at 12, his perfectionism led to frustration, causing him to abandon art entirely or so he thought. Education and Challenges In 2012, Moore enrolled at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, uncertain of his future but seeking a stable career.…

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…