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Bluford Library Archives: Vintage Seasons Greetings and Reflections from A&T Alumni
A&T Register, December 19, 1933 “As we approach the holiday season, my thoughts are of you, of the things we used to do, of the things we used to say, and of each happy yesterday.” T. A. Hamme, president of the National Alumni Association of the A&T College, A&T Register – December 19, 1933. Thomas Arthur Hamme Sr. ‘29 (1894-1951) was the superintendent for…
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N.C. A&T Office of Alumni Relations Remembers Mohammad “Mo” Milani
For more than 40 years, Mohammad “Mo” Milani ‘76 led the hospitality division for the Koury Convention Center and Sheraton Greensboro Hotel at Four Seasons. To many, he was known for being larger than life. For others he was a great mentor, philanthropist, leader and business guru. Affectionately known as “Mo,” Milani came to the United States in 1972 to study…
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Dear A&T: The Honor and Meaning of the Alma Mater
“With joy, with joy, Dear A&T, thy students turn from thee to spread thy trophies year by year from Dare to Cherokee”. Refrain of “Dear A&T” – lyrics by Mrs. Susie B. Dudley “The college could not have been what it is today, nor could it have the broad base of unity and cohesion among students and graduates that it enjoys today, without…
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N.C. A&T Alumna Leads School of Nursing Affinity Group
The field of nursing is one of the fastest-growing industries, especially with the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic. For nearly, two years, the world has seen the resilience and strength of nurses who continue to stand on the frontlines. Since 2009, the School of Nursing has offered an affinity group to provide mentorship to fellow Aggie alumni in the field of nursing. The School of Nursing Affinity Group (SONAG) was founded by Dr. Erma Smith King ‘74…
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Aggie Business Spotlight: The Staton Wood Company
Inspired by the 90’s culture, Ronnie Staton ‘18 and his wife, Damaris Staton have taken a unique approach to their business, The Staton Wood Company. Their business is best known for producing custom, handcrafted wood gifts and apparel in the Greensboro, North Carolina market. “Being in business with my wife is very strategic, I am the artist and craftsman and she is everything I am not. She runs the business…
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N.C. A&T Alumna Details the Joys of Creating a Legacy of Giving
Diane Brice-Williams, Ph.D. ‘82 is a special education teacher for Prince George’s County Public Schools, and a former member of the flag team for the Blue and Gold Marching Machine. With the 45th anniversary of the alumni band, Brice-Williams shares her reflection of her experience in the band and why leaving a legacy is so important with Tamisha Keith, director of…
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N.C. A&T Recognizes 11 Distinguished Alumni during Fall Convocation
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University celebrated its annual Fall Convocation program Thursday, Oct. 28. During the program, Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. provided the state of the university and welcomed alumni to the “Greatest Homecoming on Earth” celebration. Roderick M. “Rod” McLean ’92, served as the keynote speaker. He is vice president and general manager of the Air…
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N.C. A&T Salutes Aggie Heroes for Homecoming
For the 95th celebration of the Greatest Homecoming on Earth, the Office of Alumni Relations wants to show appreciation to the Aggie Heroes who continue to serve on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. We salute our healthcare professionals, educators, law enforcement, and facilities personnel. Aggies, we ask that you take a moment this week to thank an Aggie Hero. Dr. Padonda Webb ‘03 Executive Director, Student Health Center …
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Aggie Spotlight – Cordell Charleston ‘97 ‘00
In the 1990s, African American students flocked to historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) due to a popular sitcom, “A Different World,” and for Cordell Charleston ‘97 ‘00, he was in search of “Hillman College.” “Growing up, I had never seen black people going to college until I watched ‘The Cosby Show’ and ‘A Different World,’ said Charleston. “I knew…
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N.C. A&T Alumna Leads as National Scholar on Kinship Care in Communities of Color
For more than two decades, Tyreasa Washington, Ph.D. ‘98 has worked in the field of social work and is one of the nation’s leading scholars who examine the social, academic and behavioral outcomes of African American children who reside in kinship care. In the African American community, kinship care has a long history in the family dynamic where a family member takes on…