North Carolina A&T Alumni in the News

A native of Waldorf, Maryland, Monique “Nik” Manning ‘08 has been an entertainer since she was a child from singing and dancing to being “the hostess with the mostest.”  Since 2016, Manning has built her digital lifestyle brand, Lizeeangel solely off her unique personality. It has catapulted her to a billboard in New York’s Times Square for the SAMA Tea…

For many entrepreneurs, a successful business starts with an idea driven by passion and strategy. For Kwame Molden ‘09 and Major Maurice Davis ‘09, a lifetime of friendship has been the glue that makes their business, Spring Break (SPGBK) Watches prosper. The company is a luxury, designer watch brand built on the love of historically Black colleges and universities, and…

The New Hanover Community Endowment announced its first CEO and President will be William Buster, a seasoned leader in philanthropy who has dedicated his life’s work to improving the social determinants of health and quality of life for all people across the South. In his position, Buster will work closely with the 13-member board and its committees and a cross-section…

    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…

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…

“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…

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…

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…

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…

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…