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Bluford Library Archives: Aggie Athletes In The Sit-In Movement
In nearly 120 years, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University athletes have formed strong lines of defense against major rivals in the Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association (CIAA), The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and soon the Big South Conference. The athletes have also famously defended their fellow Aggies on the fields of segregation and civil rights in downtown Greensboro, North…
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Collins Brothers Establish Family Legacy through Endowment
When it comes to brotherhood, the Collins brothers truly live by that word. Victor ‘07, Chantin ’11, and Daniel Collins ’17 attended North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University with their ambitions set to become engineers. On top of that, the brothers are members of the same divine nine organization, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. In December 2020, the trio…
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N.C. A&T Alumnus Dr. Raheem Beyah Tapped to Lead the Nation’s Largest Engineering Program at Georgia Tech
The year 2021 started off for Dr. Raheem Beyah ‘98 on a high note when Georgia Tech announced his new appointment as dean of the College of Engineering – which is recognized as an elite engineering school and one of the top public institutions in the nation. Beyah, a native of Atlanta with deep ties to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, credits…
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Planned Giving in the African American Community
The African American community has a strong tradition of giving its time, talent, and treasure to others. Historically, these gifts have gone to churches, alma maters, and civic organizations such as the Urban League and NAACP. According to the 2016 U.S. Trust Study of High Net-Worth Philanthropy, African American households give 25% more of their discretionary income to charitable organizations…
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Aggies in the Armed Forces: Jessica Williams
Jessica WilliamsClass Year: 2010Major: Political ScienceSan Antonio, TexasMilitary Branch: U.S. Air ForceCommission in 2010Active Can you share your experience serving in the military?My military career began in 2011 when I attended technical school for intelligence. Upon completion, I was stationed in Langley AFB, Va where I served the ACC MAJCOM (Air Combat Command Major Command) Senior Leadership as the command…
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Celebrate the Aggies’ Celebration Bowl Championships with an Official Fan Ring, Pendant, Lapel Pin, or Charm Bracelet
Aggie fans can now own a permanent remembrance of the NC A&T Football Team’s four Celebration Bowl Championships by taking advantage of a special offer from the Aggie Athletic Foundation. This year, the AAF, through its ring partner, Jostens, is selling fan jewelry to commemorate this extraordinary feat. Fans will have the option to select from a ring, pendant, lapel…
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Bluford Library Archives: A 1920s Aggie Christmas Story
Some of the best Christmas stories are the ones that take people back in time. Many holiday stories about Aggieland from long ago can be found in historically black newspapers. These publications would have a column called “Notes From the A. and T. College,” or simply “Greensboro, N.C.” Securing information from these clippings, we can weave together a tale from…
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Aggies in the Armed Forces: Second Lieutenant Taylor Lawrence
Second Lieutenant Taylor Lawrence Class Year: 2020 Major: Mechanical Engineering Valdosta, Georgia Military Branch: U.S. Air Force Enlistment/Commission Date: 2020 Active Can you share your experience serving in the military? My experience in the military, though for a short while, has been amazing and eye opening. I currently serve as a Project Manager in the 23d Civil Engineering Squadron. During…
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Aggies in the Armed Forces: Kwanise Thompson
Kwanise Thompson Class Year: 2015 Major: Psychology Greensboro, N.C. Military Branch: U.S. Army Enlistment/Commission Date: 2011 Retired in 2019 Can you share your experience serving in the military? I joined the military my freshman year of college, because I did not like the classroom environment, I was always a hands-on learner, and I was ready to work and make money,…
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Aggies in the Armed Forces: Sergeant Tres Savage, MS-ISTM
Sergeant Tres Savage, MS-ISTM Class Year: 2013 Major: Business Finance Northern Virginia Military Branch: U.S. Army Enlistment/Commission Date: 2016 Active Can you share your experience serving in the military? I am a Communications Sergeant that works with everything from satellites to radios. It’s important to remember how vital my job is which gives me motivation everyday. It has been a…
