North Carolina A&T Alumni in the News

Dr. Lois Fears ’53 has been a persistent leader in the field of education and has dedicated 51 years of her life to being an educator. Growing up in rural Madison, North Carolina, she was raised on a tobacco farm and was the youngest of 14 siblings. Her parents always instilled in them the importance of upward education. “As a…

Kirkland L. Hicks ’93 was recently named by Black Enterprise magazine’s list as one of the “Most Powerful Executives in Corporate America.” The list highlights the highest-ranking African-American executives at the nation’s 1,000 largest publicly-traded companies and 100 international companies with a major U.S. presence Hicks was recognized out of 300 candidates and is currently the executive vice president and…

When nominations for the 90th annual Academy Awards were announced on Jan. 23, Kevin Wilson, Jr.’s ’11 life changed before his very eyes. He was nominated for his short film, “My Nephew Emmett,” in the Best Live Action Short Film category. “My Nephew Emmett” is a 20-minute film that takes place on the night of Aug. 28, 1955, when the…

  What started off as a social gathering hosted by Aggie Gentz for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University classes from 1983 through 1993, eventually turned into a philanthropic mission. The organization is an alumni-based group that focuses on connecting Aggies and creating a legacy of giving back to N.C. A&T. Aggie Gentz is comprised of 15 members with…

Photo Caption: Photo by Steve Jamroz, courtesy of the UNC General Alumni Association. Dr. Iris Carlton-LaNey ’72 was named 2018 Social Worker of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers North Carolina Chapter (NASW-NC). The NASW-NC Social Worker of the Year Award is an annual award given to a social work professional who has demonstrated commendable social work…