North Carolina A&T Alumni in the News

On January 13, 2023, The Tanya S. James Foundation and ProSeed Foundation announced that they will be joining forces this year for a life-changing international endeavor – building a school in the Kapakoko Village of the Divo, Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) in West Africa. Philanthropist Tanya S. James ’99 has a reputable history of successful humanitarian efforts. For nearly twenty…

Can you imagine watching the movie, “The Green Book,” and the business you are currently developing is listed as one of the locations in the film? This was reality for Natalie Pass-Miller ‘01 in 2018 when she became the owner of The Historic Magnolia House, an events venue, restaurant, and bed and breakfast located in Greensboro, North Carolina. Unbeknownst to…

Leading and stepping into the forefront of every Blue and Gold Marching Machine performance are the drum majors. Planners, choreographers, drill masters and much more, the drum major is the leader of the band and responsible for the showmanship, professionalism, and exciting Aggie Pride that shows in each performance. Historically drum majors date back to military music practices from the…

Dear Alumni and Friends, It causes me great sadness to announce that Teresa M. Davis, our Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations, will be leaving her position and the University as of December 31st, 2022. Teresa will be pursuing the next chapter of her life in Indianapolis, Indiana. Teresa has been instrumental in shaping and leading the transition to Alumni…

Today it is hard to imagine a time when the Blue and Gold Aggie Football team weren’t known as the fierce “Bulldogs.” Or a time when there weren’t spectacular Homecoming games that were the talk of the Triad, or the nation. Up until a century ago, we weren’t in a major sports conference. Yet by 1930, the Aggies were a…

Homecoming Alumni Concert tickets for Jeffrey Osbourne will go on sale on September 7 at 12 noon. There are 10 seats at a table. All tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite. The link to access will be Eventbrite.com. Price Breakdown   $160 Individual Ticket Price: $182.08  Table Price: $1,600   Service Fee: $105.70   N.C. State Sales Tax: $115.10   Total: $1,820.80  

Family is at the heart of everything proud Aggies – like Chaz and Donminique Dawson – do. And for them, family is forever.  Family motivated them to succeed as students at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, and family inspired them to give back to their alma mater through the Aggie Charitable Gift Fund.  The Dawsons, with support from…

My Dear Aggies and Friends, My heart is still full and I want to personally thank each of you who shared and celebrated with me during the naming dedication of Speight Hall. Having a residence hall at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University named in my honor is truly one of the greatest accomplishments of my life. Your support,…

With the rise of the natural hair movement among Black women in the 2000s, Vecoya G. Banks ‘09 created Love the Hair You Wear (LTHYW), a movement that helps women of color embrace their natural hair in a safe space.  Launched in 2015, LTHYW is designed to help Black women fall in love with their natural hair roots, increase their…

The annual North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Alumni Homecoming has a headliner this year that guarantees to “Woo Woo” Aggies. On Friday, Oct. 28, The Foundation for N.C. A&T State University, Inc. is rolling out the golden carpet with Grammy-nominated, R&B singer Jeffrey Osborne and special guest, Loose Ends. The Aggie Alumni Homecoming Concert will offer a dinner…