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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
#NCATResearch: Green with energy! Game-changing research has led to a revolutionary method for producing green hydrogen using renewable energy. This development could reduce fossil fuel reliance, transform clean energy, and provide alternatives to traditional sources. www.ncat.edu/news/2025/03...
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N.C. A&T Researchers Use Unique Design to Produce Renewable “Green Hydrogen”
Bishnu Bastakoti, Ph.D., and his research team set out to create a unique design for a material to assist with the production of a renewable source known as “green hydrogen.”
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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University @ncatsuaggies.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Aggies continue to shine on the screen!!! Congratulations and special shout out to Aggie Jaden Miller!! Jaden just made his debut in CBS’ new daytime drama, “Beyond the Gates,” as Tyrell Richardson. A few Aggies caught the first episode while in the student center. #NCAT #AggiePride #HBCU
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
#NCATResearch: When Crosby kids return, student engagement is boosted! A recent study by faculty in the department of journalism and mass communication shows that connections with alumni drives student engagement and inspires success. #AlwaysDoingNeverDone 🎓 www.ncat.edu/news/2025/03...
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
#NCATResearch: Shoutout to students Kyla Holton, Jayden Seay and Keon Jordan for shedding new light on the impact of HBCUs in social justice movements! Their research uncovers how HBCUs fueled activism & political idealism in the fight for voting rights. www.ncat.edu/news/2025/03...
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Two N.C. A&T Students Present Research on Impact of HBCUs on Social Justice
Research by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University undergraduate students Kyla Holton and Jayden Seay, along with junior political science major Keon Jordan, is shedding new light ...
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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University @ncatsuaggies.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
#NCAT #researchers have discovered that special human cell structures (extracellular vesicles) have the potential to transport treatments for various diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular & orthopedic diseases & neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer’s & Parkinson's. www.ncat.edu/news/2025/03...
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Protecting your peace is a must! Marsai Martin, Marcus Scribner, Miles Brown and alumnus Kimberly Jackson sat down to discuss the importance of practicing intentional self-care during our spring speaker series. www.ncat.edu/news/2025/03...
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
With exponential results, Aggie M.E.N. is actively confronting the drop in university enrollment and retention rates among Black male students. NBC News’ Zinhle Essamuah discuss the program’s massive impact on encouraging continued education for Black men at A&T. www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Congratulations to Dr. Liesl K. Jeffers-Francis, associate professor in the N.C. A&T College of Science and Technology, who has received a 2025 Award for Excellence in Teaching. Her extensive research, teaching and mentorship are shaping the field of microbiology while inspiring future scientists.
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UNC System Honors N.C. A&T Microbiologist Jeffers-Francis with Teaching Excellence Award
Liesl K. Jeffers-Francis, Ph.D., an associate professor in the College of Science and Technology (CoST), has been named a 2025 Award for Excellence in Teaching winner by the UNC Board of Governors (BOG).
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
The first N.C. A&T Art Your Lunch program, “Introduction to University Galleries – Learning to Look,” will be Thursday, Feb. 20, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Dudley Memorial Building. University Galleries curator and associate professor Amy Schwartzott will dig into the displays' big ideas and broad themes.
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N.C. A&T University Galleries to Host Curator’s Gallery Talk Series: ART Your Lunch!
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host the Curator’s Gallery Talk Series: ART Your Lunch! The program, “Introduction to University Galleries...
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Congratulations to N.C. A&T Honors College students Breyana Robinson and Kennedy West, who have been named 2024 Astronaut Scholars in their pursuit of STEM degrees. Robinson also was a 2023 Astronaut Scholar. N.C. A&T was the first HBCU to be a Astronaut Scholars Foundation Partnering Institution.
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Two N.C. A&T Students Selected as 2024 Astronaut Scholars
Two North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University undergraduate students have been selected as 2024 Astronaut Scholars. This scholarship is awarded annually to undergraduates in their jun...
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
For this Valentine's Day, N.C. A&T is celebrating senior Jasmine Bell's inclusion in You’ve Got a Place Here, Too, an anthology of love stories set at HBCUs. You can read her piece, "Sunset Sips," in the collection that will be published by Penguin Random House on Aug. 12.
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N.C. A&T Senior Jasmine Bell Contributes to Upcoming HBCU Romance Anthology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University senior Jasmine Bell is contributing her voice to You’ve Got a Place Here, Too, an anthology of love stories set at historically Black college...
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Two electric vehicle charging stations have been installed at N.C. A&T's Obermeyer Parking deck. Aligning with the university’s commitment to sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions on campus, these EV charging stations are available for use by students, employees and visitors.
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N.C. A&T Adds EV Charging Stations to Campus
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
“My professors in the N.C. A&T theatre program taught me the importance of working for what I want," said Corin Davis ‘23. Davis is pursuing her passion for acting in Southend-on-Sea, England, while enrolled in the University of Essex’s East 15 Acting School and pursuing an MFA in digital media.
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N.C. A&T Alumna Corin Davis ’23 Finds Spotlight in England’s Top Acting Program
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumna Corin Davis ‘23, a professional theatre graduate and Greensboro, North Carolina native, is pursuing her passion for acting in Southend...
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
What do bees and cybersecurity research have in common? Fulbright Visiting Scholar Mahsa McCauley, Ph.D., an AI expert who is working with N.C. A&T’s Farm Security Operations Center to determine what types of diseases bees have and help stop colony collapse, which threatens our food supply.
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N.C. A&T’s Cybersecurity Research Center Hosts Fulbright Visiting Scholar for Bee Research
Fulbright Visiting Scholar Mahsa McCauley, Ph.D., an expert in artificial intelligence (AI), will conduct research as a team member on the Bee Doctor project.
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Leah Barlow, Ph.D., assistant professor of liberal studies at N.C. A&T, began her spring Introduction to African American History class with a TikTok video introducing herself and outlining the course. The video was intended just for her students, but it sparked a phenomenon that became HillmanTok.
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Assistant Professor at A&T Sparks Viral HillmanTok Movement
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Hall of Fame sportswriter Rob Parker is bringing the Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame to the N.C. A&T campus. Inaugural inductees William C. Rhoden, Claire Smith and Mike Wilbon will be celebrated during a ceremony on Saturday, April 12, at 6 p.m. in the Deese Ballroom at the Student Center.
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N.C. A&T Becomes Home to Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame, Celebrating Pioneers
Hall of Fame sportswriter Rob Parker is bringing the Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame to the campus of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The inaugural class will honor three ...
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
“Miss Evers’ Boys,” a compelling drama directed by N.C. A&T classical theatre lecturer Xulee Vanecia J, is based on the true story of the four decade-long Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment. For tickets to the performances at the Paul Robeson Theatre, call (336) 334-7749 or visit itzy.io/meb.
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N.C. A&T Theatre Arts Program Presents “Miss Evers’ Boys”
The Theatre Arts Program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University tackles the true story of the Tuskegee Syphilis medical research atrocity, conducted by the U.S. Public Health Se...
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
“Through partnerships like these, we can tackle the most pressing challenges facing our society, from healthcare and sustainability to education and technology, ultimately driving meaningful change that benefits everyone,” said Melissa Hodge-Penn, Ed.D., N.C. A&T interim vice chancellor of Research.
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Nine Projects Funded in N.C. A&T, University of Minnesota Research Partnerships Phase I Round
The Research and Innovation Office (RIO) at the University of Minnesota (UMN) has awarded $87,699 to nine projects as part of the UMN Research Partnership with North Carolina A&T.
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
N.C. A&T welcomes David Camps as new assistant vice chancellor of Research Administration. An Army veteran, he previously held the position of vice president of Operations at H4 Enterprises, LLC, where he was responsible for ensuring compliance with federal regulations on multibillion contracts.
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N.C. A&T Names Camps Assistant Vice Chancellor of Research Administration
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named David Camps assistant vice chancellor of Research Administration.
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
N.C. A&T alumna Kimberly Jackson will moderate the “Protecting My Peace” conversation Thursday, Feb. 20, with award-winning young actors Miles Brown, Marsai Martin and Marcus Scribner. This Chancellor’s Speaker Series event is free and open to the public. Tickets become available Monday, Feb. 10.
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N.C. A&T Chancellor’s Speaker Series Protecting My Peace to Feature Miles Brown, Marsai Martin and Marcus Scribner
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
N.C. A&T has awarded alumna Sen. Gladys A. Robinson its 2025 Human Rights Medal, in conjunction with its celebration of the 65th anniversary of the historic A&T Four sit-in. "I am proud to uphold their legacy of service and pay it forward to future generations,” she said.
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N.C. A&T Awards Human Rights Medal to Robinson at 65th Sit-In Anniversary Event
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University honored N.C. Sen. Gladys A. Robinson today with the 2025 Human Rights Medal in conjunction with its celebration of the 65th anniversary of th...
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
N.C. A&T is preparing to celebrate the 65th anniversary of one of the most pivotal moments in the civil rights movement: the A&T Four sit-in at Woolworth's. Themed “Perseverance: The Power of an Ageless Evolution,” the event will feature retired U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield as guest speaker.
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University to Celebrate 65th Anniversary of A&T Four’s Historic Sit-In
The annual Sit-In Anniversary Breakfast and Wreath Laying honoring the A&T Four is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 31, at 7 a.m. in the Alumni-Foundation Event Center.
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
“Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Non-Violence" is the theme for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. events N.C. A&T is hosting this week. The public intercollegiate event will be Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. in the Deese Ballroom at the Student Center.
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A&T to Host Two Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Events
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host two free events celebrating the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
N.C. A&T will host its annual luncheon to honor astronaut and physicist Ronald E. McNair '71 on Tuesday. NASA aerospace engineer Brandon Sells ‘15, Ph.D., is the guest speaker for the event, “Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Ronald E. McNair: Shaping Tomorrow with Precision, Performance and Persistence.”
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N.C. A&T Honors NASA Astronaut and Physicist McNair ‘71 with Fair, Luncheon
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Bank of America's Eboni Johnson has joined N.C. A&T as a Leader on Loan. She directs strategic workforce initiatives focused on transformative campus and external partnership engagement, non-STEM students and colleges as well as process enhancement and rebranding for the Office of Career Services.
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N.C. A&T Welcomes Johnson, Bank of America Leader on Loan
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announces Bank of America leader Eboni Johnson has joined the university as a Leader on Loan. Bank of America’s Leader on Loan program is a...
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
It's hard to picture cavities, qubits and substrates, but “The Quantum Revolution” exhibition shows the complex properties of quantum physics and makes them easier to understand. Come and see the interaction between contemporary art and quantum science at the University Galleries through Feb. 17.
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N.C. A&T University Galleries to Host “The Quantum Revolution” Exhibition
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host the “The Quantum Revolution: Handcrafted in New Haven” exhibit Monday, Jan. 20, through Monday, Feb. 17...
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Congratulations to Clay Gloster Jr., Ph.D., dean of The Graduate College at N.C. A&T, who is a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring. The White House recently announced Gloster’s selection for this prestigious honor.
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N.C. A&T Dean Receives Presidential Award for Excellence in STEM Mentoring
Clay Gloster Jr., Ph.D., dean of The Graduate College at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, an...
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
N.C. A&T welcomes Christopher C. Catching, Ed.D., as new vice chancellor for Student Affairs. Catchings is an accomplished leader in higher education student affairs with a strong record of research and scholarship with regard to students of color, and particularly Black male student success.
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Catching Named Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Christopher C. Catching, Ed.D., has been named vice chancellor for Student Affairs for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
N.C. A&T welcomes Monique Michelle Dozier as new vice chancellor for University Advancement. Dozier is an exceptionally experienced higher education fundraising professional lauded as visionary, innovative and results-oriented – a perfect match for the ambitions of our university.
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UC Riverside’s Dozier Named University Advancement Vice Chancellor
Monique Michelle Dozier will be the new vice chancellor for University Advancement at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and begin work in this role in March.
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
North Carolina A&T State University Chancellor James Martin II is taking the nation's largest HBCU to the exponential level. Triad Business Journal recently conducted a Q&A with him to learn more about his plans and vision for the university. www.bizjournals.com/triad/news/2...
N.C. A&T Chancellor James R. Martin II greets students in the Student Center during his first semester, fall 2024.
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
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N.C. A&T Moving to Condition 1 at Noon on Friday, All Move-In Activities Postponed to Monday
In anticipation of a winter weather event that will bring snow, ice and sub-freezing temperatures to Greensboro starting tomorrow evening, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University wi...
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
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CEE&I Names Curry Inaugural Tech Transfer & Commercialization Fellow
The Center of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEE&I) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announces the appointment of Michael Curry, Ph.D., as its inaugural Te...
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
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N.C. A&T Welcomes Westmoreland as New Parking and Transportation Director
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
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N.C. A&T University Choir Nominated for 2025 Best Choir in Third Annual Goat NC Awards
The University Choir at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been nominated for the 2025 Best Choir Award at the third annual Goat NC Awards, presented by Families Against Se...
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
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A&T Four Sit-In Site Designated National Historic Landmark
The National Park Service has designated the F.W. Woolworth Co. Building, where four North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University freshmen staged a sit-in that buoyed the Civil Rights Mo...
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
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N.C. A&T Alumnus Jeter Selected for Prestigious Payne Graduate Fellowship
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnus Cabral Jeter ‘23 has been selected for the Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program.
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
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Williams Named A&T’s Second ESU Luard Morse Scholarship Recipient
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University undergraduate student Kennedy Williams has been named the 2024 recipient of the English-Speaking Union of the United States (ESU) Luard Morse...
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
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Three Alumnae Named Triad Business Journal 40 Under 40 Awardees for 2025
Triad Business Journal (TBJ) has named Crystal W. Boyce ’07 ‘15, Jazmin Clark ’11 ‘13 and Ashley Harris ’09, Ph.D. to its 2025 class of 40 Under 40 award winners.
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
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A&T Documentary, “Our Blues Make Us Gold,” Available on Comcast Xfinity Streaming Services
“Our Blues Make Us Gold” is now available for streaming on Black Experience on Xfinity, X1 Xumo and Xumo Play.
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
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Fall 2024 Graduates: “The World Is Waiting for Your Light”
More than 1,200 students, including more than 300 graduate students, participated in two separate commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday, Dec. 14, at First Horizon Coliseum’s Main Arena...
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
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Undefeated Aggie Esports Rocket League Team Triumphs in National Championship
In its first year of operation, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s esports program has already clinched its first national title win.
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
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A&T Leverages AI-powered Texting to Support Student Success
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has implemented a chatbot to capture the student voice via text message, identify potential issues students may be facing and provide guidanc...
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
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N.C. A&T Researchers Create Breakthrough to Reduce Aircraft Engine Noise
Rockets can be heard as far as 15 miles away from their launch site. Jet planes and military aircrafts can be as loud as 150 decibels at takeoff, loud enough to rupture an eardrum. Similarly, highway ...
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
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N.C. A&T to Lead NCDOT University Transportation Center on Air Mobility and Drone Innovation
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will lead the University Transportation Center of Excellence for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) recently awa...
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
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Double Aggie Alumna Youngest to Earn Doctorate in Leadership Studies at A&T
ShuDon Brown, M.S. (’19), Ph.D. (’24) is the youngest person to earn a Ph.D. in leadership studies at A&T
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Cooperative Extension in March named Patrick Brown one of its two 2024 Small Farmers of the Year.
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
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N.C. A&T Center Receives $4.8M NIH Grant to Study Alzheimer’s Disease
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Center for Outreach in Alzheimer’s, Aging and Community Health (COAACH) received a five-year $4.8 million grant from the National Institute...
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NCATNews @ncatnews.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
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A&T to Use $4.5M Grant to Build Biomedical Research Infrastructure
Biomedical researchers at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will benefit from a new $4.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education designed to expand the university’...
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