#NCCUAlumni
| Congrats to alumnus J. Alphonse Nicholson. Nicholson is nominated for an NAACP Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Lil’ Murda in the Starz series P-Valley. The show is also nominated for Outstanding Drama Series. |
#NCCUArts
Alumna Sunshine Anderson (
@Sunshine
), ’97, is a national recording artist. Her first album, “Your Woman,” debuted at number eight before reaching number two on
@billboard
R&B albums chart. The album went gold, selling over 800,000 copies.
#BlackMusicMonth
#NCCUAlumni
| We are saddened to announce the passing of NCCU's oldest living alumna, Maggie P. Bryant, on Feb. 25, at age 108. Her contributions will forever be remembered. Here are two tribute videos from her 105th and 106th birthdays. | WATCH:
Welcome to Alumni Status! This HBCU graduate has gone VIRAL after graduating from North Carolina Central University over the weekend! 👨🏾🎓
@NCCU
#HBCU
#HBCUGrad
#Graduation2020
|| Instagram/chancekennedy
For more than 100 years,
#NCCU
has educated the citizens of North Carolina, the United States and the world. Our legacy of nurturing and producing scholars who soar continues today.
#NCCUAlumni
| Congrats to NCCU alumnus Leonardo Williams on his election as the next Mayor of Durham, NC! Williams succeeds NCCU/NCCU Law alumna Elaine O'Neal, who was elected in 2021 and concludes her term at the end of 2023. |
#EaglePride
#EaglePromise
Happy Birthday Ms. Maggie P. Bryant,
#NCCU
’s oldest living graduate who is 104 years old today – born just five years after NCCU was founded. Ms. Bryant is a member of NCCU's Class of 1938, the first to graduate in the B.N. Duke Auditorium.
Today, we commemorate the anniversary of the end of slavery in the U.S. On this day, 155 years ago the last group of enslaved African Americans in America were told they were free - more than two years after Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
#Juneteenth
#NCCUAlumni
| The red puffer coat worn by
@Rihanna
during the Super Bowl Halftime Show is said to have been a tribute to the late NCCU alumnus and fashion icon André Leon Talley. The two were said to have been close and that donning the coat was her way of paying homage.
Today,
#NCCU
celebrates 110 years of preparing students for successful careers in the global marketplace. Explore the university’s rich history and learn more about the celebration here: .
#WeAre110
#NCCUAlumni
| Alumnus J. Alphonse Nicholson is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role on the STARZ original P-Valley. Voting in this category is open to the public. Click Submit My Votes to submit your vote. VOTE! | LINK:
A celebrity throwback to the
#NCCUArchives
this week. Standing is Zora Neale Hurston, famous Black novelist, playwright, folklorist & anthropologist at a football game at then N.C.C. for Negroes. She was also a professor in our drama dept. from 1939-40.
#NCCUHistory
#EaglePride
Oh what a lovely sight to see! Take a look at the newest additions to campus including the Alston Avenue Apartments, Starbucks and George Residential Hall. The new Student Center and Lawson Street Residential Hall are currently under construction.
#NCCU
remembers Eagle Alexandra Williams, a junior Hospitality & Tourism Admin. major, who passed suddenly while at home w/ her parents on Sept. 27. Keep Ms. Williams’ family & friends in your thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.➡️
#SoarInPeace
The new residential halls are scheduled to open in 2020, will add a total of 1,247 new beds in semi-suite and apartment-style units to accommodate the growing demand of on campus housing. Take a look at the renderings below.
#NCCU
remembers Fallen Eagle, Mr. Andre' Leon Talley, '70. His expansive influence on the fashion industry included roles as creative director and editor of
@voguemagazine
. Read his story in the Summer 2019 edition of NCCU Now magazine here:
#SoarInPeace
#NCCULaw
| Meet Brittany Reaves, the youngest law student graduating from NCCU Law this spring at just 22 years old! She's not only receiving her juris doctorate but also her Master’s in History. Watch her inspiring journey and how she plans to give back to her community. |
#NCCU
#NCCU
sends happy birthday wishes and lots of love to our oldest living alumni member, centenarian Maggie P. Bryant, who is 105 today! Hear her wise words on the keys to living a long life. 🎂
#NCCU
Professor Jonathan N. Livingston, Ph.D., has developed a teaching style that commands attention. He has earned recognition as one of the top faculty members in the 17-campus
@UNC_System
. Watch as he shares his teaching experience here ➡️ .
NCCU honors the late Herman "Ike" Boone, NCCU alumnus and legendary high school coach who inspired the film “Remember the Titans.” May his legacy live on and inspire others.
NCCU cleared over $10 million in outstanding tuition and fees and waived costs for its summer session for more than 5,200 students. Financial support aided 808 students who graduated in Spring and Fall 2020 and Spring 2021.
Read more here:
#NCCUThrowbackThursday
| It's the 35th anniversary of Spike Lee's School Daze. For many, the film gave future collegians their first glimpse of college and greek life. You may not know that one of the cast members currently teaches at NCCU. Do you know who? |
#NCCU
#EaglePromise
During
#BlackHistoryMonth
we celebrate NCCU as one of the top HBCUs in the nation.
In the photo below, individuals install a NC Highway Historical Marker in honor of the university formally named North Carolina College at Durham in 1950.
📸 James E. Shepard Memorial Library
Today, we pay tribute to Ms. Marsha “Yvonne” Hendrix. From 1969 to 2018, she was the heart & soul of the NCCU Barbershop. Celebs, students & Durham residents would frequent her chair for a haircut & leave w/ much more as she was known for her life-changing advice.
#SoarInPeace
#NCCUCommunity
| The North Carolina Central University Sound Machine Drumline had the honor of welcoming Japan's Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, to the Triangle Area. The group greeted him as he arrived at RDU International Airport. Take a look. |
#NCCUSoundMachine
#TheArtsAtNCCU
#NCCUCommunity
| Recording artist/reality tv star
@KMichelle
is one proud mother this morning after seeing her son (seen to her right) cross Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. last night at the NPHC/Divine Nine New Member Presentation. |
#nccunphc
#nccu
Patrick “9th Wonder” Douthit (
@9thwonder
), NCCU artist-in-residence who teaches in the Department of History, was recently named to the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame❗️ Read more here➡️.
#SoaringEagles
#NCCUAlumni
| Congratulations to Leonardo Williams, an esteemed alumnus of North Carolina Central University, on being sworn in as the new Mayor of Durham! Wishing you a successful and impactful tenure. |
#Durham
#EaglePride
#NCCUCommunity
| Today, we recognize the historical significance of
#Juneteenth
and its profound impact on our shared history. Let’s commemorate the day by promoting equality, justice, and inclusivity in our community. |
#NCCU
#EaglePride
At 72-years-old, Sylvia McCorkle always wanted to earn a degree, but circumstances seemed to get in the way. The passing of Sylvia’s mom and early retirement gave her inspiration needed to accomplish her lifelong goal.
Learn more about Sylvia here:
The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, ’85, (
@RevDrBarber
) will provide an invigorating address to NCCU undergraduates at the Baccalaureate Ceremony on May 11!
#NCCU19
#NCCUCommunity
| Out with the old, in with the new. Baynes Residence Hall might be coming down, but the memories will forever stand tall. Constructed in 1968, Baynes served three generations of Eagles. What is your favorite memory of Baynes?
#EaglePride
#EaglePromise
#NCCU
alumnus and Congressman
@GKButterfield
has been appointed senior chief deputy whip of the House Democratic Caucus for the 117th Congress. With his new appointment, Butterfield will succeed the late Congressman John Lewis.
#NCCUAthletics
|
@ESPN
's
@StephenASmith
visited our Men's Eagle Basketball team after a game and shared some words of wisdom with the players. It was a great reminder that our student-athletes have opportunities to be inspired on and off the court. |
#EaglePride
#EaglePromise
In 1957, six
#NCCU
students joined the Rev. Douglas E. Moore, pastor of Asbury Temple United Methodist Church in the segregated section of Durham’s Royal Ice Cream Parlor. It would be one of the first sit-ins to protest racial segregation in the South.
#WeAreBlackHistory
The
#NCCU
Rock the Lyceum Series returns on Aug. 16, 7p, with Eagle alumnus & "P-Valley" series star
@JAlphonse_N
in the NCCU Student Center! Doors open at 6:30p. Event is FREE and open to public. For more info, visit .
#EaglePride
#EaglePromise
#NCCU
has been ranked No. 1 among the nation’s top 100 colleges that awards large numbers of graduate degrees to African-Americans in physical sciences and library and information sciences. Read more here ➡️ .
#TheEaglePromise
#NCCU24
| We welcome our baccalaureate students (983) to the 143rd Commencement Ceremonies at North Carolina Central University. We are extremely proud of their accomplishments. |
#Eaglepride
#EaglePromise
#ClassOf2024
#NCCUAthletics
| Congratulations to NCCU Eagle Softball for winning the 2023 MEAC Softball Championship! The team played an amazing game against Coppin State and secured their first championship since joining the league. |
#EaglePride
#NCCUSoftball
#NCCUGameDay
#MEAC