The Alumni Times - N.C. A&T State University Alumni Newsletter
October 20, 2016
Aggies in the News
President Barack Obama
Among a crowd of ambitious students, innovative faculty and staff, alumni and special guests, the 44th President of the United States sat down with ESPN’s Stan Verrett, Oct. 11, at North Carolina A&T State University for a conversation on sports, race and achievement.
Emilee Christopher
In a day and age when legislators and educational governing bodies as well as the general population are having a collective discussion about the viability, sustainability and necessity of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), Emilee Christopher ’09 is using her platform as a professional in the education policy and management ecosystem as well as the power of media to demonstrate the importance, relevance and reverberations of HBCUs in every sector of society.
Campus Highlights
University Launches New Security App; Increased Communication and Safety Expected
North Carolina A&T State University is strategically harnessing the power of the mobile platform to increase, expand and advance its safety and security options for students, faculty, staff and the university community through the LiveSafe mobile safety communications platform and app.
College of Education Receives $3.6 Million US Department of Education Grant
The United States Department of Education Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) has awarded a $3.6 million grant to the College of Education (CEd) at North Carolina A&T State University to increase the number of highly qualified teachers produced for high-need K-12 public schools in rural communities.
HBCU Entrepreneur Summit and Connection Tour to Stop at A&T
Entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful forces for economic and social value creation. Entrepreneurs create new opportunities for individuals, organizations and society, however it’s more than just an inclination; it must be taught.

Aggie Sports
North Carolina A&T’s Tarik Cohen
Aggies’ Cohen Sets MEAC Record; Shutout NSU
In front of 13,005 fans watching at Aggie Stadium and thousands more watching live on ESPNU Oct. 6, North Carolina A&T’s Tarik Cohen put more erase marks into record books, while also leading the 18th-ranked N.C. A&T Aggies to a 35-0 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) win over Norfolk State University (NSU) at Aggie Stadium.  
Bowling Heads Into 2016-17 Preseason Ranked
The start of North Carolina A&T’s bowling season is days away. The Aggies will start the season where they have been over the past few seasons, nationally ranked in the National Tenpin Coaches Association (NTCA).
North Carolina A&T men’s and women’s cross country teams
Cross Country Men and Women Win In Delaware
Just as they did last year, the North Carolina A&T men’s and women’s cross country teams both took first-place at the Delaware State Pre-Conference Invitational.
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A&T team members Angelica Willis, Brandon Long, Ashana Evans and Jean Beya
Students Shine in Silicon Valley Winning Black Enterprise Hackathon Challenge
The same day that North Carolina A&T State University, the number one producer of African American engineers, hosted the President of the United States for a discussion on race, sports and achievement; a team of four N.C. A&T engineering students emerged from Silicon Valley as the winners of Black Enterprise’s TechConneXt Summit BE SMART hackathon.
A&T Top HBCU in N.C. for Fifth Consecutive Year, No. 2 in the Nation
In its 2017 Best Colleges rankings release, the U.S. News & World Report has ranked North Carolina A&T State University as the No. 1 historically black college or university (HBCU) in North Carolina and the No. 2 public HBCU in the nation.
Nominations for North Carolina A&T State University’s 2017 Human Rights Medal are currently being accepted through Nov. 4.
Homecoming
HOMECOMING 2016
A buzz is in the air. It’s because what has become known as the greatest homecoming on earth is days away. That means students, alumni, family, friends and community constituents alike will descend on the university’s campus for fun and entertainment of nearly every kind.

Although, the official Homecoming 2016 game against rival, Florida A&M University will be Saturday, Oct. 29, the festivities begin Sunday, Oct. 23. Events will include a comedy show featuring Michael Blackson and other special guests, a step show, the homecoming concert with Young Thug, Party Next Door and others, and a gospel concert featuring Fred Hammond, Karen Clark Sheard and many more. Ticket information is available by contacting the N.C. A&T Ticket Office in Brown Hall at 336-334-7749.

Visit the homecoming website for complete information. A few quick links are below.

 
Alumni Engagement
Aggies Drive
Show your Aggie Pride and purchase your North Carolina A&T license plate through the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles. Every plate ordered contributes $15 to students in the National Alumni Scholarship program and supports the next generation of proud Aggies. Feel free to share a photo of yourself with your A&T plates or submit any questions to alumni@ncat.edu. Your support is appreciated.
I was honored to officially represent the National Alumni Association and our 55,000 alumni on Tuesday, October 11, when President Barack Obama visited North Carolina A&T State University. 
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Events

OCT 21
Aggie Caravan Washington, D.C.
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Location: Mulebone
2121 14th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009

OCT 27
Fall Convocation
Time: 10 – Noon
Location: Harrison Auditorium

OCT 29
Aggie Homecoming Football v. Florida A&M
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Aggie Stadium
Admission: N.C. A&T Ticket Office at 336-334-7749 or online

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