The Alumni Times - N.C. A&T State University Alumni Newsletter

April 27, 2017

From Shattering Corporate Glass to Building a Retail Superstore

For a span of 10 years Olatorera Oniru ’08 was swiftly climbing the corporate and financial ladder. From General Electric to Bank of America Merrill Lynch to Ericsson Sub-Sahara Africa, Oniru established a solid career.

N.C. A&T Alumna to Keynote the Graduate College Commencement

Retired corporate affairs and business executive Hilda Pinnix-Ragland is the keynote speaker for commencement exercises for The Graduate College at N.C. A&T.

Boxer, Author, Fitness Expert Laila Ali to Deliver N.C. A&T Commencement Address

Undefeated boxing champion, daughter of the legendary Muhammad Ali, author and TV host Laila Ali will be the keynote speaker at N.C. A&T’s May 13 main commencement ceremony.

Daymond John, of ABC’s “Shark Tank” Delivers 1st Chancellor’s Speaker Series Talk at A&T

Retail clothing entrepreneur and TV personality Daymond John of ABC’s wildly popular “Shark Tank” series kicked off The Harold L. Martin Sr. Chancellor’s Speaker Series at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University with a talk April 27, in Harrison Auditorium.

A&T Selected to Compete in Auto Drive Challenge™

North Carolina A&T State University has been selected to compete in AutoDrive Challenge™, a three-year collegiate autonomous vehicle competition.

College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Honors Two Legends

Two legendary leaders of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) at N.C. A&T – Dr. Arthur P. Bell and the late Dr. Howard F. Robinson – were inducted into the college’s Agriculture Hall of Fame.

Belcher Runs The Fastest Time In The Nation

Overshadowing the entire 2017 Aggie Invitational at North Carolina A&T’s Irwin Belk Track was senior Christopher Belcher’s wind-aided 9.99 sprint in the men’s 100m finals on Day 2 of the competition— a time that has him tied for the No. 1 spot in the nation in the men’s 100m with Kendal Williams from the University of Georgia.

North Carolina A&T men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams.

Aggie Distance Runners, Throwers Take Center Stage

With most of the sprinters sitting out, the North Carolina A&T men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams relied heavily on the distance runners and field performers to put up numbers at the Duke Invitational and the Morgan State Legacy Track and Field Meet in Baltimore—and they did not disappoint!

Game 1 Pitching, Game 2 Hitting Lead A&T to Two Wins

Kimberly Brunson had a Senior Day that all seniors dream of and sophomore Mohagony Headen complemented her efforts with a huge day of her own as the North Carolina A&T softball team won both games of a doubleheader against Savannah State at the Lady Aggies Softball Complex.

A&T Introduces New Online MBA Program; First Classes to Begin Fall 2017

The demand has never been greater for highly skilled professionals in the business sector.

N.C. A&T Student Receives Fulbright Fellowship

As a child, Zainab Ali watched the morning news with her father and paid close attention to the weather report.

Ashley Stewart and N.C. A&T Hold Big Ideas Conference; Announce Scholarship Program

Ashley Stewart and N.C. A&T announced the launch of the Ashley Stewart Leadership Scholarship, an initiative developed to help empower women through education.

Conversations with the Chair

Take a minute to hear from N.C. A&T Alumni Association Chairwoman Pamela Buncum as she gives her perspective on the most relevant issues to Aggie alumni. Read more online.

Alumni Association Annual Meeting:

The North Carolina A&T State University Alumni Association will host its annual meeting at 6 p.m., Friday, May 12, at the Greensboro Marriott Downtown located at 304 North Greene Street. All alumni are invited to attend and hear updates from the board of directors. Proposed amendments for the Constitution and Bylaws will be presented.

Aggie Alumni National Convention

Mark your calendars for summer 2018. The North Carolina A&T State University Alumni Association will sponsor its inaugural Aggie Alumni National Convention June 6 – 10, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia. Be on the lookout for more details.

Call for Convention Volunteers

The North Carolina A&T State University Alumni Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce the call for volunteers for the 2018 N.C. A&T Aggie Alumni National Convention. Please complete the convention volunteer application. Applications are due May 1. Questions? Contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 336-433-5570 or volunteers@convention.ncatsualumni.org.

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 with your A&T plates or submit any questions to alumni@ncat.edu. Your support is appreciated.

APR 17-MAY 26
AAF Priority Purchase Period

APR 27-30
N.C. A&T Theatre Arts Presents:
“In the Brown Water”
Paul Robeson Theatre
Tickets and times: ncataggies.com

APR 28-30
N.C. A&T’s MBA program sponsors Triad Startup Weekend, N.C. A&T Campus Merrick Hall, rm 112

MAY 12-14
Alumni Reunion Weekend

MAY 13
Spring Commencement
Greensboro Coliseum
Undergraduate ceremony – 8:30 a.m.
Graduate ceremony – 1 p.m.

JUN 1
Aggie Football Season Tickets on Sale

Save the Date: JUN 2018
Aggie Alumni National Convention
Sponsored by the N.C. A&T State University Alumni Association, Inc.
Atlanta, Georgia

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