Leading health care provider Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross) has committed to making a four-year, $1 million contribution to support programs at North Carolina A&T State University.

The contribution will significantly and directly impact the School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (SAES), the School of Education and the Student Health Center where funds will benefit established programs, professorships and scholarships mutually agreed upon by Blue Cross and the university.

This contribution agreement helps N.C. A&T and Blue Cross promote a lifetime of healthy behaviors. It aims to create lasting change within the scope and reach of the recipients and their respective communities.

As a leading healthcare provider, this gift from Blue Cross is particularly important to the university’s Student Health Center and demonstrates the company’s dedication to truly supporting well-being initiatives of the future. 

“Investing in programs that educate students and the general public about health and wellness benefits all residents of this state,” said Kathy Higgins, vice president of corporate affairs for Blue Cross. “This contribution also supports local and minority farmers. We couldn’t be more proud to be part of the great work A&T is doing for North Carolina agriculture.”