August 31, 2018
Alumni Times news for alumni and friends
N.C. A&T Alumni Association to Host ‘An Extravagant Evening with Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds’ for the Aggie Alumni Homecoming Concert
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N.C. A&T Alumni Association to Host ‘An Extravagant Evening with Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds’ for the Aggie Alumni Homecoming Concert
The annual North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Alumni Homecoming Concert has a headliner this year that guarantees to give Aggies that “Whip Appeal.” On Nov. 2, 2018, the N.C. A&T State University Alumni Association, Inc. will host “An Extravagant Evening with Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmonds.”
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N.C. A&T Alumnus, NASA Rocket Scientist and BBQ Pit Master Lands Roles as Host of PBS’ Nourish
Aggies in the news
N.C. A&T Alumnus, NASA Rocket Scientist and BBQ Pit Master Lands Role as Host of PBS’ “Nourish”
Barbeque is a southern tradition that dates back to the 1700s and still remains as one of American’s favorite foods of choice. It has played a major role in Dr. Howard Conyers’ ’04 life. He is a NASA rocket scientist, and since the age of four years old, the Manning, South Carolina native has been a whole-hog barbecue pit master...
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EVENTS
Sept. 1
Aggie Football vs. ECU
Time: 6 P.M.
Location: East Carolina University, Greenville, N.C.
Sept. 8
Aggie Football vs. Gardner-Webb
Time: 6 P.M.
Location: BB&T Stadium


Sept. 22
Aggie Football vs. Morgan State
Time: 6 P.M.
Location: BB&T Stadium

Sept. 27
Aggie Football vs. South Carolina State
Time: 6 P.M.
Location: BB&T Stadium
Save the Date
Nov. 2
N.C. A&T Aggie Alumni Homecoming Concert featuring Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds


Location: Koury Convention Center
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CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS
Strategic Plan ‘Refresh’ Envisions N.C. A&T in 2023
Strategic Plan ‘Refresh’ Envisions N.C. A&T in 2023
With the launch of the 2018-19 academic year, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is beginning implementation of “A&T Preeminence: Taking the Momentum to 2023,” the ambitious successor to the visionary strategic plan that has propelled the university’s development and national rise over the past seven years...
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N.C. A&T is State’s Most Affordable Campus, With Alumni Early Career Salaries among Highest
N.C. A&T is State’s Most Affordable Campus, With Alumni Early Career Salaries among Highest
New rankings from Money magazine offer great news for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students and families as the academic year begins...
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North Carolina A&T Launches 2018-19 School Year with Momentum
North Carolina A&T Launches 2018-19 School Year with Momentum
The 2018 fall semester got underway for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, starting a school year that holds great promise for what is already the nation’s largest historically black university and one of this state’s top three public research institutions...
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Bluford Library Archives: An Aggie Legend - John W. Mitchell
Bluford Library Archives: An Aggie Legend - John W. Mitchell
John W. Mitchell Drive is a long street in the heart of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s campus, between Laurel Street and Benbow Road. It is where Aggies will find the new Student Union, Cooper Hall, the Aggie Villages, Corbett Gym, Moore Gym, the Aggie Dome, Haley Hall and Campbell Hall...
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AGGIE SPORTS
BB&T Stadium: Leveraging Corporate Support for Greater Success Clear Bag Regulation for Athletic Venues
BB&T Stadium: Leveraging Corporate Support for Greater Success Clear Bag Regulation for Athletic Venues
When North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced a $1.5 million gift in June from the BB&T banking and financial services corporation to Aggie athletics, the front-page news turned more than a few heads... To provide a safer environment for the public and significantly expedite fan entry into all athletic venues, a clear bag regulation has been implemented this year that limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into these venues. The University Administration reserves the right to impose this regulation at any event...
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N.C. A&T Alumni Tennis Homecoming Meetup
If you are interested in participating in a tennis meetup tournament during homecoming on Friday, Nov. 2, please let us know your thoughts by taking this survey.
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ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT
Karen Collins
Conversation with the Chair
Please welcome the newly appointed chair of the North Carolina A&T State University Alumni Association, Inc., Karen Collins.

Introduction letter by past board chair, Pamela McCorkle Buncum. Click here
N.C. A&T Alumni Association Giving Campaign
The North Carolina A&T State University Alumni Association, Inc. is asking alumni for their support by making a contribution to the university to show your Aggie Pride. For more information about the campaign, please click here.
2018 Homecoming Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to assist with various tasks throughout the 2018 homecoming weekend. Opportunities are available at the Office of Alumni Relations, homecoming headquarters hotel, and other official alumni events. To volunteer, please click here.
It’s Time to Start Planning Next Year’s Reunion for Class Years Ending in 4s and 9s
The North Carolina A&T State University Alumni Association, Inc., is seeking class coordinators for all class years ending in 4s and 9s. We are in need of volunteers for the following classes: 1954, 1959, 1964, 1974, 1989, 2004, and 2009. To volunteer as your class coordinator or to participate on your class' planning committee, please email alumni@ncat.edu.
Aggie Certified Alumni Recruiter Training is available now
All alumni interested in representing N.C. A&T at college fairs and recruitment events must be certified annually through Aggie Certified Alumni Recruiter Training. To be certified, you must watch the entire training webinar and complete the assessment by the set deadlines. If you would like to receive additional training details, please email alumni@ncat.edu.
Aggies Drive Campaign
Show your Aggie Pride and purchase your N.C. 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.
MORE STORIES
N.C. A&T Young Alumna Secures Internship with Social Media Giant
N.C. A&T Young Alumna Secures Internship with Social Media Giant
Social media has become a part of people’s daily lives, it’s how users express themselves, receive breaking news and often times discover their identities. For Diamond Young ’16, if someone had told her a year ago that she would be working in Silicon Valley for one of the top social media platforms, she probably wouldn’t have believed them. This summer she was granted an opportunity she couldn’t pass up to become an intern at Twitter’s headquarters in San Francisco, California...
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New Student Union Alumni Survey
Alumni are you ready for the new Student Union to open on N.C. A&T’s campus? Let us know your thoughts by taking this survey.
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