February 26, 2018
Alumni Times news for alumni and friends
N.C. A&T Alumnus Nominated for an Academy Award; Oscars® Airs March 4
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N.C. A&T Alumnus Nominated for an Academy Award; Oscars® Airs March 4
When nominations for the 90th annual Academy Awards were announced on Jan. 23, Kevin Wilson, Jr.'s '11 life changed before his very eyes. He was nominated for his short film, "My Nephew Emmett," in the Best Live Action Short Film category...
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N.C. A&T Alumnus Recognized as One of the “Most Powerful Executives in America” by Black Enterprise
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N.C. A&T Alumnus Recognized as One of the “Most Powerful Executives in America” by Black Enterprise
Kirkland L. Hicks ’93 was recently named by Black Enterprise magazine’s list as one of the "Most Powerful Executives in Corporate America." The list highlights the highest-ranking African-American executives at the nation’s 1,000 largest publicly-traded companies and 100 international companies with a major U.S. presence...
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EVENTS
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N.C. A&T Aggie Alumni National Convention
June 6-10
Location: The Westin Buckhead, Atlanta, GA


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MARCH 1
Aggie Women Basketball vs. N.C. Central
Time: 5:30 P.M.
Location: Durham, N.C.

MARCH 1
Aggie Men's Basketball vs. N.C. Central
Time: 7:30 P.M.
Location: Durham, N.C.

March 5-10
2018 MEAC Basketball Tournament
Location: Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia
March 9-10
NCAA Indoor Track Championship (Men & Women)
Location: Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

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CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS
Atlanta Journal Constitution: A&T: An HBCU powerhouse rises in Greensboro
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: A&T: An HBCU Powerhouse Rises in Greensboro
It was the week before Thanksgiving, and Aggie Stadium was awash with blue and gold. North Carolina A&T State University had just defeated its archrival, North Carolina Central University, 24-10, to earn the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference championship and a berth in the Celebration Bowl in Atlanta. The bowl was in December, and the undefeated Aggies blew out traditional HBCU power Grambling State...
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 N.C. A&T Ranked No. 2 HBCU in the Nation by Best Colleges
N.C. A&T Ranked No. 2 HBCU in the Nation by Best Colleges
In its 2017-18 ranking of public and private historically black colleges and universities (HBCU), Best Colleges has ranked North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University No. 2 in the United States...
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N.C. A&T’s Largest STEM Ph.D. Program to Rename, Expand
N.C. A&T’s Largest STEM Ph.D. Program to Rename, Expand
Already a national leader in STEM education, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will deepen its capacity at the graduate level by renaming and expanding a doctoral degree program that is already its largest STEM Ph.D., school officials announced...
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 Bluford Library Archives: Was N.C. A&T the First College to Celebrate Black History Month?
Bluford Library Archives: Was N.C. A&T the First College to Celebrate Black History Month?
On May 31, 1932, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, Ph.D. (1875 – 1950), who is known as "the father of Negro History," gave the commencement address at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (Formerly known as A and T College)...
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AGGIE SPORTS
N.C. A&T Alumnus Inducted in 2018 N.C. Tennis Hall of Fame Aggie Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track Teams Repeat as MEAC Champs
N.C. A&T Alumnus Inducted in 2018 N.C. Tennis Hall of Fame Aggie Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track Teams Repeat as MEAC Champs
The North Carolina Tennis Foundation recently inducted John W. (JW) Quick ’70 into the 2018 North Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame. For nearly 20 years, he competed on the local, state and national level for tennis securing several accolades in singles and doubles competitions... North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University women’s indoor track and field make history by repeating as the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference champions by winning the 2018 crown at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex...
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MEAC Donor Reception
Please join us for the 2018 Aggie Athletic Foundation and Alumni Relations MEAC Donor Reception from 5-7 p.m., Friday, March 9, at the Town Point Club at the World Trade Center in Norfolk, Va. Please RSVP to Angelica Smith by March 7, at 336-285-3063 or asmith24@ncat.edu. Invitation admits you and one guest.
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ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT
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Conversation 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 click here.
Amazon Smile
Sign up today for Amazon Smile, by doing so, the North Carolina A&T State University Alumni Association, Inc. will receive monetary donations. After signing up, make sure you shop at smile.amazon.com and choose the Alumni Association, Inc. as your charity of choice. Because that’s what AGGIES DO!
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AVAILABLE IN MARCH: Aggie Certified Alumni Recruiter Training
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 an assessment by the set deadlines. If you would like to receive additional training details, please click here.
REGISTER TODAY: N.C. A&T Aggie Alumni National Convention
Registration is open for the inaugural N.C. A&T Aggie Alumni National Convention that will take place June 6-10, at The Westin Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia. Alumni who register for the national convention can expect to experience a multi-generational connectivity between Aggies, an opportunity to be enriched with information, and provided the tools and resources to be engaged in their communities and the university. The convention will encompass workshops facilitated by highly sought after speakers and presenters, keynote addresses from notable alumni and guests, and special events such as the scholarship and awards gala. To register go to www.ncatalumniconvention.com.
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
Aggie Love Story Captures National Headlines with Honeymoon Do-Over
Aggie Love Story Captures National Headlines with Honeymoon Do-Over
On Nov. 30, 1957, Rev. Gilbert Caldwell ’55 and Grace Caldwell were married in Greensboro, North Carolina, then drove eight hours to The Mount Airy Resort in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. With an expectation to enjoy their honeymoon, the couple was turned away because of the color of their skin...
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N.C. A&T Alumna Highlighted for Community Impact by Teach for America
For Black History Month, Teach for America (TFA) showcased 13 African American leaders who are shaping the future in their communities. One of the 13, Candice Wilson-McCain ’03 was mentioned for her work with FLY Math Club, a nonprofit with a mission to create a world where every girl believes she is capable of achieving success in math, ultimately closing the gender gap in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields...
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