February 28, 2019
Alumni Times news for alumni and friends
N.C. A&T Alumna Raises the Bar as an Entertainment Journalist and Online Influencer
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N.C. A&T Alumna Raises the Bar as an Entertainment Journalist and Online Influencer
Sylvia Obell ’12 is living her dream as a journalist at one of the top U.S. news outlets, BuzzFeed. She is an entertainment reporter and the host and producer of her very own show, “Hella Opinions.” It is an online show that discusses unapologetically black culture, politics and entertainment. The show features influential voices on black Twitter and airs every Wednesday at 9 p.m. EST on Twitter...
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Aggie Gentz Foundation Continues to Grow with Newly-Established Endowment for N.C. A&T Students
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Aggie Gentz Foundation Grows with Newly-Established Endowment for N.C. A&T Students
Since 2015, the Aggie Gentz Foundation has given out 98 textbook scholarships and has raised over $100,000 to benefit students at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The foundation was started by North Carolina A&T alumni and was designed with an emphasis on recruiting alumni to invest back into the university and its students...
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EVENTS
MARCH 2
Women's Basketball vs. FAMU
Time: 2 p.m.
Corbett Sports Center

Men's Basketball vs. FAMU
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Corbett Sports Center
MARCH 7
Women's Basketball vs. NCCU
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Corbett Sports Center

Men's Basketball vs. NCCU
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Corbett Sports Center


MARCH 8-9
NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships
Location: Birmingham, Ala.
MARCH 11-16
MEAC Basketball Championship Tournament
Norfolk, VA

March 31
AAF Priority Purchase Period Ends
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CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS
Register Today: N.C. A&T Alumni Reunion Weekend, May 10-12, 2019
Register Today: N.C. A&T Alumni Reunion Weekend, May 10-12, 2019
The N.C. A&T State University Alumni Association, Inc. invites all alumni to celebrate during reunion weekend with the classes ending in 4s and 9s. The deadline to register for the weekend is April 1.

This year marks the 120th anniversary of the Class of 1899. Also in reunion are the classes of 1944, 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009 and 2014. For any questions, email alumni@ncat.edu.
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CEO, Entrepreneur and Inspirational Leader T.D. Jakes to Lead Next Chancellor’s Speaker Series at N.C. A&T
CEO, Entrepreneur and Inspirational Leader T.D. Jakes to Lead Next Chancellor’s Speaker Series at N.C. A&T
Master communicator, multidimensional businessman and international thought leader T.D. Jakes has been tapped for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s spring Chancellor’s Speaker Series. The event is set for 6 p.m., Thursday, April 11, in Corbett Sports Center...
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N.C. A&T Alumnus Terrence J Named National Ambassador for TMCF
N.C. A&T Alumnus
Terrence J Named National Ambassador for TMCF
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) has announced North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumnus, “Terrence J” Jenkins as the new TMCF National Ambassador...
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North Carolina A&T Creates Three Centers of Excellence; Interim Directors Named
North Carolina A&T Creates Three Centers of Excellence; Interim Directors Named
As an outgrowth of its recently updated strategic plan and commitment to outstanding quality in research, teaching, and community engagement. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has created three new Centers of Excellence in cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, and entrepreneurship and innovation...
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AGGIE SPORTS
Aggies Clinch MEAC Regular-Season Outright Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track Team Sweep MEAC Championships for Third Straight Year
Aggies Clinch MEAC Regular-Season Outright Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track Team Sweep MEAC Championships for Third Straight Year
There is no question this season that the No. 1 seed at the 2019 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament, March 11-16, is the MEAC regular-season championship... The North Carolina A&T track and field teams are starting to become historic and the student-athletes who comprise those teams are becoming legendary...
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2019 Aggie Athletic Foundation/Alumni Relations MEAC Donor Reception
Come join us on Friday, March 15, from 5-7 p.m. in Norfolk, Virginia for the 2019 MEAC donor reception.
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ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT
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Nominate Alumni for the N.C. A&T 2019 Alumni Awards
The Program Planning and Development Committee of the Alumni Association is pleased to announce that nominations for the Alumni Awards are now open. The nomination period for the 2019 awards will end on March 15, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

The nominations are for the Howard C. Barnhill Distinguished Service Award, Julia S. Brooks Achievement Award and the Velma Speight Young Alumnus/Alumna Award.
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Text-to-Give to the N.C. A&T Alumni Association
To show your support to the Alumni Association, the board of directors are encouraging all alumni to make a donation by texting “AGGIE18” to 41444 or donating online by clicking here.
Alumni Reunion Volunteers Needed
For any alumni interested in volunteering to ensure the success of the Alumni Reunion Weekend, the Alumni Association needs your help. There are many tasks to complete with various responsibilities and shifts available.
Please click here to sign up to volunteer
Alumni Reunion Coordinators Needed
Class coordinators are needed for 1989, 2004, 2009 and 2014. If you are interested in volunteering your time, talent and treasure, please email the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@ncat.edu.
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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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 to Celebrate Small Farms Week March 24-30
N.C. A&T to Celebrate Small Farms Week March 24-30, A&T Alumnus to Deliver Keynote
The powerful legacy behind North Carolina’s small farms – and their swift movement toward the future – is the inspiration for Small Farms Week 2019. Featuring workshops, farming demonstrations, tours and more, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s annual tribute to small-scale agriculture will be held March 24-30, 2019...
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