N.C. A&T Alumni Times - September 24

September 24, 2020

Alumni Times news for alumni and friends

Aggies in the news

A&T Rises in U.S. News & World Report’s National University Rankings Across Multiple Categories

Coming on the heels of Money magazine’s ranking of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University as the no. 1 historically black university (HBCU) in America, the new U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2021 issue is out, continuing the drumbeat of good news this fall for A&T. North Carolina A&T maintained its position in U.S. News as the no. 1 public HBCU in America...

Aggies in the news

Congresswoman Adams and Edwards to be honored by NBCAHOF for N.C. A&T

The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation (NBCAHOF) will host its annual hall of fame induction ceremony virtually at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25. Among this year’s stellar class of honorees representing North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are Congresswoman Alma Adams’68 in the government category and Leroy Thornton Edwards ‘72, CEO of The Edwards Company in the industry category...

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CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS

A Birthday Fit for a True Aggie – Happy 100th Birthday Nathaniel Hines

Nathaniel Hines ’52 was born Sept. 28, 1920, to Cicero and Amanda Hines in Bladenboro, North Carolina. Before attending North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, he enlisted in the U.S. Army on June 11, 1941, during World War II and completed tours of duty in France, Germany, Belgium, and Japan within four and half years...

North Carolina A&T Names Inaugural Class for Advisory Council on Alumni Relations

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced today the inaugural members of the Advisory Council on Alumni Relations, a non-fiduciary, non-governing group that works with the Office of Alumni Relations by providing feedback that enhances programming for alumni engagement...

Groove Phi Groove Endows $25,000 Scholarship to Honor Legacy of Two Members

The Greensboro (North Carolina) Graduate Chapter of Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship Inc. has achieved a milestone by endowing a $25,000 scholarship in honor of two of their members, Nathan “Pedro” Pettus and Ralph Johnson. The scholarship was established to honor the two men who believed in giving back to their alma mater, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and the community...

Bluford Archives: “Mr. A&T” Ellis F. Corbett, An Aggie Legend

Since 1978, one of the essentials of attending or visiting North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is to attend at least one game, career fair, orientation, concert, probate, or any public event in the Corbett Health, Physical Education and Recreation Center. The tall white building on the corner of Benbow Road and John W. Mitchell Drive was fittingly named for Ellis Franklin Corbett (1910 – 1971). Corbett, fondly remembered as “Mr. A. and T.”, promoted our university tirelessly as a reporter, media relations director, and alumni secretary for over 40 years...

AGGIE SPORTS

Capital Campaign Co-Chair, Willie Deese, Urges Alumni to Support Student Athletes

Aggie Athletic Foundation Donor Meeting - Sept. 26

For the September edition of the Capital Campaign letter, Willie Deese ‘77 is encouraging all Aggies to continue to support the athletic department...

Don’t miss the Virtual AAF Donor Meeting on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m...

Check out the Lady Aggies Basketball Newsletter

Stay connected with the women’s basketball team to check out their progress in preparation for the season...

ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT

Congratulations to Our Top Alumni Chapters for their Financial Support to N.C. A&T

Our alumni chapters are the very core of the university’s connection to the Aggie Family and valued contributors toward the goals of the university’s strategic plan, A&T Preeminence: Taking the Momentum to 2023. The leadership and commitment demonstrated by our chapters have proven to be invaluable, not only to our alma mater but to the communities they serve and interact with daily.

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N.C. A&T Collegiate License Plate Coming Soon to the State of Virginia

If you are a North Carolina A&T alumnus/alumna, currently-enrolled student, family member or a supporter whose permanent residence is in Virginia, you will soon be able to proudly display your Aggie Pride with your very own Virginia N.C. A&T State University plate!

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Follow N.C. A&T Alumni on Social Media

During this difficult time with COVID-19, the Office of Alumni Relations wants to keep all Aggies uplifted on social media. Follow us on Facebook.com/NCATAlumni, Twitter.com/NCATAlumni and Instagram.com/NCATAlumni to follow our daily posts of inspiration.

Aggie Alumni Recruiter Training Update

In light of the global coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), all in-person recruitment efforts are currently still suspended until further notice. Subsequently, we have temporarily halted the Aggie Certified Alumni Recruiter program. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will handle all recruitment efforts for the time being As you communicate with individuals or groups who are interested in securing an A&T representative for a recruitment event, please refer them to our Virtual Visit Request Form. In the near future, both offices, Undergraduate Admissions and the Office of Alumni Relations, will coordinate virtual prospective student information sessions with alumni chapters. We will provide details surrounding those efforts very soon.

For any questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 336-433-5570 or email alumni@ncat.edu .

N.C. A&T Alumni: Update Your Contact Information for the University

Did you change your email address since you graduated from North Carolina A&T State University? Or did you move within the past couple of years? Well if you did, we are pretty sure you are not receiving any updates from the university. If you would like to update your contact information, join the alumni email list and/or receive the N.C. A&T Magazine, please visit by clicking here to complete the form.

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.