December 2023
Alumni Times news for alumni and friends
N.C. A&T Happy Holidays
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Happy Holidays from North Carolina A&T!
Season's greetings! On behalf of Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. and First Lady Davida Martin, we wish you and yours a joyous holiday season. Click below to enjoy the North Carolina A&T holiday video card and hear a special message from Chancellor Martin himself...
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NC A&T Quadruplets
Aggies in the news
Whoa Baby! Aggie Couple Celebrates Birth of Quadruplets in 2023
According to Insider.com, the odds of a mother conceiving quadruplets naturally are just 1 in 700,000 pregnancies. Aggie couple Gerald Harper ‘89 and Dayna Harper ‘12 defeated those odds with the birth of quadruplets Grant, Gavin, Sydney, and Bailey on March 11, 2023...
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"Uniquely Built for This": A&T Celebrates Fall 2023 Graduates
Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year for 2023, authentic, is personified by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s newest graduates who have persevered through myriad personal, societal and global challenges...
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Cold Steel
Bluford Library Archives: The Legend of Cold Steel
There is tremendous Aggie Pride in anticipation of the Blue and Gold Marching Machine’s performance at the Tournament of the Roses Parade on January 1, 2024. All of the ensembles are essential to making the Blue and Gold Marching Machine (BGMM) outstanding. A standout section of the band is the drum line, more famously known as "Cold Steel." The mighty Cold Steel provides the “rhythmic pulses and cadences for BGMM...
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Grad Stories
Journey to the Degree: Fall 2023 Graduates Share their N.C. A&T Stories
As the fall 2023 semester comes to a close at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, 1,100 students turned their tassels during the university’s graduate and undergraduate ceremonies. The journey has been filled with ups and downs, joy and sorrow, but most of all satisfaction and pride. These alumni share their stories of perseverance, dedication, scholarship and innovation...
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BGMM HBCU Band of the Year
Blue and Gold Marching Machine Wins Division I HBCU Band of the Year
N.C. A&T's Blue and Gold Marching Machine (BGMM) has claimed the 2023 Division I HBCU (historically Black college or university) Band of the Year title. BGMM faced off against Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South on Friday, Dec. 15, in the Mercedes-Benz Dome in Atlanta. The competition, presented by ESPN Events, was simulcast on ESPN3 and ESPN+...
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AGGIE SPORTS
Lady Basketball Football - Taymon Cooke
Strong Defensive Third Quarter Leads A&T to Win Over Stetson Cooke Keeps Adding to His 2023 All-American Collection
North Carolina A&T has had some regrettable third quarters this season, but not on Tuesday, Dec. 19, during the Aggies first game of Stetson University's Holiday Classic against the host, Stetson Hatters. The Aggies turned on the defensive intensity in the third quarter... North Carolina A&T graduate kickoff returner Taymon Cooke claimed two additional All-American accolades on Tuesday as a return specialist, bringing his total to four following the 2023 college football season...
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ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT
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Aggie Certified Alumni Recruiter Training 2024
As a friendly reminder, the assessment for the Aggie Certfied Alumni Recruiter Training will open on January 8 and close on February 16. Please click below to learn more about becoming certified.

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Aggie Reminder - Fuel the Machine
On Jan. 1, 2024, the Blue and Gold Marching Machine will take its talents and performance precision to the 135th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. To support the travel expenses for the band, please donate by texting “BGMM” to 41444 and selecting “Blue and Gold Marching Machine.

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Learn More about the N.C. A&T Alumni Directory Project
North Carolina A&T Office of Alumni Relations launched a comprehensive data verification project. We are asking that all alumni respond to Publishing Concepts (PCI) regarding this project. Over the next six months, North Carolina A&T alumni will be contacted by postcard, email and phone by Publishing Concepts (PCI) to create the new alumni directory. The Office of Alumni Relations is working with PCI to update the information of 70,000 plus Aggies.

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Learn How to Make a Planned Gift to N.C. A&T
The end of the year is approaching, but there is still time to make a charitable gift and receive a current tax deduction. Click here to learn how to leave a legacy that your alma mater will appreciate.

For More Information Contact Tamisha Keith, Director of Gift Planning at tikeith@ncat.edu or 336-404-3710.
Save the Date: Women in Philanthropy – April 12, 2024
Calling all visionary women in 2024! Elevate your philanthropic impact at our Women in Philanthropy Education Seminar. Explore strategies, gain invaluable insights, and harness your potential to drive meaningful change. Engage with industry experts, share experiences, and empower your giving journey. Whether seasoned or aspiring philanthropists, join us to network, learn, and shape a brighter future together. Save the date and be part of this empowering educational experience!

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Save the Date: Alumni Reunion Weekend 2024
Alumni Reunion Weekend is scheduled to take place May 10-12, 2024, for the Golden Class of 1974 and Silver Class of 1999. Registration will open on January 15, 2024.

To update your contact information and to receive the registration invitation, please click here.
MORE STORIES
TBJ 40 Under 40
Three Alumni, Faculty Member Named TBJ 40 Under 40 Awardees for 2024
Triad Business Journal (TBJ) has named three North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumni and a faculty member to its 2024 class of 40 Under 40 award winners. The group represents a broad array of industries including real estate, construction, law, health care, biotech, technology, manufacturing and education. Honorees were selected from a competitive group of nominees and represent a group of leaders who are making great contributions to the Triad Region all before age 40. Among them are Brandon Frederick ’16, Stephanie Teixeira-Poit, Ph.D., Canisha Cierra Turner ‘14 and Clinton Wilson ’10 '18, Ph.D...
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