December 2025
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Grad Story
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Prepared for Purpose: A&T Celebrates Fall 2025 Graduates
Resilient in the face of challenge. Bold in the pursuit of innovation. Steadfast in a commitment to make the world better for all. These are the characteristics of the approximately 1,200 students..
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Edolphus Towns
Aggies in the news
Former Congressman Edolphus Towns Receives Key to New York City
Longtime U.S. Representative Edolphus Towns ’56 has been honored with one of the most prestigious awards given in New York: The key to the Big Apple. New York City Mayor Eric Adams...
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Centennial Edition
A&T Prepares For Homecoming's Glittering Centennial Edition
Aggies around the world are making plans to be in Greensboro next fall for an exciting and historic milestone at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University: The 100th anniversary edition of The Greatest Homecoming on Earth, scheduled for Oct. 25-Nov. 1, 2026, school leaders announced today...
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Mace Retirement
A&T Honors Legacy of Class of 1961 with University Mace Retirement

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University celebrated a milestone in institutional history during a ceremony in F. D. Bluford Library, formally retiring the university mace that has served as a ceremonial symbol for more than three decades. The event, “Passing the Torch,” recognized the Class of 1961 for its vision and leadership in creating and gifting the mace, which has stood at the center of academic traditions since 1991...

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Bradley
Bradley '13 Named to Triad Business Journal’s 2026 40 Under 40 List
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumna Precious Bradley has been named to the Triad Business Journal’s 2026 class of 40 Under 40 honorees. The annual list recognizes outstanding young professionals across the region who demonstrate exceptional leadership, meaningful community impact and significant career achievement before age 40...
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Bluest Christmas
Bluford Story: Aggieland’s Bluest Christmas
A “Blue Christmas” is a holiday season met with loneliness, grief, and sorrow. In the history of North Carolina A&T State University, no Christmastime matches that phrase more than the season of 1955. That was when President Ferdinand Douglas Bluford passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 1955...
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AGGIE SPORTS
A&T Football Save The Date
Kennedy Earns Second-Team All-American Accolades A&T's Homecoming Date Has Been Set
North Carolina A&T junior returner Elijah Kennedy earned 2025 FCS second-team All-American honors from Stats Perform on Wednesday, adding to a pretty impressive postseason haul for special teams football players at A&T... North Carolina A&T has a date for the university's 100th homecoming. The Aggies will face the Elon Phoenix on October 31, 2025, at Truist Stadium for the school's Greatest Homecoming on Earth 100th celebration. The Elon/A&T matchup...
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ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT
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All Aggies All In: Join the Movement
North Carolina A&T’s first athletics capital campaign, All Aggies All In, unites Aggie Nation to support our 15 NCAA Division I teams. Your gift, big or small, helps fund scholarships, academic support, and operational needs, creating a culture of giving that sustains athletic and academic excellence. With a goal of $1 million annually, we’re calling on alumni, fans, and friends to step up and show Aggie Pride.

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Aggies In LA: NBA All Star Weekend 2026
Join the Greatest Alumni on Earth as we take over Los Angeles! North Carolina A&T and Hampton University will renew their storied rivalry on February 13, 2026, in the NBA HBCU Classic, presented by AT&T, at the Kia Forum during NBA All-Star Weekend. Be on the lookout for an updated reservation link to book your room at our host hotel, the Hyatt Regency LAX Airport. The university will also host a pre-game mixer on Friday and a signature Aggie Love Fundraiser on Saturday. Mark your calendar and get ready to celebrate Aggie Pride in LA!

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Save the Date: Alumni Reunion Weekend 2026
We are thrilled to announce that Alumni Reunion Weekend will be held from May 7-10, 2026, celebrating the Golden Class of 1976 and the Silver Class of 2001. This special weekend will bring alumni together for a series of memorable events, reconnecting former classmates and celebrating the lasting impact of their time at N.C. A&T. Mark your calendars and prepare to relive cherished memories, create new ones, and strengthen the Aggie family!

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Aggie Certified Alumni Recruiter Training
The Office of Alumni Relations and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is excited to share that the Aggie Certified Alumni Recruiter Training is open. This program offers alumni a unique opportunity to become certified recruiters, enabling them to proudly represent N.C. A&T at college fairs and recruitment events for the 2025-2026 academic year. Through this training, alumni will gain the knowledge and skills needed to effectively share the Aggie experience with prospective students and help shape the future of our university.

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Your support has always been the cornerstone of our university's success. Let's come together to create opportunities, empower dreams, and foster innovation. Your generosity can pave the way for scholarships, groundbreaking research, and initiatives that enrich the student experience.

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MORE STORIES
Carver Award
Cooperative Extension Administrator Receives George Washington Carver Award
M. Ray McKinnie, Ph.D., administrator for Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and associate dean of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, has earned another accolade in recognition of more than 40 years as an educator and leader in his field. McKinnie received the George Washington Carver Award and was inducted into the George Washington Carver Public Service Hall of Fame at Tuskegee University. The award was presented at the 83rd annual Professional Agricultural Workers Conference (PAWC) in Montgomery, Alabama...
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