February 2025
Alumni Times news for alumni and friends
Watlington
Aggies in the news
From A&T Student to Superintendent of the Year – Meet Dr. Watlington
Tony B. Watlington Sr. ‘92, Ed.D., has been named the 2025 Superintendent of the Year by the District Administration Leadership Institute. The District Administration Leadership Institute is a national PreK-12 organization that provides leadership development opportunities for superintendents and senior education leaders across the country. This year’s awards honored outstanding achievements in six categories, including Academic Excellence, Ed-Tech Innovation, and Career Pathways. The awards also celebrated visionary leaders who are making a meaningful impact in education...
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Davis
Aggies in the news
N.C. A&T Alumna Corin Davis ’23 Finds Spotlight in England’s Top Acting Program
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumna Corin Davis ‘23, a professional theatre graduate and Greensboro, North Carolina native, is pursuing her passion for acting in Southend-on-Sea, England...
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March 9: Watch Former Mister A&T Victor Soloman’s ‘22 audition for American Idol on ABC & Hulu
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March 9: A&T's Founders Day
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March 7-11: CAA Men's Basketball Tournament, Washington, D.C. Tickets
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CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS
Two Astronaunt Scholars
Two Students Selected as 2024 Astronaut Scholars
Two North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University undergraduate students have been selected as 2024 Astronaut Scholars. This scholarship is awarded annually to undergraduates in their junior and senior years who demonstrate high academic achievement and are pursuing STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) degrees...
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Hillmantok
Assistant Professor at A&T Sparks Viral Hillmantok Movement

Leah Barlow, Ph.D., assistant professor of liberal studies at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, began her spring Introduction to African American History class with a TikTok video introducing herself and outlining the course...

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Cameron and Mercer
Triad Business Journal Names Cameron, Mercer Outstanding Women in Business for 2025
Triad Business Journal (TBJ) has named North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University leaders Kimberly Cameron and Ralisha Mercer to its 2025 class of 25 Outstanding Women in Business...
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Butter
Bluford Library Archives Story: Black STEM History at A&T
A&T recently made headlines as the nation’s first HBCU to offer a bachelor’s degree in Artificial Intelligence (AI). This milestone is one of thousands in our 134-year journey for the “progress of the colored man” and “the industrial development of the state,” as our first president, the Rev. Dr. John O. Crosby, Ph.D., would have put it…
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AGGIE SPORTS
A&T Bowling A&T Men's Basketball
Bowling Wins Fifth Straight MEAC Regular-Season Title Lamothe Names Co-Player of the Week
No one on the North Carolina A&T bowling roster knows what it feels like not to win a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) regular-season championship... The North Carolina A&T men's basketball team has won three out of its last four games, and on Monday, the team was awarded for its recent winning ways. The Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) named Jahnathan Lamothe its co-player of the week, marking the first time the Aggies have received a weekly award from the conference this season...
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ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT
Aggies Do
February One Reading Project 2025 (Galleries)
For six years, the alumni chapters of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University have organized the February One Reading project to encourage children across the United States to learn about the history of the A&T Four. The book, “Sit-In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down” by Andrea Davis Pinkney has been read annually during the month of February...

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Register Today for Alumni Reunion Weekend 2025
We are thrilled to announce that Alumni Reunion Weekend will be held from May 8-11, 2025, celebrating the Golden Class of 1975 and the Silver Class of 2000. 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! To update your contact information and receive the registration invitation, please email alumni@ncat.edu.

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Host an “Our Blues Make Us Gold” Founders’ Day Watch Party
March is A&Ts Founders Month, so let’s celebrate the history & legacy of our alma mater, North Carolina A&T State University in its first feature length documentary, Our Blues Make Us Gold. Watch from your favorite device anytime during the month of March and post a picture and/or video of you watching and us the hashtag #ourbluesmakeusgold and you will be featured on A2B Studios YouTube & Social Media channels. Visit the link below to stream during Founders' Month: bit.ly/ourbluesourgold.

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Save the Date: Reunion @ Homecoming
Please mark your calendars for Reunion @ Homecoming for October 10-11, 2025, for all classes ending in 0s and 5s. If you are not a member of the Golden Class of 1975 or the Silver Class of 2000 but are interested in becoming a class coordinator or joining your class committee, we’d love to hear from you! Please email us for more information at. alumni@ncat.edu
Save the Date: Aggie Pride Month of Service in April
Aggie Pride Month of Service is a dedicated time to celebrate the spirit of service and community that is central to the Aggie tradition. This month is a celebration of both the Aggie values and the collective commitment to making a positive impact on the world through acts of kindness, volunteerism, and outreach. During this month, students, alumni, faculty, and staff come together to engage in various community service projects, volunteer initiatives, and charitable efforts. It’s an opportunity to honor the Aggie spirit by giving back and contributing to the betterment of both local and global communities, embodying the core principles of integrity, leadership, and service to others. Whether through campus events, service days, or partnerships with local organizations, Aggie Pride Month of Service reflects the enduring legacy of Aggies making a difference. Stay tuned for more details on how to submit your project information.
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Combat Boots
N.C. A&T University Galleries to Honor Miller with “Combat Boots to Books” Exhibition
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will present Combat Boots to Books, an exhibition honoring Doris “Dorie” Miller, the heroic Navy cook at Pearl Harbor, along with military artifacts that highlight the overlooked contributions of African American service members during World War II...
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