| | Hi Friend, This month, a lot of exciting things happened at NCCU, from installing the 13th NCCU Chancellor to being featured in Black Enterprise Magazine. In May, our future Eagles will depart the "sloping hills and verdant green" and demonstrate to the world what "Truth & Service" is all about. If you have any important events that you would like posted to the NCCU Alumni Association website, please send to info@nccualumni.org. Check out our new partner and vendor Raleigh Tees in the NCCU Benefits and Discounts section below. |
|  | | |  | | |  | Commencement Dates Friday, May 9, 2025, at 2 p.m. Baccalaureate (the College of Health and Sciences and the School of Education). Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 9 a.m. (Graduate and Professional). Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 2 p.m. Baccalaureate (the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities and the School of Business). The NCCU 145th Commencement Exercise dates, parking, ADA Seating Registration Form, and speaker information can be found here https://www.nccu.edu/145Commencement. Notable NCCU Alums Slated to Speak at May Commencement
North Carolina Central University will welcome three distinguished alumni as keynote speakers for its 145th Commencement Exercises, scheduled for May 9–10 at McDougald-McLendon Arena.
The ceremonies will feature Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams, Pulitzer-nominated journalist Ernie Suggs, and national public affairs strategist Reggie McCrimmon. Each speaker will address graduates from specific colleges during one of three ticketed ceremonies.
Read more. The journey to graduation is rarely a straight path. Meet a few members of NCCU’s class of 2025 who have inspiring stories to share: - Jordan Baccus overcame multiple strokes, aphasia and epilepsy to graduate with honors in public health education. She volunteered more than 300 hours, interned with the Epilepsy Foundation and will begin the Master of Public Health program at East Carolina University in fall 2025.
Read her story here. - Keylonnie Boatwright combined her love for fashion, film and literature to launch a boutique business while earning her English degree. She plans to pursue a master’s in creative writing with a focus on screenwriting. Read her story here.
- Maeva Hassani, a newly naturalized U.S. citizen, turned her journey from Paris to rural North Carolina into a mission for justice. She will join Vega Law Firm after graduating with her law degree.
Read her story here. - Nicole Martin, who spent her early years in the Philippines before continuing her education in North Carolina, has emerged as a top nursing student at just 19. Multilingual, highly accomplished and deeply committed to patient care, she’s now set to pursue her master’s and doctorate in nursing at Duke University. Read her story here.
|
| |  | You are invited to our Centennial Weekend which will be held on the NCCU campus on June 27-29, 2025. This milestone weekend will be commemorated with panel discussions, tours of the campus, and wreath laying at the graves of Dr. Shepard and Richard L. McDougald. In addition, to commemorate this occasion, we will host the annual meeting, a day of service, a documentary screening of the life and work of former NCCU Alumni Association President Sen. H. M. "Mickey" Michaux, Jr., and the Awards Dinner. Alumna Gina Pettis - Dean will serve as Chair of the yearlong events. |
| |  | Those alumni who are making donations through the Fidelity Charitable organization should be certain to select the correct EIN when making a donation either to NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. (NCCUAA) or NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.(NCCUF). When donation checks are sent and payable to the NCCUAA from the Fidelity Charitable organization but belong to the NCCUF it creates a third-party transaction. We have been advised to return the check(s) to secure the correct payee. Therefore, if you are giving to any group at NCCU, please use the EIN for the NCCUF so that you may receive the proper credit at the NCCUF. If you are giving to the NCCUAA, please use the EIN for the NCCUAA so that you may receive the proper credit. Chevella L Thomas, Treasurer NCCU Alumni Association, Inc. |
| |  | | |  | NCCU Receives First Mellon Foundation Grant Rachelle Gold, Ph.D., an associate professor of English, has been awarded a $500,000 grant for her project titled “Purpose, Persistence and Power: Pioneering African American Women and their Fight for Racial Justice in North Carolina and Beyond.” Read more here https://www.nccu.edu/news/nccu-receives-first-mellon-foundation-grant. |
| | |  | | |  | | |  | |
|
| |  | All In Membership Campaign The 'All In' Membership is $100. Membership includes one-year membership to the NCCU National Alumni Association, Inc. ($50 value), AND one-year membership to a local NCCU Alumni Chapter ($30 value), AND a tax-deductible donation of $20 to the NCCU annual scholarship fund. Please note, if you do not select an NCCU Alumni Chapter, the funds will go to NCCU Alumni Association, Inc. Membership is valid from July 1 through June 30. |
| | | NCCU Alumni Benefits & Discounts The NCCU Bookstore carries official and exclusive North Carolina Central University apparel, alumni products, gifts and more — and NCCU alumni qualify for a 10% discount* on in-store purchases. To receive your in-store discount, show your valid NCCU alumni membership card. NCCU Bookstore 705 East Lawson Street Latham Parking Deck Durham, NC 27701 Eagleland, an NCCU Alumni owned business, will honor and offer a 10% discount to members of the NCCU Alumni Association community with a valid and current NCCU Alumni Association membership card. Eagleland 2501 Fayetteville Street Durham, NC 27707 Subject 2 Change, A NCCU Alumni owned business, specializing in Screen Printing, Promotional Products, Embroidery and Graphic Design, will honor and offer a 10% discount to members of the NCCU Alumni Association community. When purchasing online, use code NCCUAA1910 at checkout. Subject 2 Change 5800 Faringdon Place Raleigh, NC 27609 Home | Subject 2 Change Customs (shops2c.com) Raleigh Tees, an esteemed, long-standing NCCU Alumni family owned business, is a premier custom apparel retail store, specializing in screen printing, embroidery, promotional products, vinyl customization, and much more – will offer a 10% discount to NCCU Alumni for in-store and online purchases using code NCCU1910%. Raleigh Tees 4909 Alpinis Drive, Suite 113 Raleigh, NC 27616 www.123raleightees.com |
|
|
| | Contact Us info@nccualumni.org | 919-530-5222 |
| |
|
| |
|
|
