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HBCU BSN Program Achieves 100% NCLEX Pass Rate

Ashley Brown — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000

North Carolina Central University’s accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is celebrating as its December 2024 graduating class boasts a remarkable 100% pass rate on the NCLEX examination. The NCLEX is a critical milestone for aspiring nurses. “With the nursing shortage, it is important for them to pass as soon as they can,” said […]

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HBCU Art Museum Exhibition Celebrates Elizabeth Catlett’s Legacy

Ashley Brown — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000

The North Carolina Central University Art Museum is celebrating the 90th anniversary of Elizabeth Catlett’s impactful teaching career in Durham with an exhibition dedicated to her legacy. The exhibit runs through March 16, 2025, and is open to the NCCU community and the public. It includes one of Catlett’s rare paintings and a collection of […]

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HBCU Student Honors Kamala Harris at NAACP Image Awards

Ashley Brown — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

At the 2025 NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California, Devin Freeman, a North Carolina Central University senior majoring in political science, made a memorable appearance. He presented former Vice President Kamala Harris, who received the esteemed Chairman’s Award, during the ceremony on Saturday. Representing NCCU and Future Leaders Freeman confidently took the stage before a […]

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Last Call for Taste of Tomorrow Scholarship Applications: Deadline Approaching

Ashley Brown — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000

As the February 10 deadline approaches, students are encouraged to apply for the Taste of Tomorrow Scholarship powered by the PepsiCo Foundation! Interested students should be current sophomores or juniors enrolled full-time at one of the following institutions for the upcoming academic year: Benedict College, Bethune-Cookman University, Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Howard University, Jackson […]

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Top 5 HBCU Bands of 2025 Results Are In!

Ashley Brown — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 22:06:06 +0000

The results are in! HBCU Buzz is thrilled to announce the 2025 Top 5 HBCU Bands Poll winners. After a steep voting period that engaged students, alums, and music enthusiasts across the country, the bands that defined the spirit and culture of Historically Black Colleges and Universities have been revealed. The Top Five The Spartan […]

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HBCU to Open Academic Success Center to Boost Student Achievement

Ashley Brown — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

North Carolina Central University is poised to celebrate a significant milestone with the grand opening of the Academic Success Center. This innovative facility aims to enhance student learning and achievement. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. in Room 128 of the Farrison-Newton Communications Building, 501 E. Lawson St. […]

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HBCU History Master’s Program Marks 85 Years of Empowerment

Ashley Brown — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000

North Carolina Central University, originally known as North Carolina College, made a groundbreaking move in 1939 by establishing its master’s program in history. A pivitol legal case involving Llyod Gaines significantly influenced this decision. In 1938, Gaines challenged the University of Missouri Law School‘s refusal to admit him based solely on his race. The U.S. […]

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ECSU Welcomes Adrian Jones as New Head Football Coach

Ashley Brown — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Elizabeth City State University has officially hired Adrian Jones as its new head football coach. With a wealth of experience in collegiate athletics, Jones is poised to lead the Vikings to new achievements on and off the field. “We are thrilled to welcome Coach Jones to Elizabeth City State University,” said James M. DuBose Jr., […]

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NCCU Alumni Gift Elevates Its Hospitality Program

Ashley Brown — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:15:00 +0000

North Carolina Central University is celebrating a significant boost to its School of Business, thanks to a generous $200,000 donation from alumni Keith Haywood and Dr. Marilyn Sutton-Haywood. This substantial contribution will enhance the university’s Hospitality and Tourism Administration program. To honor the Haywoods’ contribution, NCCU is naming the School of Business dining room the […]

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HBCU Earns Prestigious CEO Cancer Gold Standard Designation

Ashley Brown — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:45:00 +0000

North Carolina Central University has achieved the distinguished CEO Cancer Gold Standard designation, a testament to its unwavering commitment to fostering employee health and enhancing cancer prevention and care initiatives. This notable certification recognizes the university as a leader in promoting workplace wellness. Facilitated by Danielle Blackwell, associate vice chancellor for the Division of Institutional […]

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