OCTOBER 

Let's Celebrate First-Generation Week!

Faculty and Staff Colleagues: Were you a first-generation college undergraduate? If so, the University Student Success Office wants to hear from you and share your story. As part of First Generation Week (Nov. 3-7), USSO is celebrating our accomplished faculty and staff who were first-generation college students. You are welcome and encouraged to submit your story via the A&T First Generation Week Survey here!

N.C. A&T Extraordinary Opportunities - Fall 2025

Contact: Alsace Gallop, National Scholarships and Fellowships Coordinator via email acgallop@ncat.edu or phone 336/285-4942

Would you like to expand or establish new skills? Do you want to gain amazing academic and professional experiences in the U.S. and abroad? Are you ready to share your goals and interests so that you can apply for full funding (and sometimes stipends, too) as you seek your big dreams?
Click the links above or below to start learning about, preparing for, and pursuing externally funded extraordinary opportunities (EOs) https://tockify.com/aggiehonors/agenda?search=eo&startms=1538366400000 with Ms. Gallop, the National Scholarships and Fellowships Coordinator for students and alumni in the Honors College and throughout N.C. A&T State University!
EOs are not simply scholarships or tuition funding solutions. They are platforms for your professional, academic, and personal success!
Follow on Instagram: NCAT_EO.
Bookmark https://linktr.ee/ncat_eo for event registration links, the NCAT EO website, news, appointments, drop-in/office hours, and more.

Highlighted NCAT EO Events:
   -NCAT EO Bootcamp
   Four (4) sessions, 5-6 PM ET
   Oct. 20, 22, 27, and Nov. 10 (back-up date: Nov. 12)
Are you eligible for and interested in Goldwater and/or Truman Scholarship endorsement this fall? If so and you want to write with a group of peers, this pilot cohort could be a great fit. Note: endorsement does not depend on participation
Contact Ms. Gallop if you would like to enroll and can commit to all four NCAT EO Bootcamp sessions
-CMU Rales Fellows Program (graduate school at Carnegie Mellon University) virtual information session
   Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM ET
   Note: We will be joined by Christian Johnson '18, an Honors Aggie, Dowdy Scholar, and College of Engineering alumnus!    Sign up now: https://linktr.ee/ncat_eo.

Highlighted NCAT EO Endorsement Application Deadlines:
Learn more about endorsed EO here: https://www.ncat.edu/honors/national-scholarships-fellowships/endorsed-eos.php
   -Oct. 21 – ESU Luard Morse Scholarship
   -Oct. 28 – Goldwater Scholarship
   -Nov. 11 – Truman Scholarship
   -Nov. 18 – Gaither Junior Fellows Program
   -Dec. 2 – Boren Awards/NSEP* and the UNCF Achievement Capstone Scholarship
   *Indicates a variation to the standard endorsement application process

Highlighted Final Deadlines for Non-Endorsed EOs:
Non-endorsed and endorsed EOs (scroll down): https://www.ncat.edu/honors/national-scholarships-fellowships/index.php
Rolling applications through Jan. 15 – The Institute for Responsible Citizenship, Washington Program (early applications encouraged)
   -Oct. 15 (U.S. citizens) - Gates-Cambridge Scholarships (opened Sept. 10)
   -Oct. 27 - Princeton in Africa Fellowship (PiAF)
   -Oct. 30 by 2 PM Eastern Time – PD Soros Fellowship
   -Oct. 31 – Hertz Fellowship
   -Nov. 1 - Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals
   -Nov. 7 by 5 p.m. ET: letters of recommendation, National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
   -Nov. 10-14 by 5 p.m. ET, depending on STEM discipline (dates may change) – National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
   -Dec. 5 by 5 p.m. ET – Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program

Coming Fall 2026 – Canvas by Instructure

North Carolina A&T State University will be transitioning to a new learning management system (LMS), Canvas, beginning with the Fall 2026 semester as a replacement for Blackboard. This shift aligns with a recent decision by the UNC Board of Governors to standardize on a single LMS across all UNC institutions. Canvas is widely adopted, integrates with many tools, and supports modern pedagogical features, offering a flexible and user-friendly environment for teaching and learning. 

The implementation team is actively developing the full transition plan, which will include:

• A detailed timeline showing phases of migration, testing, and cutover
• Course migration strategies and guidelines
• Faculty, staff, and student training sessions
• Course development assistance, including instructional design consultations

We understand that transitioning to a new system is a significant effort, and we commit to making this as smooth and supported as possible. As our planning progresses, we’ll share regular updates to keep you informed and help you prepare for the transition. In the meantime, we invite you to share any concerns or questions you may have—or let us know if you’re interested in volunteering as a Canvas Champion or Ambassador. Click here to submit your response.

Thank you for your engagement and patience as we embark on this exciting new chapter.

 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) at N.C. A&T 

Graduate students will present their research in just three minutes using a single PowerPoint slide at the Fall 2025 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition at N.C.A&T. with the chance to win up to $500.

Judges for the preliminary round on Nov. 5 will select up to 10 finalists to compete in the finals set for Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 3–4:30 p.m. at the Joint School for Nanoscience and Nanoengineering auditorium. The finals will include a People’s Choice Award selected by audience vote, followed by a reception.
The overall winner will advance to represent N.C. A&T at the regional competition in February 2026 and, along with their advisor, will be recognized at the Graduate College’s Graduate Student Awards Ceremony in April.

For more information, please visit the 3MT section of the Graduate College’s website 

N.C. A&T Welcomes Mac Barnett, Library of Congress’
National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature

Oct. 25, 10 a.m.
Harrison Auditorium
Greensboro has been selected as one of only five cities nationwide to host the Library of Congress’ National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Mac Barnett. Known for his witty, imaginative, and endlessly engaging stories, Barnett is the ninth author to hold this honor. 
Barnett will present Behold, The Picture Book! Let’s Celebrate Stories We Can Feel, Hear, and See, a joyful tribute to the legacy of children’s literature.
This event is free and open to the public, but you must register: https://greensborobound.com/event/mac-barnett/
Children attending the event will receive a free Mac Barnett picture book, courtesy of Candlewick Press and Greensboro Bound. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parents or guardians are solely responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of their minors at all times. 

Spring & Summer 2026 Scheduling Window for University Event Center - 
Opening Dates

The scheduling windows for reserving Student Center and academic building spaces for the Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 semesters have been confirmed. Please review the dates below to see when your group may begin submitting reservation requests in 25 Live. Early scheduling is recommended to ensure availability.
    Student Center Scheduling Window
   • Executive Student Leaders: Oct. 27, 2025
   • Registered Student Organizations: Nov. 10, 2025
   • NC A&T Departments: Nov. 17, 2025
   • External Groups: Nov. 24, 2025
    Academic Buildings Scheduling Window
   • NC A&T Departments: Oct. 27, 2025
   • Executive Student Leaders: Nov. 10, 2025
   • Registered Student Organizations: Nov. 17, 2025
   
Major/Outdoors will open on Oct. 27, 2025 and operate on a first come, first served basis. Please schedule within your designated window to secure your preferred space. All events, meetings, gatherings, and other socials taking place in bookable, campus locations must be requested through 25 Live. 

Effective Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, the 25Live scheduling system will transition to Single Sign-On (SSO). You will be able to access 25Live using your OneID credentials to sign in and reserve space for your events.
For issues or questions regarding this update, contact the University Event Center at uec@ncat.edu or (336) 285-2580. 

2025 Provost Seed Fellows Presentations

Tuesday, Oct. 28, Noon-2 p.m.
Student Center, Room 385

Join us for the 2025 Provost Seed Fellows Presentations, featuring poster sessions that highlight the innovative research our faculty are leading. Celebrate the innovative, AI-enhanced interdisciplinary research of our talented faculty fellows and explore topics ranging from health management and traffic safety to social justice and active learning in STEM. Faculty, staff, students, and community partners are all encouraged to attend. This is a great opportunity to connect, ask questions, and learn more about the exciting projects happening across campus. Light refreshments and appetizers will be provided.

The Center of Excellence for Social Justice's
Scholar Activist-in-Residence program returns with
Melissa Harris-Perry, Ph.D.

Tuesday, Oct. 28, 4 p.m.
General Classroom Bldg. Auditorium Room A218

The Center of Excellence for Social Justice will host its 2025-26 Scholar Activist-in-Residence program featuring college professor, award-winning writer, speaker, and media host Melissa Harris-Perry, Ph.D.

She will present a public lecture titled “Black Girl Patriotism in a Fragile Democracy” on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 4 p.m. in the General Classroom Building Auditorium, Room A218 (601 N. Benbow Road) on A&T’s campus.

This event is free and open to the public, including all students, faculty, and staff.

Contact: Dr. Paul Baker pkbaker@ncat.edu

Last Day to withdraw from the University
Oct. 29, 2025

The last day to withdraw from the University for fall 2025 without a grade evaluation is Oct. 29, 2025. A University Withdrawal Form must be completed. Once it has been completed with the needed signatures, please email it to registration@ncat.edu.

 ART Your Lunch! "Crash Course:
Rasquachismo! the Art of Chicano Resourcefulness"

Oct. 30, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Dudley Memorial Building

The University Galleries will host “Crash Course: Rasquachismo! The Art of Chicano Resourcefulness” on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Dudley Memorial Building, 202 University Circle.

Presented as part of the ART Your Lunch! Curator’s Gallery Talk Series, the event explores how creativity can emerge from limited resources and resilience. Daniel Ramirez-Lamos, a Fayetteville native and Greensboro-based artist and instructor of visual arts at North Carolina A&T, will lead the talk. He will discuss art from the viewpoint of los de abajo—the lower class—emphasizing how resourcefulness and adaptability shape both artistic style and cultural identity.

 

NOVEMBER

Stanford Engineering Information Session

Nov. 3, 4 p.m.
Crosby Hall
Register here

Meet Stanford Engineering representatives and learn more about engineering graduate programs, application fee waivers, and preparing a competitive graduate application at Stanford University. This is a free event on November 3, 2025, 4 PM at Crosby Hall Rm 215 and we highly encouraged all students to attend. Refreshments will also be served but we ask that you register at the link provided.

For more information contact: Dr. Gerard Dumancas (ggdumancas@ncat.edu), Associate Dean of Research and Program Innovation (Honors College).

Course Advising and Registration

Registration begins  Nov. 3, 2025. Students  register based on their earned credit hours.
Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 – Graduate Students and Seniors (90 or more earned credit hours)
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 – Juniors (60 – 89 earned credit hours)
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 – Sophomores (30 – 59 earned credit hours)
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 – Freshmen (less than 30 earned credit hours)

When registering for classes, all students are required to OPT IN or OPT OUT of AggieAlert!, the university’s emergency notification system that sends text messages to your phone in the event of emergencies, life-threatening situations and/or inclement weather. Failure to opt-in or opt-out prior to class registration will result in a hold being placed on student accounts.
To prevent an account hold, log into Aggie Access/Aggie Alert and follow the instructions.

Let's Talk About It: Export Controls and You

Wednesday, Nov. 12
Noon-1 p.m.
Fort IRC, Conference Room 410
Register here by Nov. 10

The "Let's Talk About It: Export Controls and You" event will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from noon to 1 p.m. in conference room 410 at Fort IRC. Join us for an exploration of the export laws and how that may affect your research. 

Chancellor's Speaker Series Welcomes Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun

Thursday, Nov. 13, 6 p.m.
Harrison Auditorium
Tickets available Nov. 3

Damola Adamolekun, CEO of Red Lobster, headlines North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s upcoming Chancellor’s Speaker Series, “The CEO Edge – Commanding Every Opportunity.” Alumnus Craig Stokes ’04 will moderate the discussion.

Tickets for the speaker series will be available Nov. 3 at the University Ticket Office located in Brown Hall. This event is free and open to the public.

Virginia Tech University:
Graduate School Information Session

Nov. 13, 6 p.m. 
Virtual

Virginia Tech’s Graduate School and the Center for Engineering Excellence and Discovery (CEED) are hosting a virtual Graduate Information Session on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at 6 p.m. EST.

The event will feature a panel of CEED graduate student ambassadors and cover topics such as what to expect in graduate school, finding funding, and steps to the doctorate. This session is designed to help prospective students learn about graduate school opportunities and resources at Virginia Tech. Participants can register by  visiting this link.

For more information contact Dr. Gerard Dumancas (ggdumancas@ncat.edu), Associate Dean of Research and Program Innovation (Honors College)

Cultural Leadership & Lavender Graduation Cords

Nov. 18, 4 p.m.
Student Center, Room 342
Application/request form must be submitted by Nov. 13

For fall 2025 graduating students (undergraduate and graduate).
This cord program recognizes graduating students campus-wide who have demonstrated support for cultural programs and services on campus. Candidates are eligible for the Cultural Program Cord, Lavender Cord, or both.
Refreshments will be served.

Ready to Make a Difference? Become a Student Organization Advisor Today!

Are you passionate about student development and eager to impact our campus community? Becoming a Registered Student Organization (RSO) Advisor is your chance to do just that! Join us in guiding and inspiring the next generation of leaders while enjoying these fantastic benefits:
    -Personal Growth: Enhance your leadership and mentoring skills as you support and guide student leaders through their journey.
   -Professional Development: Access exclusive training and development opportunities tailored to enhance your advisor skills and expertise.
   -Innovation & Creativity: Contribute to dynamic projects and events that foster creativity, collaboration, and personal growth among students.
   -Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow faculty, staff, and students, expanding your professional network and building meaningful relationships.

Fill out this form. 

Digital Navigator Program – Ongoing

F.D. Bluford Library has launched a pilot program to expand and support our laptop loans. Students, faculty, and staff can request to work with a digital navigator to support their digital inclusion needs.
   The Digital Navigators at F.D. Bluford Library can help you:
   Connect to free and low-cost internet options
   Access digital literacy skills training
   Recommend students to our laptop lending program
   Request an appointment to work with a digital navigator:
   
   You can also call 336-285-4164 to get help filling out this form to make an appointment.
Students who receive Pell grants qualify for reduced cost internet through the Affordable Connectivity Plan. We can help these students access this resource.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please contact Counseling Services. Counseling Services provides trainings on suicide prevention. You can become a gatekeeper and save a life by recognizing the warning signs, offering hope, and referring others to seek professional assistance. Here are some resources on suicide prevention.

·         National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24 Hours) 1-800-273-8255
·         American Psychological Association (APA) http://www.apa.org/
·         Suicide warning signs http://www.apa.org/topics/suicide/signs.aspx
·         Speaking of Psychology: Preventing suicide http://www.apa.org/research/action/speaking-of-psychology/preventing-suicide.aspx
·         Suicide Prevention http://www.apa.org/advocacy/suicide-prevention/index.aspx