A&T Announcements - April 29, 2026
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UAPCC 2-Week University Curriculum Review
April 28 - May 12
As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance and refine our curriculum, we request your valuable input on proposed curriculum changes. Your expertise and insights are crucial to ensuring the success and effectiveness of these modifications.
Please review the Curriculum Change Proposals located in 2025-2026 UAPCC 2-Week University Curriculum Review OneDrive using this link.
Then complete this Qualtrics Survey.
To provide feedback on multiple programs and/or courses, please complete a new survey for each.
The following proposals are included in this review:
• BA in Sociology
• NARS Courses
• BS in Agriculture Education: Agricultural Professional Service
• BS in Agriculture Education: Secondary Education
• History 215
• Minor in Theatre (Performance)
• Minor in Museum Studies
• CRJS Courses
• MBA with a Human Resources Management Concentration (Aggie Flight Path)
• (Program Deletion) Business Administration - Human Resources Management, MBA Online
You will have a two-week window from April 28 - May 12 to review the form and provide your feedback. Your prompt attention to this matter is highly appreciated.
If you have any questions or concerns during the review process, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Nichole Smith at nlsmith2@ncat.edu.
Thank you for your expertise and commitment to maintaining the high standards of our academic programs.
Minority Serving Cyberinfrastructure Consortium
Invites Your Input
As part of the Minority Serving Cyberinfrastructure Consortium grant project at N.C. A&T, the research team invites the A&T community to complete a brief, anonymous survey to better understand its use of research computing resources and overall cyberinfrastructure needs.Cyberinfrastructure includes computers, software, devices, networks, human skills, and technical expertise.
The insights gathered will help inform a transformative effort to enhance research capacity, strengthen data scholarship, and promote interdisciplinary collaboration at A&T.
The student portion of this survey was written by your peers, and we hope that you will engage and provide us with your honest feedback. Your participation is completely voluntary; no identifying information will be linked to your survey.
Additionally, if you are interested in participating in a graduate-student focus group to provide feedback about your research and computing experiences, please visit our contact form.
Your participation will help improve research computing across NC A&T and other HBCUs! For more about our NSF supported research please click here.
Office of Emergency Management Hazard Mitigation Planning - Help Focus Strategies
March 30 - April 30
Complete the survey here
As part of the continued efforts to keep our campus safe, N.C. A&T is updating the Hazard Mitigation Plan. Hazard mitigation planning reduces loss of life and property by minimizing the impact of disasters. It begins with identifying all hazards, risks and vulnerabilities that are common in our area and on campus. After identifying these risks, we develop long-term strategies for protecting people and property from similar events.
Mitigation plans are key to breaking the cycle of disaster damage and reconstruction. As a part of this plan update, we ask that you take a moment to fill out the survey and share your opinions on what you think our greatest threats are. Your feedback will help focus our planning for mitigation strategies.
For questions or more information on this process, please reach out to the Office of Emergency Management at oem@ncat.edu
GRADS-4C Seed Grant/Call for Symposium Speakers
The Genomic Research and Data Science Center for Cloud Computing (GRADS-4C) is a collaborative educational hub between North Carolina A & T State University, Winston-Salem State University, North Carolina Central University, and Shaw University, focused on expanding participation in biomedical research through computational data science and genomics.
Here’s a quick look at the upcoming opportunities and events on our calendar, please save the dates and share with anyone who should be included!
GRADS-4C Research Symposium (Call for Speakers) - We’re now accepting speaker proposals for the 3rd Annual Cloud Computing Education in Data Science, Genomics and Health Symposia - AI and Digital Health: Potential, Promise and Peril; June 8-9, Koury Convention Center, Greensboro, N.C.
Registration and event information is here!
Key dates/info:
- Registration Open: March 1 – May 1
- Registration is FREE FOR STUDENTS (Undergraduate & Graduate)
- $25 Registration fee for PROFESSIONALS (Post-Doc/Early Career, Faculty/Staff & Industry)
- STUDENT: https://ncat.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3lU8jtySfd4o4om
- PROFESSIONAL: https://ncat2.gosignmeup.com/public/Course/browse?courseid=6650
- SHERTAON HOTEL BOOKING: https://book.passkey.com/go/GRDSCCC2026
- Travel Awards are AVAILABLE (Limited Space)
- Complimentary breakfast & lunch with registration.
English Department Research Symposium
April 29
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Student Center, Room 385
The Department of English is hosting a research symposium to showcase the work of student scholars as they share research across a range of topics in English studies. The symposium is a great opportunity to support student work, connect with the campus community, and celebrate academic inquiry in action.
No registration is required — all are welcome to stop in and view presentations throughout the day.
Bluford's Evening at the Movies
April 29
5 p.m.
F.D. Bluford Library Seminar Room, Second Floor
Join F.D. Bluford Library for a viewing of Origin followed by a discussion of the movie. This film, based on the book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabella Wilkerson, is a biographical drama about journalist Isabel Wilkerson’s global investigation into caste systems, directed by Ava DuVernay and starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.
The film explores how systems of hierarchy and oppression operate across different societies, including America, India and Nazi Germany. Wilkerson examines the intersection of race, caste and historical injustice, linking American slavery, the Holocaust and India's caste system. The story also portrays her personal tragedies of loss.
Light refreshments will be served.
N.C. A&T Lyceum Series and the University Jazz Ensemble Present Wycliffe Gordon
April 30
Public Masterclass: 2 p.m. (free and open to the public)
Special Concert: 7 p.m.
Harrison Auditorium
Concert Admission: Free for students, faculty and staff with valid Aggie One ID
General admission tickets available at the University Ticket Office (Brown Hall)
Join us for an evening of jazz featuring internationally acclaimed trombonist, composer and bandleader Wycliffe Gordon performing in concert with the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences’ University Jazz Ensemble as part of the Lyceum Series.
Admission is free for all North Carolina A&T State University students, faculty and staff with a valid Aggie One ID. General admission tickets for the public are $10 and available through the University Ticket Office.
Kid-Friendly Event: Into the Universe
April 30
5-7 p.m.
N.C. A&T College of Education STEAM Lab
INTO THE UNIVERSE! – an interactive adventure that brings the wonders of astronomy, planetary exploration, and cosmic discovery right to you. Participants rotate through hands-on exploration stations where they experiment with light and lenses, map craters, model planetary orbits, and investigate the tools scientists use to study distant worlds. Perfect for learners of all ages who are ready to explore, experiment, and imagine what lies beyond our world.
Questions? Contact Charnell Long at 336/285-4428 or crlong@ncat.edu
2026 Faculty Excellence Awards
April 30
7-9 p.m.
Deese Ballroom, Student Center
Each year N.C. A&T celebrates the outstanding accomplishments and efforts of its faculty innovators,educators, mentors and dynamic leaders with a celebration of faculty excellence. Faculty are recognized for excellence in research, interdisciplinary projects, teaching, graduate programs, community engagement and advising. They are also recognized via promotion and tenure appointments.
Honors College Application is OPEN
for Continuing Students
Been waiting for the perfect time to apply to Honors? This is it! The Honors College Application is now open for continuing N.C. A&T students. The application deadline date is May 1, 2026, at 11:59 pm.
To learn more about the Honors College, please attend one of our in-person or virtual Honors Friday Sessions:
Friday, April 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
Friday, April 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Questions? Contact Morgan Dearing, mldearing@ncat.edu
For more information, visit here.
Applications Open for Duke University's
Code+ Summer Program
Experiential Learning for the Next Generation of Technology Leaders
NCShare will again host a project team in Duke University's Code+ program for summer 2026. Applications are now open
Calling all undergraduate students! Apply for Code+, a 10-week immersive summer coding experience on Duke’s campus. Each summer, Code+ brings together undergraduate students, faculty and IT professionals to solve meaningful problems through technology. Over 10 intensive weeks, students work in teams of 4–6 to design and build applications, dashboards, and AI-powered tools that support research, operations, and community initiatives. Many participants enter the program with very limited coding experience — and leave with the confidence to pursue internships, research and careers in technology.
Code+ emphasizes:
- Real-world, stakeholder-driven projects
- Exposure to multiple tech stacks
- Professional skill development
- Mentorship and peer community
This project-based summer experience is designed for students with no prior tech work experience. Students from NCShare participating institutions may apply only to the designated NCShare project (“Research Efficiency: Gamifying Smarter Compute Use”) and must use the non-Duke student application form.
Pickleball for Faculty and Staff
March 3-summer
12:30-2 p.m.
Moore Gym
Register for sessions here
Pickleball open play began March 3 and continues into the summer. Faculty and staff are welcome to Moore Gym on Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 - 2 p.m.. Beginner lessons are available at noon. Paddles are provided.
Please register for sessions. Contact Hermene Elks for questions at Hmelks@ncat.edu
Become a Certified Career Champion-
Help Us Reach 100 This Semester!
Enroll here
Various dates/times
The Career Champions program is a three‑part training series designed to equip faculty and staff with tools to better support students’ career readiness. We currently have 63 certified Career Champions and are aiming to reach 100 by the end of the semester. To support this goal, additional virtual sessions are now available, and each session lasts one hour. While the three parts do not need to be taken consecutively, all must be completed to earn certification. Interested participants can register using the enrollment form.
Questions? Contact Eboni Johnson, ecjohnson5@ncat.edu
MAY
N.C. A&T University Choir Spring Concert
May 3
4 p.m.
Providence Baptist Church, 1106 Tuscaloosa Street, Greensboro
Free and open to the public
Join the N.C. A&T University Choir with Maestro Travis Alexander, conductor, as they present their annual spring concert on Sunday, May 3, at Providence Baptist Church in Greensboro.
Finish Strong! Finals Week Recharge
May 36 p.m.
F.D. Bluford Library Food Zone, First Floor
Join F.D. Bluford Library for FINISH STRONG: FINALS WEEK RECHARGE! We'll have pizza, games and music for students to relax and take a break between studying for exams.
Employee Appreciation Day
May 4
11 a.m. - 3 p.m
Dudley Lawn
Employee Appreciation Day at North Carolina A&T State University brings together faculty and professional staff to celebrate the people who power the Aggie experience.
Hosted by the Division of Human Resources, the event recognizes years of service milestones while strengthening community and connection across campus.
The celebration will be on Monday, May 4, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Dudley Lawn at 200 University Circle. Designed as a floating experience, employees can stop by throughout the day to engage, be recognized, and reconnect with colleagues. Through shared moments of appreciation and recognition, the event reinforces N.C. A&T’s commitment to a culture where employees feel valued, seen, and supported.
Spring 2026 Commencement
Graduate Ceremony
May 8
6 p.m.
First Horizon Coliseum at the Greensboro Complex, 1921 West Gate City Boulevard
Undergraduate Ceremonies (1 & 2)
May 9
9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Ceremony 1 (9 a.m.):
Colleges of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Education, Engineering, and Health and human Sciences
First Horizon Coliseum at the Greensboro Complex, 1921 West Gate City Boulevard
Ceremony 2 (2:30 p.m.):
Colleges of Arts, Humanities and Scocial Sciences, Business and Economics, and Science and Technology
First Horizon Coliseum at the Greensboro Complex, 1921 West Gate City Boulevard
Summer/Fall 2026 Graduation Application is Open!
The graduation application for Summer and Fall 2026 is now open. You can find the application in Aggie Access and complete the online form. The application fee is $60, non-refundable, so please meet with your advisor before you apply.
Important deadlines:
Summer I graduation application deadline is May 8
Summer II graduation application deadline is July 10
Fall graduation application deadline is Sept. 11
Questions? Contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@ncat.edu
Staff Senate Spring Forum and Field Day
May 12
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Williams Dining Hall/Holland Bowl
Register for field day activities
Staff Senate will host a Spring Forum and Field Day Event on Tuesday, May 12, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Williams Dining Hall and the Holland Bowl. Competitions range from physical challenges to skill and coordination tasks and even mental strategy games. There's something for everyone.
Join us for lunch, games and learning about campus resources available to professional staff. This event is open all SHRA & EHRA non-teaching professional staff.
JUNE
2026 Truth and Transformation Conference
June 1-2
Alumni-Foundation Event Center
Register here
The Center of Excellence for Social Justice (CESJ) in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at N.C. A&T announces the 2026 Truth and Transformation Conference, a free, two-day social justice gathering dedicated to advancing equity and transformational community engagement.
The Truth and Transformation Conference supports broader learning opportunities that enhance critical thinking and foster awareness of cultural and community differences. Through an interdisciplinary lens, the conference examines social justice issues while creating an inclusive space for scholars, activists, students and community members —regardless of major or discipline — to engage in meaningful dialogue and collaboration.
This free conference will feature a dynamic series of interactive sessions, networking opportunities, and experiences designed to engage students, faculty and the broader community, all while centering efforts to advance social justice.
Calls for proposals are still being accepted; interested participants should visit this link for submission details.
Conference Schedule:
Monday, June 1
The Truth and Transformation Conference will be held at the NC A&T Alumni Event Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day will conclude with a Social Justice Opening Art Exhibition Reception at the N.C. A&T University Art Galleries from 5 pm.m to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, June 2
Conference sessions will continue at the Alumni Event Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Questions? Contact cesj@ncat.edu.
ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Living Archives Project: Your Memories, Our History
F.D. Bluford Library’s Living Archives Project is an initiative to preserve the vibrant experiences and shared memories of N.C. A&T. students. Through the collection of student-contributed photographs, the Library aims to document the spirit, creativity, and everyday life of the Aggie community. This living archive ensures that the stories, traditions, and moments that define each generation are captured and preserved as part of the University’s history.
Students can submit their photos here: https://forms.office.com/r/t5ZdBi5b3p
Coming Fall 2026 – Canvas by Instructure
North Carolina A&T State University will transition to a new learning management system (LMS), Canvas, for the Fall 2026 semester as a replacement for Blackboard. Canvas is widely adopted, integrates with many tools, and supports modern pedagogical features, offering a flexible and user-friendly environment for teaching and learning.
Information sessions for faculty, chairs, and administrative staff are scheduled for November and December 2025. Click here to register. Training will begin January 2026. Visit the Canvas Implementation website for FAQs and more information about the transition.
Thank you for your engagement and patience as we embark on this exciting new chapter.
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
