A&T Announcements - June 24, 2026

JUNE

Volunteers Needed for Research Study: Effects of Brewers’ Spent Grain on Gut Microbiome

Volunteers between the ages of 30-50 with healthy body conditions and low daily fiber intake (less than 15 g per day) are needed to participate in a research study being conducted by Dr. Hye Won Kang in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (Food and Nutritional Sciences) and Dr. Marc D. Cook in the Department of Kinesiology at N.C. A&T. BSG is the byproduct (barley’s husk) obtained from the brewing industry. BSG contains high amounts of fiber.

This research examines the effects of BSG fiber on changes in gut microbiome as well as changes in metabolic markers in blood and stool of healthy people.

If you are eligible for the study, you will be asked to complete health questionnaires, a body composition test, donate sample(s), and take BSG fiber supplement.

*Allergy Alert: Please do not participate if you are allergic to wheat, barley or gluten.

Your participation will be compensated with a $300 gift card.

To learn more, contact Dr. Hye Won Kang or Dr. Marc D. Cook at 336-285-4008 or mnlabncat@gmail.com

Summer Schedule: Campus Recreation Center, Intramurals, Esports

Hours of Operation (Effective May 18): Campus Recreation Center

• 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday - Friday
  
• CLOSED: Saturday-Sunday

Group Exercise Weekly Schedule (Classes Begin May 18)

• Monday/Wednesday, Pilates, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
• Tuesday/Thursday, Line Dancing, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
• Friday, Walking, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Esports Lab

• Monday-Friday, 12 - 4 p.m.

Intramural Sports

• Faculty/Staff Pickleball
  • Tuesday/Thursday, 12:30-2 p.m., Moore Gym
  • Register for sessions here
  •  Contact Hermene Elks for questions at Hmelks@ncat.edu

Campus Recreation Center Memberships are available for faculty and staff
Note: As renovations continue to improve the Campus Recreation Center experience, please enter the building through the back dock doors. Aggie One Card must be presented.

N.C. A&T Weekly Farmers Market

Wednesdays through Aug. 26
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Front Porch, AVB Student Health Center

Visit the Fresh and Local Farmer’s Market on Wednesdays through Aug. 26! Shop fresh, local items and support a local farmer.

• SNAP/EBT accepted
• SNAP dollars quadruple for eligible produce purchases
• SNAP, cash and cards accepted
• SNAP sign up assistance available

Questions? Contact Shewana McSwain at 336/285-4673 or freshandlocal@ncat.edu 

 2026 Football Season Tickets Payroll Deduction

June 1-30
Submit your completed payroll deduction form by June 30

North Carolina A&T full-time employees!!
You are eligible to purchase your North Carolina A&T Aggies 2026 football season tickets through payroll deduction beginning Monday, June 1.

Please download the required form to participate in the program. Please email the completed form to the North Carolina A&T Athletics business officer, Sherry Long (longs@ncat.edu) with the subject line: 2026 Football Season Tickets.

Don't miss out on the 125^th season of Aggie football! The payroll deduction deadline is Tuesday, June 30.  

JULY

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 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

Bluford Residence Hall Ribbon Cutting

July 16
9:30 a.m.
Bluford and Nocho Streets, N.C. A&T Campus
RSVP here

N.C. A&T will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Bluford Residence Hall on Thursday, July 16, at 9:30 a.m.

The event is free and open to the public.

Bluford Residence Hall, at Bluford and Nocho streets and across from Harrison Auditorium, is N.C. A&T’s 16^th on-campus residence hall and its first new dormitory in nearly two decades.

Bluford Residence Hall’s four floors, each with its own full kitchen, have 405 student beds in 66 two- and four-bedroom suites for a total of 94 traditional double rooms, as well as two staff apartments. It includes amenities such as a gaming room, multipurpose room, private courtyard, on-site laundry and retail operations on the first floor and close proximity to academic classrooms, Williams Dining Hall, F.D. Bluford Library and student gathering spots.

The nation’s largest historically Black college or university for 12 consecutive years, A&T recorded 14,407 students enrolled for the spring 2026 semester. About 6,000 students live in on-campus housing.

Deese Advantage Summer Prep Institute
Rising High School Juniors/Seniors

July 13-17
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Craig Hall on N.C. A&T campus
Apply now for remaining spots

Deese Advantage Summer Prep Institute is a five-day summer day camp hosted by the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina A&T State University. Designed for rising high school juniors and seniors, this program focuses on strengthening math, readiness, business awareness, and college success skills.

Students will:

• Engage in interactive math labs, business-focused learning activities, and personalized instruction using a math assessment platform. Build confidence in math while demonstrating how it applies to real-world business careers such as finance, accounting, analytics, and entrepreneurship.
• Receive guidance on study skills, time management, and academic expectations to better prepare them for college-level coursework. 
• Create a personalized learning plan and continued support through a required virtual follow-up during the fall semester, ensuring students remain on track for academic success.

Questions? Contact Shakinah Simeona-Lee at shakinah.simeona@gmail.com or 336/285-3326.

august

Faculty/Staff Institute

Aug. 14

More information to come

Classes Begin

Aug. 19

Run the World 5K Fundraiser
Department of Counseling

Aug. 29
8-11 a.m.
Proctor Hall
Register here

Join the College of Education's Department of Counseling for the Run the World 5K fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Proctor Hall. This fundraising event supports counseling students' participation in global learning and study abroad experiences. Participants can run or walk while enjoying music, food trucks, community engagement, and the HBCUs Run the World Challenge. Every step helps create opportunities for students to expand their learning beyond borders. Register today and help us Run Local. Learn Global. Change the World.

Questions? Contact Dr. Sabrina Johnson at smjohnson10@ncat.edu 

September

Fall 2026 Career Fair

Sept. 16
Noon - 5 p.m.
Special Event Center, Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Register via Handshake
Transportation provided for all students

Mark your calendars for the Fall 2026 Career Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 12-5 p.m. at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. The event is for currently enrolled students at N.C. A&T and alumni only. 

This is an opportunity for students and recent alumni to connect and network with employers for internships, co-ops, and full-time career opportunities. Professional dress is required for this event. Bring copies of your resume in hard-copy and digital formats.

Questions? Contact Shantea Gentry at sygentry@ncat.edu  or Kendra Haywood at kyhaywood@ncat.edu 

AI Forward: 2026 AI Conference

Sept. 23-24
Joseph S. Koury Convention Center
Registration information forthcoming

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University invites you to AI Forward, a conference convening bold thinkers shaping the future of enterprise, education and the workforce.

AI Forward takes N.C. A&T’s 2026 AI Conference to the next level, connecting corporate leaders, government partners, technologists and higher education innovators, including students, for deeper conversations about AI-driven economic transformation.

Join us at the Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons | Joseph S. Koury Convention Center on Sept. 23-24.

Why You Should Be in the Room:

• See how AI is reshaping industries, institutions and economies

• Discover practical tools and strategies you can use now
• Connect with leaders across higher ed, industry and government
• Build partnerships that power workforce and talent pipelines

Who is AI Forward for?

• Higher education leaders, faculty, staff and students
• Researchers and innovators
• Entrepreneurs
• Corporate partners
• Industry leaders and practitioners

Minority Serving Cyberinfrastructure Consortium
Invites Your Input

Complete the survery here

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. 

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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