NCCU Graduate School

Join us on Wednesday, August 5, at 6PM EST to hear honest insights from current graduate students and alumni from programs within the College of Health and Sciences and the School of Education.

Come prepared to listen, learn, and ask questions as our panelists share honest insight about:

• What graduate school is really like, and how you should prepare
• Balancing academics, work, and personal life
• Mentorship, research, and networking opportunities
• Career pathways and professional growth
• Advice they wish they knew before starting graduate school

Whether you're exploring, applying, or preparing to enroll, this conversation is for you!

REGISTER HERE | https://linktr.ee/nccugrad

There’s still time to make your next move.

Several NCCU graduate programs have a July 1 application deadline for Fall 2026 admission. Explore your options, submit your application and take the next step toward mastering your path.

Apply today at gradapply.nccu.edu.

Please note: The Criminal Justice deadline is July 31.

What happens after the degree?

The NCCU School of Graduate Studies has launched the Purpose-to-Profession (P2P) Exchange, a new professional development initiative designed to help graduate students and alumni connect their academic training to career opportunities.

Developed in collaboration with SHRM and SHRM North Carolina, the program provides participants with career preparation tools, personal branding strategies and professional development experiences designed to support success beyond the classroom.

Read the full story: nccu.edu/sgs

Research Spotlight 🔬

Congratulations to Dr. Jim C. Harper II and Dr. Tryan McMickens on their contributions to the Understanding Education as a Career Choice for NC Research Triangle Men study.

Their work highlights NCCU's commitment to research that informs educational opportunity, workforce development, and community impact.

📄 Read the report:https://myeol.nccu.edu/sites/default/files/2026-06/Final%20Career%20Choice%20Report(1).pdf

“Fairytales come true... you gotta make ‘em happen.”
“Proof I can master anything!”
“One eternity later.” 😭🎓

This year’s grad caps told stories of perseverance, humor, growth, faith, and determination.

Every message represented a Graduate Eagle who pushed through challenges and made it to the other side.

Congratulations to the North Carolina Central University Class of 2026! 🦅

🎓 | Tamara Curtis

Every teacher leaves fingerprints on the future.

Tamara graduates from NCCU with her Master of Arts in Teaching, stepping into her next chapter equipped with knowledge, compassion, and the power to inspire the next generation.

Her journey reflects perseverance, preparation, and a commitment to building brighter paths for others through education.

Today’s degree is more than a personal achievement — it’s a reminder that the work of shaping lives matters deeply.

And she’s just getting started.

🎓 | Yolanda Little

Leadership is not just about position — it’s about impact.
Yolanda earns her Master of Public Administration, bringing wisdom, service, and a people-first spirit into every room she enters.

From Greensboro, NC to this proud achievement, her journey reflects what it means to grow through experience while remaining committed to creating meaningful change for others.

Some degrees prepare you for a career. Others prepare you to move communities forward.

This one does both.