North Carolina Central University

| North Carolina Central University student leaders are representing Eagle Nation at the Student Leadership Institute (SLI) hosted by the National Association of Student Affairs Professionals at Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

Designed for newly elected student leaders, SLI provides opportunities to network with peers from more than 50 HBCUs, participate in leadership and professional development workshops, exchange ideas, and explore innovative approaches to student engagement, programming, and campus involvement.

Representing NCCU are:

• Haneef Eiermann, SGA President
• Torren Barrett, SGA Vice President
• LaTara Walker, SAB President
• Camari Collier, SAB Vice President
• Camora Bree McRae, JGC President
• Saniyah Burton, JGC Vice President

We are proud of these Eagles as they gain new perspectives, build meaningful connections, and bring back ideas that will help strengthen the student experience at NCCU.

| The 2025-26 academic year was marked by partnerships that expanded opportunity and helped prepare students for the future of work. As we revisit some of the moments that helped move NCCU forward, we highlight the university’s continued collaboration with Durham Technical Community College.

This partnership strengthens transfer pathways into NCCU’s life sciences programs, helping students save time and money while creating expanded opportunities for hands-on learning and workforce development experiences connected to high-demand careers.

READ MORE: https://www.nccu.edu/news/nccu-and-durham-tech-forge-one-kind-transfer-pipeline-life-sciences-industry

| The James E. Shepard Memorial Library has resumed normal operations following temporary waterline damage-related closures.

Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE JESML HERE: https://www.nccu.edu/james-e-shepard-memorial-library

| Congratulations to Eagles Janea Hudson, Elana Krupey, Madeline Janssen, Simone Mack, and Tyler Suttles on earning 2025-26 CSC Academic All-District Softball honors. The recognition celebrates student-athletes across the nation who have excelled both academically and athletically, maintaining a 3.5 GPA or higher while making significant contributions on the field throughout the season.

LEARN MORE: https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/5/26/five-eagles-earn-csc-academic-all-district-softball-honors.aspx

| Innovation is helping shape the next generation of nurses at North Carolina Central University.

Featured on PBS NewsHour, NC Central Department of Nursing is using immersive technology, virtual reality, and AI-powered simulations to help students strengthen critical thinking, communication, and clinical decision-making skills while expanding access to hands-on training opportunities for future healthcare professionals.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2i0INZZrkY

How schools are using AI and VR to train the next generation of nurses There's real concern about the growing prevalence of the use of artificial intelligence and other technologies in higher education. But some schools have fou...

| Relive the excitement of North Carolina Central University’s 147th Commencement Exercises held May 8-9, 2026. View official photos from our Graduate and Professional Ceremony along with both baccalaureate ceremonies and celebrate the achievements, memories, and unforgettable moments from Commencement Weekend all over again.

PHOTO GALLERY: https://tinyurl.com/NCCU26SpringPhotos

| This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. We remember their courage, reflect on their legacy, and remain grateful for the freedoms their sacrifice helped protect.

NOTE: In observance of Memorial Day, North Carolina Central University will be closed Monday, May 25. University operations will resume Tuesday, May 26.

| Congratulations to the student-athletes, coaches, academic support staff, and leadership of NCCU Athletics for being recognized during the inaugural MEAC Foundation Sneaker Ball for the department’s outstanding Academic Progress Rate (APR) achievement.

NCCU delivered a record-setting academic performance during the 2024-25 academic year with a school-record 992 overall single-year APR score in the Division I era. Nine programs earned perfect 1,000 single-year APR scores, while two programs posted perfect 1,000 multi-year APR scores across a four-year average, reflecting NCCU Athletics’ continued commitment to excellence in the classroom and in competition.

READ MORE: https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/5/27/athletics-department-nccu-wins-meac-academic-progress-rate-award.aspx