NCCU Life

| Today, we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, bonus moms, guardians and mother figures whose love, sacrifice and support continue to shape lives and strengthen communities.

Thank you for the encouragement you provide, the lessons you teach and the countless ways you uplift those around you every day. Your impact extends far beyond the home and continues to inspire future generations of Eagles.

From the North Carolina Central University Division of Student Affairs, Happy Mother’s Day!

| Cohort 18 is here, and we’re looking for the next group of Eagles ready to lead, grow, and succeed.

The Centennial Scholars Program offers a transformative experience rooted in academic support, mentorship, leadership development, and community impact. From a built-in living learning community to priority registration and professional development opportunities, this program is designed to position you for success from day one.

If you’re an incoming NCCU student ready to commit to excellence, this is your moment.

Apply now, submit your recommendation, and take the next step toward becoming a Centennial Scholar.

Scan the QR code or visit the link in our bio to get started.

Questions? Contact Mr. Jalen Spooner at [email protected].

| proudly celebrates a remarkable leader and champion for students.

Angela A. Coleman, Ed.D., vice chancellor for , has been named the recipient of the UNC System Association of Student Governments William C. Friday Lifetime Achievement Award for the 2025–2026 academic year.

This prestigious honor, one of the highest within the UNC System, recognizes a lifetime of exemplary service to students. Dr. Coleman was formally recognized on April 18, 2026, at Appalachian State University.

With more than 28 years of leadership in higher education, Dr. Coleman’s impact spans institutions, initiatives and generations of students. At , her visionary leadership has strengthened student success, expanded mental health resources, enhanced campus safety and elevated the overall student experience.

This recognition reflects what we already know, her work changes lives.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Coleman on this well-deserved honor and celebrating her extraordinary legacy of leadership and service.

| Please join us in celebrating Sha’Lexus Sanders, who has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for her outstanding leadership in civic engagement.

A senior political science major, SGA President and student representative on the Board of Trustees, Sha’Lexus led more than 1,000 NCCU students to participate in the Soar to the Polls initiative. Helping the university earn recognition as a Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting.

“Voting is more than a right; it is power, legacy and impact.”

We are proud to see Eagles leading change on and beyond campus.

🚨 Important Update: Location Change + Final Session Tonight 🚨

The final Centralizing Brand YOU! ( ) session is happening tonight, and we’re ending the series with Nicole Hodges, Strategic Communications Lead for NCCU’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research, and Graduate School.

📍 Updated Location: NCCU School of Law – Great Hall
🕕 Time: 6 p.m.

This is your last opportunity to:
✔️ Strengthen your personal brand
✔️ Gain real-world insight
✔️ Take intentional steps toward your future

Don’t miss the final moment of this experience.

| We’re closing out Centralizing Brand YOU! ( ), and you don’t want to miss the final session.

Join us tomorrow for a powerful conversation with Nicole Hodges, Strategic Communications Lead for NCCU’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research, and the Graduate School.

This final session is your opportunity to:
✔️ Strengthen your personal brand
✔️ Reflect on what you’ve learned
✔️ Take actionable steps toward your future

🗓 Wednesday, April 8, 2026
📍 NCCU School of Education – Room SOE1071

Finish what you started.

| We’re excited to welcome Tony Cunningham, Jr. back to the sloping hills and verdant greens!

Cunningham, Digital Communications Specialist for Durham Public Schools, will join us as a speaker for the Centralizing Brand YOU! Conference 2026 on Wednesday, March 25, at 6 p.m. in the Hubbard-Totton Building.

As a creative and communications professional, Tony continues to use storytelling and digital media to inform, inspire, and connect communities. His journey is a powerful example of how building your brand with authenticity and purpose can open doors.

Register here: https://share.hsforms.com/1Gc4cYElZQ3KIlMv_DiCnnQcptm7