Recognizing NCCU alumni making significant contributions in the arts, entertainment, healthcare, scie They must be 40 or younger as of Jan. 1, 2014.
The North Carolina Central University Office of Alumni Relations Second Annual 40 Under 40 Awards Gala. The program will recognize young alumni who have made significant contributions in the arts, entertainment, healthcare, sciences, education, law, business, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, public service and government. The North Carolina Central University Office of Alumni Relations developed th
e Forty Under Forty Alumni Awards to engage, re-engage, educate, honor and develop the next generation of advocates, donors and ambassadors for NCCU. Graduates under the age of forty comprise a third of the university’s alumni base. These numbers will increase by at least 1,000 in each of the coming years. Since its founding, NCCU has produced alumni who have made a lasting impact in their communities and the world. Honorees are selected by a committee of their peers, with support and assistance from University faculty and staff and have made significant contributions in the arts, entertainment, healthcare, sciences, education, law, business, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, public service and government. It is through the commitment and leadership of alumni volunteers under the age forty that the inaugural awards program has become a reality. Requirements of Honorees
Must have attended NCCU and can demonstrate significant accomplishments in their respective field.
04/01/2025
❤️🖤Support the Forty Under Forty Endowment ❤️🖤
It was established in 2020 to help develop the next generation of outstanding alumni leaders. We hope you will consider making a gift today to support the endowment. Your tax-deductible gift will make a difference in the lives of our students.
You can donate directly to the scholarship fund at:
Under Endowments and Scholarships, please select 40 Under 40 Endownment **It's the 1st one**
Day of Giving 2025
Join me and make a gift to NCCU to support our NCCU students!
03/11/2025
Have you submitted your nomination for 2025 NCCU 40 UNDER 40 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
Nominations will be accepted online until March 31, 2025. Visit nccu.edu/forty-under-forty to submit a nomination. Questions email [email protected]
03/04/2025
Nominations for the Forty Under Forty Awards are currently open. To be eligible, nominees must meet the following requirements:
•They must be 40 or younger as of January 1, 2025
•Must be an NCCU alumnus/a (completed a minimum of one semester).
•Must attend the 40 Under 40 Awards Gala on September 12, 2025.
Nominations will be accepted online until March 31, 2025. Visit nccu.edu/forty-under-forty to submit a nomination.
Email: [email protected]
02/28/2025
We’re Back, NCCU!
The 2025 NCCU 40 Under 40 nominations are opening soon.
Exciting news, ! We are thrilled to welcome Aaron Daye, NCCU Class of ‘05, as our new public communication coordinator for the Division of Student Affairs. With over 10 years of expertise in higher education marketing and multimedia communications, Aaron is set to take our multimedia presence to the next level, strengthening our connection with students and enriching their campus experience.
Let’s give a warm welcome back to Aaron as he returns to the Nest! His passion and experience will be a tremendous asset to and our vibrant community.
01/26/2024
11/08/2023
Eagle Pride! Congratulations Leonardo Williams on your mayoral win 🏆.
| Congratulations to North Carolina Central University alumnus Leonardo Williams on his election as the next Mayor of Durham, NC! Williams succeeds NCCU/NCCU Law alumna and former Superior Court Judge Elaine M. O'Neal, who was elected in 2021, concludes her term at the end of 2023. |
10/01/2023
EAGLES WIN!!!!! No. 13 NCCU Football outlasts Campbell 49-48 in overtime! Latrell Collier (pictured) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in OT. (photo by Doug Burt)
The North Carolina Central University Office of Alumni Relations’ fourth-annual 40 Under 40 Alumni Awards Gala will recognize young alumni who have made significant contributions in the arts, entertainment, healthcare, sciences, education, law, business, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, public service or government.
The Office of Alumni Relations developed the Forty Under Forty Alumni Awards to engage, re-engage, educate, honor and develop the next generation of advocates, donors and ambassadors for NCCU. Graduates under the age of 40 comprise a third of the university’s alumni base. These numbers will increase by at least 1,000 in each of the coming years.
Since its founding, NCCU has produced alumni who have made a lasting impact in their communities and the world. Honorees are selected by a committee of their peers, with support and assistance from university faculty and staff.