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How an HBCU Professor’s Video Accidentally Sparked HillmanTok University 

In a moment that perfectly blends education with modern technology, Leah Barlow, Ph.D., an assistant professor of liberal studies at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has unwittingly transformed her spring Introduction to African American History course into a viral TikTok sensation. What started as a simple video intended for her students resonated with […]

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Hall of Fame Sportswriter Rob Parker Launches Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame at HBCU

Sports journalism is about to take center stage at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Hall of Fame sportswriter Rob Parker is bringing the Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame to campus in a historic inaugural induction ceremony. Scheduled for April 12, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Deese Ballroom at the Student Center, the

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Woolworth’s Sit-In Site Honored as National Historic Landmark

The F.W. Woolworth Co. Building, the site of a pivotal sit-in that energized the Civil Rights Movement, has officially been designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Service. The Sit In At Woolworth’s On Feb. 1, 1960, Jibreel Khazan (formerly Ezell Blair Jr.), Joseph McNeil, Franklin McCain Sr., and David Richmond—known as the A&T

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North Carolina A&T Esports Team Wins National Title in Inagural Season

In a remarkable debut for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s esports program, the Aggie Esports Rocket League team has secured its first national title, finishing the season with a perfect 9-0 record. The team triumphed over the University of Jamestown with a 4-3 victory in the National Association of Collegiate Esports finals. Under

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Meet Aggie: N.C. A&T’s AI Chatbot Transforming Student Support

In an innovative move to bolster student engagement and provide timely support, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University unveiled a new chatbot named Aggie at A&T. This advanced AI platform aims to capture students’ voices, identify potential challenges faced by students, and facilitate access to essential resources through convenient text messaging. Powered by EdSights,

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HBCU to Spearhead Transportation Hub for Advanced Air Mobility

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been designated the leader of the University Transportation Center of Excellence for Advanced Air Mobility and Unmanned Aircraft Systems. The initiative, recently launched by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, marks a significant investment in the future of transportation technology with an initial commitment of $2 million

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Shawn Gibbs Returns to N.C. A&T as Head Coach

North Carolina A&T State University has officially announced that Shawn Gibbs has been hired as its 23rd head football coach. Athletic Director Earl M. Hilton III shared the news on Friday, confirming Gibbs’ return to the Aggies after an impactful 11-year tenure as an assistant coach. “It is a dream come true for me to

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HBCU Joins Innovative Initiative to Revamp Biology Education

Saint Augustine’s University is set to revolutionize its introductory biology education through participation in the Science Education Alliance program. The initiative aims to enrich students’ academic experience in the scientific disciplines. This transformative program will replace the traditional year-long biology laboratory curriculum with a hands-on research project, allowing students to engage in meaningful scientific exploration

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HBCU Alumnus Innovates Fashion Tech with Patent-Pending Solar Jacket  

Daryl “DJ” Riley Jr., a North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University graduate, is set to revolutionize the intersection of fashion and technology with his latest invention: a wireless solar-powered charging jacket. This innovative creation has received patent pending status through Microsoft’s #MakeWhatsNext Patent Program.  Riley, who earned his master’s degree in electrical engineering in

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Remarkable Couple Recognized for Their Impact on N.C. A&T and Beyond

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recognized the significant contributions of the Rev. Dr. John L. Williams, a proud alumnus of the class of 1996, and his wife, Elnita L. Williams, by officially naming two spaces in the Harold L. Martin Sr. Engineering Research and Innovation Complex in their honor. The areas, John L.

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