The 2025 Community & Economic Engagement Summit Exceeds Attendance Expectations During the "Greatest Homecoming on Earth" |
The 2025 Community & Economic Engagement Summit, themed “Legacy in Motion: Fueling Wealth, Innovation & Transformational Impact,” brought together 242 leaders from across North Carolina during the "Greatest Homecoming on Earth." Thanks to our attendees, sponsors, and community partners the summit exceeded expectations — advancing conversations that drive economic growth, innovation, equity, and reentry pathways across the Piedmont Triad and beyond.
Special thanks to Chancellor James R. Martin, II, and distinguished state, county, and local officials for grounding the experience in vision and purpose. Also, the summit celebrated dynamic keynote messages from Roderick Harvey of The StarStruck Collection and Kwame Molden ’09 of SPGBK Watches, along with an inspiring musical performance by Victor Solomon ’22.
This momentum reflects what is possible when our community gathers with intention. As we look ahead to the 100th Edition of the "Greatest Homecoming on Earth," the Office of Community Engagement is excited to continue building partnerships that strengthen opportunity and economic mobility across North Carolina.
Special Thank You to Our Sponsors:
Skyla Credit Union, Elm & Bain Event Venue, Proximity Hotel, N.C. A&T Office of University Relations, Truliant Federal Credit Union, Lilly, N.C. A&T Office of the Chancellor, Truist, and the Greensboro Convention & Visitors Bureau.
To learn more about sponsorships for 2026, please contact Lovelle McMichael, M.Div., M.Ed. at lamcmichael@ncat.edu or check out the marketing collateral by clicking here.
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N.C. A&T Receives Transformative $63M Investment from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott |
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced a record $63 million investment from philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott, the largest single gift ever received by the university.
Five years after Scott’s landmark $45 million gift, this latest commitment raises her total support to $108 million. It affirms her confidence in the university’s vision, leadership and trajectory as one of the nation’s most dynamic research institutions... |
Office of External Affairs |
Congratulations to Oliver M. Thomas, Ph.D. on His APLU CGA Leadership Appointment |
North Carolina A&T State University extends sincere congratulations to Oliver M. Thomas, Ph.D., Associate Vice Chancellor for External Affairs, on his election as Secretary-elect of the APLU Council on Governmental Affairs (CGA).
This national appointment reflects Dr. Thomas’ strong leadership, policy expertise, and commitment to advancing the mission of public higher education. His new role within the CGA strengthens the presence of North Carolina A&T at the national level and reinforces the university’s influence in shaping key policy discussions impacting public institutions across the country.
We commend Dr. Thomas for this significant achievement and appreciate his dedication to service, advocacy, and excellence. |
N.C. A&T and UNC-Chapel Hill Co-Hosted the National APLU Meeting of University Research, Government Affairs Leaders
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North Carolina A&T State University partnered with UNC-Chapel Hill July 28-31, to co-host an especially timely joint meeting of the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities’ (APLU) councils on research and governmental affairs.
The event drew 325 leaders from doctoral research universities across the country for three days focused on higher education advocacy in Washington and state capitals and issues affecting federal research funding, policy and legislation. This is the first time that an HBCU has hosted such a joint meeting, and it came at a pivotal time for the councils, both of which are grappling with changes at the federal level, including funding uncertainty in federal science agencies.
During a special moment at the joint meeting, APLU presented Congresswoman and two-time A&T alumna Alma Adams with its Congressional Achievement Award.
A Greensboro Democrat and former state legislator now in her sixth full term in the U.S. House of Representatives, Adams has long been a staunch supporter of higher education on Capitol Hill. She is the founder of the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus (2015) and co-founder of the Black Maternal Health Caucus (2019)...
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Congresswoman Virginia Foxx Visits Aggieland |
North Carolina A&T State University welcomed Congresswoman Virginia Foxx, chair of the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a campus visit on Oct. 18.
During her tour of the Engineering Research and Innovation Complex (ERIC), Congresswoman Foxx experienced firsthand how A&T is preparing the next generation of engineers to lead in the rapidly evolving fields of artificial intelligence, research, and innovation. |
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Office of Partnerships and Engagement |
Toyota, A&T Create Aggie Bridge Initiative for Student Success, Process Improvement
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Toyota North Carolina and North Carolina A&T are deepening their relationship with a groundbreaking new partnership aimed at bringing Toyota’s world-renowned leadership in process development and improvement to bear on student services and business operations at the university.
Launching during the 2025-2026 academic year, the Aggie Bridge Initiative (ABI) will integrate the Toyota Production System – the automotive company’s manufacturing and management philosophy developed to minimize waste and maximize efficiency in its production processes – with N.C. A&T institutional efforts to holistically improve the student experience, from registration through graduation... |
N.C. A&T Real Estate Foundation |
The Resurgent is 95% Complete! |
Congratulations to the N.C. A&T Real Estate Foundation on reaching 95% completion of The Resurgent, a transformative development on track to open in early 2026.
The Resurgent Phase I Office Building is designed to bring essential services and new opportunities to East Greensboro. Cone Health will occupy the first two floors, offering Urgent Care and Primary Care services to a community that has long faced a healthcare desert. This investment marks a significant step in expanding accessible, high-quality healthcare for local families.
The building will also house the East Greensboro Entrepreneurial Hub, featuring the regional SBTDC offices and the Center of Excellence for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. This vibrant hub will provide entrepreneurs, small businesses, and innovators with the resources and support needed to grow and thrive.
Beyond office space, The Resurgent introduces a dynamic mixed-use environment to foster connection, increase walkability, support local businesses, and enhance the overall vitality of East Greensboro and the University community.
Conveniently located across the street from N.C. A&T State University, The Resurgent stands as a powerful catalyst for economic mobility, innovation, and community enrichment. |
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N.C A&T is First HBCU Ever to Enroll More Than 15,000 Students |
North Carolina A&T enrollment crested over 15,000 this fall, driven by strong increases in student populations across the board, including North Carolina and out-of-state freshmen, transfer students and doctoral candidates, campus leaders...
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State-of-the-Art Cyber Defense and AI Lab Named for Loften ‘90
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In recognition of her exceptional contributions to technology, innovation and education as well as her unwavering support of the College of Engineering at her alma mater, North Carolina A&T has named its new state-of the-art cyber defense and artificial intelligence lab for Board of Trustees Chair Gina L. Loften ‘90...
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Prestigious NIH Grant to Power Food Scientist’s Fight Against Heart Disease
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A leading food scientist, Shengmin Sang, Ph.D., at A&T is part of a team that has received the most competitive grant offered by the National Institutes of Health to investigate whether plant-rich diets can become the newest weapon in the fight against cardiovascular disease...
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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a land-grant university that is ranked by the Carnegie Classification System as a doctoral/research institution. |
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