NCCU ACCORD study finds many BIPOC not so hesitant towards COVID-19 vaccine
According to North Carolina Central University’s Advanced Center for COVID-19 Related Disparities, 63 percent of white people, 42 percent of black people, … Keep Reading
“Well, the creative process is different depending on the song, the vibes, the project, etc. I will say, with most of my music, I have to hear the beat first, or I have to already have an idea of what I will be singing/rapping on,” Reid said. Photo Courtesy of Jason Sam Jr.
Justin Reid: A Star on the Rise
With releasing ten songs in the past year, it is clear that Justin Reid is determined to be the star he is … Keep Reading
N.C. Central University hosts a free vaccine clinic for members of the NCCU community and the greater Durham area. Photo by Aaliyah Bowden/Campus Echo Staff Reporter
NCCU hosts free vaccine clinic for those eligible in the Durham area
Many members of the N.C. Central University community and the greater Durham area received a free COVID-19 vaccine March 9-18 at Leroy … Keep Reading
“When we become adults, we are like ‘I don’t need to learn anymore. I don’t need to do any of this anymore’ but just trying to instill the continuous learning in them. Make them always curious,” said Graves. Photo Courtesy of NCCU alumna Daija Graves
NCCU alumna faces challenges as a teacher and student during pandemic
Both teachers and students have had to adjust to the new norm of virtual learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. NCCU alumna … Keep Reading
A Pearson food services employee prepares food while wearing personal protective equipment. Photo Courtesy of NCCU Dining
Eagle Dining aims to keep students safe amidst COVID-19 precautions
Since the start of COVID-19, how we dine has changed a lot. Whether on or off-campus, everyone should still follow the CDC … Keep Reading
"Why Not Us" will premiere on ESPN+ beginning Feb. 12, at 10 a.m. Photo Courtesy of The Athletic
“Why Not Us?”: NCCU to star in new ESPN docuseries
The 8-episode series will give viewers an all-access look at Head Coach Levelle Moton and the defending MEAC championship basketball team as … Keep Reading
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Ryan Smith and N.C. Central University alumni makes history as the first Eagle to win the Super Bowl. Photo courtesy of NCCU's website.
NCCU alumni Ryan Smith makes history with Super Bowl win
For N.C. Central University alumni Ryan Smith, his dream of winning the Super Bowl came to full fruition on Sunday, when the … Keep Reading
“COVID-19 positively impacted us by bringing my sisters and I closer together," said Talisha Balls, a Spring ‘20 initiate of the Beta Omicron Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated. Photo courtesy of Jason Sam Jr.
NCCU’s Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. chapter finds balance amidst pandemic restrictions
COVID-19 has undoubtedly shaken the world but has not stopped the ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated from shaking the table. … Keep Reading
“I could not be more thankful for the honor and opportunity to represent the North Carolina Central University fans and family, the Palmdale and Durham communities, and the HBCU experience,” said NCCU defensive back Bryan Mills (pictured in the #22 jersey). Photo courtesy of KeShawn Ennis (Music City Miracles)
NCCU football player receives NFL Combine invite
Every year, the league sends out a total of 330 combine invitations to the best college prospects in the country hoping to … Keep Reading
“Our priority is to always provide the best academic and athletic experience for each student-athlete, and delivering this news to members of our football program was difficult,” said Dr.Ingrid Wicker McCree, NCCU Director of Athletics. Photo Courtesy of NCCU Athletics Instagram page.
NCCU football opts out of Spring play
After making an announcement late last year that Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference football will return in the spring, NCCU Football has withdrawn its … Keep Reading