“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
“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announcement late last year that Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference football will return in the spring, NCCU Football has withdrawn its … Keep Reading
NCCU will play its first conference game away at South Carolina State on Feb. 20. Photo of O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium on NCCU's campus. Photo by Brittany Cowan /Campus Echo Co-Editor-in-Chief.
MEAC Football set to return in the Spring
In December, the athletic directors of each team in the MEAC discussed the plans for the upcoming season to handle scheduling and … Keep Reading
“I’m just going to make the best out of the situation we have,” said N.C. Central middle-distance runner Ariana Harrell (pictured). Photo Courtesy of Ariana Harrell
NCCU indoor track season canceled, runners persevere despite pandemic
N.C. Central University’s track team has already had to adjust to COVID-19. Now, they have to adjust to the winter indoor track … Keep Reading
N.C. Central golfer Camron Ratliff plays at PGA Collegiate Minority Championship in 2019 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Photo Courtesy of NCCU Athletics' Instagram Page.
NCCU golfer shares experience with racism and prejudice in the sport
Golf has historically been perceived as a predominantly white sport by many. This is still the case even at an HBCU like … Keep Reading
N.C Central Defensive Back Bryan Mills defending Wide Receiver.
Photo Courtesy of NCCU’s Director of Sport’s Information Kyle Serba.
NCCU football player Bryan Mills decides to postpone school and head straight to the NFL draft
N.C. Central University football standout Bryan Mills has decided to forgo his senior season and enter the 2021 NFL draft. … Keep Reading
N.C. Central women's volleyball team scrimmages during a recent practice. Photo by: Echo Staff reporter Chukwuemeka Manning Jr.
NCCU volleyball team reacts to season changes caused by pandemic
N.C. Central University volleyball head coach Jody Brown and some of the players expressed their concerns with the change in operations of … Keep Reading
New COVID-19 cases emerge among NCCU football players
N.C. Central University Communications and Marketing reported last Thursday at least five student-athletes had confirmed cases of COVID-19 on campus. … Keep Reading