Athletic directer Wicker-McCree to leave the nest soon
After almost 28 years as N.C. Central University’s athletic director Ingrid Wicker-McCree announced earlier this school year that she will be stepping … Keep Reading
Senior setter and NCCU Student-Athlete of the Month, Celene Morris, in action for the Eagles in the teams seventh win of the season on Friday, Oct. 29
‘Gritty’ volleyball Eagles defy COVID-era challenges
Due to COVID-19, lack of team depth and various aspects, N.C. Central University’s women's volleyball team have been presented daunting new challenges this … Keep Reading
Eagles Top Past Classic Scores Despite Loss against North Carolina A&T.
Eagles go down in 37-14 loss to Aggies
On Saturday, Sept. 25, the N.C. Central University Eagles took on the North Carolina A&T State University Aggies at the 97th Annual … Keep Reading
Eagle fans rally behind their team Saturday, August 28 at the Center Parc Stadium.
Photo by De'Ja Bunyan, Echo editor
Eagles rally after half, tell Migos to ‘eat their words’
For N.C. Central University Eagles, the 23-14 victory over Alcorn State last Saturday was personal. The 2021 MEAC SWAC Excursion in Atlanta was … 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
“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