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Editors’ choice: Our best stories of the 2025-2026 academic year

May 8, 2026

The Campus Echo has produced 101 stories in the 2025-2026 academic year. To reflect on the year, our co-editors-in-chief, Ronni Butts and De’Zaria Lucas, have selected their favorite stories of the year

Graduating seniors wait for what’s next

May 7, 2026

NCCU professors navigate AI use in the classroom

May 4, 2026

Eagle Choice Awards recognize NCCU students and organizations during Spring Fling

April 29, 2026

From Crown to Cap: Mister NCCU reflects on his reign

April 28, 2026

NCCU’s all-women quiz bowl team wins national championship

April 24, 2026

Most Recent Stories

AC concerns rise in buildings across NCCU

May 5, 2026

Campus News·Recent Stories

After a long walk down Lawson Street, you finally reach Farrison-Newton. Hoping that you will reach the elevator in enough time to

NCCU professors navigate AI use in the classroom

May 4, 2026

Campus News·Featured Story·Recent Stories

As artificial intelligence continues to develop, students at N.C. Central University are using artificial intelligence tools in their academic work, from writing assistance to

Eagle Choice Awards recognize NCCU students and organizations during Spring Fling

April 29, 2026

Campus News·Featured Story·Recent Stories

Students, faculty and staff filled the decorated New Student Center event hall Friday evening for the Student Activities Board’s Eagle Choice Awards,

From Crown to Cap: Mister NCCU reflects on his reign

April 28, 2026

Campus News·Featured Story·Recent Stories

As the spring class of 2026 commencement approaches, Mister NCCU Christopher Thorns prepares to spread his eagle wings to soar from the

“Not Today:” NCCU students learn self-defense

April 27, 2026

Campus News·Recent Stories

Student interest in a recent “Not Today: A Practical Self-Defense Workshop” at N.C. Central University may have received enough student interest to

NCCU’s all-women quiz bowl team wins national championship

April 24, 2026

Campus News·Featured Story·Recent Stories

N.C. Central University’s Honda Campus All-Star Challenge team took home a national championship victory last Tuesday, simultaneously making history as an all-women

NCCU gets $1.4M grant to advance cutting edge cancer research

April 21, 2026

Campus News·Featured Story·Recent Stories

The N.C. Central University Fab Lab has opened its gates to students to have hands-on experience with bioprinting, thanks to a $1.4

NCCU’s art museum creates space for student expression, social commentary

April 20, 2026

Campus News·Recent Stories

On April 1, nearly 50 N.C. Central University student artists and Durham community members walked through NCCU’s Art Museum, stopping by each piece as artists explained

“Hands Off,” America’s call to action

April 10, 2025

Beyond NCCU·Featured Story·Multimedia·Recent Stories

More than 20,000 protests broke out across the United States Saturday. Americans exercised their First Amendment right to protest what they believed

VIDEO: Students, vocalist celebrate MLK Day through song

February 17, 2025

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Students and faculty of the N.C. Chamber Music Institute, with guest vocalist and composer James Dargan, celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

VIDEO: NCCU outfits shine during Fried Chicken Wednesday

August 26, 2024

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Students piled into Pearson’s Cafeteria in their best outfits on Aug. 21, 2024, to enjoy the music and have fun with a

VIDEO: Mass Communication professor “Dr. Mac” to retire after 15 years of illustrious service

May 13, 2022

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Watch Dr. Mac's Retirement Video by Jesse White & Michael Pearce

Campus News·Recent Stories·Sports

NCCU track and field shows strong results at midseason

April 9, 2026

The N.C. Central Eagles track and field team has shown consistent improvement midway through the season, highlighted by strong performances in both indoor and outdoor events. The Eagles opened the outdoor season

End of season marks transition for NCCU women’s basketball team

April 7, 2026

NCCU women’s flag football team pushes for varsity status

March 26, 2026

Opinions & Voices

Hey Siri, cancel my subscription to subscription culture

April 6, 2026

The 2016 aesthetic is not the only thing making a comeback in 2026. More young people are pulling out iPods, CD players and rebuilding vinyl collections. Gen

Finding identity and community at N.C. State

March 2, 2026

This story is a part of a collaborative Black History Month print and digital edition with The Nubian Message on Feb. 26, 2026. ___________________________________________________________________________________ N.C.

The Weight of Blackness

February 27, 2026

EDITORIAL: Dear NCCU

June 9, 2025

The bullets I was sweating on my trip to the third floor made for an unconventional first day. Farrison-Newton Communications Building’s humidity and HVAC

OPINION: Working with history

April 24, 2025

During the 2025 spring semester at N.C. Central University, I took a class that focused on uplifting and preserving a forgotten group of voices

The glamor, electricity of the 2024 Homecoming Step Show

December 4, 2024

On a crisp, autumn evening, the striking stomps and lively chants of the Divine Nine could be heard across campus. The McDougald-McLendon Arena was

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Editors’ choice: Our best stories of the 2025-2026 academic year

May 8, 2026

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The Campus Echo has produced 101 stories in the 2025-2026 academic year. To reflect on the year, our co-editors-in-chief, Ronni Butts and

Graduating seniors wait for what’s next

May 7, 2026

Campus News·Featured Story

With her cap and gown ready, N.C. Central University senior Leila Kelly is checking her email more than usual. After applying to around 20 jobs and completing multiple interviews, she is still waiting to hear back just

AC concerns rise in buildings across NCCU

May 5, 2026

Campus News·Recent Stories

After a long walk down Lawson Street, you finally reach Farrison-Newton. Hoping that you will reach the elevator in enough time to

NCCU professors navigate AI use in the classroom

May 4, 2026

Campus News·Featured Story·Recent Stories

As artificial intelligence continues to develop, students at N.C. Central University are using artificial intelligence tools in their academic work, from writing assistance to