North Carolina A&T State University
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| North Carolina A&T State University | |
|---|---|
| Name | North Carolina A&T State University |
| Established | 1891 |
| Type | Public HBCU land-grant research university |
| Endowment | $88.1 million (2021) |
| Chancellor | James R. Martin II |
| City | Greensboro |
| State | North Carolina |
| Country | United States |
| Students | 13,487 (Fall 2022) |
| Faculty | 700 |
| Campus | Urban, 200 acres |
| Colors | Blue and gold |
| Nickname | Aggies |
| Affiliations | UNC System, APLU, ORAU |
North Carolina A&T State University. It is a public, historically black, land-grant research university in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is the largest HBCU in the United States by enrollment and a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System. The university is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" and is renowned for its leadership in STEM education, particularly in agriculture and engineering.
History
The institution was founded in 1891 by the North Carolina General Assembly as the Agricultural and Mechanical College for the Colored Race, operating under the federal Morrill Act of 1890. It opened its doors in Raleigh before relocating permanently to Greensboro in 1893. In 1915, it became the Negro Agricultural and Technical College of North Carolina. A pivotal moment in its history was the involvement of four freshmen—Ezell Blair Jr., Franklin McCain, Joseph McNeil, and David Richmond—in the 1960 Greensboro sit-ins at a Woolworth's lunch counter, a major catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement. The college gained university status in 1967 and joined the newly formed University of North Carolina System in 1972.
Academics
The university is organized into eight colleges, including the College of Engineering, the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, and the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics. It is a national leader in graduating African Americans with degrees in agriculture, engineering, and journalism. Key academic units include the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, operated with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and the Center for Advanced Studies in Identity Sciences. The university offers numerous doctoral programs and its engineering program is consistently ranked among the top in the nation.
Campus
The main campus spans approximately 200 acres in northeast Greensboro, featuring a mix of historic and modern architecture. Notable facilities include the Dudley Building, the Harold L. Martin Sr. Engineering Research and Innovation Complex, and the Aggie Stadium. The campus also houses the University Farm in Greensboro, which supports its agricultural research. The Bluford Library serves as a key academic resource and is named for alumnus Guion Bluford.
Student life
Student life is centered around over 150 student organizations, including a prominent chapter of the Student Government Association and a vibrant National Pan-Hellenic Council Greek life community. The university hosts major annual events like the Homecoming celebration and the Aggie Fest. The campus is also home to the A&T Four Memorial, honoring the Greensboro sit-ins participants. Student media includes the *A&T Register* newspaper and WNAA 90.1 FM radio station.
Athletics
The university's athletic teams, known as the Aggies, compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Coastal Athletic Association. They previously competed in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and the Big South Conference. The football team has won multiple MEAC championships and Celebration Bowl titles. The women's track and field program, under coach Duane Ross, has produced numerous NCAA champions and Olympians, including Kayla White and Trevor Stewart.
Notable alumni and faculty
Notable alumni include Ronald McNair, the second African American astronaut, who perished in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster; Jesse Jackson Sr., civil rights activist and founder of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; Janice Bryant Howroyd, founder of ActOne Group; and Terrence J, television host and actor. Distinguished faculty have included Harold L. Martin Sr., the first alumnus to serve as chancellor, and engineer John K. McIver. The university's legacy in the Civil Rights Movement is embodied by the A&T Four.
Category:Universities and colleges in North Carolina Category:Historically black universities and colleges in the United States Category:Educational institutions established in 1891 Category:University of North Carolina System