Chancellor Martin Installation Congratulations
Welcome to our digital tribute to Chancellor James R. Martin II! In celebration of the 135th Founders Day and the installation of our new Chancellor, the Aggie family has shared words of encouragement, pride, and hope for the future. Read through the well wishes below to see how our community is rallying behind Chancellor Martin's vision for North Carolina A&T State University. We deeply appreciate everyone who took the time to leave a message. Aggie Pride
Congratulations to Dr. James Martin on your installation as Chancellor of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University! As a proud alumna, I am excited to see the continued growth and excellence of our beloved Aggieland under your leadership. Wishing you great success as you continue to lead NC A&T into its next chapter. Aggie Pride! 💙💛
— LaVette Ford
Wish you a well and long-lasting service to the community! Your students have your back!
— Chance
It is an honor and a privilege to join North Carolina A&T in celebrating its 135th Founders Day and the installation of Chancellor James R. Martin II. Although my time working with Dr. Martin at the University of Pittsburgh—when he served as the U.S. Steel Dean of Engineering—was brief, even before his rapid rise to become the inaugural Vice Chancellor of STEM Innovation and Research at Pitt, it was immediately clear that he is an inspiring leader who moves mountains by lifting the people around him so they can go on to accomplish more than they ever realized. His vision, integrity, and belief in human potential have shaped my own journey in lasting ways. I am grateful to witness this historic moment and excited for the transformative future he will help build for the Aggie community. Congratulations to Chancellor Martin and to the university on this remarkable new chapter.
— Lai Eva, Ph.D.
Chancellor Martin, Congratulations on your installation as Chancellor. This important milestone reflects your dedication and commitment to excellence. May your tenure be marked by wisdom, vision, and meaningful progress for the entire academic community. With best wishes and sincere congratulations!
— Brendan Nivens
— Brendan Nivens
Aggie Pride and Congratulations, from The TRIO Programs team!
Congratulations on this outstanding achievement! Glenn and I wish you the very best life, and we know you will do great things. Continue to be as great as you are! So very proud of you. Much Love, Cherie (Zell) & Glenn
Congratulations on your appointment as Chancellor! Wishing you every success and many blessings as you embark on this exciting journey. Please know you are an inspiration to our staff, faculty, and students.
Continued Success!
Chancellor Martin, congratulations once again for being selected to serve as Chancellor of the Illustrious North Carolina A&T State University! On this, the day of your installation and the celebration of 135 years of academic excellence and Aggie Pride, I wish you continued success as you lead our beloved T into the future. Yours in Aggie Pride, Lisa D. Robertson, '91
— Lisa D. Robertson
— Lisa D. Robertson
Go forth and lead that great institution to even greater heights.
Best to you and A&T.
Congratulations, Chancellor Martin!!!! I am excited to see the vision unfold for our Illustrious university under your leadership!
Congratulations on being installed as the 13th Chancellor of the illustrious North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University. It's been a pleasure getting to know you over the past year as I have served on the Board of Visitors.
— Felicia Cooper
— Felicia Cooper
Congratulations to you! We are delighted with your leadership.
May you be blessed with wisdom as you lead. Scotia love and Aggie Pride!
Congratulations on your achievements!
Congratulations! You are so blessed to be the leader of one of the best universities in the US.
— Joyce Eley Skinner
— Joyce Eley Skinner
Chancellor Martin, Welcome to North Carolina A&T State University. We are grateful for your presence and for all you have already contributed to our community’s growth. We pray that your tenure will be strong, intentional, and impactful—one that inspires and encourages you as you lead. Thank you for your commitment to excellence, and we look forward to the continued progress that lies ahead as you press forward. You can do this!
— Christina Carr
— Christina Carr
Chancellor Martin wishing you well and many blessings . Aggie Pride.
— Anonymous
— Anonymous
May the journey be worth it. Aggie Pride!
Chancellor Martin, Congratulations on your installation today. You have already made a mark on the university with your presence and engagement with the students, faculty, staff and alumnae. I wish you well this day and for the days ahead. Aggie Pride!!!
Chancellor Martin, you have laid a strong foundation already and I pray that God continues to lead you as you take this illustrious organization to the next level in higher education.
— Janel Hamiel
— Janel Hamiel
Congratulation Chancellor James R. Martin II on your new position as Chancellor of NCA&T.
Thank you for all of the work you’ve done do A&T thus far. Please continue to maintain our amazing culture while almost progressing the institution forward.
Congratulations, Chancellor Martin. Continue with growing our University to reach higher heights and prestige all while keeping with our rich traditions that has made us who we are today. Pray that God continues to give you the strength needed each day! God Bless and Aggie Pride!
Congratulations to Dr. Martin, II, on His official installation as the Chancellor of NCAT University. Dr. Martin and I are from the same Hometown in SC. Our Mothers taught HS together. I’m just beaming with joy for His Family and the University.
Wishing you all the success in leading the great N C A& T into many positive directions for students, faculty, and parents to be proud of, and keep the learning doors open to all! Thanks for giving me a t shirt ( from your hand to mine ) and listening to me talk about my connection to A&T: worked 35 years - Cooperative Extension (Forsyth co.- FCS extension agent),, seven siblings completed undergraduate degrees- 1958- 1980). Several nieces & nephews received BS and MS degrees. Our mother was named Mother of the Year in 1968! I believe in Aggie Pride and all the way Live!
To Chancellor Martin, Congratulations on your installation as Chancellor of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The university is under excellent leadership with you at the helm, and I’m confident A&T will continue to thrive under your guidance. Thank you for serving as a strong steward of this great institution. I’m reminded of a phrase you shared during an alumni town hall shortly after your hiring: "We must keep our foot on the gas." From what I’ve seen so far, you, the Board, faculty, staff—and most importantly, the students—are doing exactly that. Please continue to lead the university onward and upward, reaching new heights that Aggie students and alumni have long dreamed of. Thank you, and Aggie Pride!
— Francis A.J. Niles, '08
Congratulations, and may your success continue.
Congratulations, Chancellor, and officially welcome to the Aggie family.
Happy Founder’s Day!! Make Aggieland the best HBCU for another 100 years!!
— Andrea Thompson-Dawson
— Andrea Thompson-Dawson
Warmest congratulations on your installation! I look forward to the next chapter of growth and prosperity for N.C. A&T under your guidance.
— Lifeng Zhang
— Lifeng Zhang
Dr. Martin, We are blessed to have you as our leader. You have my prayers for you and your family.
— Hebrew Dixon, AE '86
— Hebrew Dixon, AE '86
Dear Chancellor James Martin: Congratulations on your installation! This milestone reflects not only your professional achievements but also the dedication, integrity, and leadership you have consistently demonstrated throughout your journey. Wishing you every success and fulfillment as you continue in this important role. Congratulations again on this distinguished achievement. With sincere respect, best wishes and Aggie Pride
Congratulations Chancellor Martin! As a proud alum and a parent of a senior at NC A&T, we welcome you to the Aggie Family! We look forward to your leadership as you continue to move our university forward! Aggie Pride!
Blessings and best wishes for a successful stewardship.
— Dr. Jack Ormond Lanier
— Dr. Jack Ormond Lanier
Congratulations Dr. James R. Martin on your installation as Chancellor of North Carolina A&T State University! 💙💛 As a proud Aggie alumna, I celebrate this historic moment with immense pride and optimism for the future of our beloved university. My experience at North Carolina A&T in the 1990s was transformative. The education, leadership opportunities, and culture of excellence I encountered there prepared me for a lifelong career in higher education administration. A&T instilled in me a deep commitment to service, student success, and the power of institutions like ours to change lives and communities. I am confident that under your leadership, the legacy of Aggie excellence will continue to grow. Your vision and dedication will guide A&T as it continues to produce leaders, innovators, and changemakers for generations to come. Wishing you great success as you lead this remarkable institution into its next chapter. The Aggie family is proud to support you. Aggie Pride! 🎓✨
— Letitia Cooper Wall
— Letitia Cooper Wall
Much success, encouragement, fortitude, and commitment are extended to you in this new assignment. We are proud to have you at the helm of Aggieland!
— Savannah Craig Jones, Ph.D.
— Savannah Craig Jones, Ph.D.
Congratulations, Chancellor Martin, on your formal installation. Keep moving us forward! Proud alumni and parent of a soon-to-be graduate! Aggie Pride!
— Terri Williams
— Terri Williams
Congratulations and welcome to the Team. Tidwell from Theatre Program here and I hope to support your goals just as I hope to see you support the Theatre program goals. Respectfully, DT
— David Tidwell
— David Tidwell
Continue to be blessed and may the Holy Spirit continue to guide you and keep you safe.
— Wesley Baldwin
— Wesley Baldwin
Welcome to Aggieland Chancellor Martin. Wishing you a successful tenure as you carry on the Aggie tradition.
— Henry Baldwin
— Henry Baldwin
Congratulations!
— Elitrous Squires
— Elitrous Squires
Congratulations and many successes to Our New Aggie Chancellor.
— Georgette Koty
— Georgette Koty
Congratulations! I expect you to BUILD on the previous Chancellor Martin accomplished. Your resume gives me hope. Revel in AggiePride and make us proud!
— Joann Strange
— Joann Strange
Congradulations Dr. Martin. May God continue to bless you on this journey. Aggie Pride.
— Gabrielle Williams
— Gabrielle Williams
Congratulations on this momentous occasion and your dedication to an excellent university. May this Founders Day Convocation and Installation Ceremony be a celebration of your vision and leadership that will propel NCA&T into a future filled with innovation, excellence, and unwavering commitment to education.
— Frederick Aikens
— Frederick Aikens
Congrats from the Bladen-Columbus County Alumni Association.
— Bonita Blakney
— Bonita Blakney
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
— Anonymous
— Anonymous
Congratulations, I hope you the best and I hope to meet you someday.
— Eric Yates
— Eric Yates
Congratulations Dr. James R. Martin II on your installation as the 13th Chancellor. As we celebrate 135 years of history and achievement, we look forward to the leadership, vision, and inspiration you will bring to this institution. Wishing you great success as you guide the campus community into its next chapter.
— Jeffrey Brown
— Jeffrey Brown
Chancellor (Dr.) Martin, thank you for all you have done for A&T. Wishing you Blessings as you move on to the next Chapter.
— Shiryl White
— Shiryl White
Best wishes. We are believe you will be great Chancellor!
— Frederick Cole
— Frederick Cole
I pray your time and experiences here at NCAT are rich and memorable in many ways.
— Cheryl Porter
— Cheryl Porter
North Carolina A&T, a great institution with a long legacy of positive community interaction. I feel proud to be A&T alumni. best wished to The very best HBCU in the country🤙🏽
— Harry Franklin Carswell
— Harry Franklin Carswell
