Business and Finance News

2026 Articles

A&T Concludes March 30 Siren Test

03/30/2026 in Public Safety, Business and Finance

The siren test scheduled for Monday, March 30, at 10 a.m. has ended.

Wright-Greene Named Chief Human Resources Officer

01/16/2026 in Business and Finance, Human Resources

Darryl D. Wright-Greene, Ph.D., begins as associate vice chancellor for Human Resources and chief human resources officer Feb. 2 and will also serve as a member of Chancellor James R. Martin II’s cabinet.

2025 Articles

Moody’s Reaffirms A&T Aa3 Credit Rating, Describes Outlook as ‘Stable’

12/18/2025 in Business and Finance

Moody’s has issued a new credit opinion for A&T that reaffirms its credit rating of Aa3 and describes the university’s rating outlook as “stable.”

A&T Names Jones Bigelow to Director Role in Human Resources Division

11/24/2025 in Business and Finance, Human Resources

Laquetta Jones Bigelow, J.D., has been named director of Employee Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Officer.

A&T Doubles Down on Student Success with $30M in Campus Housing Enhancements

08/13/2025 in Student Affairs, Business and Finance

Student Affairs leadership today announced the successful completion of $30 million in student residence improvements, just days before the launch of the 2025-26 academic year.

Project Kitty Hawk to Power Seven A&T Degree Programs

08/12/2025 in Academic Affairs, Business and Finance

A&T has formalized a new partnership with Project Kitty Hawk to power at least seven degree programs designed for adult learners.

N.C. A&T Appoints Hope to Lead Human Resources Operations

07/23/2025 in Business and Finance, Human Resources

N.C. A&T's Division of Human Resources has appointed Orielle Hope, M.S., assistant vice chancellor of Human Resources Operations. She oversees employee benefits, human resources information systems (HRIS) and HR operations.

Rogers, Gresens Named to Director Roles in Human Resources Division

07/21/2025 in Business and Finance, Human Resources

Gina “Marq” Rogers has been named director of the Center for Leadership and Organizational Excellence, while Peter “Pete” Gresens has been named director of classification and compensation.

A&T Tops Money Analysis of Attendance Costs, Delivering Strong ROI for Third Year

07/16/2025 in Business and Finance

A&T boasts the lowest attendance costs for a doctoral research university in America, according to Money magazine’s newly released “Best Colleges in America 2025.”

Fitch Upgrades A&T Issuer Default Rating, General Bond Rating to ‘AA’

07/10/2025 in Business and Finance

Fitch Ratings has elevated A&T’s issuer default rating and general revenue bond rating from “AA-” to “AA.”

Hassell Named University Police Chief

07/09/2025 in Business and Finance, Staff

Robert A. Hassell, Ph.D., will begin serving as police chief and associate vice chancellor of Police and Public Safety on Aug. 1.

HR Consultant Chosen for 2025-26 CUPA-HR Ignite Program Cohort

06/11/2025 in Business and Finance, Human Resources

Anastasia L. Horton has been selected to participate in the 2025-26 College and University Professional Association for Human Resources Ignite program.

Assistant Vice Chancellor Tapped for NACUBO Fellows Program

06/04/2025 in Business and Finance

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Budget and Planning Chartarra Joyner has been selected for the 2025-26 National Association of College and University Business Officers Fellows Program.

N.C. A&T Earns Certification as Family Forward Employer

04/30/2025 in Business and Finance, Human Resources, Faculty, Staff

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is now a certified Family Forward Employer, joining more than 80 such corporations and small businesses in the Greensboro, North Carolina community who have met the certification qualifications that help ensure family comes first, even at work.

A&T Taps Penn State Budget Chief to Serve as Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance

04/09/2025 in Business and Finance

Virginia A. Teachey has been tapped as the new vice chancellor for Business and Finance and chief financial officer at A&T.

Training on Stop Campus Hazing Act to be Offered on March 20

03/18/2025 in Public Safety, Business and Finance, Students

Training on the Stop Campus Hazing Act will be offered to faculty, staff and students onThursday, March 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Deese Ballroom at the Student Center.

N.C. A&T Adds EV Charging Stations to Campus

02/12/2025 in Campus Enterprises, Business and Finance

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announces the installation of two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations housed at the campus Obermeyer Parking deck.

N.C. A&T Welcomes Westmoreland as New Parking and Transportation Director

01/08/2025 in Business and Finance

2024 Articles

A&T to Conduct Siren Test on Monday, Nov. 4

10/28/2024 in Public Safety, Business and Finance, Faculty, Staff

A siren test will be conducted at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4.

Aggies Care: A&T Pitches In For Ongoing Hurricane Helene Recovery

10/14/2024 in Student Affairs, Business and Finance, Human Resources, Students

Students and employees have gathered donations and given of their time and talents over the past two weeks. A&T is also helping affected students and employees.

In Response to Students, A&T Expands Aggie Shuttle Routes to Serve Campus East

10/10/2024 in Business and Finance, Students

Aggie Shuttles at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will begin serving students at Campus East apartments on Monday, Oct. 14, as homecoming week begins.

Threat Assessment Manager Ghoston Earns Prestigious Certifications

10/01/2024 in Business and Finance

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s threat assessment manager, Lauren Ghoston, recently earned two prestigious professional certifications.

A&T Launches NCAT Park App for Effortless Campus Parking

09/30/2024 in Business and Finance

N.C. A&T launches of the NCAT Park app, powered by ParkZen. Designed exclusively for the A&T community, the app brings convenience and innovation to campus parking.

A&T Police Personnel Deploy to UNC Asheville after Hurricane Helene

09/28/2024 in Business and Finance

Members of the University Police Department at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are en route to the University of North Carolina-Asheville to provide necessary assistance in the catastrophic aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

A&T Launches 133rd Year with New Programs, Enrollment Growth and More

08/21/2024 in Business and Finance, Students

A&T launches the 2024-25 academic year with a growing student body, new degree programs, milestones in its development and nearly $150 million in construction projects underway.

A&T Endowment Exceeds $200M, Largest of any Public HBCU

07/29/2024 in Business and Finance

In a final major milestone achieved under the leadership of retiring Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr., the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University endowment has surpassed $200 million, a near tenfold increase since Martin took the reins of N.C. A&T in 2009.

Assistant Police Chief Completes FBI National Academy Training

06/20/2024 in Business and Finance

Bobby L. Cuthbertson, MBA, assistant chief of the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Police Department, has completed the 10-week National Academy training conducted by the FBI at its Quantico, Virginia, training headquarters.

A&T Completes Siren Test

04/01/2024 in Public Safety, Business and Finance, Students

The scheduled Monday, April 1, siren test at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has ended.

A&T to Conduct Siren Test on Monday, April 1

03/20/2024 in Business and Finance, Students

A siren test will be conducted at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University at 10 a.m. Monday, April 1.

A&T Breaks Ground for Bluford Residence Hall

02/23/2024 in Student Affairs, Business and Finance, Students

Local dignitaries joined North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University leaders – including many students – to officially break ground Thursday, Feb. 22, for Bluford Residence Hall, the university’s first new dormitory in nearly two decades.

A&T to Debut Esports Lab on Wednesday, Feb. 7

02/05/2024 in Student Affairs, Business and Finance

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will debut its Esports Lab on Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 3 to 6 p.m. in Room 222 of the Student Center, 1403 John W. Mitchell Drive, Greensboro.

2023 Articles

A&T Breaks Ground on Urban and Community Food Complex

11/14/2023 in Business and Finance, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University leaders, elected officials, faculty, staff and project team members picked up shovels and officially broke ground on the Urban and Community Food Complex, the latest expansion of the 492-acre University Farm.

N.C. A&T to Host Annual Shred and Recycling Day on Oct. 28

10/23/2023 in Business and Finance, Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Information Technology Services, Center of Excellence in Cybersecurity Research, Education and Outreach and Waste Management Institute are partnering to offer the annual Aggie Shred and Recycling Day on Saturday, Oct. 28, at Lindsay and Laurel streets on campus in recognition of October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

A&T to Conduct Siren Test on Tuesday, Oct. 17

10/03/2023 in Public Safety, Business and Finance, Students

A siren test will be conducted at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17.

Follett Higher Education Becomes Exclusive Campus Retail Partner of A&T

09/29/2023 in Campus Enterprises, Business and Finance, Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University announced Follett Higher Education, the largest campus retailer in North America, will become the exclusive campus retail partner, effective Sunday, Oct. 1.

Coca-Cola Becomes Official Soft Drink of A&T

08/24/2023 in Campus Enterprises, Student Affairs, Business and Finance

Starting this academic year, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students, faculty and fans will be sharing a Coke on campus and at athletic events.

Triad Business Journal Recognizes Pompey with 2023 C-Suite Award

07/26/2023 in Business and Finance

The Triad Business Journal has named Robert Pompey, vice chancellor for Business and Finance at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, among its 15 C-Suite Award winners for 2023.

N.C. A&T Conducts Successful Siren Test

03/07/2023 in Public Safety, Business and Finance

The siren test at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has ended.

2022 Articles

N.C. A&T Board of Trustees to Hold Committee and Full Board Meetings Nov. 10-11

11/07/2022 in Business and Finance

N.C. A&T BOT will hold its full board meeting, Nov. 11, 2022.

Two N.C. A&T Campus Landmarks Receive National Park Service Grants

07/12/2022 in Business and Finance

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s World War Memorial Stadium and Vanstory Hall have each received a $500,000 grant from the National Park Service (NPS) to offset rehabilitation costs.

N.C. A&T Names Sills Chief Human Resources Officer

06/29/2022 in Business and Finance

Veronica L. Sills, Ed.D., has been named North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s associate vice chancellor for human resources/chief human resources officer, effective July 1.

2021 Articles

N.C. A&T, Sodexo and Starship Launch Food Delivery Robots

10/25/2021 in Campus Enterprises, Business and Finance, Students

North Carolina A&T and its food services provider, Sodexo, have partnered with Starship Technologies to roll out the university’s food delivery service via autonomous robots. A&T is the first HBCU to partner with Starship, as well as its first partnership in North Carolina. 

N.C. A&T and Barnes & Noble College Partner on Free Textbooks for Undergrads

06/17/2021 in Campus Enterprises, Business and Finance, Students

A new partnership between North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Barnes & Noble College will enable A&T to make textbooks available for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years free for all undergraduate students.

N.C. A&T Moves to Virtual Parking Passes 

05/24/2021 in Campus Enterprises, Research, Business and Finance, Faculty, Staff, Students

Parking and Transportation Services at North Carolina A&T has transitioned to the entirely virtual License Plate Recognition (LPR) system for the 2021-22 fiscal year. 

2020 Articles

N.C. A&T to Be Featured in Capital One’s The Match: Champions for Change

11/23/2020 in Business and Finance

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will be featured during Capital One’s "The Match: Champions for Change" premier golf event, presented by Turner Sports.

N.C. A&T Logs Record Fundraising Year, Surpasses $100M Campaign Goal

09/17/2020 in Business and Finance, Alumni

On the heels of the recently closed 2020 fiscal year in which North Carolina A&T raised a record $18.1 million, the university has now surpassed its $100-million fundraising campaign goal.

North Carolina A&T Will Not Raise Tuition, Fees for 2020-2021

06/19/2020 in Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Business and Finance, Students

The UNC System Board of Governors determined to hold tuition and mandatory fees at current rates, while the university's Board of Trustees expanded that directive to also maintain current housing, dining and other non-mandatory fees.

2019 Articles

Aggie Pop-Up Shop to Open Oct. 21 on Elm Street

10/21/2019 in Campus Enterprises, Business and Finance, Alumni, Students

The Aggies are headed downtown. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is opening a “pop-up” at 201 S. Elm St. on Monday, Oct. 21, just in time for homecoming. The grand opening celebration will feature appearances by Mayor Nancy Vaughan and Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr., a food truck, and a store full of the latest and best Aggie gear.

N.C. A&T, Jet’s Pizza Partner for 2019-20 Academic Year

10/02/2019 in Campus Enterprises, Business and Finance, Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students can now use their Aggie Dining meal plans to order pizza from Jet’s Pizza.

2018 Articles

No Articles are Available.

2017 Articles

N.C. A&T to Conduct Siren Test on March 16

03/15/2017 in Public Safety, Business and Finance, Students

A siren test will be conducted at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 16.