North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (
NC A&T) a
historically blackHistorically black colleges and universities are institutions of higher education in the United States that were established before 1964 with the intention of serving the black community...
,
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university located in
Greensboro, North CarolinaGreensboro is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the third-largest city, by population, in North Carolina and the largest city in Guilford County and the surrounding Piedmont Triad metropolitan region. As of the 2000 census, Greensboro was home to 223,891 residents...
,
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. It is the largest publicly funded historically black college or university in the state of North Carolina.
NC A&T is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and classified as a High Research Activity University by The
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. Founded in 1891 and known then as The Agricultural and Mechanical College for the Colored Race, NC A&T now (fall 2008) enrolls 10,345 students from across the U.S. and is the largest HBCU in North Carolina.
NC A&T is one of the nation's leading producers of African American engineers with B.S. M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. NASA is one of the major partners of the School of Engineering. It is also the nation's top producer of minorities with degrees (as a whole) in science, mathematics, engineering and technology.. North Carolina A&T State University has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for an Engineering Research Center (ERC). The award to A&T marks the first time an HBCU has been the lead institution of an ERC. Award funding has been approved at $18 million for the initial five years with a potential duration of 10 years. NC A&T is also a leading producer of minority certified public accountants, landscape architects, and veterinarians. NC A&T offers 116 undergraduate degrees, 54 master degrees, and PH.D degrees in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, energy and environmental studies, and
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. The bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level programs in engineering are all fully accredited by ABET, the nation’s foremost engineering accrediting body. More than 90% of the full time faculty are PhD holders. New interdisciplinary programs are global studies, entrepreneurship, and motorsports. A&T's motorsports program races internationally. The School of Business and Economics is also fully accredited in all undergraduate accounting and business programs by AACSB International and holds the distinction of being the nations only HBCU with its own Wall Street trading room. NC A&T is a member school of the
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.
History
The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (A&T) was established as a “mechanical college” for the “Colored Race” by an act of the
General Assembly of North CarolinaThe North Carolina General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of North Carolina. The General Assembly drafts and legislates the state laws of North Carolina, also known as the General Statutes...
, ratified March 9, 1891.} The act read in part: "That the leading objective of the college shall be to teach practical agriculture and the mechanic arts and such learning as related thereto, not excluding academic and classical instruction." This college was established along with North Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical College, now known as North Carolina State University, but due to segregation laws, whites and blacks could not attend college together. Due to the separation, the College operated in Raleigh (at the private
Shaw UniversityShaw University is a private liberal arts institution and is also a historically black university specializing in social research and the liberal arts, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA with its "College of Adult Professional Education" campuses located throughout the state of North Carolina....
)until 1893 when it moved to the city of Greensboro where the citizens within the community united and donated $11,000 in cash and 14 acres (57,000 m²) of land for its campus. Such contributors were Dr Dewitt, C. Benbow, and Charles H Moore. The original course of study of A&T included languages and literature, mathematics, business, agriculture and military science. Female students were a part of the college from 1893 until 1901, but were not enrolled again until 1928. In 1915, the name of the College became The Agricultural and Technical College of North Carolina by act of the NC General Assembly. In 1967, the college gained university status and was changed to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
style="font-size: 1.25em;" |Presidents & Chancellors
| President |
Term |
| John O. Crosby |
1892-1896 |
| James B. Dudley |
1896-1925 |
| Warmoth T. Gibbs |
1955-1960 |
| Samuel D. Proctor |
1960-1964 |
| Lewis C. Dowdy |
1964-1980 |
| Cleon F. Thompson* |
1980-1981 |
| Edward B. Fort |
1981-1999 |
| James C. Renick |
1999-2006 |
| Lloyd V. Hackley* |
2006-2007 |
| Stanley F. Battle |
2007-2009 |
| Harold L. Martin, Sr. |
2009-current |
| *denotes Interim Chancellor |
On February 25, 2009, Chancellor Stanley Battle announced his resignation, effective June 30, 2009, citing family and personal issues as his reasons for leaving the university.
On May 22, 2009, Dr. Harold L. Martin, Sr., was elected as the 12th chancellor of the university by UNC System Board of Governors, on the institutions campus. Chancellor Martin holds undergraduate and master’s degrees in electrical engineering from A&T and a doctorate in the field from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He served since 2006 as senior vice president for academic affairs of the 17 campus University of North Carolina system. In 2000, Martin was tapped by then UNC President Molly Corbett Broad to provide stable, interim leadership for Winston-Salem State University following the resignation of the Chancellor. Sixteen months later, he was elected to the position on a permanent basis by the Board of Governors. During Martin’s six-year tenure at WSSU, enrollment nearly doubled (from 2,796 to 5,556), freshman SAT scores climbed by nearly 70 points, and the campus underwent a dramatic physical transformation made possible by the 2000 Higher Education Bond Program. He was also credited with forging stronger working relationships with internal and external constituencies, raising the quality and breadth of academic degree programs, launching programs to improve student retention and graduation rates, upgrading the campus’ technology infrastructure, and improving administrative operations and efficiencies.
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On February 1, 1960, four freshmen helped spark the civil rights movement of the south. Ezell Blair (Jibreel Khazan), Joseph McNeil, Franklin McCain, and David Richmond "sat-in" at an all white eating establishment (Woolworth's)and demanded equal service at the lunch counter. Because of their great desire for change and equality they inspired many other students of the university to join them in their non-violent protest to desegregate Woolworth's lunch counter. By the end of July 1960, their mission was accomplished and they became the A&T Four and their campaign became known as the
Greensboro sit-insthumb|A section of lunch counter from the [[Greensboro, North Carolina]] [[F.W. Woolworth Company|Woolworth's]] is now preserved in the [[Smithsonian Institution]] [[National Museum of American History]]...
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North Carolina A&T State University's enrollment has grown from 5,515 in 1976 to over 11,103 by 2005. In 2008 the enrollment was down slightly to 10,388.
Academics
North Carolina A&T State University is comprised of 6 Schools and 2 Colleges
College of Arts & Sciences
Departments of Biology, Chemistry, English, Foreign Languages, History, Journalism & Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science & Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology & Social Work, Visual & Performing Arts, University Band, University Galleries, Television Studio
College of Engineering
Departments of Bioengineering, Civil, Architectural, Agricultural, Environmental, and Geomatics Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering
School Of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Department of Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education; the Department of Animal Sciences; the Department of Human Environment and Family Sciences; and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design.
School of Business & Economics
Department of Accounting, Business Education, Economics & Finance, Management, Marketing, Transportation & Supply Chain, Graduate Programs
School of Education
Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Human Development and Services, and Human Performance and Leisure Studies.
School of Technology
Departments of Construction Management and Safety, Electronics, Computer, and Information Technology, Graphic Communication Systems and Technological Studies,Manufacturing Systems
School of Nursing
School of Graduate Studies
International Programs
In accordance with the University's Globalization Initiative, the Office of International Programs (OIP) is committed to promoting global awareness, understanding, and education for students, faculty and staff. OIP is leading the effort to enhance the international competencies of NC A&T graduates, faculty and staff by:
- creating access to international and cross-cultural experiences through study abroad and exchange programs;
- on-campus workshops;
- lectures and cultural events;
- the Global Studies Certificate Program for undergraduate students;
- and the hosting of international visitors to the university.
Army ROTC
Air Force ROTC
Campus
The main campus is spread out over 188 acres and is just nine blocks from downtown Greensboro. The campus is divided into three zones which contain administrative, classroom, and residence halls.
North Campus
The area known as North Campus provides Traditional, Suite, and Apartment style living options for students residing on campus. North campus residence halls include: Cooper Hall, Alex Haley Hall, and The Aggie Village. North campus is also home to such buildings as The Memorial Student Union, Aggie Stadium, and Corbett Sports Center. This area also houses various academic buildings for students majoring in Business, Communications, English, Political Science, History, Math, Dance & Theater, Biology, as well as other disciplines in the School of Business, Economics, and The College of Arts and Sciences.
East Campus
This area provides Suite, and Apartment style living to students. East campus residence Halls house facilities offering single, double, and private room environments. The residence halls on East campus are: Pride Hall, The Aggie Suites, and Aggie Terrace. The residence halls are in close proximity to Corbett Sports Center, and the fitness and wellness center. East Campus houses various academic buildings for students affiliated with The School of Business and Economics, Air Force & Army ROTC, Education and Animal Science. East Campus also Houses the administrative building and the office of student admissions.
South Campus
South campus is home to the more historic building on campus. South campus residence halls provide Traditional community living. The residence Halls of south campus include: Barbee, Curtis, Holland, Morrison, Morrow, and Vanstory Halls. South campus is also home to Bluford Library, The School of Engineering, Williams Cafeteria, the Dudley Building (University Art Gallery),the Holland bowl, the Fraternity and Sorority Plots,also known as "Greek Lane," as well as Sebastion Health Center.
City Transit
The Greensboro Transit Authority {GTA} offers public bus service throughout the city of Greensboro. NC A&T is served by Route 10 - East Market Street (Monday - Saturday) and Route 22 - E. Market Street/Bessemer Avenue/Phillips Avenue (Sundays).
GTA Monday - Saturday Bus RoutesGTA Sunday Bus RoutesThe GTA also offers a service called Higher Education Area Transit, or HEAT. This service links downtown attractions to area colleges and universities. Students from eligible institutions are allowed to ride HEAT fare-free with a valid school identification card or HEAT issued farecard. NC A&T is served by Routes 70 (East Heat), 75 (A&T Heat)on weekdays and also Route 70/71 (East West) on evenings and weekends.
On Campus Transit
The campus also has its own transportation service called The Aggie Pride Shuttle. The shuttle travels to various stops on campus and contains two routes: The Blue Route and The Gold Route. Each route services a different half of the campus. The Memorial student union serves as the transfer point between the two routes.
Athletics
North Carolina A&T's Athletic program is classified as Division I by the NCAA. The athletic program offers 6 varsity sports for men and 9 for women. North Carolina A&T fields teams in:
BaseballBaseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The goal is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot square, or diamond...
,
BasketballBasketball is a team sport in which two teams of 5 players try to score points against one another by placing a ball through a
10 foot high hoop under organized rules...
,
FootballAmerican football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, and often as Gridiron or Tackle football outside North America, is a competitive team sport known for combining strategy with physical play. The objective of the game is to score points by advancing the ball into the...
, indoor/outdoor Track & Field and
cross countryCross country can refer to:Sports* Cross country running, a sport in which teams of runners compete to complete a course over open or rough terrain* Cross-country skiing, a winter sport for skiing* Cross-country cycling...
for male athletes. NC A&T also fields teams in Basketball,
Bowling Bowling is a Sport in which players attempt to score points by rolling a bowling ball along a flat surface either into objects called pins or to get close to a target ball. There are many forms of bowling, with one of the most recent being ten-pin bowling and the earliest dating back to ancient...
,
SoftballSoftball is a team sport popular especially in the United States. It is a direct descendant of baseball. Some key differences between softball and baseball are that softballs are larger than baseballs, and pitches are thrown underhand rather than overhand. Softball was invented by George Hancock...
,
volleyball Volleyball is an Olympic team sport in which two teams of 6 players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules...
,indoor/outdoor Track & Field,
TennisTennis is a sport played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a strung racquet to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court....
, cross country, and
SwimmingThe aquatic sport of swimming involves competition amongst participants to be the fastest over a given distance under self propulsion.The different events include 25, 50, 100, 200, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly, the 25, 50, 100, 200, 400, 500, 800, 1000, 1500, and 1650 free and the 100,...
for female athletes. The school athletic teams are called the Aggies or Lady Aggies.
CheerleadingCheerleading is a sport that uses organized routines that range from 1 minute to 3 minutes made from elements of tumbling, dance, jumps, cheers, and stunting to direct spectators of events to cheer on sports teams at games and matches and/or compete at cheerleading competitions. Cheerleaders draw...
is offered as the only co-ed sport at the university. The Aggie cheer squad are multiple time MEAC champions in both all girls and co-ed division cheerleading. The university participates in the
Mid-Eastern Athletic ConferenceThe Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference is a collegiate athletic conference of historically black colleges and universities in the Southeastern United States...
(MEAC) in all varsity sports. The Aggies Football program participates in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).
The current athletic director for the university is Mr. Wheeler Brown. Brown became the director of athletics for North Carolina A&T on August 11, 2008. Before returning to his alma mater in 2002, Brown held the positions of assistant athletics director and assistant men’s basketball coach at Wheeling and Jesuit University. Brown played for the Aggies football team from 1974-78, and graduated from N.C. A&T in 1979 with a degree in health and physical education. Brown, a native of Baltimore, Md., was a part of N.C. A&T’s first MEAC football championship in 1975. Brown was an all-conference performer at offensive tackle for the Aggies and was inducted into the N.C. A&T Hall of Fame in 2003.
Student Government Association
The NC A&T SU Student Government Association (SGA) is the undergraduate student government of North Carolina A&T State University. The SGA Consists of The Executive Board, The Student Senate, Judiciary Board, and Class Officers. The current SGA President is Syene Jasmin. Other members of the Executive Board include: Valerie Dudley (Vice President Internal Affairs),
Travis Jackson (Vice President External Affairs), Ngozi Opara (Miss NC A&T SU), Austin James (Mr. A&T), Daniel Davis (Attorney General), Whitney Dickens (Secretary), Gary Brown (Chief of Staff), and Octavia Ocean (Chief of Staff-Organizational Affairs).
Greek Life
North Carolina A&T State University's Greek Community, Started in 1915, consists of all nine of the Historically Black
National Pan-Hellenic CouncilThe National Pan-Hellenic Council is a collaborative organization of nine historically African American, international Greek lettered fraternities and sororities...
Fraternities and Sororities, as well as local social organizations, honor societies and professional organizations.In order to function on campus, these organizations are registered with The Office of Student Affairs, and are under the jurisdiction of one of NC A&T SU's three Greek governing councils. The Office of Student Affairs works closely with individual organizations in the development of their activities, community service programming, and Membership Intake Processes.
National Pan-Hellenic Council
| Organization |
Chapter Name |
Year Chartered |
Year Founded |
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.Alpha Phi Alpha is the first intercollegiate fraternity established by African Americans. Founded on December 4, 1906, on the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, Alpha Phi Alpha has initiated over 185,000 men into the organization and has been open to men of all races since 1940...
|
Beta Eplison (BE.) |
1929 |
1906 |
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.Alpha Kappa Alpha is the first Greek-lettered sorority established and incorporated by African American college women. The sorority was founded on January 15, 1908, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., by a group of nine students, led by Ethel Hedgeman Lyle...
|
Alpha Phi (ΑΦ) |
1932 |
1908 |
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.Kappa Alpha Psi is a collegiate Greek-letter fraternity with a predominantly African American membership. Since the fraternity's founding on January 5, 1911 at Indiana University Bloomington, the fraternity has never limited membership based on color, creed or national origin...
|
Alpha Nu (AN) |
1933 |
1911 |
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.Omega Psi Phi is an international fraternity and is the first African-American national fraternal organization to be founded at a historically black college. Omega Psi Phi was founded on November 17, 1911, at Howard University in Washington, D.C. by three undergraduate students and one faculty...
|
Mu Psi (MΨ) |
1937 |
1911 |
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Delta Sigma Theta is a non-profit Greek-lettered sorority of college-educated women who perform public service and place emphasis on the African American community. Delta Sigma Theta was founded on January 13, 1913, at Howard University by twenty-two young women. Today, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority...
|
Alpha Mu (AM) |
1932 |
1913 |
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.Phi Beta Sigma is a predominantly African-American fraternity which was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C. on January 9, 1914. by three young African-American male students. The founders A. Langston Taylor, Leonard F. Morse, and Charles I...
|
Eta (H) |
1915 |
1914 |
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.Zeta Phi Beta is an international, historically black Greek-lettered sorority and a member of the National Pan-Hellenic Council.Zeta Phi Beta is organized into 800+ chapters, in eight intercontinental regions including the USA, Africa, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean...
|
Zeta Alpha (ZA) |
1934 |
1920 |
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.Sigma Gamma Rho was founded on the campus of Butler University on November 12, 1922, by seven school teachers in Indianapolis, Indiana...
|
Gamma (Γ) |
1951 |
1922 |
| Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. |
Zeta (Z) |
1970 |
1963 |
Greek Lettered Council
Other National fraternities and sororities with registered chapters are members of the Greek Lettered Council. The current members on campus include:
| Organization |
Chapter Name |
Year Chartered |
Year Founded |
Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band FraternityKappa Kappa Psi is a national honorary band fraternity dedicated to serving college and university bands. The fraternity, headquartered at the historic Stillwater Station in Stillwater, Oklahoma, numbers more than 5000 active members on more than 200 campuses, and more than 45,000 alumni...
|
Iota Zeta (IZ) |
1990 |
1919 |
Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band SororityTau Beta Sigma is a co-educational national honorary band sorority dedicated to serving college and university bands. The Sorority, headquartered at the historic Stillwater Station in Stillwater, Oklahoma, numbers 3,000 active members in 140 active chapters, and over 40,000 alumni...
|
Theta Zeta (ΘZ) |
1990 |
1946 |
| Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Phi Omega is the largest collegiate fraternity in the United States, with chapters at over 350 campuses, an active membership of approximately 17,000 students, and over 350,000 alumni members...
|
Kappa Psi (KΨ) |
1952 |
1925 |
| Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. |
Sigma Chi Beta (ΣXB) |
1975 |
1932 |
| Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America, Inc. |
Iota Beta (IB) |
*Inactive* |
1898 |
Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.Lambda Chi Alpha is one of the largest men's general fraternities in North America, by its own count, having initiated more than 270,000 members and held chapters at more than 300 universities. It is a member of the North-American Interfraternity Conference and was founded by Warren A. Cole,...
|
Pi Iota(I) |
2003(?) |
1909 |
Social fellowships
National Social Fellowships that do not affiliate with Greek Lettered organizations fall under the jurisdiction of 'Social Fellowships. The Current Members on campus Include:
| Organization |
Chapter Name |
Year Chartered |
Year Founded |
| Groove Phi Groove S.F.I. |
Aggie Chapter |
*unknown* |
1962 |
Marching band
The athletic teams at the university are supported by The North Carolina A&T State University Blue & Gold Marching Machine, the university's
marching bandA marching band is, in the broadest terms, a group of performers that consist of instrumental musicians and sometimes dance teams / color guard who generally perform outdoors and incorporate some type of marching with their musical performance. Instrumentation typically includes brass, woodwinds,...
. The entire 210-member volunteer band typically performs at football games, parades, and battle of the bands from September through the month of November. Additionally, the smaller pep bands play at all home basketball games.
History
Started in 1918, By Mr. W. E. Lew, the band program, has grown from a 50 piece ensemble grew to the 210 member band of Today. It was not until the 1930s, that marching band was offered as an extracurricular activity. During this time, A&T had the distinction of being the only Historically Black college in North Carolina with a band. In the mid 1960’s the band introduced the concept of majorettes and flag twirlers. In the late 1970s to early 80's, the band underwent a change in leadership. Mr. Jimmy Williams and Dr. Johnny B. Hodge, Jr. became the directors of the band. During this era, the marching band also was renamed to the current “Blue & Gold Marching Machine” moniker. Dr. Hodge's tenure as the director of band's spanned over four decades. It was not until Hodge's retirement in 2003, that then assistant of bands, Dr. Kenneth Ruff, became the director. In Addition to Dr. Ruff, the Blue and Gold Marching Machine's leadership also includes assistant director of bands, Mr. Brian Millsap. The Blue and Gold Marching Machine has performed in many major performances including the Macy’s Day Parade in
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, the 2009
Honda Battle of the BandsThe Honda Battle of the Bands is an annual marching band exhibition which features performances by HBCU bands...
in
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and also performing in the
Pontiac SilverdomeThe Pontiac Silverdome is a domed stadium located in the city of Pontiac, Michigan. It hosted the Detroit Lions of the NFL from 1975–2001, the Detroit Pistons of the NBA from 1978–1988, the Michigan Panthers of the USFL from 1983–1984, the college football Cherry Bowl in 1984 and 1985 and Motor...
in Pontiac, Michigan.
The band currently is divided by into 11 sections; 9 of which consist of instrumentalist. Each section is run by its own section leader(s). Those sections: Ebony Queens and Kings (Clarinets), Essence of Silver (
piccoloThe piccolo is a half-size flute, and a member of the woodwind family of musical instruments. The piccolo has the same fingerings as its larger sibling, the flute, but the sound it produces is an octave higher than written...
s), Saxually Active (
SaxophoneThe saxophone is a conical-bored transposing musical instrument considered a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and are played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The saxophone was invented by Adolphe Sax in 1841...
s), Scream Machine (
TrumpetThe trumpet is a musical instrument with the highest register in the brass family. Trumpets are among the oldest musical instruments, dating back to at least 1500 BC...
s), Sonic Boom (French Horns), Freight Train (
TromboneThe trombone is a musical instrument in the brass family. Like all brass instruments, sound is produced when the player’s vibrating lips cause the air column inside the instrument to vibrate...
s), Crucial EU (
EuphoniumThe euphonium is a conical-bore, tenor-voiced brass instrument. It derives its name from the Greek word euphonos, meaning "well-sounding" or "sweet-voiced"...
s), Thunder Brothers (
SousaphoneThe sousaphone is a type of tuba that is widely employed in marching bands. Designed so that it fits around the body of the tubist and is supported by the left shoulder, the sousaphone may be readily played while being carried...
s), Cold Steel (Percussion), Golden Delight (Baton twirlers/Dancers/Flags) and Smooth Ignition (Drum Majors)
Marching Style
The Blue & Gold Marching Machine utilizes a variation of the high step marching style. This involves the lifting of the knee with legs directly in front, thighs parallel to the ground, and toes pointed downward. When the leg is elevated, there should be a 90-degree angle with the body and the thigh, and a 90-degree angle with the thigh and the shin. The leg is then lowered, and this is repeated with the other leg. This is informally referred to as the "chair step". This is also the style commonly found in many HBCU bands.
Media
The students of NC A&T SU contribute to the university's official media outlets.
WNNA 90.1 FM is The School's Official
RadioRadio is the transmission of signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible light. Electromagnetic radiation travels by means of oscillating electromagnetic fields that pass through the air and the vacuum of space...
Station
WNAA 90.1 FM A&T Radio Station and The A&T Register is The School's Student
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.
Notable alumni
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