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Campus Echo Online - N.C. Central University's Stu • 25th March 2026

The results are in: 2026-2027 SGA and Royal Court winners announced - Campus Echo Online

Students chose Mykenzi Davis-Cowart and Malachi Griddine as the 84th and 27th Miss and Mister N.C. Central University, while Haneef Eiermann was elected student body president as results from the 2025-2026 SGA elections were announced Tuesday in the NCCU Student Center.
Candidates had been campaigning for the past three weeks through spring break, having posters displayed on the Pearson Cafeteria TVs, signs nailed in the yard, and even campaign teams line dancing with candidates’ posters in the...

Campus Echo Online - N.C. Central University's Stu • 4th February 2026

Hinton dominates in record-setting fashion against William Peace - Campus Echo Online

N.C. Central women’s basketball picked up a seemingly effortless 103-51 win over its final nonconference opponent, William Peace, on Wednesday evening. The victory came just over 24 hours after the Lady Eagles earned their first Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference win with an upset over No. 2 Maryland Eastern Shore.
The Lady Eagles took control early, never allowing the Pacers to take the lead. After ending the first quarter with a 26-9 advantage, NCCU stretched the margin to 53 points.
“[It was] a...

Campus Echo Online - N.C. Central University's Stu • 19th November 2025

NCCU alumni reflect on bowling lanes six years later - Campus Echo Online

It’s been six years since N.C. Central University bowling lane last appeared on social media, when an Instagram post was made about an event held there. ​​​The post advertised a Comedy Night event hosted by Student Engagement and Leadership as part of “The NCCU Underground.” Students could participate in late-night activities held in the Alfonso Elder Student Union. 
Now, the bowling lanes are closed to the public. Quietly sandwiched between Eagleson Residence Hall and the Alfonso Elder Student...

Campus Echo Online - N.C. Central University's Stu • 15th November 2025

Eagles struggle in the paint as ranked Tar Heels cruise to 97–53 win - Campus Echo Online

N.C. Central fell to another tough nonconference opponent Friday night, losing 97-53 to No. 18 North Carolina at the Dean E. Smith Center. The loss dropped the Eagles to 1-4 and marked their fourth consecutive loss to the Tar Heels. 
From the start, the Eagles struggled against the size of the Tar Heels frontcourt. Senior center Khouri Carvey, the tallest on NCCU’s roster at 6-foot-9, had the challenge of trying to contain 6-10 ” UNC freshman forward phenom Caleb Wilson, 7-foot junior center Hen...

Campus Echo Online - N.C. Central University's Stu • 3rd November 2025

Morgan Callahan: A story of consistency and persistence - Campus Echo Online

In college basketball, few players can say they have been selected to multiple all-conference second teams, all-defensive teams, or even received a preseason conference player-of-the-year honor. N.C. Central’s women’s basketball graduate forward and pharmaceutical science major, Morgan Callahan, however, can proudly boast all three achievements on her resumé. 
Callahan has played basketball for the Lady Eagles since the 2020-21 season and is approaching her fifth active year with the team, barri...

Campus Echo Online - N.C. Central University's Stu • 30th October 2025

Mayor Leonardo Williams and Anjanée Bell debate at NCCU - Campus Echo Online

Durham mayoral candidates incumbent Leonardo Williams and challenger Anjanée Bell met to debate for the first time before an audience of 200 on Tuesday at N.C. Central University.
The Miller-Morgan Building auditorium was filled with NCCU students, faculty and administrators, public officials and community members who heard the candidates’ remarks on topics regarding housing security, rising youth crime rates, and city leadership, among others.
The debate, which was organized by NCCU’s Political...

Campus Echo Online - N.C. Central University's Stu • 20th October 2025

NCCU’s Online Program Ranks No. 3 Among HBCUs in Forbes - Campus Echo Online

N.C. Central University’s online program was ranked No.3 by Forbes magazine among all HBCUs this past June, as NCCU continued its push towards increasing its overall enrollment through online enrollment.  Forbes attributed its high ranking of NCCU’s online program to its high retention rate of 75%, low in-state tuition and advantageous location in the Research Triangle.  
For the fall 2025 semester, 1,885 students enrolled online at NCCU, an increase from 1,395 students the previous spring semes...

Campus Echo Online - N.C. Central University's Stu • 16th October 2025

NCCU volleyball falls short against Howard, bounces back on Sunday - Campus Echo Online

N.C. Central’s volleyball team faced off against two conference opponents, the Howard University Bison and Norfolk State Spartans, both at home over the weekend. Friday night at the McClendon-McDougald Arena, the crowd watched as the Lady Eagles fell short in a close match against the Bison, losing 3-2 in a five-set match.
This match, which ended in scores of 25-23, 25-18, 26-24, 25-18 and 15-10, brings the team to a 5-13 record and marks the 17th consecutive loss to Howard. The first set remain...