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nccu remembers Julius L. chambers
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renassiance in the bull city
The pioneering civil rights lawyer led the university for eight transformative years.
Downtown Durham is back — and NCCU alumni are in the thick of the revival.
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eagle excellence
Biologist Julie Horvath, Science Evangelist
Bernice Duffy Johnson looks back on her 34 years at NCCU.
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A two-track job offers opportunities for outreach.
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Chancellor Debra Saunders-White presents her vision for the university.
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A conversation with dr. johnson
young and rising Five profiles of recent graduates on the fast track.
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Letter From the Chancellor Campus News Sports Class Notes Who’s Giving to NCCU Donor Honor Roll
An NCCU program helps rural communities prepare for disasters. 20
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o n t h e c o v e r LifeEKiT Lifestyle founders Austin Henley, DeAndres Royal and Pierre Davis have built an apparel and accessories company in downtown Durham. They are among a group of young NCCU alumni on the fast track. Profiles begin on Page 23. Photo by Chioke Brown
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