NCCU: Cape Fear Area Alumni Chapter

08/29/2026

IT’S GAME DAY! Tonight, Saturday, August 29th, 7pm, NCCU Football kicks off the 2026 season as the Eagles are in Houston to take on Texas Southern for the first time in program history. excellence at its best as the MEAC meets the SWAC under the Saturday night lights.

| IT’S GAME DAY! NCCU Football kicks off the 2026 season tonight in Houston as the Eagles take on Texas Southern for the first time in program history. It’s HBCU football excellence at its best as the MEAC meets the SWAC under the Saturday night lights.

🏈 NCCU vs. Texas Southern
📍 W.W. Thorne Stadium | Houston, Texas
⏰ 7 p.m. ET
📺 Watch live on HBCUGO.TV

08/20/2026

Annie the Eagle mascot, named in honor of Annie Day Shepard, is the newest member of the Eagle family. Welcome to the nest, Annie. 🦅

We’re proud to honor the legacy of those who paved the way and celebrate the history that continues to shape our Eagle family. 🦅

Alumni, Fans, and Eagles everywhere we heard you loud and clear.

Today, we’re excited to announce the newest member of the Eagle family: Annie the Eagle, named in honor of Annie Day Shepard, whose legacy and contributions remain an important part of North Carolina Central University’s history.

From James Edward Shepard to Annie Day Shepard, their vision, dedication, and impact continue to live on through generations of Eagles. Now, Annie’s name and legacy will soar alongside ours for years to come.

Welcome to the nest, Annie. 🦅✨

08/14/2026

It's EagleMania26 | Welcome new Eagle scholars to the Nest! Move-In | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | Campus Wide!

| Eagle families, it’s another exciting day at the Nest!

As our newest Eagles continue settling into campus life, today’s activities are designed to help students and families get connected, prepared and ready for the year ahead.

Move-In | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | Campus Wide
SOAR | 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | NCCU Student Center Event Hall
One-Stop Shop | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | NCCU Student Center Lobby

Whether you’re helping your Eagle move into their new home, participating in SOAR or taking care of important campus needs, our NCCU community is here to support you along the way.

Welcome to our new Eagle scholars and families!

For the complete schedule, visit https://www.nccu.edu/EagleMania.

07/29/2026

Congratulations to the newly elected NCCU Alumni Association Regional Officers. We wish them much success as they work to strengthen alumni engagement, support alumni chapters, and advance the mission of the NCCU National Alumni Association throughout their respective regions.

07/26/2026

Just 20 days until welcomes new and returning Eagles to the Nest for an unforgettable start to the 2026-2027 academic year! August 14–22, 2026 students will connect, celebrate and begin another year .

| The countdown continues. Just 20 days until welcomes new and returning Eagles to the Nest for an unforgettable start to the 2026-2027 academic year!

To our Eagle families, thank you for being part of this journey. August 14–22, 2026, your students will connect, celebrate and begin another year of growth, discovery and Eagle pride during EagleMania.

LEARN MORE: https://www.nccu.edu/dsa/engagement/student-engagement-leadership/eagle-mania

07/24/2026

NCCU Football prepares for the 2026 season following five consecutive winning seasons. Coach Oliver reflects on player development and having a championship mindset.

07/23/2026

NCCU Eagles enjoyed themselves at the Cape Fear Area HBCU Cookout. Old and new eagles including our 2026 scholarship recipient showed up for the annual event. The fun, the food, and the fellowship were priceless.

07/12/2026

The NCCU Cape Fear Area Chapter has confirmed its participation in the HBCU 107 Cookout. It will be held July 18th from 1pm - 5pm at the Ogden Park, shelters #2 and #3. The catered menu will consist of fried wings, whiting fish, red or yellow rice, mac and cheese, coleslaw, baked beans, hot dogs, and hamburgers. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own beverages or bottled water. Music by DJ Marc. Volunteers are needed to assist with serving food.

07/12/2026

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) will receive more than $110.3 million in state funding. It has surpassed 9,000 students for the first time in its 116-year history and is one of the fastest-growing institutions in the University of North Carolina System. NCCU will use this funding to serve more students, invest in faculty and staff, improve campus facilities and create more pathways for students to thrive.

| Thank you to the North Carolina General Assembly for investing in the future of North Carolina Central University. The more than $110.3 million in core appropriations supports recurring base funding, enrollment growth, the Cheatham-White Scholars Program, program-specific funding, collaborative initiatives, faculty and staff compensation, athletics through sports wagering revenues, expanded health-related academic programs, and campus capital and infrastructure improvements.

Together, these investments strengthen student success, advance academic excellence, and position NCCU to continue soaring through Vision 2030: Soaring to New Heights. Thank you for believing in the mission, momentum, and future of NCCU.

07/06/2026

Happy 116th Birthday, NCCU! Founded July 5, 1910. "Here's to honoring our past and soaring toward an even brighter future."

| Happy 116th Birthday, NCCU! Since July 5, 1910, Dr. James E. Shepard's vision has inspired generations of scholars, innovators and changemakers, preparing leaders to make an impact across every industry and community. Here's to honoring our past and soaring toward an even brighter future.