North Carolina Central University was founded July 10 1910. It is located in Durham, NC, found in Research Triangle Park.
Its founder was Dr. James E. Shepard, President of the college. The main purpose of this school was to develop in young men and women the character and sound academic training needed to do real service to the nation. NCCU was originally an all African-American school. The University has changed ownership and names a few times. NCCU became a publicly-supported institution in 1923. In 2001, June 1st , James H. Ammons became the ninth chief administrator of North Carolina Central University. With his leadership the university had enourmous enrollment growth, to become the fastest growing university among the University of North Carolina system (16 campuses). On August 1, 2007 Charlie Nelms became the chancellor of NCCU.
NCCU offers bachelor's degrees in more than 100 fields of study and awards graduate degrees in an estimated 40 disciplines. NCCU has a wide variety of International studies and exchanges programs. It has programs that attract many students, Institute for Homeland Security and Workforce Development, Biomanufacturing, Nursing, Education, Law, Bussiness and Hospitality ad Tourism. The motto of the University is "Turth and Service." All students and professor are encouraged to mento incoming freshman (help then adjust to college life).
By: Brianna B.
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