(2:45) Zakiya Smith’s years at NCCU not only resulted in a marketing degree, but also an expanded worldview from her global experiences. Next, she’ll be working in Morocco. This soaring Eagle explains how NCCU prepared her for success on a global scale.

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(1:57) Through more than 20 years of professional research and teaching experience, NCCU Department of Psychology Professor Jonathan N. Livingston, Ph.D., has developed a teaching style that commands the attention of students.These skills in the classroom have earned Livingston recognition as one of the top faculty members in the 17-campus University of North Carolina System.

(3:28) Denzel Goodlin's consistent pursuit of academic excellence has always led to enriching experiences during his NCCU journey, including being named a 2017 White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities All-Star. Listen as one of the newest Eagles to take flight shares how NCCU has prepared him for his most thrilling experience yet - his first year in the Master of Divinity program at Yale Divinity School in New Haven, Conn.

(2:26) Eagle Access provides an intimate view of the 6th Annual I’m Every Woman Expo and Symposium featuring entertainment industry leaders Angela Rye, Shayla Hebron and Tracy Mosley.

(3:40) Public administration graduate student Nina Barrett became intrigued by climate policy as a student of Assistant Professor Christopher Paul, who researches environmental health and development in sub-Sarahan African. On Paul’s recommendation, Barrett attended a Climate Reality Leadership Conference led by the Rev. Barber and former U.S. vice president Al Gore in Atlanta. Since that time she has made it her mission to work on reducing NCCU’s carbon footprint and encourage more students to become active on environmental issues.

(1:47) Eagle Access provides a backstage view of "The Best of Enemies" movie screening at the Carolina Theatre. Starring Taraji P. Henson, the film captures civil rights activist Ann Atwater's efforts to integrate Durham public schools in 1971.

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(2:32) Department of Music professors Isrea Butler, Ph.D., and Ralph Barrett, Ph.D., give their accounts of playing for the Colour of Music Orchestra, a Charleston, S.C., based classical orchestra comprised of the top black classical musicians in the United States.Music and video credit: Colour of Music Orchestra

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(5:58) Attorney Kia Vernon, professor in the School of Law, shares her experience teaching at NCCU.

(5:57) NCCU faculty provide essential hands-on knowledge to students. Dr. William Weiner, Brenda Brodie Endowed Chair in the School of Education, shares his experience teaching at NCCU.

(6:02) NCCU faculty provide essential knowledge to prepare students for successful careers. Learn about the contributions of Dr. Charmaine McKissick-Melton, mass communications professor.

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(2:18) Approximately 639 NCCU graduates received their degrees on Dec. 8, 2018, during the university’s 132nd Commencement Exercises, the largest December graduation in university history. NCCU alumnus and North Carolina House Rep. H.M. “Mickey” Michaux Jr. delivered the keynote address, encouraging graduates to “face the world boldly.” Watch highlights from the ceremony.

(1:50) In 1972, Doneva Chavis began her NCCU studies as a visual communications and television art major. Prior to graduating in 1975, she received a position with ABC 11- WTVD in Durham, which led to a successful media career. After 20 years in the media field, and celebrating family milestones, including marriage and becoming the mother of six, grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of two beautiful children, she returned to NCCU in 2016 for her bachelor’s degree in Behavioral and Social Sciences. Listen to her story.

(1:05) Ms. Qingqing Xie, a native of Beijing, China, is the second graduate of the Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist training program, a partnership between NCCU’s School of Education and Beijing Language and Culture University. Listen to her story.