https://nccueaglepride.com/rss.aspx?path=athleticsLatest news items for North Carolina Central University Athleticsen-us60https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/6/5/athletics-department-nccu-places-109-student-athletes-on-meac-commissioners-all-academic-team.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/6/5/athletics-department-nccu-places-109-student-athletes-on-meac-commissioners-all-academic-team.aspxGeneral, Eagle Club, Athletics Department

NORFOLK, Va. – One hundred and nine (109) North Carolina Central student-athletes landed on the 2026 MEAC Commissioner's All-Academic Team, which was released Thursday, June 4.]]>MEAC Commissioner's All-Academic GraphicFri, 5 Jun 2026 12:48:00 EST1611035https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/6/5/athletics-department-nccu-student-athletes-set-new-record-for-cumulative-gpa.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/6/5/athletics-department-nccu-student-athletes-set-new-record-for-cumulative-gpa.aspxEagle Club, Athletics Department

DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central student-athletes established a new department benchmark, recording a cumulative GPA of 3.33 at the conclusion of the Spring 2026 semester.]]>Spring 2026 - Cumulative GPAFri, 5 Jun 2026 11:53:00 EST1611034https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/5/27/athletics-department-nccu-wins-meac-academic-progress-rate-award.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/5/27/athletics-department-nccu-wins-meac-academic-progress-rate-award.aspxEagle Club, Athletics Department

NORFOLK, Va. – The North Carolina Central Athletic Department was recognized for academic excellence with the highest Academic Progress Rate (APR) in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.]]>MEAC Sneaker Ball - APR Award 2026Wed, 27 May 2026 12:25:00 EST1611031https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/5/5/general-eagles-excel-academically-with-record-apr-nine-teams-earn-perfect-scores.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/5/5/general-eagles-excel-academically-with-record-apr-nine-teams-earn-perfect-scores.aspxFootball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Tennis, Softball, Track & Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Eagle Club, Athletics Department, Women's Golf

DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central Athletics delivered a record-setting performance in the classroom, according to the latest Academic Progress Rate (APR) report for the 2024-25 academic year released by the NCAA on Tuesday.]]>APR - Banner 2024-25Tue, 5 May 2026 17:40:00 EST411018https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/4/29/athletics-department-bharathy-lucas-named-nccu-student-athletes-of-the-year-at-eddies.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/4/29/athletics-department-bharathy-lucas-named-nccu-student-athletes-of-the-year-at-eddies.aspxGeneral, Eagle Club, Athletics Department

DURHAM, N.C. – Tennis player Naresh Bharathy and track & field jumper Tia Lucas were selected North Carolina Central Male and Female Student-Athletes of the Year on Monday evening (April 27) at the Eddies, the name of the annual NCCU athletic awards ceremony.]]>NCCU Student-Athletes of the Year 2026Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:55:00 EST1611010https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/3/3/athletics-department-nccu-announces-2026-alex-m-rivera-athletics-hall-of-fame-class.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/3/3/athletics-department-nccu-announces-2026-alex-m-rivera-athletics-hall-of-fame-class.aspxCross Country, Football, General, Men's Tennis, Track & Field, Women's Tennis, Eagle Club, Athletics Department

DURHAM, N.C. — The North Carolina Central University Department of Athletics has announced the 2026 class of the Alex M. Rivera Athletics Hall of Fame, recognizing one team and seven individuals for their contributions and excellence.]]>2026 Hall of Fame ClassTue, 3 Mar 2026 12:15:00 EST1610877https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/3/1/football-nccu-athletics-mourns-the-passing-of-steven-perry.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/3/1/football-nccu-athletics-mourns-the-passing-of-steven-perry.aspxFootball, Eagle Club, Athletics Department

DURHAM, N.C. - Steven Perry, a former offensive lineman for the North Carolina Central University football program, passed away Sunday morning in a car crash on the Durham Freeway, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol confirmed. He was 30 years old.]]>Steven PerrySun, 1 Mar 2026 18:22:00 EST310876https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/2/13/athletics-department-nccu-welcomes-april-visser-as-compliance-coordinator.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/2/13/athletics-department-nccu-welcomes-april-visser-as-compliance-coordinator.aspxEagle Club, Athletics Department

DURHAM, N.C. – The North Carolina Central University Department of Athletics has hired April Visser to serve as compliance coordinator.]]>April_HireFri, 13 Feb 2026 09:28:00 EST1610825https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/2/12/athletics-department-nccu-welcomes-thomas-as-deputy-athletic-director-swa.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/2/12/athletics-department-nccu-welcomes-thomas-as-deputy-athletic-director-swa.aspxAthletics Department

DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central University Director of Athletics Dr. Louis "Skip" Perkins has announced the hire of Etienne Thomas as Deputy Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator.]]>Thomas_GraphicThu, 12 Feb 2026 12:50:00 EST1610822https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/1/6/athletics-department-nccu-student-athletes-match-record-cumulative-gpa-in-fall-semester.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/1/6/athletics-department-nccu-student-athletes-match-record-cumulative-gpa-in-fall-semester.aspxEagle Club, Athletics Department

]]>Department GPA - Fall 2025Tue, 6 Jan 2026 13:09:00 EST1610768https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/12/12/athletics-department-twenty-nine-student-athletes-graduate-in-december-2025.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/12/12/athletics-department-twenty-nine-student-athletes-graduate-in-december-2025.aspxEagle Club, Athletics Department

Durham, N.C. - North Carolina Central University held its 146th commencement ceremonies on Friday, December 12, inside McDougald-McLendon Arena, during which 29 student-athletes earned degrees—27 earned undergraduate degrees and two earned Master's degrees. Several support staff student assistants also earned undergraduate degrees.]]>NCCU Student-Athlete Graduates - Fall 2025Fri, 12 Dec 2025 21:06:00 EST1610742https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/11/4/athletics-department-nccu-partners-with-teamworks-influencer-to-launch-eagle-exchange-nil-program.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/11/4/athletics-department-nccu-partners-with-teamworks-influencer-to-launch-eagle-exchange-nil-program.aspxEagle Club, Athletics Department

DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central, in partnership with Teamworks Influencer, has announced the launch of the Eagle Exchange, a new platform designed to expand Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) opportunities for its student-athletes.]]>NCCU # Influencer Graphic 2025Tue, 4 Nov 2025 12:40:00 EST1610673https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/10/25/athletics-department-faith-fate-and-football-the-legacy-of-bill-hayes.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/10/25/athletics-department-faith-fate-and-football-the-legacy-of-bill-hayes.aspxAthletics Department

DURHAM, N.C. – Faith, fate and determination can take you a long way in life. Just ask football coaching legend and North Carolina Central alumnus Bill Hayes.]]>Bill Hayes NCCU Lifetime Presentation Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:00:00 EST1610779https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/10/5/athletics-department-nominations-for-the-alex-m-rivera-athletics-hall-of-fame-now-open.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/10/5/athletics-department-nominations-for-the-alex-m-rivera-athletics-hall-of-fame-now-open.aspxFootball, Eagle Club, Athletics Department

DURHAM, N.C. – Nominations for the North Carolina Central University Alex M. Rivera Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will open on Monday, Oct. 6, and close Friday, Nov. 28, the NCCU Department of Athletics announced.]]>Hall of Fame_ImageSun, 5 Oct 2025 16:45:00 EST1610619https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/6/5/athletics-department-nccu-student-athletes-achieve-new-record-3-30-cumulative-gpa.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2025/6/5/athletics-department-nccu-student-athletes-achieve-new-record-3-30-cumulative-gpa.aspxEagle Club, Athletics Department

DURHAM, N.C. – The student-athletes of North Carolina Central University set a new record for cumulative grade point average (GPA) within the athletic department, earning a 3.30 GPA with the conclusion of the 2025 spring semester.]]>NCCU Athletic Department Cumulative GPA 2025Thu, 5 Jun 2025 16:15:00 EST1610521