Post by econgrad71 on Apr 24, 2006 19:05:14 GMT -5
DURHAM, N.C. — For the second consecutive year, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is No. 1 among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and No. 3 among all universities in North Carolina in the recruitment of National Achievement Scholars (NAS).
Information released recently by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation shows that NCCU enrolled more National Achievement Scholars in Fall 2005 than any other HBCU in the state. NCCU tied for fourth place among HBCUs nationwide and trailed Duke and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, when compared to all institutions in the state.
“These scholars have selected NCCU because we offer programs and opportunities that prepare them to compete and win in the global market place,” said Chancellor James H. Ammons. “We welcome these students as we work to raise the bar academically and build this new workforce for the new economy.”
Ammons said these students add value to the campus environment. More than 39 National Achievement Scholars, finalists and semifinalists have enrolled at NCCU during Ammons’ tenure. They serve on academic and athletic teams, as members of the Student Government Association and in other leadership roles.
“These students challenge our faculty and give companies an additional reason to come to our campus to recruit,” said Ammons. “They are some of the best and brightest students this nation has to offer and will evolve into outstanding alumni for NCCU.”
Roland Gaines, vice chancellor for Student Affairs, said that his division would continue to have a special focus on recruiting these scholars.
“We believe that these students are a catalyst for positive change on our campus.”
Information released recently by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation shows that NCCU enrolled more National Achievement Scholars in Fall 2005 than any other HBCU in the state. NCCU tied for fourth place among HBCUs nationwide and trailed Duke and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, when compared to all institutions in the state.
“These scholars have selected NCCU because we offer programs and opportunities that prepare them to compete and win in the global market place,” said Chancellor James H. Ammons. “We welcome these students as we work to raise the bar academically and build this new workforce for the new economy.”
Ammons said these students add value to the campus environment. More than 39 National Achievement Scholars, finalists and semifinalists have enrolled at NCCU during Ammons’ tenure. They serve on academic and athletic teams, as members of the Student Government Association and in other leadership roles.
“These students challenge our faculty and give companies an additional reason to come to our campus to recruit,” said Ammons. “They are some of the best and brightest students this nation has to offer and will evolve into outstanding alumni for NCCU.”
Roland Gaines, vice chancellor for Student Affairs, said that his division would continue to have a special focus on recruiting these scholars.
“We believe that these students are a catalyst for positive change on our campus.”
