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Hearts and Sciences Compassionate service at North Carolina Central University PHOTOS (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) BY CALI LOWDERMILK, JOEL COLEMAN, COURTESY OF NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY # “North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is the crown jewel in the North Carolina system of public higher education,” says Chancellor Debra Saunders-White, who took the helm of the 103-year old liberal arts institution this year. A key factor that attracted her to her new post is NCCU’s expertise in turning students into leaders in their ﬁelds, careers, and lives. Many leaders emerge from the university’s biosciences area. NCCU’s proximity to the Research Triangle has given rise to two centers: the Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise (BRITE) prepares students for biotechnology jobs with experiential learning; the Biomedical/Biotechnology Research Institute (BBRI) explores the mechanisms of disease and health disparities among minorities. A ﬁrst choice for many students is NCCU’s nationally ranked law school, one of a handful among HBCUs and one of only a few between Washington, DC and Atlanta to offer a part-time curriculum. Recently the school expanded its broadband infrastructure through a unique teleconferencing system that better enables law professors and students to interact with other legal By Nancy Oakley professionals as if they are in the same room. The From left: NCCU’s system also allows NCCU to offer coursework to annual Jazz Festival; other North Carolina HBCUs and provide legal the nursing services to underserved communities. program; a football star runs a play This kind of outreach is fundamental to NCCU’s motto: “Truth and Service.” Students must complete 120 hours of community service by graduation. Last year, students performed more than 200,000 hours. “That translates to $3 million for Durham,” Saunders-White says. Local elementary schools beneﬁt from the America Reads tutoring program, while would-be homeowners will see permanent housing, thanks to NCCU’s partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Durham. With the addition of a campus community garden, an advisory board for homeless youth, and starting this fall, a food pantry, the school has garnered a place on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. Equally important, says Saunders-White, community 1801 Fayetteville Street service “teaches us our humanity.” Durham, NC 919.530.6100 That explains why this jewel in nccu.edu the crown shines so brightly. usairwaysmag.com AUGUST 2013 89 http://www.nccu.edu http://www.nccu.edu http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - August 2013

US Airways - August 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Architectural Attractions
Wine & Dine: Italy's Gourmet Capital
Adventure: Diving for Dinner
Golf: The Wyndham Championship
Adventure: Drive Time at Bondurant
Great Escapes: Riu Resorts
Gear Up: Tools to Stay Cool
Travel Feature: Seattle's Outdoor Delights
US Airways: Staffing the Skies
Health Matters: Rapid Recovery
Special Section: Historically Black Colleges & Universities
Must Read: The Book of Immortality
Great Dates: Euphoria Festival
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Giving: Pulling Together
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - August 2013