Welcome students, family members and guests to North Carolina Central University's 119th Commencement Exercises. We wish to extend congratulations to the graduating students and their families on this occasion.
Family members and friends who are unable to attend the Commencement Ceremonies may view the ceremonies live at www.nccu.edu/live.
event Program
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COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS
Friday's speaker will be Warren Ballentine, noted attorney, motivational speaker and radio talk show host. Saturday's speaker will be The Rev. Dr. William Barber II, president of the North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP. [Read bios]
spring CEREMONIES
Spring Commencement will be divided into two ceremonies: one for graduate and professional degree recipients and a second for undergraduates. The graduate and professional degree ceremony will take place on Friday, May 11, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the McDougald – McLendon Gymnasium. The undergraduate ceremony will take place at 8 a.m., on Saturday, May 12, in the O'Kelly – Riddick Stadium.
For both graduation ceremonies, seating would be on a first-come, first-served basis. However, in the event of inclement weather, the undergraduates would receive three tickets for guest seating in the McDougald – McLendon Gymnasium in case we are forced to move the program indoors.
There will be two commencement speakers, one for the graduate and professional ceremony, and a second for the undergraduate ceremony.
Chancellor's Reception for Graduates
May 11, 6 p.m.
Brant Street Plaza
Graduate and Professional Degree Commencement Procession
May 11, 2:45 p.m.
McDougald –McLendon Gymnasium
Graduate and Professional Degree Commencement Ceremony
May 11, 3 p.m.
McDougald –McLendon Gymnasium
Undergraduate Commencement Procession
May 12, 7:45 a.m.
O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium
Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
May 12, 8 a.m.
O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium
Jabari “J.B.” Craddock
Jabari “J.B.” Craddock has accomplished many things. He is a major in the United States Army, a recipient of the Bronze Star for meritorious service and a sixth grade special education teacher. He will add attorney to his list of accomplishments when he graduates from the North Carolina Central University School of Law this month. Craddock’s path to earning his degree took him across the globe and more than 10 years.
In 2002, Craddock enrolled at Campbell University Law School. A graduate of the Virginia Military Institute, Craddock had just finished his Army service and was determined to accomplish his...