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Historical HighlightsFebruary 2007 marks the 47th anniversary of the Sit-Ins that occurred at a downtown Greensboro
Woolworth's five and dime store. Read more about that historical event that not only changed the
lives of four college men, but changed the course of history.
Read the bios of the A&T Four The words of A&T’s alma mater were written by Susie Dudley,
wife of the second president of the University.
View the words as well as a short history of the alma mater here.
All but two of the nine presidents/chancellors that have been at the helm of the University
have buildings named in their honor. Historical information as well as a photographs of these buildings and other buildings
can be electronically viewed:
::Academic Buildings Located on the second floor in Bluford Library is the beautiful Centennial Story Quilt
that tells the story of the University’s first one hundred years.
Read the story of the quilt and the story of each square. Hear what Franklin McCain, one of the A&T Four, has to say about that
historical day in 1960.
From Crosby to Hackley… see a biography and a photograph of each of the
ten men who have held the position as president or chancellor.
It will be the “showplace of the south” was how an article in a
1950 edition of the A&T Register described Scott Hall. Historic Scott Hall was
constructed in 1951. After fifty three years as a residence hall for men, it was
demolished in 2004. It covered two city blocks and was believed at the time to be the
largest college dorm in the southeast.
Willie Grimes, described as a normal and studious young man, was a twenty year old A&T
sophomore when he was killed in the spring of 1969.
What happened on the night of May 21st? Back To The Top
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