NC H1407

Honors Dr. James E. Shepard for founding North Carolina Central University, which was chartered in 1909 and opened to students on July 10, 1910.

Acknowledges the 100th anniversary of NCCU and encourages state citizens to participate in activities marking this historic occasion.

Notes that NCCU evolved from a private religious training school (1910) to the nation's first state-supported liberal arts college for African-American students (1925), and is now part of the University of North Carolina system.

Recognizes NCCU's current academic offerings including bachelor's degrees in over 100 fields, graduate degrees in approximately 40 disciplines, and nearly 9,000 students from multiple countries.

Directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to NCCU Chancellor Dr. Charlie Nelms.