NCCU Enters a New Era with Installation of Chancellor Karrie Dixon
DURHAM, NC – A new chapter in North Carolina Central University’s (NCCU) legacy begins as Karrie G. Dixon, Ed.D., is officially installed as the university’s 13th chancellor on Friday, April 11, at 9 a.m. in McDougald-McLendon Arena.
A Historic Ceremony
Chancellor Dixon will take the oath of office and receive the prestigious University Medallion during the installation ceremony. University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans will preside over the event, which will be followed by Dixon’s highly anticipated address. A reception at Brant Street Plaza will conclude the formal proceedings.
Soaring to New Heights: Scholarship Gala
The celebration continues in the evening with the Soaring to New Heights: Elevating, Empowering, and Embracing Our Legacy Scholarship Gala at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport (4700 Emperor Blvd.)
- Date: Friday, April 11, 2025
- Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., event begins at 7 p.m.
- Tickets: $150 per person (Purchase deadline: Wednesday, March 19)
- Proceeds benefit current and future NCCU Eagles
A Trailblazing Leader
Since taking office on July 1, 2024, Chancellor Dixon has led NCCU to record-breaking achievements, including:
- Highest enrollment in the UNC System for the second consecutive year
- Expansion of online learning through Project Kitty Hawk
- Increased veteran student enrollment
- Established the nation’s first AI institute at an HBCU, funded by Google.org
Be Part of History
For RSVP details on the installation ceremony and to purchase tickets for the scholarship gala, visit www.nccu.edu/installation.
About NCCU
Top-ranked programs from the sciences to the arts and an award-winning online education platform make North Carolina Central University (NCCU) ‘Where Purpose Takes Flight.’ At NCCU, innovation, and academic excellence are central to transforming lives and preparing students to embrace the bold and seize opportunities for global success. Founded in 1910 and consistently ranked among the top historically Black colleges and universities, NCCU is home to two pioneering research institutes addressing critical health challenges and offering students hands-on experience with world-class faculty, staff, and industry professionals. The university features standout programs and initiatives, including the first bachelor’s degree in jazz studies within the University of North Carolina System, the visual impairment training program in the School of Education, and the Technology Law and Policy Center at the School of Law. Visit www.nccu.edu.
Photos courtesy of NCCU.