North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University opened the Merck Biotechnology Learning Center at Gateway Research Park in April.

The new center will support student enrichment and workforce development. Students and Merck trainees will experience hands-on learning and advanced discovery opportunities at the 4,025 sq. ft. classroom space and process lab with state-of-the-art biopharma manufacturing equipment.

The university’s College of Engineering is the No. 1 producer of African American graduates in engineering in the United States.

Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. presided over his final commencement on May 10, where more than 1,500 undergraduate, 200 master’s, and almost 60 doctoral students became members of the spring Class of 2024.

Graduates were reminded to embrace the challenges ahead with courage and confidence, knowing that they are equipped for an incredibly bright future.

Stephanie G. Adams ’88, Ph.D., served as the keynote speaker for the graduate student ceremony, encouraging graduates to use their A&T degrees to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

The Class of 2024 is like none other. Covid disrupted their college experience, but they persevered!

You did it Aggies. Alumni status loading! pic.twitter.com/QiZSJ5L4Tv

— North Carolina A&T (@ncatsuaggies) May 12, 2024

Introducing your newest Aggie master’s and doctoral graduates!! Congratulations!! pic.twitter.com/39P2He8coD

— North Carolina A&T (@ncatsuaggies) May 10, 2024

A new joint venture w/@Merck was recently announced, opening the Merck Biotechnology Learning Center at Gateway Research Park
-Supporting student enrichment & workforce development.
-4,025-sq. ft.: classroom space, process lab, state-of-the-art biopharm manufacturing equipment pic.twitter.com/Dnav4zad2M

— North Carolina A&T (@ncatsuaggies) April 28, 2024