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Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New Greensboro initiative places priority on family friendly workplaces
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The Greensboro community will soon be the first in the state with the title Family Forward North Carolina Certified Community. There are 82 employers across the community that meet the qualifications. There are big corporations and small businesses, and they all have their own way of making sure that family comes first, even at work. 'I have been here for 27 years,' Associate Vice Provost for Student Success at UNC-Greensboro Regina McCoy said. McCoy knows what it's like to balance being a mom and climbing up the career ladder. 'I was pregnant in my interview, and that was the first thing I asked: 'How do you support working moms, working families?'' McCoy said. Most recently, she helped bring a lactation pod to UNCG's campus. Another one is on the way soon. UNCG also offers child care on campus. 'You can come and drop them off. You can also make sure there is time you just play with your kids. You can learn with your kids,' McCoy said. It is a similar story across town at North Carolina A&T State University. 'We have lactation rooms and child care facilities that support families that are growing,' Associate Vice Chancellor at NC A&T Veronica Sills said. NC A&T knows a thing or two about breaking barriers, and this certification is no exception. 'It also means we are setting the pace. We are setting the tone and the expectation as we set the bar for other employers about what it means to be a family-first and family-forward employer,' Sills said. Something similar is happening in downtown Greensboro. 'We help clients find talent,' Chief People Officer at Charles Aris Danielle Bowman said. The executive search firm also has a lactation room. 'We have necessities under the cabinet, and we have a refrigerator … If they want to store their breast milk until they leave, they can do that,' Bowman said. The office also offers a space for mental health. 'We have what we call a Zen room here in the Greensboro office where if you just need a moment to go chill, you can go and sit down and shut the door and get away from the noise of technology and people around you and have that quiet moment to reset,' Bowman said. There are five categories that are considered to make the cut, including child care, health and wellness, parental leave and designated facilities. If an employer qualifies, they get a badge that shows they are certified. 'I think that really gives them kind of a competitive edge when they are recruiting or retaining talent,' Executive Director at Action Greensboro Cecilia Thompson said. On Thursday, Greensboro will officially be certified as a family-forward community. The celebration starts on Friday. Anyone is welcome to come to LeBauer Park from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. to meet some of the employers. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Miami Herald
15-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
NCAT wins back to back National Cheer Titles
North Carolina A&T State University's cheerleading team made history at the 2024 NCA & NDA College National Championship, securing their first-ever national title in the Intermediate Small Coed Division I. In 2025 NCAT made history again when the North Carolina HBCU won back to back national titles. NCAT again claimed first place in the Intermediate Small Coed Division I category at the 2025 NCA & NDA College Nationals, earning an impressive event score of 95.0093. The Aggies delivered a clean routine with no deductions, pushing them ahead of Stephen F. Austin State University, which finished second with a 94.3611. Sacramento State rounded out the top three with a score of 93.9097, despite a 0.5 deduction. The University of Central Arkansas and the College of Charleston followed closely, posting final scores of 91.919 and 91.8912, respectively. The win marks a significant achievement for NC A&T, whose raw score of 86.1 was converted into a top-tier performance with flawless execution. Their championship performance highlights the strength and discipline of the program, solidifying the Aggies as a national powerhouse in collegiate cheer. This victory continues to elevate NC A&T's presence in the cheerleading world. The NCA & NDA College Nationals is the premier collegiate cheerleading and dance championship in the United States. Held annually in Daytona Beach, Florida, the event brings together hundreds of college teams from across the country to compete for national titles in various divisions. Competitions take place at iconic venues like the Ocean Center and the Daytona Beach Bandshell, where teams showcase their skills in stunts, tumbling, choreography, and synchronization. Organized by the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) and National Dance Alliance (NDA), the championship is a highlight of the collegiate spirit season, celebrating athleticism, creativity, and school pride.? The post NCAT wins back to back National Cheer Titles appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
80-year-old NC A&T State University graduate proves value of perseverance
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A Randolph County entrepreneur and community leader refused to give up on the one goal that took a little longer than expected. After persevering through a series of setbacks, she's finally donning a university cap and gown. Vera Andrews has excelled in school from a young age. She became the valedictorian of the class of 1962 at Randolph High School in Liberty. Andrews wanted to take learning to the next level at North Carolina A&T State University. 'My goal was to go to college, but as life presents itself, everything don't fall into place, so I took another route,' she said. Her first husband died in 1977. She started at NC A&T in 1978. Life circumstances beyond her control over the years meant going to school when she could attend. 'Stopped again, and I went back. Stopped again, and I went back,' she said. In 2022, she was determined to stop that cycle. 'One day I said, 'I'm going to take a day off of work, and I'm going to go to A&T, and I'm going to find an advisor, and they're going to help me,'' she said. It turns out that Andrews went back at the right time. The advisor informed her that she already had 100 hours on her record and only needed 20 more to graduate. 'I said, Wow! Bravo! Splendid! Hurray! And I went for it. I went for it. She said, 'We have money for you'…I said that's even better.' Through Aggies at the Goal Line, a program that helps returning students earn a bachelor's degree, Andrews was able to finish what she started. Andrews graduated from North Carolina A&T in December 2024 at 80 years old with a Liberal Studies degree. She says it's not just an accomplishment that means a lot to her but to her entire family too. 'There are 13 of us, and my father died at a young age,' she said. 'My dream was to always finish college.' 'It means a lot that my siblings that sacrificed, and not only the two that are here today, Freeman and Clementine, but the other older ones, they also quit school so they could help mama raise us, so it's very important to me to finish the goal that I started out a long time ago.' Earning a college degree is the icing on the cake for a woman who is beloved in Randolph County and has already brought so much to the community. Many know Andrews as the owner and operator of Vera's Kiddie Kare. 'I served from 1985…started off in home daycare and ended up in 2021 – that many years of service to the community.' The Liberty Heritage Museum recently honored Andrews for her service to the community. Her husband, children, and siblings have supported her through this journey and celebrated the milestone with her. 'For her to graduate, is God just blessing her with something that's just for her as much as she's stood by all of us and helped us through our trials and tribulations. This graduation was something that God allowed just for her, and we are so happy and so proud of her,' Andrews' daughter Renee Matthew-Jones said. 'Never give up. Never. Sometimes you have to rest if you must, but don't quit,' Andrews said. Andrews recently turned 81. She hopes to use her degree to open a center that will address drug addiction, domestic violence and housing needs. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Viral NC A&T State University professor starts TikTok trend
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — An NC A&T State University assistant professor became a viral sensation by posting a class syllabus and starting a TikTok trend. NC A&T Assistant Professor Dr. Leah Barlow posted a short TikTok outlining her course on Jan. 20. 'I have traditional and non-traditional students, so I wanted a way to reach out to all 35 of them,' Barlow said. Without any hashtags on the video, it reached more than 4 million people. 'I was shocked. I was ready to delete the page. I was a little bit horrified. I decided to delete the page. I privated the page and then decided to get back on,' Barlow said. The demand she speaks of is from the people in her comment section from around the world. So Barlow kept on posting videos for her now 500,000 followers to keep them informed along with her actual students. Her content eventually inspired other Black and brown educators, especially those who work at HBCUs to do the same, giving birth to the Hillmantok trend. 'Hillman is of course a fictional institution from the show 'A Different World'.' Part of the trend is … showing their expertise from gardening to knitting to chemistry and to what I do, which is teaching African American Studies,' Barlow said. It's a trend she's glad to have started and hopes other educators help her continue. 'It's a wonderful opportunity for people to provide free education … which we love,' Barlow said. After starting the Hillmantok trend, Barlow says it caught the attention of those who run the social media app. She was invited to HBCUNight at a Washington Wizards game. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
