Founders' Week

A week of Celebrations

The 159th anniversary of our founding is an opportunity for our University to celebrate its founding and to reach out to our surrounding community.

AOT Gala

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The 2026 Arch of Triumph Gala

Join us for our Annual Arch of Triumph Gala:

Saturday, April 25, 2026
Reception: 6 p.m.
Program & Dinner: 7 p.m.

Crown Ballroom
Charlotte Convention Center
501 S. College Street, Charlotte, NC

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Founders' Week 2025

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Stedman Graham and Dr. Kinloch

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Black Economic and Education Summit Checkin

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Black Economic and Education Summit breakfast

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Dr. Bell and Joy Paige-Springs

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Dr. Kinloch and Carlenia Ivory

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Stedman Graham poses with a group

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Dr. Kinloch speaks at the Black Economic and Educational Summit Breakfast

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Kevin Price offers an economic update at the breakfast

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Stedman Graham talks at the Black Economic and Education Summit

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Stedman Graham talks at the Black Economic and Education Summit

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Stedman Graham talks at the Black Economic and Education Summit

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Group shot after the breakfast

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Panel on Economic Development Essentials and Resources

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Workforce Development, Career Readiness, the Power of Internships and Social Capital Panel

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The State of the Historic West End panel

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Surviving the New Reality: Navigating Current and Future Threats to HBCUs panel

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Advancing Black Economic and Educational Empowerment in the U.S. panel

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Advancing Black Economic and Educational Empowerment in the U.S. panel

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Advancing Black Economic and Educational Empowerment in the U.S. panel

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