ReferenceList RulesPeople on this list must have gone to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are at the top of the list. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
List is made up of a variety of graduates, including Jesse Jackson and Taraji P. Henson.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University?” and “Which celebrities are North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumni?”1
Jesse Jackson
Politician, Film ProducerAge: 79
Birthplace: Greenville, South Carolina, United States of America
Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. (né Burns; born October 8, 1941) is an American civil rights activist, Baptist minister, and politician. He was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1984... more2
Ronald McNair
Physicist, AstronautAge: Dec. at 35 (1950-1986)
Birthplace: Lake City, South Carolina
Ronald Erwin McNair (October 21, 1950 – January 28, 1986) was an American NASA astronaut and physicist. He died during the launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger on mission STS-51-L, in which he was... more- 3
Taraji P. Henson
Actor, SingerAge: 51
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., USA
Taraji Penda Henson ( tə-RAH-jee; born September 11, 1970) is an American actress and author. She studied acting at Howard University and began her Hollywood career in guest roles on several... more - 4
Terrence J
Rapper, ModelAge: 39
Birthplace: Queens, New York, USA
Alternative Name: Terrence Jenkins, Terrence J
Terrence Jenkins (born April 21, 1982), better known as Terrence J, is an American actor, model and entertainment reporter best known as the host of BET's popular music video countdown show 106 &... more - 5
Jesse Jackson, Jr.
Politician, WriterAge: 56
Birthplace: Greenville, South Carolina, United States of America
Jesse Louis Jackson Jr. (born March 11, 1965) is a former American politician who served as a Democratic Congressman representing Illinois's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of... more - 6
Edolphus Towns
PoliticianAge: 87
Birthplace: Eastern North Carolina, Chadbourn, Atlantic coastal plain, United States of America, United States
Edolphus "Ed" Towns Jr. (born July 21, 1934) is an American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1983 to 2013. A Democrat from New York, Towns was Chairman of the... more - 7Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (sometimes also spelled Khalid Shaikh Mohammed; among at least fifty pseudonyms; born March 1, 1964; or April 14, 1965) is a Pakistani Islamist militant held by the United... more
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Elvin Bethea
American football playerAge: 75
Birthplace: Trenton, New Jersey
Elvin Lamont Bethea (born March 1, 1946) is a former American football defensive end who played his entire career with the Houston Oilers. He played for North Carolina A&T State University and was... more - 9
Lou Donaldson
Musician, BandleaderAge: 94
Birthplace: Badin, North Carolina
Lou Donaldson (born November 1, 1926) is a jazz alto saxophonist. He is best known for his soulful, bluesy approach to playing the alto saxophone, although in his formative years he was, as many were... more 
10Junius Coston
American football playerAge: 37
Birthplace: Raleigh, North Carolina
Junius Coston (born November 5, 1983) is a former American football guard. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played high school football at Needham... more- 11
Al Attles
CoachAge: 84
Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey
Alvin Austin Attles Jr. (born November 7, 1936) is an American retired professional basketball player and coach best known for his longtime association with the Golden State Warriors.... more - 12
Maurice Hicks
American football playerAge: 43
Birthplace: Virginia
Maurice Hicks (born July 22, 1978) is a former American football running back. He was originally signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at North... more - 13Walter Percival Carter (April 29, 1923 - July 31, 1971) was an activist and central figure in Baltimore, Maryland during the Civil Rights Movement by organizing demonstrations against discrimination... more
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Willie A. Deese
BusinesspersonWillie A. Deese is Executive Vice President and President, Merck Manufacturing Division... more - 15
Dwaine Carpenter
American football playerAge: 44
Birthplace: Pinehurst, North Carolina
Dwaine L. Carpenter (born November 4, 1976) is a former gridiron football defensive back. He was signed as a street free agent by the Buffalo Destroyers in 2002. He played college football for the... more - 16
Jamal Jones
American football playerAge: 40
Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
Jamal Aman Jones (born April 24, 1981) is a former American football wide receiver. He was originally signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at... more - 17
Walter Stith
American football playerAge: 38
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia
Walter Stith (born January 2, 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American football offensive tackle who played for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the... more - 18
J. D. Smith
American football playerAge: 89
Birthplace: Greenville, South Carolina
J. D. Smith may refer to: J. D. Smith (fullback, born 1931), former American football fullback in the National Football League J. D. Smith (fullback, born 1936), former American football fullback J.... more - 19
Dick Westmoreland
American football playerAge: 80
Birthplace: Charlotte, North Carolina
Richard Carl Westmoreland (born February 17, 1941) is a former college and professional American football defensive back. In 1963, he joined the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League. He... more - 20
Cornell Gordon
American football playerAge: 80
Birthplace: Virginia
Cornell Kermit Gordon (born January 6, 1941) is a former college and professional American football defensive back. He played for the New York Jets and the Denver Broncos for eight seasons. He also... more - 21
Curtis Deloatch
American football playerAge: 39
Birthplace: Murfreesboro, North Carolina
Curtis Lee Deloatch (born October 4, 1981) is a former American football cornerback who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the New York Giants as an... more - 22
Mel Phillips
American football playerAge: 79
Birthplace: Shelby, North Carolina
Melvin Phillips (born January 6, 1942), is a former American professional football player who played his entire 12-year NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers.... more - 23
Dwaine Board
Coach, American football playerAge: 64
Birthplace: Rocky Mount, Virginia
Dwaine P. Board (born November 29, 1956) is a defensive line coach for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He is also a former American football defensive end who played for the... more - 24
Qasim Mitchell
American football playerAge: 41
Birthplace: Jacksonville, North Carolina
Qasim Mitchell (born December 3, 1979) is a former American football offensive lineman. He was originally signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football... more - 25
Onzlee Ware
LawyerAge: 67
Birthplace: Greensboro, North Carolina
Onzlee Ware (born January 4, 1954) is an American politician and Judge. A Democrat, he was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in November 2003. He formerly represented the 11th District,... more
