GREENSBORO, N.C. — Southern Living magazine has named North Carolina A&T State University's main campus one of the Most Beautiful College Campuses in the South.
It praised the Student Center that was designed by lead architect for the National Museum of African American History and Culture at the Smithsonian, Phillip Freelon.
"North Carolina A&T State University's 188-acre campus is immaculately manicured and decorated with a combination of stunning historic buildings and new state-of-the-art structures," the article states. "The 150,000-square-foot student center, built in 2018, is the largest building on campus, and one of the most visually stunning. Other landmarks include exquisite sculptures, many of which depict civil rights icons."
The district's grounds date back to the campus' creation in 1892 and include the 94-year-old Dudley Memorial Building and the February One Monument, which commemorates the legacy of the A&T Four, who launched a national sit-in movement in 1960 that electrified the nation.
The February One Monument, created by award-winning sculptor James Barnhill, is the most photographed site in historic Greensboro, according to the school.
The Dudley Memorial Building and two others in the historic district were awarded more than $750,000 in 2020 by the National Park Service as part of its program to preserve historic structures on campuses across the country.
"This recognition is Southern Living is a great reflection of the daily commitment that our grounds crews have to maintain and enhance the beauty of our historic campus," said Interim Facilities Director and University Architect William "Bill" Barlow.
The school's Grounds Department excels at keeping the campus in tip-top shape.
NC A&T Campus named among "Most Beautiful in the South"
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