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North Carolina A&T state University Names Martin Complex Cyber Range for Capital One

North Carolina A&T state University Names Martin Complex Cyber Range for Capital One
Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on December 16, 2024


By Deja Huggins, advancement communications coordinator

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has named the Capital One Cyber Range within the Harold L. Martin Sr. Engineering Research and Innovation Complex in recognition of Capital One’s significant contributions.

The Capital One Cyber Range is a strategic and impactful endeavor that aligns the company’s brand with cutting-edge education and technological innovation in cybersecurity at North Carolina A&T.

It will promote collaboration between the company and A&T’s College of Engineering (COE), fostering joint research, curriculum development and internships that benefit students. It also provides Capital One with access to a pipeline of highly trained talent, cultivating relationships that can lead to employment opportunities.

Additionally, this initiative will strengthen brand presence by positioning Capital One as a leader in cybersecurity innovation, reinforcing its commitment to technological excellence in a high-profile academic environment.

This partnership between A&T and Capital One supports industry-academia integration by allowing COE facility to host workshops, conferences and training sessions led by experts, blending practical industry expertise with academic research and education.

The Capital One Cyber Range at the Martin Complex demonstrates a shared commitment to innovation and growth, creating a mutually beneficial relationship that advances both COE’s mission and Capital One’s strategic goals.

Capital One Financial Corp.



is a financial holding company which, along with its subsidiaries, had $351.0 billion in deposits and $481.7 billion in total assets as of March 31, 2024. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Capital One offers a broad spectrum of financial products and services to consumers, small businesses and commercial clients through a variety of channels. Capital One, N.A. has branches and Cafes located primarily in New York, Louisiana, Texas, Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. A Fortune 500 company, Capital One trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “COF” and is included in the S&P 100 index.

Photo cutline: From left are North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University College of Engineering Dean Stephanie Luster-Teasley Pass, Ph.D., Department of Computer Science Chair Kaushik Roy, Ph.D., interim Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Chair John Kelly, Ph.D., Capital One Vice President-Cybersecurity Devon Rollins, Andre Sadler, Megan Ayers and Annjeanette Williams.


About North Carolina A&T State University
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the nation’s largest historically Black university, as well one of the top 25 “Most Innovative” universities in America (U.S. News & World Report, Best Colleges 2024). North Carolina A&T is a land-grant, doctoral research university and a constituent member of the University of North Carolina System. A&T is widely recognized for its leadership in producing graduates in engineering, agriculture and other STEM fields. The university was established in 1891 and is located in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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