N.C. A&T to Honor Rev. Jesse Jackson with University-Wide Day of Service

EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 14, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will honor the life and legacy of beloved alumnus the Rev. Jesse Jackson with a university-wide day of service.

Set for Thursday, April 23, during National Volunteer Month, the Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. '64 Day of Service, proclaimed by Chancellor James R. Martin II, calls on Aggie Nation to engage in meaningful acts of service, civic engagement and community uplift in tribute to the distinguished alumnus.

Community Service Projects

Students, faculty, staff and alumni will participate in a variety of service projects, including:

• Supporting the Aggie Source Food Pantry
• Habitat for Humanity projects
• Gardening and "plant-to-pantry" initiatives
• Creating greeting cards for the United Way of Greater Greensboro's Family Success Center
• Cross the Street Ray Warren
• Nourish the Block at the University Farm
• Food Recovery Network
• Sleep in Heavenly Peace
• Greensboro Beautiful Campus Clean-Up
• Ivy Pull with the Alpha Phi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

Alumni chapters across the country will also host service projects in their own communities.

Kickoff Program

The day will begin with a kickoff program, "From Vision to Action: Honoring a Legacy Through Service," from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the Reflecting Pool across from the Student Center, 1403 John W. Mitchell Drive.

The program will feature remarks from representatives across campus divisions and departments, highlighting different aspects of Jackson's experience as a student at North Carolina A&T. Following the program, volunteers will depart for designated service sites, with a march from the Reflecting Pool to the Alumni-Foundation Event Center, 200 N. Benbow Road.

Honoring a Legacy

Rooted in the university's land-grant mission, the observance honors Jackson's lifelong commitment to advancing human dignity, opportunity and justice, while inspiring a new generation of Aggies to lead with purpose, resilience and social responsibility.

In addition to serving in the community, Aggies can honor Rev. Jackson's legacy by giving back to A&T in support of student success. Contributions made in conjunction with the Day of Service help provide critical resources and opportunities that empower the next generation of leaders.