Fayetteville State University is a member of the University of North Carolina system and offers bachelor's and master's degrees and one doctoral in educational leadership. The school is part of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

In 1867, seven black men, Matthew N. Leary, Andrew J. Chesnutt, Robert Simmons, George Grainger, Thomas Lomax, Nelson Carter and David A. Bryant, founded the Howard School. The institution was to be a site for the education of African-American students. In 1877, the North Carolina General Assembly designated the school for teacher training and changed the name to the State Colored Normal School. In 1969, the school acquired the name Fayetteville State University and in 1972, it became part of the University of North Carolina system.University of North Carolina Archives: History

• Chancellor: Lloyd V. Hackley (interim)
  • 2007-present: Chancellor (interim)
    • 2006-2007: Chancellor (interim) at North Carolina A&T State University

• Fayetteville State University Undergraduate School
• Fayetteville State University Graduate School
• Fayetteville State University Notable Programs of Study
  • School of Education
  • Department of Nursing
  • Criminal Justice

• Note: These are from the Fayetteville State University website:
  • Application
  • Freshman Admission Criteria
  • Financial Aid
  • Important Dates And Deadlines
  • International Students
  • Transfer Students

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