Terrence Jenkins Will Lead Centennial Homecoming Parade
The North Carolina A&T alumnus will serve as grand marshal during the university's milestone homecoming celebrations.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in African-American
Broadcast personality Terrence Jenkins will serve as the grand marshal for the North Carolina A&T State University homecoming parade on Oct. 31, 2026. This appearance anchors the university's centennial homecoming week festivities taking place in Greensboro.
Why it matters
The appointment honors a notable graduate who rose from the campus radio station to national media prominence. His return highlights the legacy of the university's broadcast journalism program during its 100th homecoming anniversary.
The university's centennial homecoming week runs from Oct. 25, 2026, through Nov. 1, 2026. The celebration features the 100th edition of the parade, building on the school's historical legacy.
The players
Terrence Jenkins
He is a television host and producer who graduated from North Carolina A&T State University with a degree in broadcast journalism.
North Carolina A&T State University
This is a public, historically Black research university located in Greensboro that is celebrating its centennial homecoming.
WNAA 90.1 FM
This is the student-run radio station at North Carolina A&T State University where Jenkins worked as a student DJ.
The details
Jenkins is a North Carolina A&T alumnus who earned a degree in broadcast journalism and previously served as the student government president in 2003-04. During his time on campus, he developed his media skills as a student DJ for the university station WNAA 90.1 FM before gaining national acclaim as the host of BET's 106 & Park and an executive producer of the Academy Award-winning film Two Distant Strangers.
Timeline
Jenkins served as student government president during the 2003-04 academic year.
The film Two Distant Strangers won an Academy Award in 2021.
Centennial homecoming week begins on Oct. 25, 2026.
The homecoming parade will occur on Oct. 31, 2026.
Centennial homecoming week concludes on Nov. 1, 2026.
Culture Shift
The 100th homecoming parade extends the North Carolina A&T State University homecoming tradition. This milestone reflects the broader trend of HBCUs emphasizing their historical legacy and cultural impact through major public celebrations.
Residents and attendees should plan for increased traffic and localized road closures in Greensboro during the homecoming parade on Oct. 31, 2026. Visitors should monitor university communication channels for official parade routes and event logistics to navigate the centennial festivities effectively.
The takeaway
The homecoming celebration serves as a bridge between the university's history and its future impact on media and culture. Alumni and students are encouraged to use the centennial week to engage with the school's ongoing commitment to broadcast excellence.
Further reading
Discover more about campus life and local legacy in the African-American section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WXII.
