President Buxton: Statement on NCCU Shooting

"The shooting at North Carolina Central University this past weekend was a tragic reminder of the continuing plague of gun violence and threats to public safety in our community. NCCU is both an educational partner with Durham Tech and a neighbor of our Main Campus. Durham Tech joins Chancellor Akinleye’s call to make gun violence and public safety a top priority for Durham.

This is critical for the residents of our local community and our educational institutions. Our residents deserve safe neighborhoods. The students and employees of our K-12 and postsecondary institutions deserve a safe environment to ensure effective learning environments.

Durham Tech pledges collaboration with its educational partners, neighborhood leaders, and city and county officials to take necessary steps to create a safe and healthy Durham for all."

-J.B. Buxton, President