NORFOLK, Va. – The North Carolina Central University athletics department has entered into a multi-year agreement with Nike to become its official apparel, accessory and equipment brand until 2020 as announced in conjunction with nine other league institutions by the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Wednesday.
 
"I am excited for our student-athletes, coaches and athletics program with the new apparel partnership with Nike," said NCCU Director of Athletics Dr. Ingrid Wicker McCree. "This allows our student-athletes and coaches to be equipped from head to toe with the same brand. To be able partner with one of the premier brands in the industry is a win-win for NCCU competitively and in recruiting top Division I student-athletes to NCCU." 
 
Official MEAC Announcement…
 
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and NIKE have entered into a multi-year agreement to become the official apparel, accessory and equipment brand of the conference until 2020.
 
Currently, the MEAC has a conference-wide footwear agreement for all 13-member institutions with NIKE that began on Sept. 1, 2005 ending Aug. 31, 2020. The apparel, accessory and equipment agreement will begin Sept. 1, 2016 with ten (10) institutions, Bethune-Cookman, Coppin State, Delaware State, Florida A&M, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Norfolk State, North Carolina A&T State, North Carolina Central, Savannah State, South Carolina State and the MEAC Office.
 
"We are elated to expand our partnership with Nike, the worldwide leader in athletic footwear, apparel and accessories," said MEAC Commissioner Dr. Dennis Thomas. "We appreciate NIKE's over 15-year investment with the MEAC and recognizing the value of our brand."
 
"Both Nike and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference have a rich, storied history and progressive mindset," said Kit Morris Senior Director of Sports Marketing. "The continuation of this partnership builds on that legacy to drive the future of student-athletes at these historic institutions."
 
The company will also continue to provide summer internships to deserving MEAC student-athletes at the NIKE World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon and provide two (2) graduate scholarships annually for MEAC student-athletes attending graduate school.