In the inaugural episode of The Aggie Effect Podcast, host Terrence Williams sits down with Franklin McCain Jr., Chairman of the Aggie Athletic Foundation Board and President & CEO of the United Way of Greater Greensboro. Frank shares how North Carolina A&T State University shaped his character, the legacy of his father, Franklin McCain Sr., one of the historic A&T Four, and his bold vision for elevating Aggie Athletics to a national championship level.

What You'll Hear:

• How A&T taught Frank to "make something out of nothing" and why that still drives him today
• The influence of his father, one of the Greensboro Woolworth sit-in protesters, on his approach to leadership and service
• Why Frank believes athletics is the most visible expression of a university's identity
• The Aggie Athletic Foundation's six strategic priorities for the next 12–18 months
• What "winning" really means for student athletes — long after their playing days are over
• How the AAF is modernizing donor engagement (new website, QR codes, digital giving)
• The "All Aggies All In" campaign and how every Aggie can find their place
• Frank's long-term vision: positioning A&T athletics to compete — and win — at the highest national levels
• A candid conversation on the current generation of Aggie students and the responsibility of mentorship
• A sneak peek at an upcoming joint podcast with AAF fundraising chair Willie Deese

The Aggie Athletic Foundation is proud to announce the upcoming launch of our first episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗲 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, a new platform created to share the powerful stories, meaningful impact, and lasting legacy of Aggies who continue to make a difference.

Our inaugural episode will feature 𝗔𝗔𝗙 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗰𝗖𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗿. in a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about leadership, service, Aggie pride, and the future of the Aggie Athletic Foundation.

Stay tuned for the official release date and information on how to listen.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗲 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁

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