Terrence J Donates $100,000 To His Alma Mater North Carolina A&T State University

GREENSBORO, North Carolina -- As Terrence Jenkins stepped up to the microphone at his press conference at N.C. A&T on Friday, the TV and film star admitted to something:  Sorry to send it this way. Couldn’t get it posted.

“I never done anything like ... I’m nervous,” said Jenkins, a 2004 A&T graduate who’s better known to audiences as Terrence J.

As Jenkins fumbled with a clip-on mic, something behind a bank of cameras fell off a desk and made a loud clunk.

“At least I’m not the only person who’s nervous,” Jenkins quipped.

Otherwise “Terrence J Day” at A&T seemed to go smoothly. At a press conference followed by a chat with students, Jenkins talked about his transformation from a skinny, goofy kid from Rocky Mount, by way of New York City, to a polished media professional known by millions. He’s co-anchor of “E! News,” an entertainment news show that airs daily.

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GREENSBORO, North Carolina  -- Terrence J gave back to his alma mater in a major way. The E! News co-anchor donated a $100,000 endowment fund to his school North Carolina A&T State University which will benefit the institution’s journalism and mass communication department.

In a press release, the former 106 & Park host described his elated feelings on his latest efforts for his HBCU. “I am truly humbled to return to my alma mater and be in a position to give back to the same department and University that helped steer me on this incredibly rewarding career path,” he said. “I’m inspired by the great work that NBCUniversal has contributed to N.C. A&T State and I am thankful to be able to work together with them on these important programs.”

Those programs that Jenkins referenced will include various workshops to provide students with professional development in the media industry and a path to place graduates directly into careers within the media realm.

Recently, the Emmy nominee also partnered with the National Park Service as a Centennial Ambassador. His mission with the organization is to preserve national parks and motivate people to visit as a means to gain that “outdoor experience.”