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The Aggie Club, sometimes formally styled the National Aggie Club, was the earliest and most prominent booster group on campus. It emerged during a time when HBCU athletic programs faced chronic underfunding and needed strong alumni networks to survive. The Aggie Club became the official avenue through which alumni and friends could support the athletic program, raising funds for scholarships, travel, and equipment.

By the 1990s and 2000s, the Aggie Club had grown into a highly visible part of the university’s advancement structure. Officers were often listed alongside other institutional leaders in official publications, signaling the club’s recognized role as the primary booster organization for A&T athletics. Membership in the club was a source of pride, and it helped galvanize alumni to stay connected with their alma mater through football Saturdays, basketball tournaments, and other athletic events