Education

Reflecting on Norfolk State University’s Trailblazing New Canaan Experiment

In 1969, Dr. Sidney Boose and Harold Kenney co-founded the New Canaan experiment at Norfolk State…
Black History Series: August Wilson

For Black History Month the Spartan Echo is highlighting inspirational people who have contributed to the…
Black History Series: Lanny Smoot

Lanny Smoot recently made history as the first Disney Imagineer to be inducted into theNational Inventors…
NSU President discusses housing, graduation rates, and other issues

Norfolk State University president, Dr. Javaune Adams- Gaston, recently met with reporters from the Spartan Echo…
Hampton University planning to clear balance for current students

HAMPTON, VA — In April 2022, Hampton University announced that they would be clearing all outstanding…
Faculty strike uncovers financial missteps at Howard University

WASHINGTON, DC — Howard University made headlines once again as teaching staff and adjunct faculty threatened…
Hampton University opens its doors to Ukraine students

HAMPTON, VA — Last month, Hampton University announced that they would assist students affected by the…
WNSB moves (back) to J. Hugo Madison Hall

NORFOLK, VA — In 1980, Drs. Stanley Tickton and Wilbert Edgerton signed onto the WNSB 91.1…
COVID-19 creates challenges for graduating senior at Norfolk State University

by Juwan Saunders COVID-19 has greatly affected so many in various ways. There are new changes…
A pandemic story: Grow where you’re planted

by Arion Hall The Coronavirus has affected the world in many ways. Regardless of age and…
Time management is imperative for college students

by Arion Hall Many ask what it is like to be a college student and why…
Norfolk State baseball captain faces pandemic challenges head-on

by Alsander Womack In March of 2020, the NCAA spring sports world for many conferences, divisions,…
Alumnus, long-time supporter Shedrick Byrd starts endowment for NSU athletes

Shedrick Byrd has been there for the Norfolk State University student-athletes for more than 40 years.…
Norfolk State to receive $105 thousand as part of equity grant to Virginia

~ Funding will support ongoing efforts across the Commonwealth to improve postsecondary success for students of…
Need experience and work product to show a potential employer? Get it at the Spartan Echo!

~ We’re now accepting applications for spring positions. ~ Attention all writers, photographers, and graphic designers…the…