Norfolk State faculty members in diverse disciplines received a $48,000 grant from the National Library of Medicine to engage in community outreach to decrease the spread of the HIV. Project CHOICE: Information Access is designed to provide accurate information regarding HIV/AIDS using innovative educational technology to develop an iBook and EPUB (a digital book for Android devices). … Continue reading
Category Archives: Spartan Echo TV Videos
BOV names Vice Rector Stith interim president (video included)
The Norfolk State University Board of Visitors Friday, November 10, appointed Vice Rector Dr. Melvin T. Stith to serve as the university’s interim president while the Board delineates a plan to conduct a national search for a new president. Stith, 71, is a 1968 NSU alumnus and a longtime supporter of the university. He was … Continue reading
Norfolk City Council formal and work session videos from Sept. 26 available here
You can view the formal session video from Sept. 26, 2017, here. You can view the work session video from Sept. 26, 2017, here. Continue reading
President and CEO Eddie N. Moore, Jr. retires from Norfolk State
(Note: a video statement from President Moore is available at the end of this article.) Norfolk State University President and CEO Eddie N. Moore, Jr. announced in writing his retirement to the NSU Board of Visitors on Monday, Sept. 25. The BOV formally accepted his retirement decision through a special call meeting the same day … Continue reading
Exclusive interview with NSU President and CEO Eddie N. Moore, Jr.
by Malik Glaspie, Managing Editor On Wednesday, July 19, the Spartan Echo had an opportunity to sit down with Norfolk State University President and CEO Eddie N. Moore, Jr. (Editor’s Note: The entire unedited interview is available as embedded video at the end of this article.) Several topics were discussed ranging from the usual annual … Continue reading
Graduation is a milestone
Everyone goes to college to leave it some day; it’s called graduation and it looms large for seniors at the end of their studies. Spartan Echo TV reporter Kahlil Montague spoke with graduating seniors on the campus of Norfolk State University to see how they’re dealing with this monumental life transition. Continue reading
How to choose the right campus organization
Spartan Echo TV reporter Kahlil Montague knows it’s difficult to find and join the right campus organization. So he went across the campus of Norfolk State University and got some advice from various organization members on how students can make the right choice and get involved. Continue reading
Spartan Report highlights recent NSU accomplishments
In this Spartan Report, ROTC students receive an inspiring message from a wounded war veteran, Norfolk State University and the United States Coast Guard sign an agreement to assist students going into the Coast Guard, and student athletes get good news from the NCAA with the help of NSU’s Associate Athletic Director. If you’d like … Continue reading
Students feel at home in Spartan Suites
Spartan Echo TV reporter Angelina Garland visited the Spartan Suites on the campus of Norfolk State University to find out why so many students seem to prefer the suites over normal dorm life. She found out that many who live there feel right at home because they enjoy the many benefits. Continue reading
NSU Athletics unveils new weight room
From NSUSpartans.com — Norfolk State University unveiled its new weight room in James D. Gill Gymnasium earlier this month. The room, located on the first floor of Gill Gymnasium, includes all brand new equipment from Hammer Strength and will service all NSU student-athletes in addition to the University’s ROTC program and physical education department. Click … Continue reading
Brotherhood is key in Spartan basketball
The Norfolk State University men’s basketball team credits brotherhood as one of its keys to success this season. Angelena Garland of Spartan Echo TV caught up with the team at an Echols Gym practice and spoke with players, their head coach and manager about the team’s promising 2017 season. Continue reading
Spartan Report for the week of Feb. 13
Marisa Grey from the Norfolk State University Office of Communications and Marketing offers this Feb. 13 installment of the Spartan Report. In this week’s report, the university tells about the appearance of the Spartan Legion marching band in a Super Bowl commercial, NSU’s own connection to one of NASA’s “Hidden Figures,” and a UNCF grant. Continue reading
NSU ROTC forms leaders out of students
Angelena Garland of Spartan Echo TV tells how ROTC cadets at Norfolk State University prepare for leadership roles in the U.S. Army after graduation. Continue reading
Thanks for a great fall semester!
The Spartan Echo student newspaper thanks our audience for their wonderful support throughout this fall semester. Whether you picked up a print copy on campus, downloaded the PDF of our print editions online, browsed our website, kept up with our website posts through Twitter or Facebook, watched our videos online or our TV show on campus … Continue reading
Spartan Report for the week of Nov. 28
In this installment of the Spartan Report, Norfolk State University takes a look at election analyses, employee raises, and new digital signage on campus. Briana Hudnall, a graduating senior from mass communications, brings this report from NSU’s Office of Communications and Marketing. Continue reading
President Moore optimistic about NSU’s future and challenges
An exclusive interview with the Spartan Echo and the National Broadcasting Society (full video below) by Tiana K. Allen and Malik Glaspie In an exclusive interview with the Spartan Echo and the Norfolk State University chapter of the National Broadcasting Society on Sept. 29, President and CEO Eddie N. Moore, Jr. touched on several topics … Continue reading
Campus housing has its advantages
Many students live off-campus at commuter universities and that has obvious benefits and freedom. But on-campus housing has it’s advantages, too. Briana Hudnall of Spartan Echo TV takes a look at what campus housing has to offer at Norfolk State University. Continue reading
7 City Divaz help local women
7 City Divaz is reaching out to the women of Hampton Roads through their community service efforts. Briana Hudnall of Spartan Echo TV reports from the campus of Norfolk State University. Continue reading
Seniors getting ready for graduation
It’s that time of year! Norfolk State University seniors are eagerly anticipating graduation and getting ready all over campus. Spartan Echo TV reporter Najah Whitaker spoke with some graduating seniors to see what they plan to do after walking across the big stage. Continue reading
Norfolk State excels at National Broadcasting Society national convention
The Norfolk State University Chapter of the National Broadcasting Society (NBS) showed up and showed out for the 74th NBS-AERho National Convention in Los Angeles. NSU is the only active HBCU in the society. 15 students and three faculty members attended the convention, which set an NSU record for participation. NSU students broke the NBS chapter record … Continue reading
Live Safe is an essential part of campus safety
Norfolk State University adopted the Live Safe mobile app a few years ago and it has become an essential part of NSU’s campus safety program. Daphne Bull of Spartan Echo TV, with the help of campus police, show us how the app works in this report. Continue reading
Staying fit is a process
Busy schedules can get in the way of staying fit. Najah Whitaker of Spartan Echo TV takes a look at how Norfolk State University students stay fit on campus and offers some tips on alternative approaches to fitness beyond the gym. Continue reading
Faith-based community a deep tradition at Norfolk State
The faith-based community in and around the campus of Norfolk State is part of a deep tradition at NSU dating back to its founding. Mahogany Waldon of Spartan Echo TV takes a look at how the campus’ neighboring churches are an integral part of our Norfolk State Spartan community. Continue reading
Province Workshop bonds musical brothers together
Bryan Washington of Spartan Echo TV at Norfolk State University shows us how college students who share a musical interest come together through the Province Workshop to form a fraternal brotherhood that bonds them through music. Continue reading
Student loan debt looms over upcoming grads
Student loan debt threatens to haunt graduates after leaving college. Mahogany Waldon of Spartan Echo TV at Norfolk State University takes a look at students’ mounting debt and offers some tips on how to manage it going forward after graduation. Continue reading