HAMPTON, VA — Last month, Hampton University announced that they would assist students affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In a press release, the local Historical Black College/University (HBCU) stated, “In a humanitarian effort to help those college students and families affected by the current conflict in Ukraine, Hampton President Dr. William R. Harvey … Continue reading
By Kingsley Hunter CHESAPEAKE, VA — Norfolk State University’s student organizations and alumni raised $56,783 at last week’s first-ever Virtual 5k Walk/Run for Scholars. There were 698 donors and 161 fundraisers, and the money will go to funding student scholarships. NSU student leaders and alum put their cardiovascular work on display by walking or running … Continue reading
Norfolk State University will honor three of its alumni at the 2019 Alumni Awards Reception & Dinner scheduled for 7 p.m., Friday, May 3, in the Student Center, Room 149. Each of these graduates has demonstrated exemplary leadership and community service. They personify the mission and goals of the University. The three graduates selected to … Continue reading
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — While Rolling Stone pursued its now-discredited story about sexual assault at the University of Virginia, emails show the school’s administration sought to kill a proposed alumni magazine article about how the school handles sex assaults on campus. The Washington Post reports (http://wapo.st/2eKzTd2 ) an email chain entered into evidence this week … Continue reading
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Between cocktails, campus tours and squash games, alumni visiting St. George’s School for their annual reunion weekend will find something different this year: discussions about what has unfolded at the elite boarding school since December 2015, when leaders acknowledged dozens of students were sexually abused in the past. St. George’s is … Continue reading
Norfolk State University will honor five of its alumni at the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner scheduled for 7 p.m., Friday, May 6, in the Student Center, Room 149. These five graduates demonstrate exemplary leadership and personify the mission and goals of the University. The honorees are: Darrell Whiting, Jr. (’09), a deputy branch chief … Continue reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Robert Louis Caldwell sat still for a moment, a look of quiet contemplation masking the mischievous smile that was to come. He’d been asked about the choice of subjects for the illustrations and paintings that have made him one of the most successful artists in his field. His body of work … Continue reading
Dear Spartan Echo Editor, After two seemingly long years of praying, waiting and hard work, members of the Norfolk State University community breathed a sigh of relief and sent praises to the Most High when Interim President and CEO Eddie N. Moore, Jr. announced that SACSCOC lifted the probation and NSU maintains full accreditation! We … Continue reading
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