Sentara Healthcare and Sentara Health Plans has announced a $10 million investment, called The Sentara Healthier Communities Fund to bolster public health for underserved communities and support healthcare education. “The Norfolk State University community is grateful for Sentara’s commitment to address health disparities in Hampton Roads. We are proud and excited to collaborate with our … Continue reading
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Attucks Theatre celebrates 100 years of community with two-day concert and celebration
NORFOLK, VA – Oct. 4 and 5, the historic Attucks Theatre will continue its celebration of the anniversary of its founding with the 100th Anniversary Community Celebration. The two-day celebration will add a community element to the Attucks Centennial celebration by inviting local artists and organizations to showcase the history of the Attucks and the … Continue reading
Gov. McAuliffe announces recipients of the Inaugural Governor’s Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Education
~ Virginia recognizes outstanding individuals, schools, programs, and partnerships ~ RICHMOND – Governor McAuliffe announced Friday, Oct. 27, the first recipients of the Governor’s Award for Excellence and Innovation in Education. This new initiative recognizes outstanding educators and leaders, schools, divisions, and community partners across five categories: closing the achievement gap, community partnerships and collaboration, innovation in education, … Continue reading
Norfolk seeks citizen input on “green infrastructure” plan
The City of Norfolk is developing a new ‘green infrastructure’ plan. Come learn about Norfolk’s tree canopy, how to better protect the City from storms, reduce flooding, restore habitats and provide more recreation access. Do you want: Less flooding and clean water? Access to fishing and boating? Safer streets and cleaner air? Attractive neighborhoods? Thriving … Continue reading
Norfolk police chief reacts to violent crime, calls community to action
Gangs, guns, drugs, violence, and other crimes affect communities nationwide on a daily basis. Norfolk is not immune to this public safety cancer, and unfortunately, it doesn’t stop at the key players involved. Spontaneous, emotional acts of violence occur in every community and affect us all. Although the Norfolk Police Department has the primary responsibility … Continue reading
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President Moore issues statement on travel ban
February 20, 2017 To the University Community: The White House issued a Presidential Executive Order (“Executive Order”) on January 27, 2017, which impacts members of the Norfolk State University Community. The Executive Order suspends the “entry into the United States” for 90 days (and possibly longer) to nationals from seven countries: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, … Continue reading
Virginia Tech Police say threats came from South America
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — The Virginia Tech Police Department says threatening email messages received by dozens of people in the campus community originated from a country in South America. Tech Police said Friday that state and federal law enforcement agencies have taken charge of the investigation. Tech Police said last month the email “included a … Continue reading
New killings in Bangladesh leave LGBT community full of fear
NEW DELHI (AP) — The killing of two gay rights activists in the Bangladeshi capital has driven the country’s already secretive and small gay community underground, wondering if they can trust a government that considers their status to be criminal, rights groups said. Police detectives say they are working with evidence including a mobile phone, … 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
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
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L.I.F.E. seeks to save kids
by Sade Moore “Looking inward for evolution,” also known as L.I.F.E., is a program designed to empower and inspire inner city youth. The visionary behind this project is Byron Gunn, an NSU student and a member of the League of Extraordinary Men. The goal of this project is to introduce kids not only to a different way … Continue reading
Survey: Most Americans with disabilities ‘striving to work’
More than two-thirds of American adults with disabilities are “striving to work,” according to a national employment survey being released just before the landmark legislation protecting their rights turns 25. In contrast to census data on how many people with disabilities hold jobs, the survey being released Wednesday by the Kessler Foundation goes further by … Continue reading
USAF report: Pilot error caused midair collision in Kansas
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — An F-16 crashed in a southeastern Kansas field in October after a student pilot failed to maintain visual contact with his instructor’s jet, resulting in a midair collision that caused the instructor to lose control and eject, the Air Force said Friday. The pilots were participating in a combat maneuvers training … Continue reading
Broadway breathes new life into park system
BROADWAY, Va. (AP) — Motivated by its festivals and expanded recreational activities, Broadway is giving the town’s parks a boost. Five years of upgrades at Community Park are nearing an end, while Heritage Park will have a new performance stage by spring. “The town really wasn’t in the recreational business until a few years … Continue reading
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