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May 2013

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Staff Turnover, Training at Root of Norfolk State Audit Questions

Written by , Posted in Finance, Norfolk State University, Virginia

images-8Officials at Norfolk State University say that the hiring of outside accounting vendors and aggressive searches for permanent finance staff should soon solve all questions surrounding a recent independent audit of the university.

The Virginian-Pilot today reports on the public disclosure of the efforts, surfacing now after a member of the NSU Board of Visitor’s comments about a two-year review process by tthe Virginia State Auditor of Public Accounts, which in 2011 that a determination of the university’s financials could not be finished due to “material weaknesses” in the university’s financial controls.

The audit problems have dealt with internal processes, such as producing financial statements for audits and management purposes. It does not affect the issuing of paychecks or paying bills, (NSU Board of Vistors Member Thomas) Chewning said.

It’s not a question of cash capability or people not getting paid,” he said. “It’s getting financial statements that tie everything together in the right annual audit way.”

Norfolk State has until June 30 to report back on improvements in its financial systems.

Wednesday

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May 2013

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Father and Daughter Realize Dream of Graduating from Norfolk State Together

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Cleon Disnew and his daughter Alvernia will graduate from Norfolk State University this Saturday, both with undergraduate degrees in mass communications and psychology, respectively. The ceremony will create a timeless moment in the university’s commencement fun facts, but for Cleon, it will be the realization of more than a decade of working to overcome illiteracy and a learning disorder to achieve the dream of higher education. From the release:

“At the urging of his family and due to the demands of work and church, Disnew began attending NSU in 1996 where he began learning how to read and write while pursuing  a music degree. During that time, he was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder—something that had plagued him all his life. After a year at NSU, the stresses and struggles of life—raising a family, working, going to school— took their toll on him and he dropped out.  More than 10 years went by—in fall 2009, he finally returned.”

“It’s been like coming up the rough side of the mountain,” said Disnew. But despite his difficulties, he credits NSU with helping him reach this important day in his life. “I was intimidated the first time I came here and then 10 years later,” he said. “There are a lot of good people here. There are people here who naturally try to help get you to where you need to go.”

Monday

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April 2013

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Anthony Evans Leaving Norfolk State

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The Associated Press today reports that Norfolk State University head men’s basketball coach Anthony Evans has resigned, and will likely accept the same position at Florida International University. Norfolk State confirmed the departure in a release today, but no formal announcement of Evans’ destination has been made by the university, or confirmed by Florida International.

“The University community has been well-served by the diligence and success of Coach Anthony Evans,” said Norfolk State president Dr. Tony Atwater. “I admire his commitment to students’ academic success and superior athletic performance.  I wish him well in his new head coaching assignment.”

In six years, Evans was 99-94 overall with the Spartans. He led the program to a MEAC conference title in 2012 and opening round win over Missouri in the national men’s basketball championship tournament, just the third team in MEAC history to accomplish the feat as a 15 seed. The Spartans also won the 2013 MEAC regular season men’s basketball title with a perfect 16-0, and secured a berth in the National Invitation

Friday

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April 2013

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Study: Norfolk State Brings $171 Million Annually to Hampton Roads

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Norfolk State University published it’s first economic impact study in nine years last week, serving notice to Hampton Roads that the Spartan Nation is good for more than $171 million annually in regional financial support, according to a release from the university.

According to the report, in FY2012, NSU’s budgetary expenditures totaled $129 million, including capital and operating expenditures.  In addition, NSU students spent $32 million on housing, transportation, books, and various personal items. The total spending associated with NSU resulted in an increase in economic output of $248 million in the Hampton Roads Region.

Monday

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March 2013

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NCAA Disrespects Norfolk State, Prairie View with Postseason Tournament Seedings

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As if HBCUs didn’t have a hard enough time keeping talent at home and away from PWIs, seedings for two black college basketball champions in NCAA post-season tournaments are making the run at local talent much harder.

Norfolk State University will face Virginia in the opening round of the men’s National Invitational Tournament tomorrow night in Charlottesville. The MEAC regular season champions fell in their opening game of the MEAC men’s basketball tournament to Bethune-Cookman last week, opening the door for one of the NCAA’s signature backhanded slaps to black college athletics – putting an HBCU in a bracket or an opening round game against a predominantly white regional counterpart.

This isn’t the first time for Norfolk State – when the Spartans won the 2011 MEAC football title, their opening round opponent was cross-town PWI Old Dominion.

Prairie View A&M’s Lady Panthers won the SWAC women’s tournament last week in an epic four-overtime classic against Mississippi Valley State. Their reward, Brittney Griner and the defending national champion Baylor Lady Bears.

PVAMU, a certifiable women’s basketball dynasty with its third consecutive conference championship, draws perhaps the greatest player in women’s college basketball history, with the game to be played in Waco. Coincidentally, this will be the second time in three years PVAMU opens against Griner-led Baylor.

Maybe the NCAA should just put out a notice to the MEAC and SWAC – “get your plane tickets and head to the closest PWI that draws a top seed in the tournament, because that’s where you and the best high school athletes deciding between an HBCU and a mid-major PWI are headed.”

But it could be worse – the NCAA could have resorted to it most devious and most common move of forcing the two HBCU conference winners to face each other in a play-in game.

Wednesday

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March 2013

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Twitter Reacts to Bethune-Cookman Upset of Norfolk State in MEAC Tournament

Written by , Posted in Bethune-Cookman University, Florida, MEAC Basketball Tournament, Norfolk State University, Sports, Virginia

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More details coming later from reporting news outlets, but the headline you need to know is that Norfolk State University, the top seed in the men’s MEAC Basketball Tournament and only undefeated team in conference play this year, was defeated by Bethune-Cookman University 70-68 in overtime this afternoon in the Norfolk Scope.

Questions loom about what this means for the tournament’s attendance, the conference’s seeding in the national tournament, and North Carolina Central University emerging as the new favorite to win the tournament in just its second year of MEAC membership. But for now, let us hearken to the voices of HBCU Twitter.

Thursday

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February 2013

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The Case for NCCU as the Best Team in the MEAC

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That is because North Carolina Central is the best team statistically in the league. The Eagles, who are 11-1 after a loss to Savannah State, own the best score in the Pomeroy ratings, in the MRI, and in the Sagarin numbers. The first two have Central in the 130s which is a better spot than either ranking gives to Northeastern, a team that clinched a share of its regular season conference title Wednesday night.

But because North Carolina Central has a loss, the league’s face is Norfolk State.

 

Monday

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February 2013

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Saturday

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February 2013

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Thursday

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January 2013

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Monday

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January 2013

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Norfolk State’s Trail Named Defensive POY by VA Sports Info Directors

Written by , Posted in Norfolk State University, Sports, Virginia

Despite starting just three games in his debut season at NSU after transferring from the University of Florida, Trail emerged as a force for the Spartan defense. Trail led NSU with 70 total tackles, including 17 for lost yardage, to earn first-team All-MEAC accolades. He also tied for the team-lead with six sacks and added four pass breakups, eight quarterback hurries, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. Trail was also named to the Roanoke Times’ all-state team and earned honorable mention FCS All-America honors from the Beyond Sports Network.

Thursday

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January 2013

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Wednesday

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January 2013

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Norfolk State Researchers – Obamas Replace Cosbys as New Model For Black Love

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Researchers from Norfolk State University, along with researchers from Louisiana State University, have released a new study suggesting that President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have supplanted the fictional couple of Heathcliff and Claire Huxtable as the new model for black love and marriage.

The research, covered in today’s Washington Examiner ‘Washington Secrets’ blog, says that 82 percent of respondents in the study believe that the Obamas can change perceptions about love and marriage among African-Americans, and can set a standard for professional and relationship success.

“Since young voters (18-29 years of age) were the driving force behind the election of President Obama, the Obama marriage may motivate the young, many of whom have started, or are on the brink of starting, families, to adopt many of the traditional values that are foundational in black families,” said the study. “In addition, even though they may not see many strong models of marriage in their families or communities, black youth (as well as those who are older) may work to deepen their faith in God, spousal commitment, and communication, in order to have a strong black marriage that mirrors that of the Obamas.”

Tuesday

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January 2013

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NCAA Rule Cancels Norfolk State-Va. State Labor Day Classic

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An NCAA rule about early season non-conference competition has forced the cancellation of the annual Labor Day Football Classic between Norfolk State University and Virginia State University. From the Virginian-Pilot:

When going over Virginia State’s upcoming schedule with then-head coach Anthony Faison in November, Davis said, they recognized the scheduled games were in violation of an NCAA bylaw. The rule prohibits a Division II team from “playing its first contest with outside competition before the Thursday preceding September 6.” The Saturday games between the schools were scheduled for Aug. 31, 2013, and Aug. 30, 2014.

Both schools hope to resume the classic as soon as early as 2016.

Monday

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November 2012

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Norfolk State Earns Grant to Bolster Mental Health Service for Veterans

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Courtesy: Norfolk State University

The Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work has received a $458, 277 grant to increase the number of students practicing military social work in the Hampton Roads community as well as increase the number of faculty specializing in behavioral and mental health issues facing veterans, military personnel and their families.

The Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training Grant is funded through the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Health Professions, Division of Public Health and Interdisciplinary Education. NSU was one of 13 schools of social work to receive the training grant. A total of 24 projects were funded.

Friday

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October 2012

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