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May 2013

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Johnson C. Smith, Perkins Management Announce New Partnership, Plans for Healthier Northwest Charlotte Corridor

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Johnson C. Smith University today announced Perkins Management Services Company, Inc. as its new campus food service provider. The announcement comes as the university prepares to reveal plans for its revitalization project for the Northwest Corridor and Charlotte’s West End, beginning with healthier food options owned and operated by Perkins Management.

“Perkins Management Services is ecstatic about the opportunity to provide campus dining services for JCSU,” said company President Nicholas Perkins. “We are committed to delivering innovative and high quality service. Our vision aligns with the University’s, and we are pleased to partner with JCSU in building and sustaining healthy assets in the Northwest Corridor and the Historic West End.”

According to the release, Perkins will this summer début a Red Mango Frozen Yogurt, Salad Works and Blu Bayou at Mosaic Village. The Blu Bayou Restaurant will be a full service restaurant, bar and lounge concept featuring live Jazz, custom-framed original and limited edition African-American art.

Campus dining options will now include Burger King and Papa John’s Pizza.

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April 2013

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Atlanta Football Classic to Feature North Carolina A&T vs. South Carolina State

Written by , Posted in Georgia, North Carolina, North Carolina A&T State University, South Carolina, South Carolina State University, Sports

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North Carolina A&T will face South Carolina State University in the 2013 Atlanta Football Classic on Oct 5. in the Georgia Dome. It will be the first classic in 15 years to not feature Florida A&M, and will be the first appearance in the Classic for the Aggies.

It will be the seventh appearance for South Carolina State in the game, and first since 1997 when the Bulldogs defeated Tennessee State 34-28.

Monday

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April 2013

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Campus Sexual Assault Case Prompts Administrative Leave for ECSU Police Chief

Written by , Posted in Crime, Elizabeth City State University, North Carolina

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Elizabeth City State University today confirmed that campus police chief Sam Beamon is under investigation for the department’s handling of a former employee charged with sexually assaulting a student twice in a campus dorm room between February and April of this year. From FOX 43:

“The State Bureau of Investigation is now conducting an independent investigation into the allegations of obstruction of justice and witness intimidation at ECSU. The SBI investigation was requested by the local District Attorney, NCDOJ spokesperson Noelle Talley confirmed.

Until an interim police chief is named, Kelly White, Major of Operations for the NC A&T State University, will serve as acting police chief.”

Thursday

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Friday

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Livingstone Student Stabbed in Off-Campus Incident

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Two Livingstone College students are recovering from injuries and a suspect arrested following a fight and stabbing that took place just outside of the college on Thursday night. According to the Salisbury Post, students Daulon Sampson and Charles Thomas were assaulted by Jaivon Scott following an earlier argument at a local grocery store.

“Sampson and Thomas told police that Scott yelled at them and threatened them, and when he approached them at the gate, he hit Thomas in the face. Sampson ran over to help, but he fell to the ground when Scott reportedly came at him with the knife. Police say Scott stabbed Sampson in the leg, cutting a gash that was 4 to 5 inches long.”

Thomas also sustained injuries after being hit in the face with a broken bottle. Scott was charged with assault with a deadly weapon.

Friday

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April 2013

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Elizabeth City State Students Removed from Voting Rolls

Written by , Posted in Breaking News, Elizabeth City State University, North Carolina, Politics

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The Southern Coalition for Social Justice today dispatches from North Carolina, where the chairman of the Pasquotank GOP, Richard Gilbert, successfully challenged for the removal of more than 50 Elizabeth City State University students from local voting rolls.

“According to the Board of Elections Director, Mr. Gilbert requested a list of students from ECSU living on campus as of October 2012.  The local Board uses a similar list to verify the addresses of students who register to vote on campus.  Any students who were registered to vote at the campus address but did not appear on the ECSU list were challenged.  At a March 13, 2013 probable cause hearing, the Board found probable cause for all the challenges based on the voters not appearing on the ECSU list.”

At issue, a failure to appear by most of the students listed on the GOP challenge documents, which Gilbert argued showed their intent to not cast votes in the districts.

Wednesday

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Tuesday

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Friday

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April 2013

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North Carolina Central Campus Locked Down After Alleged Dormitory Incident

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North Carolina Central University has locked down its campus after an undescribed incident in a residence hall. The incident took place just hours after an alleged man with a rifle on the North Carolina A&T campus activated a campus lockdown. From the alert:

NCCU Police are keeping the campus on lockdown following a reported incident in a residence hall. Please stay indoors, away from windows and keep all doors locked. Additional updates will be provided when they become available.

Stay tuned for more details.

***UPDATE*** University Police have lifted the campus lockdown and given the all clear. Campus activities can now resume.

Friday

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April 2013

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Emmanuel Johnson Named North Carolina A&T’s First Student Fulbright Scholar

Written by , Posted in North Carolina, North Carolina A&T State University, Students

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Emmanuel Johnson a graduating senior from New Brunswick, NJ., was recently named North Carolina A&T’s first student Fulbright Scholar. The computer engineering major will pursue masters studies in robotics at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom. From the release:

Being a Fulbright awardee is an honor because of the naturally competitive nature of the program. According to Minnie Battle Mayes, director of the office of international programs, “after the application the first round is to be recommended for the award then you have to be approved in-country.” Johnson was recommended by the campus Fulbright Committee out of a pool of 10 interested students at A&T.

Johnson understands the significance of his position but his passion is to use his story to inspire others. The scholar asks, “If I can make it from my situation, coming to college with no money, never having had a 4.0 and being able to have multiple semesters with a 4.0, what’s stopping you?”

Friday

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April 2013

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North Carolina A&T Locked Down After Reports of Man Carrying Rifle on Campus

Written by , Posted in Breaking News, North Carolina, North Carolina A&T State University

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North Carolina A&T today sent out a campus wide alert and homepage message asking university community members to stay inside after reports of a man carrying a rifle on the campus. From the update:

The campus is on lock down. Just to confirm, the University Police Department received a report of an unknown black male with a weapon in the area of the General Classroom Building. No shots have been fired. The unknown suspect is approximately 5’11″ wearing a blue jacket, blue jeans, blue cap and white t- shirt. The University Police Department is conducting a campus-wide search. We will provide updates as they become available. ***

Stay tuned here for more updates and perspective on the ongoing events.

*** Update 04/12/13 12:39 p.m.; The university lock down has been lifted for the campus. Normal activities can resume. Classes will resume at 2:00 p.m. ***

*** Update 04/12/13 11:07a.m.; The campus is on lock down. Just to confirm, the University Police Department received a report of an unknown black male with a weapon in the area of the General Classroom Building. No shots have been fired. The unknown suspect is approximately 5’11″ wearing a blue jacket, blue jeans, blue cap and white t- shirt. The University Police Department is conducting a campus-wide search. Parents and Guardians are encouraged to remain at their location. We will provide updates as they become available. ***

Monday

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Friday

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March 2013

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Could North Carolina Close a State-Supported HBCU?

Written by , Posted in Breaking News, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, North Carolina, North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina Central University, Politics, Winston-Salem State University

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WRAL.com today reports on substantive changes coming to the University of North Carolina System of Higher Education. State Governor Pat McCrory has called for more than $130 million in cuts to higher education, and some lawmakers have suggested that 16 campuses in its system may be too many.

Of concern in this dialogue is the potential impact on the state’s historically black colleges and universities. No public statement has been made about planned or potential closure for any of the state’s five public HBCUs – Fayetteville State, North Carolina Central, North Carolina A&T, Elizabeth City State and Winston-Salem State.  The rational is that the historic neglect of these institutions and their resulting struggles with enrollment, retention, fundraising and influence on state industry will eventually yield a proposal that may add one of the big five into talks about closure.

Signs to watch for – talks about programmatic duplication, merging or underperformance. Elizabeth City State was the last HBCU confronted with this kind of discussion, thanks to the rhetoric about the viability of its joint pharmacy program with UNC Chapel Hill. Today must begin the campaign against any of these schools being placed in discussions for closure – alumni and supporters cannot wait until a name is called out in the NC legislature to react.

Wednesday

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March 2013

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Winston-Salem State Debuts New ‘Trading Room,’ to House Student Scholarship Investment Fund

Written by , Posted in Finance, North Carolina, Winston-Salem State University

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Winston-Salem State University yesterday announced the debut of its new Trading Room, located in the university’s School of Business and Economics. The modern room, equipped with Stock Exchange ticker, 28 workstations and televisions monitoring financial news broadcasts from around the world, will provide students with facilities and equipment to augment their academic experiences at the university. The room will be the central location for a new Student Investment Fund, an initiative where students will manage stocks and investments to build a scholarship endowment for the School of Business.

“The trading room will add a new dimension to our curriculum which will be invaluable to our students and certainly support our efforts to bring in financial services practitioners to expand our educational opportunities,” said Nick Daves, director of the Center of Excellence in Financial Services at WSSU. “We will be able to teach investment classes with current market data in the trading room and it will be available to other parts of the university and to the Winston-Salem community. Additionally, the trading room will facilitate research on financial topics by students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as by faculty. “

Wednesday

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March 2013

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Tuesday

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March 2013

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Saint Augustine’s Dianne Suber, Shaw’s Dorothy Cowser Yancy Talk Leadership

Written by , Posted in Leadership, North Carolina, Saint Augustine's University, Shaw University

Raleigh’s two historically black college presidents were recently featured in an edition of Walter’s Magazine, discussing principles and culture of leadership. Saint Augustine’s University President Dr. Dianne B. Suber and Shaw University President Dr. Dorothy C. Yancy joined a roundtable discussion on culture, politics and life as a leader in North Carolina.

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