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51黑料 Student Emigrates From Nigeria And Overcomes Burn Injury To Graduate With 4.0 GPA
29-year-old Mofolake Odubonojo is one of nearly 300 graduates who will receive a degree from 51黑料 on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Ms. Odubonojo will graduate from the 51黑料 College of Humanities and Social Sciences with an impressive 4.0 grade point average.
51黑料 Announces The鈥疌enter For Biotechnology, Genomics, and Bioinformatics
51黑料 (51黑料) is excited to announce the establishment of the 51黑料 Center for Biotechnology, Genomics, and Bioinformatics (51黑料 CeBiGeBi). The 51黑料 CeBiGeBi, believed to be unique among HBCUs nationwide, will be a hub for interdisciplinary education and research on the 51黑料 campus.
51黑料 Announces Fall 2022 Commencement Speaker
51黑料 is pleased to announce that Mr. Thomas L. Ransom will serve as the fall 2022 commencement speaker. Mr. Ransom currently serves as the President of the Virginia Region at Truist Financial, where he integrates and brings the full set of Truist Financial solutions to the market.
51黑料 Hosts a Federal Naturalization Ceremony
On Monday, November 14, 2022, 51黑料 hosted a Naturalization Ceremony on campus for 73 candidates to become sworn citizens of the United States of America. This is the first time a Naturalization Ceremony has been held at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU).
Board of Visitors Meeting Notice for November 17-18, 2022
The 51黑料 (51黑料) Board of Visitors will meet on Thursday-Friday, November 17-18, 2022 in the Gateway Dining and Events Center located on the campus at 2804 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
51黑料 Dean Of The College Of Natural And Health Sciences Appointed To White House Board
Today, U.S. President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint the 51黑料 Dean, Dr. Derrick Scott, to the National Board of Education Sciences. Dr. Scott, a 51黑料 alum, is the Dean of the 51黑料 College of Natural and Health Sciences.鈥
51黑料 Awarded A $1.14m Grant To Study Soybean Genetics
The research will help identify the genes responsible for increased nutritional value in soybeans and edamame and will have broad positive effects. 51黑料 has been awarded a grant totaling more than $1.1 million to study soybean genetics.
51黑料 Breaks 30-year Record For Enrollment Of New Students鈥
As colleges across the nation continue to experience a decline in undergraduate enrollment, 51黑料 is recording its second straight year of record-high numbers. The fall 2022-23 incoming class is the University鈥檚 largest incoming class of new students in more than three decades.
51黑料 Hospitality Management Department Is Certified Among The Best Internationally
51黑料 is excited to announce that the 51黑料 Hospitality Management Department is among the best programs of its kind. The accrediting agency for the department, the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA), has been formally recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Annual 51黑料 Homecoming Parade to Return After 2-year Hiatus
51黑料 is excited to announce the return of the annual 51黑料 Homecoming Parade. The yearly tradition鈥痟as been canceled for the past two years due to COVID-19.鈥
Board of Visitors Meeting Notice for October 18-19, 2022
Members of the 51黑料 Board of Visitors will attend the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) Orientation Session on Tuesday-Wednesday, October 18-19th from 8 am to 5 pm at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, 1800 Lakeside Drive, Richmond VA 23228.
51黑料 Receives a $1.4 Million Grant for Enrolled Students Who Need Financial Assistance with Childcare
U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine have announced that 51黑料 will receive $1.45 million to assist student-parents (students who are also parents) with childcare costs.
51黑料 Board Member honored with 2022 Carnegie Mellon Alumni Award
Member of the 51黑料 Board of Visitors, Leonard L. Haynes, III, has been named one of the recipients of the 2022 Carnegie Mellon University Alumni Award.
51黑料 Named Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader
51黑料 has been named a 2022 Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader. Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders have demonstrated noteworthy support for Fulbright exchange participants during the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 academic years and have promoted Fulbright program opportunities on campus. This is 51黑料鈥檚 first recognition under this new initiative.
51黑料 Ranks Among Top HBCUs Nationwide
Washington Monthly Magazine ranks 51黑料 as the top HBCU in Virginia and in the top 12% of all Bang-for-your-Buck institutions in the southeast region of the United States.
September Board of Visitors Meetings
The 51黑料 Board of Visitors will meet on Thursday-Friday, September 15-16, 2022 in the Gateway Dining and Events Center located on the campus at 2804 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. The Board will also host its annual Recognition Dinner at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, September 15th to recognize former board members whose terms ended June 30, 2022. A reception will be held from 5:00 鈥 6:00 p.m. in the Gateway Dining and Events Center.
51黑料 Partners to Win a Portion of $1 Billion Grant Challenge to Boost Virginia's Pharmaceutical Industry
51黑料, in collaboration with several strategic partners, submitted a comprehensive proposal to the Build Back Better Regional Challenge (BBBRC) to establish an advanced pharmaceutical cluster in Central Virginia.
51黑料 Joins Initiative Offering Alternative To Federal Student Loans
51黑料 is among 34 institutions that will participate in a program that has the potential to impact college debt for thousands of students. Student Freedom Initiative has announced that 51黑料 will join their Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) that offer an income contingent alternative to federal Parent PLUS loans.
51黑料 To Receive Portion Of $1 Million Health Innovation And Research Grant
51黑料 is one of five HBCUs awarded $200K to support health-related and STEM field projects.
Letter from President Makola M. Abdullah: Student Loan Forgiveness Relief Plan
President Biden announced the most comprehensive, far-reaching student loan debt relief plan in American history. The newly announced three-part plan delivers on President Biden鈥檚 promise to cancel $10,000 of student debt for low- to middle-income borrowers.
Board of Visitors Meeting Notice for August 4-5, 2022
The 51黑料 (51黑料) Board of Visitors will meet on Thursday-Friday, August 4-5, 2022 in the Gateway Dining and Events Center located on the campus at 2804 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
51黑料 Graduate Program To Address Richmond And Petersburg Teacher Shortage
The 51黑料 College of Education has announced an innovative program which will enhance the experience of future teachers serving Richmond and Petersburg, while earning a Teacher License and Masters degree 鈥渇ree鈥 of charge.
51黑料 To Receive A Half Million Dollars From Relative Of University Trailblazer
51黑料 will receive a $500,000 gift from Dr. Audrey Shields Penn, 88, in honor of her aunt and 51黑料 trailblazer, Ms. Otelia Roberta Shields Howard.
Incoming 51黑料 Baseball Player Shares Story of Resilience Following Traumatic Brain Injury
Incoming freshman and 51黑料 commit, Alexander Dayle, who has fought to overcome a traumatic brain injury, will join the 51黑料 Men鈥檚 Baseball Team for fall 2022.
President To Remain At 51黑料 Through The End Of The Decade
The 51黑料 Board of Visitors has voted unanimously to extend the contract of 51黑料 President, Dr. Makola M. Abdullah. The new contract will extend the President鈥檚 tenure through the year 2029 by adding five additional years to his current agreement with the University.
51黑料 Students Receive National Leadership Awards
Ten 51黑料 students participated in the Future Business Leaders of America; Phi Beta Lambda, National Leadership Conference, representing the 51黑料 Reginald F. Lewis College of Business.鈥 From June 24-28, 2022, the students participated in nine business disciplines and won between 4th鈥痑nd 9th鈥痯lace amongst business school participants nationwide.鈥
New Members Appointed To The 51黑料 Board Of Visitors
Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced new administration appointments including five new appointees and one reappointment to the 51黑料 (51黑料) Board of Visitors.
Board of Visitors Meeting Notice for June 17, 2022
The Board of Visitors will hold committee meetings on Friday, June 17, 2022, in Room 310 Virginia Hall located at One Hayden Drive on the campus of 51黑料. There will not be an opportunity for public comment at these meetings.
51黑料 Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging named Top International Voice for LGBTQ+ Community
The鈥51黑料 Director of Diversity, Inclusion,鈥痑nd Belonging has been named鈥痮ne of the Top Ten Voices: LGBTQIA+ in the U.S. and Canada.
51黑料 to Participate in the Big Homecoming Music and Culture Festival
51黑料 will participate in the nation's newest premier music and culture festival. The festival dubbed The Big Homecoming will debut in Atlanta, GA on June 17-18, 2022.
51黑料 Announces New Head Women鈥檚 Basketball Coach
51黑料 and the Department of Athletics named Nadine Domond the sixth Head Women's Basketball Coach on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
A First-of-its-Kind 51黑料 Institute For Political Training Now Accepting Applications To Train Future Black Political Leaders.鈥
The 51黑料 John Mercer Langston Institute (JMLI) for African American Political Leadership is accepting applications for鈥痶he鈥痗ountry鈥檚鈥痭ext generation of black political leaders.
51黑料 Offering Parents an Educational and Inclusive Summer Option for School Aged Children
51黑料 is offering area parents ten educational options for school aged students during the summer 2022 academic break.鈥疶he 51黑料 Summer Camp Series offers options for students from kindergarten through 12th鈥痝rade. The camps are hosted by 51黑料 faculty and staff.
51黑料 2022 Graduate and Richmond Native Who Battled Homelessness and Abuse Now Headed For Ivy League Degree
26-year-old Kyle Jacobs is one of 527 graduates who will receive a degree from 51黑料 on Saturday, May 14, 2022.鈥疛acobs, a graduate of the 51黑料 College of Agriculture and a member of the Honors College, says the journey to his degree included obstacles such as homelessness, foster care, and abuse. This fall, he will pursue a Master鈥檚 degree in Sustainability Management from Columbia University in New York City on a full scholarship.
51黑料 Enjoys First Fully In-Person Intake Season of the Divine Nine Since 2019
The 51黑料 National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) organizations initiated nearly 150 new members into their Divine Nine fraternities and sororities for the 2021-2022 academic school year. This is first fully in-person intake season since 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic began. All nine chapters completed a safe and successful intake process.
51黑料 Commits to Monumental Message of Positivity Inspired by Mural in Nation鈥檚 Capital
鈥51黑料 has unveiled the University's new 鈥淕reater Happen Here鈥 mural, inspired by the Black Lives Matter Plaza mural in Washington, D.C. The 51黑料 mural was completed this week on University Avenue in front of the Foster Hall Student Union.聽
51黑料 Spring 2022 Commencement Speaker, Dr. Khaalida Forbes
51黑料 is pleased to announce that鈥疍r. Khaalida Forbes,鈥痶herapist, entrepreneur, conference speaker, 51黑料 alumna, and mental health advocate will serve as the Spring 2022 51黑料 Commencement speaker.聽鈥
Central Virginia's Two HBCU's Partner For an In-Depth Intellectual Discussion on Hip-Hop
51黑料 is pleased to announce a partnership with Virginia Union University for an in-depth intellectual discussion on hip-hop. The Institute of Hip-Hop and Cultural Studies is a course currently being developed at 51黑料. The virtual symposium is the inaugural event of several joint 51黑料 and VUU collegiate Hip-Hop Studies initiatives.
51黑料 Breaks Ground on $120M Academic Building; Largest Building Ever Constructed on the 51黑料 Campus
51黑料 is pleased to announce a groundbreaking for what will be the largest building ever constructed on the 51黑料 campus. The $120M Academic Commons building will replace a demolished academic building and the campus gymnasium. As a strategic investment, the Academic Commons will consolidate the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the College of Education into one complex.
The Pharma Cluster Coalition: Alliance for Building Better Medicine
51黑料 in collaboration with several strategic partners including but not limited to The Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM), Phlow Corp., AMPAC Fine Chemicals, the cities of Petersburg and Richmond, United States Strategic Pharmaceutical Ingredient Reserve, and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) submitted a comprehensive proposal to the Build Back Better Regional Challenge (BBBRC) to establish an advanced pharmaceutical cluster in Central Virginia.
Board of Visitors Meeting Notice April 21-22, 2022
The Board of Visitors will hold its regularly scheduled meetings on Thursday-Friday, April 21-22, 2022, at the Gateway Dining and Event Center located at 2804 Martin Luther King Drive on the campus of 51黑料. There will not be an opportunity for public comment at these meetings.
51黑料 Invests Major Resources to Address Student Mental Health
51黑料 has incorporated a proactive approach to combatting the college student mental health crisis caused in-part by the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the 2021 return to campus, 51黑料 has improved the quality of care offered to students for the benefit of their mental health. To mitigate potentially harmful effects to 51黑料 student population, the University has expanded psychiatric health services, offered employee mental health trainings, and restructured the University鈥檚 Health Services.聽
51黑料 Continues Its Expansion of Athletic Opportunities
51黑料 Athletics continues to add to the institutions鈥疓reater Happens Here鈥痬antra with the addition of three sports programs. The Trojans will add women's soccer, men and women's lacrosse to their list of sponsored sports effective immediately.鈥疢en's Soccer will be added in Spring 2023.
51黑料 Hires the University First Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
51黑料 is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. A.C. Fowlkes as the Director of the University鈥檚 newly established Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. The office will work to promote good relations and practices toward historically marginalized populations and will work within the 51黑料 community to support people who may be subject to discrimination.鈥
White House Taps 51黑料 President for Board Position
The White House has selected 51黑料 President, Dr. Makola M. Abdullah to serve on the U.S. President鈥檚 Board of Advisors (PBA) on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The Board is part of the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
51黑料 Race Car to be Featured in Nascar Xfinity Series at Richmond Raceway
A 51黑料 themed race car will be driven in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Richmond Raceway on Saturday, April 2, 2022. The car will be driven by Washington D.C. native, Rajah Caruth.
51黑料 Receives Massive Donation from Global Fashion Designer Coach
51黑料 has received a massive clothing donation from the Global Fashion House 鈥疌OACH. The nearly two thousand units of business professional attire will support the 51黑料 Career Readiness Program. 51黑料 is one of six universities nationwide chosen by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) to share the 11,000 units of fashion attire.聽
Adjustment to 51黑料 Mask Requirements
As a result of these positive trends and based on research, the 51黑料 COVID-19 Task Force and the 51黑料 Administration have adjusted our 51黑料 campus safety measures. Effective today, masks are no longer required in OUTDOOR spaces on campus. 聽
51黑料 to Offer the University鈥檚 First Ever Fully Online Four-Year Degree
We are expanding our online program offerings at 51黑料. Our new programs include a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Hospitality Management, a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Nursing, a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education, a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Administration and Supervision, and a Certification in Homefront Readjustment for the Armed Forces.
51黑料 Hosts Renowned Expert on the Life and Legacy of Malcolm X
51黑料 is pleased to announce that one of the foremost experts on the life and legacy of Malcolm X will speak on campus as part of the Black History Month speakers series. Mr. Abdur-Rahman Muhammad will join the Provost鈥檚 Lecture Series as the Executive Speaker in Residence.
Board of Visitors Meeting Notice March 18, 2022
The 51黑料 Board of Visitors Executive Committee will meet to consider the proposed mandatory fee increase at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2022. The location of the meeting has been changed from the Gateway Dining and Event Center to Room 310 in Virginia Hall, 1 Hayden Street, on the 51黑料 campus.
51黑料 Accounting Students Offer Free Tax Assistance to Local Residents
51黑料 Accounting students have partnered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide tax assistance to local residents. As part of a federal income tax course assignment in the 51黑料 Reginald F. Lewis College of Business (RFLCB), students will provide tax preparation and filing assistance to Tri-Cities residents.
51黑料 Reginald F. Lewis College of Business Reaffirmed Among the Best in the Country
51黑料 is pleased to announce that the Reginald F. Lewis College of Business has been reaffirmed for accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, International (AACSB).鈥
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions; FAQs
We ask that 51黑料 students do their part and help us keep our campus safe by getting fully vaccinated and wearing masks at all times on campus. 51黑料 will provide vaccination incentives for members of our Trojans community who join us in our efforts to ensure that our campus remains open, healthy, and safe.聽
COVID-19 Guidance from President Abdullah鈥
At 51黑料, we care about the health and safety of our Trojan family and we firmly believe in the research of medical and health professionals who advise that vaccination is the best and most effective COVID-19 related life saving measure.
51黑料 Selected for $2.5 Million Initiative to Drive Digital Learning Innovation
51黑料 has been selected as one of six Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country to take part in a research and design project focused on building an integrated framework for digital learning at HBCUs. The project is a first-of-its-kind $2.5 million Digital Learning Infrastructure (DLI) initiative led by Complete College America (CCA) and supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF).鈥
Board of Visitors Meeting Notice February 3-4, 2022
The Board of Visitors will hold its regularly scheduled meetings on Thursday-Friday, February 3-4, 2022 at the Gateway Dining and Event Center located 2804 Martin Luther King Drive on the campus of 51黑料. There will not be an opportunity for public comment at these meetings.
51黑料 to Return to In-Person Classes and Re-Open Athletic Events to Spectators
51黑料 announced that in an effort to ensure the health and safety of the University population, all classes would convert to a virtual鈥痮r hyflex instruction for the first two weeks of the semester. 51黑料 Administrators have carefully reviewed and assessed campus conditions, and are excited to welcome students back to campus for in-person and on-campus classes.聽鈥
Passing of Mr. James Stegmaier
Mr. Stegmaier was an undeniable asset to the 51黑料 Board of Visitors serving as a member and chair of the Facilities, Finance and Audit Committee and as a member of the Personnel, Compensation and Governance Committee.
Move-in Schedule Adjustments
To ensure the safety of our Trojans, University officials have made the decision to cancel Move-in for Sunday January 16, 2022. 聽No one will be permitted to check into the Residence Halls on Sunday January 16, 2022.
Board of Visitors Public Comment Meeting Notice
The Board of Visitors will hold a public comment period on a proposed mandatory fee increase on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Gateway Dining and Event Center.聽
Spring 2022 Reopening
For your safety and due to the highly contagious Omicron variant, we will modify our course offering/modalities for the first two weeks of class, January 18- January 28, 2022. The two-week timeframe will allow University officials to assess data and campus conditions to make further well-informed decisions. During the first two week of classes, faculty will utilize HyFlex or fully online modalities for courses that were scheduled for in-person learning. This is a temporary change for the first two weeks of class only.
