David Hughes of Kentucky State University Named Tom Joyner Foundation “Hercules Scholar”
(Dallas – May 23) David Hughes, a junior, physical education major at Kentucky State University from Frankfort, KY, this week was named a Tom Joyner Foundation “Hercules Scholar”.
This honor student plans to become a cardiac rehabilitation specialist. At KSU, David is a member of the Heatlh and Physical Education Club, volunteers at a community center, and is a peer tutor.
Kentucky State in Frankfort, KY is the Foundation’s School of the Month for May which is part of its on-going effort to help keep students in historically black colleges and universities.
The Hercules Scholarship is named after Joyner’s father, the late Hercules Joyner, who was a strong supporter of higher education. To be a candidate for the scholarship, students must be male, attend a Foundation “School of the Month”, have a grade point average of at least 3.5, and be a campus leader involved in the community with a career goal toward making a difference in the quality of life for his race. The scholars each receive a scholarship grant of $1,500 that is paid directly to their school to help offset their college expenses.
Founded in 1998, the Tom Joyner Foundation (http://tomjoynerfoundation.org) has focused on its primary mission of helping to keep students enrolled in Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs). The Foundation has raised more than $60 million to help keep students enrolled in black colleges, has assisted more than 25,000 students and worked with more than 100 HBCUs. Each week, the Foundation announces outstanding male student scholarship winners, called Hercules Scholars, on the nationally syndicated radio show hosted by its founder, Tom Joyner.
Jenkins County resident donates $50,000 to Savannah State University
Pictured in attached photo, from left to right: Barbara Williams, educational consultant; SSU Pres. Cheryl D. Dozier; Jimmie C. Douglas; Ellen Hopson Douglas; and SSU National Alumni Association Pres. Roy L. Jackson.
For immediate release May 23, 2013
Contact: Loretta Heyward, Communications Director, 912-358-3059
SAVANNAH — Jenkins County resident and Savannah State University (SSU) alumnus Jimmie C. Douglas donated $50,000 to the university this month to establish a scholarship endowment for deserving students.
The “Jimmie C. Douglas Scholarship Endowment” will be awarded to students who demonstrate strong financial need and best exemplify the qualities of leadership, sportsmanship and community service, with preference given to residents of Jenkins County and Millen, Ga.
A 1948 graduate of Savannah State, Douglas worked as an agriculture teacher in Toombs County before serving in the U.S. Army. After leaving the military, he began a career as an extension agent in Washington County before transferring to Jenkins County, where he assisted citizens with crop production, vegetables, lawn care and other horticulture issues. Douglas retired in 1984 but continues to farm today.
A member of the Zion Baptist Church in Millen, Douglas served on the Jenkins County Board of Commissioners for 12 years — including 5 years as chairman. He also served on the Swainsboro Technical College Board.
Established in 1890, Savannah State University is the oldest public historically black college or university in Georgia and the oldest institution of higher learning in the city of Savannah. The university’s 4,600 students select majors from 26 undergraduate and five graduate programs in three colleges — Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Business Administration and Sciences and Technology — and the School of Teacher Education.
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Alcorn State award recipients at Mississippi Conference
CONTACT:
Division of Media Relations
Alcorn State University
(601) 877-6131 or (601) 443-3658
news@alcorn.edu
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Alcorn wins four awards at the annual College Public Relations Association of
Mississippi Conference
Alcorn State, Miss. (May 22, 2013) – Alcorn State University has been recognized with four awards by the College Public Relations Association of Mississippi (CPRAM) at the organization’s annual spring meeting held in Gulfport, Mississippi. The association promotes excellence in public relations at public and private four- and two-year educational institutions in the state.
Alcorn took home two first place awards for its University magazine, Alcorn and “What Matters?” video. An Investment in Knowledge and Character brochure and, the President’s Scholarship Birthday Celebration invitation earned third place awards.
“Great and compelling content! Terrific design,” comments a judge concerning Alcorn’s award-winning magazine. “The publication is excellent and makes a wonderful impression for Alcorn and is of interest to graduates, friends and all who support the institution.”
“For the second time, Alcorn wins in every entered category,” proudly shared Vice President for Media Relations Clara Ross Stamps, who received the awards on behalf of the University at the awards luncheon and acknowledged that Alcorn will continually strive to produce excellent work.
“Earning these prestigious awards commends the level of dedication and collaboration from our President M. Christopher Brown II, the Division of Media Relations and the entire Alcorn family to produce high-quality marketing materials.”
Leading marketing and public relations professionals from colleges and universities across the state gathered for the annual meeting to receive intensive professional development. Mississippi’s four-year institutions compete in the senior division and community colleges in another division. Awards are presented for TV and radio spots, photography, university magazines, brochures, newsletters, and recruitment campaigns among others.
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Alcorn State University is a premier comprehensive land-grant university that develops diverse students into globally-competitive leaders, and applies scientific research through collaborative partnerships that benefit the surrounding communities, state, nation, and world.
[AUDIO] Interview with KSU president (part 2)
Listen below to the interview with Kentucky State University president, Dr. Mary Evans Sias.
[AUDIO] Interview with KSU president (part 1)
Listen below to the interview with Kentucky State University president, Dr. Mary Evans Sias.
Savannah State University Wins MEAC Baseball Title
Associated Press
05/19/2013
Photo courtesy of: MEAC Media Relations
NORFOLK, Va.- Peter Poole’s sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th inning that allowed Darien Campbell to score would be all that Savannah State would need as the Tigers defeated Bethune-Cookman 1-0 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference baseball championship game.
“It was a well-played game against the defending champions,” said SSU head coach Carlton Hardy. “We knew coming into the tournament that in order for us to win this championship, we would have to play Cookman. Our kids played hard. Pitch to pitch and inning by inning. It took a total team effort for us to win this game.”
It is SSU’s first MEAC baseball championship. Kyle McGowin was named the 2013 Outstanding Performer and SSU’s Hardy was named the Outstanding Coach.
The Tigers moved through the winner’s bracket as the number one seed in the southern division and clinched the title in the institution’s second full year of conference competition.
McGowin picked up the win for the day. McGowin went all 10 innings and struck out 11 batters to improve his record to 12-1.
“Kyle took the ball on three day’s rest and showed what a champion is all about,” said Hardy. “In 10 innings of work, he showed big time production from a big time player.”
Chris Arnold struck out to lead off the bottom of the 10th but Campbell hit a double which was followed by a single by Todd Hagen to put runners at the corners. Poole sent a shot deep enough to right field that allowed Campbell to score the game-winning run.
Hagen, Poole and David Richards all had two hits each for Savannah State.
For the game, Bethune had seven hits but left nine runners on base and made two errors. SSU managed eight hits, left seven runners on base and made one error.
The Wildcats, who had won eight consecutive MEAC baseball titles, stranded at least two runners on base in the fourth, fifth and ninth innings.
Montana Durapau pitched eight innings for B-CU but it was Jordan Dailey who was tagged with the loss. Durapau struck out four batters while Dailey pitched 1.2 innings and gave up three hits, one run while striking out three.
Josh Johnson and Eric Sams each had two hits for Cookman.
Savannah State made their way to the MEAC championship game with tournament wins over Maryland-Eastern Shore, Norfolk State and Coppin State. The Tigers earns the conference berth to the NCAA Regionals.
The 2013 All-Tournament Team: David Hamlet, Coppin State Eric Kimber, North Carolina Central Luis Diaz, North Carolina Central Kelvin Freeman, North Carolina A&T Troy Marrow, North Carolina Central Tre-Von Johnson, Maryland Eastern Shore Todd Hagen, Savannah State Brandon Turner, Bethune-Cookman Eric Sams, Bethune-Cookmann David Richards, Savannah State Kyle McGowin, Savannah State
Courtesy: meacsports.com
KSU Proclaimed Frankfort’s University
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DATE: May 17, 2013
CONTACT: Felicia Lewis
(502) 597-6286 or
Frankfort, KY – Kentucky State University has been officially named “Frankfort’s University” by the city’s mayor. Frankfort Mayor William May issued the proclamation during a Kiwanis Club meeting on campus on Thursday, May 16, and presented it to KSU President Mary Evans Sias.
“Kentucky State University provides Frankfort with many benefits,” said May, who is a KSU graduate. “KSU offers educational opportunities to the area residents and state employees wishing to attain a college education and to those who wish to enhance their careers. Frankfort also benefits from the many jobs provided by KSU, which also enhances our tax base.”
May recognized KSU as the only fully accredited, four-year institution of higher learning in Frankfort and one of the two land-grant institutions in the state, and which also has one of the top five aquaculture programs in the nation. KSU’s direct and indirect employment adds more than 1,266 jobs to the local economy. Consumer spending of KSU’s faculty, staff, students, contractors, service providers and vendors accounts for more than $41.7 million spent with local businesses, he noted in the proclamation.
Indirect property taxes and direct and indirect occupational taxes paid by KSU exceed $2.2 million, he said. KSU accounts for more than $100 million that flows through the Franklin County community each year. KSU also provides cultural activities, sporting and recreational events for the Frankfort/Franklin County community.
City commissioner Tommy Haynes said he requested that the mayor issue the proclamation so more people would become aware of the relationship between the city and the university.
“It was one of my goals during my campaign to make sure we had something official that claimed Frankfort’s University,” Haynes said.
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Savannah State to launch new business program in fall 2013
For immediate release May 20, 2013
Contact: Loretta Heyward, Communications Director, 912-358-3059
SAVANNAH — Savannah State University will launch in fall 2013 a new Bachelor of Business Administration degree program in global logistics and international business (G-LIB). The University System of Georgia Board of Regents approved the program at its May meeting.
The four-year, interdisciplinary G-LIB degree program is the first of its kind in the state of Georgia to focus on both global logistics and international business. Students will take courses in international business, management, marketing, logistics and supply chain, economics, finance and entrepreneurship. Particular emphasis will be placed on increasing awareness and understanding of globalization, international business, global logistics and supply-chain management as they apply to the Savannah region — home of the Port of Savannah, recognized as one of the most strategic ports on the East Coast.
“As a major trade gateway on the Eastern Seaboard, Savannah is at the heart of the globalization process,” said Reynold Verret, Ph.D., provost and vice president of Academic Affairs. “The global logistics and international business program will produce graduates who have exceptional knowledge of logistics and international business, and the practical skills to support local companies and the wider business community.”
Previously offered only as a minor, the G-LIB major will be coordinated through the Global Logistics and International Business Education and Research Center, which was established in February 2011 as part of the College of Business Administration (COBA). The center promotes economic development, trade, growth and job creation by engaging Savannah State students and the Savannah business community with industries and institutions abroad.
Established in 1890, Savannah State University is the oldest public historically black college or university in Georgia and the oldest institution of higher learning in the city of Savannah. The university’s 4,600 students select majors from 25 undergraduate and five graduate programs in three colleges — Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Business Administration and Sciences and Technology — and the School of Teacher Education.
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Cheyney University of Pennslyvania to honor Civil Lights leader
MEDIA ADVISORY FROM CHEYNEY UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Friday, May 18, 2013
Contact: Office of Public Relations & Constituent Development
Pam Carter, 610-399-2515, pcarter@cheyney.edu.
Press coverage at the event is welcome.
Cheyney University Honors Civil Rights Hero at 2013 Commencement Program
WHO: Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Facilitator: Cheyney University President, Dr. Michelle R. Howard-Vital
Honoree: Bayard T. Rustin (1912-1987)
WHEN: Saturday, May 18, 2013 11:00 A.M.
WHAT: The 2013 Commencement Program at Cheyney University honors the late Bayard T. Rustin, architect of the historic “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom” and advisor to the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. Bayard Rustin attended Cheyney State College (now known as Cheyney University) from 1934-37 where his singing ability earned him a music scholarship. Mr. Walter Nagle will receive the degree for Rustin. Rustin’s relatives will be in attendance.
WHERE: Historic Quadrangle, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Campus, 1837 University Circle, Cheyney Pennsylvania, 19319.
For more information, please contact: Pam Carter, Public Relations & Constituent Development, 610-399-2515 (Work) or 484-716-3379 (Cell) or pcarter@cheyney.edu or Nancy L. Jones, Vice President for University Advancement & External Relations, 610-399-2505 (Work) or nljones@cheyney.edu.
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Ernest Duffee of Kentucky State University Named Tom Joyner Foundation “Hercules Scholar”
(Dallas – May 16) Ernest Duffee, a junior, chemistry major at Kentucky State University from Lawrenceburg, KY, this week was named a Tom Joyner Foundation “Hercules Scholar”.
This 4.0 honor student plans to pursue a career in pharmeuticals with an emphasis on research. At KSU, Ernest is a member of the Pre-Health Professions Club, serves as a peer tutor for chemistry, and volunteers with the Red Cross.
Kentucky State in Frankfort, KY is the Foundation’s School of the Month for May which is part of its on-going effort to help keep students in historically black colleges and universities.
The Hercules Scholarship is named after Joyner’s father, the late Hercules Joyner, who was a strong supporter of higher education. To be a candidate for the scholarship, students must be male, attend a Foundation “School of the Month”, have a grade point average of at least 3.5, and be a campus leader involved in the community with a career goal toward making a difference in the quality of life for his race. The scholars each receive a scholarship grant of $1,500 that is paid directly to their school to help offset their college expenses.
Founded in 1998, the Tom Joyner Foundation (http://tomjoynerfoundation.org) has focused on its primary mission of helping to keep students enrolled in Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs). The Foundation has raised more than $60 million to help keep students enrolled in black colleges, has assisted more than 25,000 students and worked with more than 100 HBCUs. Each week, the Foundation announces outstanding male student scholarship winners, called Hercules Scholars, on the nationally syndicated radio show hosted by its founder, Tom Joyner.
