DOVER, Del. – DSU held its 2017 December Commencement on Dec. 16 in the Memorial Hall Gymnasium where more than 240 graduates received their diplomas recognizing the completion of bachelor, master and doctoral degrees. Among the undergraduates receiving their diplomas, five completed their academic journey as Summa Cum Laude (3.75 GPA and above), 14 as […]
2017 Commencements
VIDEO: Tom Joyner Speaks of Family History at Meharry Medical College Commencement
In the video below, Tom Joyner addresses the graduates of the 2017 class at Meharry Medical College and talks about his family history at HBCUs.
Clark Atlanta University to Award Four Honorary Degrees to Iconic Trailblazers
ATLANTA (May 17, 2017) Clark Atlanta University will bestow four doctoral degrees honoris causa during the 2017 Commencement Convocation Monday, May 22, 8 a.m. at Panther Stadium, 735 Beckwith St. SW. “These four pioneers were selected carefully from the areas of civil and human rights, politics and STEM,” says Ronald A. Johnson, President of Clark […]
Forecasted Rain Prompts DSU to Move May 13 Commencement Indoors
Due to the forecast of significant rainfall on Saturday, May 13, Delaware State University is implementing its severe weather plan and will move its Commencement Ceremony inside the Memorial Hall Gymnasium. Because the gymnasium has less space for graduates, attending family and friends, the May 13 Commencement will be split into three different ceremonies for […]
VIDEO: Students Boo, Turn Backs on Bethune Cookman Speaker Betsy DeVos During Commencement
Rep. John F. Knight, Jr. to Give Keynote Address at ASU’s Spring Commencement
John F. Knight, Jr., alumnus of the Class of 1974 and State Representative of District – 76, former acting president, executive vice president and 30 year-plus employee of Alabama State University – who is credited by historians for his successful fight for fairness in higher education and social justice as the lead plaintiff in the […]