 Google.org Funds Shaw University for COVID-19 Study |
Google.org recently announced it
had selected Shaw University to receive funding as part of the company’s
efforts to support projects using innovative Automated Intelligence and data
analytics to help understand factors that determine COVID-19 in communities of
color and subsequent consequences. |
| Shaw University Names George Knox New Athletic Director |
| After
a national search, Shaw University President, Dr. Paulette Dillard has
announced the appointment of George Knox as its new Director of
Athletics. |
| In Memory of C.T. Vivian |
We mourn the passing of Dr. Cordy Tindell "C.T." Vivian, an icon of the civil rights movement and renowned author and theologian. |
| Shaw University In First Research Cohort for $500K Mellon Grant to Humanities Action Lab at Rutgers |
Shaw University will join other major universities in the first research cohort to participate in a $500,000 grant made to the Humanities Action Lab (HAL) at Rutgers by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
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| Shaw University Honor Student Named HBCU Competiveness Scholar |
| Ian Finley adds
another honor to an already impressive body of accomplishments. |
| In Memory of Rep. John Lewis |
We all are saddened by the loss of a much-loved leader, the great John Robert Lewis, who remained at the forefront of the fight for freedom and justice throughout his lifetime. |
| Shaw University Creates Center for Racial and Social Justice |
| The purpose of the enter for Racial and Social Justice (CRSJ) is to enable meaningful social change by fostering engagement around civil and human rights, spiritual formation, discernment and social justice. The CRSJ also will support development of healthy congregations and communities. |
| Shaw Celebrates Its Littlest Graduates With Drive-Through Celebration |
| balloons, honking horns and lots of smiling faces marked a special drive-through graduation last week at the Shaw University Center for Early Childhood Development Center (CDC). Over 40 families waited patiently to drive through the CDC’s parking lot for a chance to see – and be seen by – their favorite pre-K teachers. |
| Andre Matzuda is Top of His Class |
| On his way to earning his B.A. in business administration: management, Andre Matzuda ’20 was the personification of a “scholar-athlete,” achieving a 4.0 GPA and a raft of awards for his stellar play on the soccer field. |
| Dr. Alfonza Carter to Retire After 40 Years |
| Shaw University announced that long-time athletic director, Dr. Alfonza Carter, will retire effective July 31 after 40 years of distinguished service.
Dr. Carter has served the University since 1980 in a variety of positions. |