St. Philip’s College Strengthens Ties With World-Class Ballet Company Leader
January 18, 2008 · Print This Article
St. Philip’s College threw an unforgettable homecoming party for ballet luminary Edward Morgan Jan 17. The New York-based San Antonio native swept people at the college off their feet when he received them at the Morgan Gallery that is named after his stepmother, Kathryn Morgan.
The celebration was enhanced with exclusive dance instruction for St. Philip’s College students under the eye of the special guest. The events were possible because Morgan was returning to his hometown for the first time as co-director of his company—MorganScott Ballet.
Alcorn Receives a Check for $15,000 from AT&T for Preparation for Study Abroad Program
January 16, 2008 · Print This Article
Alcorn State University School of Graduate Studies received a check for $15,000 from AT&T on January 16, 2008. It will be used to help fund honor students’ preparation for study abroad. A representative of AT&T presented a check to Dr. Donzell Lee, Interim Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, who submitted the proposal on behalf of Alcorn State University.The project description reads:
“During the 2007-2008 academic year, Alcorn State University will place special emphasis on enhancing its co-curricular offering in global studies and study abroad activities for students. The obvious interconnections of our world mandates that students in all disciplines are prepared to meet the challenges of global understanding. To this end, the university has established a Center for Undergraduate Experiential Learning. Under the auspice of this center, the Honors Curriculum Program will offer an intensive Summer Language Institute to prepare students for study/travel abroad experiences. The institute will provide an eight-week intensive immersion in the study of three languages- Spanish, Chinese, and Russian.”
Wilberforce Professor in Dayton Opera Production of Macbeth
January 15, 2008 · Print This Article
Tifton Graves, Wilberforce University Professor of Voice, will be performing in Dayton Opera’s premiere of Guiseppe Verdi’s Macbeth. As a member of the lush chorus, Professor Graves will be ringing out as a tenor in the finales of acts I and II, the assassin’s chorus, the refugee chorus, and the victory chorus.
In comments related to his performance in the production, Graves noted, “This is a fantastic experience and it will open more doors for Wilberforce University to be connected with the Dayton arts community. I am pleased to be a part of this renowned cast of musicians and I am highly impressed with The Opera Company’s premiere of Macbeth.” Graves added, “With the story of Shakespeare, the music of Verdi, and a great cast, this will be an event that no one will want to miss!”
Talladega College Welcomes its 20th President Dr. Billy C. Hawkins
January 1, 2008 · Print This Article
Dr. Billy C. Hawkins, President, took the helm as the Talladega College 20th President, January 1, 2008. Dr. Hawkins’ track record as President Texas College for the past seven years, clearly demonstrates that he led the college to phenomenal change and improvement in areas where similar need exists to continue to advance Talladega’s Mission and Vision.Dr. Hawkins doubled and tripled student enrollment, restored the institution’s SACS accreditation, expanded academic programs/ offerings, brought seven new athletic programs to the College, added campus buildings, raised more than $2 million in his first year, and increased financial contributions by 90 percent.The Talladega College family welcomes Dr. Hawkins and First Lady, Mrs. Lauri Hawkins to our esteemed institution.
Jackson State holds memorial for Latasha Norman
November 29, 2007 · Print This Article
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| Latasha Norman |
Jackson State University will hold a memorial service for Latasha Danielle Norman at noon Monday, Dec. 3 in the Rose Embly McCoy Auditorium on the main campus.
The remains of the 20-year-old junior accounting major from Greenville were found at approximately 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29 in a wooded area on Brown Street near County Line Road in Jackson. Authorities have charged Stanley Dwayne Cole, 24, with murder. Cole, a sophomore criminal justice major at Jackson State, is also from Greenville.
“I want to extend my deepest and most profound sympathy to the Norman/Bolden family, Latasha’s friends and others who loved her,” said President Ronald Mason Jr. “There are simply no words that can take away the anguish felt in the face of such a heinous and senseless act.”
Search for missing JSU student Latasha Norman generates national media attention
November 21, 2007 · Print This Article
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| Chief Rebecca Coleman |
The search for missing Jackson State University student Latasha Norman generated national media attention on Wednesday, Nov. 21.
Latasha, a 20-year-old junior accounting major from Greenville, Miss., was last seen Tuesday, Nov. 13 after leaving a marketing class about 2:20 p.m.
Her family reported her missing between 8:15 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14. Jackson State’s Department of Public Safety notified the Jackson Police Department’s Missing Person’s Bureau about 30 minutes later.
MSNBC, “America’s Most Wanted” and American Urban Radio Networks interviewed Rebecca Coleman, chief of the Jackson State Department of Public Safety, via telephone Wednesday. Hinds County Sheriff-Jackson Police Chief Malcolm McMillin also was interviewed on MSNBC.
Jackson State University officials and family of Latasha Norman plea for help in locating missing student
November 20, 2007 · Print This Article
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| Latasha’s parents, Danny and Patricia Bolden, extend a passionate plea seeking information about their daughter’s whereabouts. |
Nov. 20, 2007 One week after Jackson State University honor student Latasha Norman was reported missing, investigators stood with her family on the steps of the Administration Tower on campus and pleaded for help in locating her.
The junior accounting major from Greenville was last seen about 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 leaving her 1 p.m. marketing class in the College of Business building. The 20-year-old with a -described as very focused and easy-going with a humble spirit - has not been seen or heard from since.
“Tasha, if you can hear us, we want to let you know that we love you and that we’re not going to stop until we know something. We’re going to be relentless; we’ll never give up,” her father, Danny Bolden, said during a press conference on campus Tuesday, Nov. 20.
Jackson State Police Investigator Gives Report on Latasha Norman Case
November 20, 2007 · Print This Article
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| Luther Thomas Samue |
On behalf of the University family, we want to extend our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Latasha Norman during this very difficult time. Latasha was reported missing last Tuesday. Since that time, our office has joined with the Jackson Police Department and the Hinds County Sheriff’s Department to investigate her disappearance.
We want to remind everyone that because this is an ongoing investigation, we are limited in what we can discuss. However, we can share that we have received several phone calls offering information that we are investigating, and that we have searched several areas, including the campus.
Prayer Vigil Planned for Latasha Norman
November 15, 2007 · Print This Article
The Division of Student Life Religious Council senators will hold a prayer vigil for JSU student Latasha Norman at 5:30 p.m. Friday on Gibbs-Green Plaza. Norman, a junior, has been missing since approximately 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13. The vigil is open to the public.
The 20-year-old accounting major from Greenville, Miss., is of medium-brown complexion, stands approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs between 115 and 120 pounds. She was last seen wearing a white shirt and blue jeans.
For more information about the prayer vigil, call 601-979-3679.
To report information regarding Norman’s whereabouts, call the Jackson State University Department of Public Safety at 601-979-2580, or the Jackson Police Department’s Missing Person Bureau at 601-960-1210.
Jackson State Investigates the disappearance of Latasha Norman
November 13, 2007 · Print This Article
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| Latasha Norman |
Nov. 15, 2007 The Jackson State University Department of Public Safety is investigating a report of a missing person.
Latasha Norman, a junior, has been missing since approximately 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13.
The 20-year-old accounting major from Greenville, Miss., is of medium-brown complexion, stands approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs between 115 and 120 pounds. She was last seen wearing a white shirt and blue jeans.
To report information regarding Norman’s whereabouts, call the Jackson State University Department of Public Safety at 601-979-2580 or the City of Jackson Police Department’s Missing Person Bureau at 601-960-1210.
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