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Two Virginia teen Democratic and Republican organizations achieve bipartisan success with passage of bill for students

Two Virginia teen Democratic and Republican organizations achieve bipartisan success with passage of bill for students

by Siera Jones The Commonwealth of Virginia has passed an historic bill granting students excused absences to participate in protests and lobbying events. This legislation in both the House of Representatives and the Senate is a result of bipartisan lobbying efforts by both the Virginia Young Democrats Teen Caucus and the Teenage Republican Federation of Virginia. While students in Fairfax County…

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Norfolk State to receive $105 thousand as part of equity grant to Virginia

Norfolk State to receive $105 thousand as part of equity grant to Virginia

~ Funding will support ongoing efforts across the Commonwealth to improve postsecondary success for students of color ~ RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam announced today, Feb. 9, that the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) was awarded a grant of $725,000 from Indianapolis-based Lumina Foundation to support efforts to advance equitable post-secondary outcomes across the…

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Hala Ayala strives for history

Hala Ayala strives for history

Ayahla ran for Virginia’s 51st House District and won against a four-term Republican incumbent in the diverse and fast-growing suburbs of Prince William County. She is now a democrat candidate for Lt. Governor in Virginia. On Nov. 2, 2021, Hala Ayala has a chance to make history. Ayala is running for Lieutenant Governor in the state of Virginia. If Ayala wins, she will be the first woman and the…

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Norfolk State opts out of 2021 spring football season

Norfolk State opts out of 2021 spring football season

Norfolk State University announced Monday that due to concerns about the health and well-being of its student-athletes, its football program is opting out of the spring competition schedule. The Spartans will move forward with a traditional spring practice campaign next month to prepare for the 2021 fall season. Statement from NSU Athletics Director Melody Webb “We are disappointed that we will…

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Need experience and work product to show a potential employer? Get it at the Spartan Echo!

Need experience and work product to show a potential employer? Get it at the Spartan Echo!

 ~ We’re now accepting applications for spring positions. ~ Attention all writers, photographers, and graphic designers…the Spartan Echo is accepting applications now for all editor positions. Student editors will serve during the spring 2021 semester and may receive a performance grant for their service. Amounts vary by position and funding availability. Please see the Spartan Echo staff page…

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A CALL FOR ARTISTS - No Justice, No Peace: Unrest and Responses in 2020 America Exhibition at James Wise Gallery

A CALL FOR ARTISTS – No Justice, No Peace: Unrest and Responses in 2020 America Exhibition at James Wise Gallery

In support of the No Justice, No Peace: Unrest and Responses in 2020 America exhibition, the James Wise Gallery is announcing a call for artists, poets and writers (students/faculty/staff) to share their stories on how 2020 changed their lives ― for good or bad. Their performances will accompany the opening of the exhibition, which is scheduled to run from February 19 to March 28. The No Justice,…

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Spring 2021 applications now being accepted for Dominion Energy Opportunity Fund

Spring 2021 applications now being accepted for Dominion Energy Opportunity Fund

The Dominion Energy Opportunity Fund is a last-dollar forgivable loan program designed to assist students facing financial hardship in completing their undergraduate degrees. The program is open to in-state and out-of-state students. Program eligibility requirements are as follows: • Students must be in good academic standing with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher. • Students must…

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Diageo North America commits $10 Million to HBCUs, Norfolk State students to benefit

Diageo North America commits $10 Million to HBCUs, Norfolk State students to benefit

The North America business of Diageo, a global beverage leader, is committing $10 million to support 25 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), including Norfolk State University. Diageo is also creating permanent endowed funds to provide financial aid grants anticipated to benefit thousands of talented students in need over the coming years. Funds will be available for HBCU…

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How did Norfolk State get $40 million?

How did Norfolk State get $40 million?

by Alsander Womack Norfolk State University is among several other HBCUs that have something to be excited about at their respective universities. Dating back to July of 2020, Mackenzie Scott has been in a very giving mood. How giving you may ask? Scott has donated $4.1 billion to over 300 different organizations in the last four months with NSU being one of the lucky receivers. Mackenzie Scott,…

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EEOC announces new FOIA tool

EEOC announces new FOIA tool

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today that, effective Feb. 1, it will begin using a new software system (“the 2021 system”) to receive and process Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and appeals, replacing the system it has used since 2015. As part of EEOC’s ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability, FOIA requesters will continue…

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NSU receives grant from Sentara Healthcare and Sentara Health Plans

NSU receives grant from Sentara Healthcare and Sentara Health Plans

Sentara Healthcare and Sentara Health Plans has announced a $10 million investment, called The Sentara Healthier Communities Fund to bolster public health for underserved communities and support healthcare education. “The Norfolk State University community is grateful for Sentara’s commitment to address health disparities in Hampton Roads. We are proud and excited to collaborate with our…

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Norfolk State receives $40 million donation from MacKenzie Scott

Norfolk State receives $40 million donation from MacKenzie Scott

Norfolk State University receives the largest single-donor gift in its 85-year history!  President Javaune Adams-Gaston is proud to accept this 40-million-dollar donation from MacKenzie Scott on behalf of the University and notes that this tremendous donation advances the mission of NSU in support of access, student achievement, and academic excellence. The President stated, “We are pleased to…

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Norfolk State University receives grant from Dominion Energy for student retention, STEM representation for minority students

Norfolk State University receives grant from Dominion Energy for student retention, STEM representation for minority students

Students will receive support for several programs designed to help with student retention  Dominion Energy has committed $25 million to be shared by 11 HBCUs  Students at Norfolk State University will receive support in several initiatives designed to enhance student retention and degree completion, increase the representation of minority students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math…

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Norfolk State announces new deputy chief of police

Norfolk State announces new deputy chief of police

Brian Covington has been selected as the new Deputy Chief of Police of the Norfolk State University Police Department. Covington is a public safety professional with more than 23 years of law enforcement experience and recently served as the University’s Interim Deputy Chief of Police. Brian Covington has been selected as the new Deputy Chief of Police of the Norfolk State University Police…

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Pharrell Williams effort to launch more minority-owned businesses

Pharrell Williams effort to launch more minority-owned businesses

Hampton Roads native and music icon Pharrell Williams, a friend and supporter of Norfolk State University, today launched Black Ambition, a non-profit initiative that will provide a bridge to success for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs who are launching tech, design, healthcare, and consumer products/services start-ups. The main goal of the initiative is to level the playing field and foster the…

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Spartan men win first game of away double-header

Spartan men win first game of away double-header

By Siera Jones

NSU men’s basketball reclaimed their lead late in the second period to top James Madison University Saturday, Nov. 28. With the help of standout performances from Devante Carter and J.J. Matthews, the Spartans competed closely with JMU before closing the final period with a 10 point lead.

After contributions from Mustafa Lawrence, Tyrese Jenkins, and Carter, halfway through the…

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UNCW overpowers Spartan Women in season opener

UNCW overpowers Spartan Women in season opener

By Siera Jones

The NSU Women’s Basketball team fell to UNC Wilmington in the season opener Wednesday, Nov. 25, despite standout performances from Jalynn Holmes and Jaiden Morris. The Spartan women were overpowered after a slow start in the first quarter, which set the tone for the rest of the game.

The Seahawks scored 23 points in the first period with Mary McMillan scoring seven points. The…

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