Norfolk State University launched the public phase of its most ambitious fundraising campaign in University history Saturday, September 14, 2024. The comprehensive campaign has a goal of $90 million and will culminate during the University’s 90th anniversary in 2025. It is only Norfolk State’s second major campaign. The first took place 30 years ago. read more
Jawn Murray’s career is nothing short of extraordinary. As an executive producer, TV host, commentator, pop culture expert, and media personality, he has crafted an incredible career portfolio. An NAACP Image Award winner and Telly Award recipient, Murray, who attended Norfolk State in the late ’90s/early 2000s, is now the executive producer of the nationally syndicated talk show Sherri, hosted by Sherri Shepherd. read more
When parents envision the life they want for their children, it sometimes includes achievements they were never given the opportunity to achieve. read more
There has been a lot of discussion about the pros and cons of policies that allow college athletes to capitalize on their name, image and likeness (NIL). read more
The American Library Association
(ALA) has been tracking book bans
and/or challenges for more than 20
years. In 2023, the number of book
titles targeted for censorship, ban or challenge rose
65% compared to 2022. read more
Through many health initiatives, Dr. Shelia Ward has supported Norfolk State University students, faculty and staff, and its surrounding community. read more
“This was such a wonderful
opportunity, and more
companies at the level of
Swarovski need to offer such
partnerships to HBCU fashion
students.”
— Christy Frederick read more
Nada Edwards ’24 walked across the stage to receive her Bachelor’s degree at Norfolk State’s Spring Commencement Ceremony following an accident in 2017 that left her in a coma for several months and without the use of her arms and legs. When she walked across the stage, the entire stadium came to its feet, cheering her on. Edwards’s next goal--walking under her own power when she receives her Master’s degree. read more
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced educational institutions to shut down on-campus, face-to-face learning, it provided Norfolk State with an avenue to respond to the challenge of delivering teaching and learning in a way that was innovative, proactive, and transformative. read more
“The oral history project allows us to tell the story of Norfolk State through our alumni,” says Assistant Vice President for Development Shana Z. James. “It is allowing us to celebrate the memories and experiences our students had while they were here on campus – how Norfolk State impacted their lives and careers.”
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