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- This is the November 2023 rendition of the CSET Good news report highlighting the memorable awards and opportunities that transpired in the month of November in the NSU College of Science, Engineering and Technology.
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- Empowering Norfolk State University Students through a Comprehensive Physical Self-Defense Program
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- This is a brief list of important details that pertain to the actual Commencement Ceremony: Items such as - Venue, Tickets, Guest Seating, Masks, Safety and Security, Bag Policy, Strollers, Alternate Ceremony Viewing Options, and Parking/Shuttle Services.
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- NSU Housing and Residence Life's Residential Leaders joined resident assistants from all colleges and universities in Virginia at the 2023 VACUHO Student Leadership Conference (SLC).
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- Loni Love Steps in as Commencement Speaker as Sheryl Lee Ralph Called Back to Work
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- The planting is part of the University’s effort to revitalize stormwater treatment areas on campus that hold and treat runoff. The stormwater treatment areas known as Best Management Practices (BMP) control potential flooding, prevent and reduce water pollution, and improve the water quality. The BMP next to the meadow will be covered in turf and will soon have informational signage.
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- The Norfolk State University Innovation Center hosted a presentation during homecoming week by NSU alumna Marvina Robinson, who is among the few Black women to own a champagne brand. Robinson provided advice and information to those in attendance. Her champagne, B. Stuyvesant, named after her Brooklyn neighborhood, launched during COVID.
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- In an effort to ease the burden on our students and their families and minimize the spread of viruses during the busiest travel season of the year, all classes will be taught virtually following the Thanksgiving break. Classes will resume on Monday, November 27, in a virtual rather than in-person format.
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- Twelve Norfolk State students recently attended the 23rd Annual Thurgood Marshall College Fund Leadership Institute where they networked with some of the country’s top firms a well as government agencies. The event provided them with connections as well as the opportunity to demonstrate their educational knowledge and professional skills.
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- New York Times bestselling author, Ta-Nehisi Coates, visited Norfolk State’s campus on October 19. Held in the L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center, Coates discussed his memoir "The Beautiful Struggle," which was selected as the NSU Common Reader for all first-year and Transfer students for the fall semester.
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- (NSU Newsroom—Oct. 18, 2023)—Norfolk State University alumnus Devon Henry is scheduled to deliver the breakfast keynote address at the 2023 SWaMfest Nov. 1-2 in Richmond, Virginia. SWaMfest is the Commonwealth of Virginia’s premier networking, educational and professional development event for small, women-owned and minority-owned (SWaM) businesses. The event is sponsored by the Virginia Association of State College and University Purchasing Professionals (VASCUPP).
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- Sgt. Thomas W. Newton, a documented original Tuskegee Airman, visited Norfolk State University to tell his story and experiences as part of the history-making Tuskegee Airmen. The event, jointly sponsored by the Hampton Roads Community Empowerment Alliance (HRCEA), took place at the L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center on October 11.
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- This is the Sept 2023 rendition of the CSET Good news report highlighting the memorable awards and opportunities that transpired in the month of September in the NSU College of Science, Engineering and Technology.
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- “Norfolk State University,” said President Adams-Gaston, “is a place where we dream big and bring big dreams to fruition.”
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- The safety of our community has been and remains a priority that requires continuous and ongoing attention. Our nation, and more specifically, the HBCU community, has suffered from threats to our safety, loss of life, and damage to our environmental security. In the wake of these occurrences, we have remained vigilant and responded in ways that show our resilience and commitment to educating our students, despite the challenges.
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- As the University celebrates its Founders Week, Norfolk State remains a source of inspiration for those who aspire to fulfill their dreams of attaining a college education and earning a degree.
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- Del. Marcia Price will be the keynote speaker at the University's Constitution Day observance.
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- the Inaugural Women Who Lead Opening Retreat for Black BRAND was held in Virginia Beach, VA on Saturday, September 9.
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- The Division of Student Affairs will hold a Celebration of Remembrance honoring our fallen Spartan, Jahari Deon George, on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the Student Center, Room 138.
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- The University will be holding a vigil in honor of Jahari at a later date. The NSU Counseling Center will offer immediate counseling and support for students who have experienced trauma or distress related to this event.
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- The Norfolk State University family has suffered the loss of a fellow Spartan. Jahari George, a 20-year-old sophomore student from Maryland, was a victim of an off-campus shooting in the city on Saturday.
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- The annual award recognizes Virginia employers who provide high-quality internships to students. Some of the noteworthy efforts of employers include exposure to senior leaders, structured mentorship programs, housing allowances, paid time off, security clearances and training for industry certifications.
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- A Norfolk State University student has been named a 2023 HBCU Scholar as part of the White House Initiative on His
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- The Virginia Association of Broadcasters awarded four outstanding Virginia citizens on Friday, June 23rd for their contributions to broadcasting and the Commonwealth.
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- Moving Beyond Words
A two-day conference focused on finding and putting solutions in place that work toward eliminating racism and social injustice. Read about the conference.
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- The Moraine Valley Community College Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Pamela J. Haney as the college’s next president during a special meeting on May 31.
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- The History Makers Awards 2023-2024 Innovations in Pedagogy and Teaching Fellowship to Norfolk State University Assistant Professor Alexa Harris (Chicago, IL – June 1, 2023) – The HistoryMakers, the nation’s largest African American video oral history archive, has awarded its 2023-2024 Innovations in Pedagogy and Teaching Fellowship to Norfolk State University Assistant Professor Alexa Harris.
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- First Lady Suzanne Youngkin helped welcome the Wolf Trap Institute to the campus of Norfolk State.
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- Summary: This is the April 2023 rendition of the CSET Good news report highlighting the memorable awards and opportunities that transpired in the month of April in the NSU College of Science, Engineering and Technology.
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- At its regular meeting on Friday, May 5, 2023, the Norfolk State University Board of Visitors voted to set tuition, fees, room, and board rates for the 2023-2024 academic year. The BOV approved modest increases that will aid NSU to remain a viable educational resource for the Commonwealth.
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- Norfolk State University is pleased to announce a major gift from Board of Visitors Board member Mr. Conrad Hall. Hall has contributed a gift of $1M to support the creation of the Conrad M. Hall Endowed Chair in Constitutional and U.S. History at the university.
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- Norfolk State University hosted a reception for local media professionals to strengthen lines of communication and add a more personal element to previously well-established relationships.
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- Award-winning actor, writer, director and producer Nate Parker will deliver the keynote address to nearly 600 graduating students at Norfolk State University’s Commencement Ceremony. The 110th Commencement will take place at 9 a.m., Saturday, May 6, 2023, at William “Dick” Price Stadium, located on the campus of Norfolk State University.
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- NSU’s Center for African American Public Policy (CAAmPP) recently explored the issue of gun violence. Read what the panelists had to say.
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- Norfolk State University students, faculty, and staff gathered for NSU Night at Virginia MOCA, a joint event between the Robert C. Nusbaum Honors College and Virginia MOCA highlighting Walker’s “Cut to the Quick” exhibit.
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- Dr. Viola Vaughan-Eden, professor and Ph.D. program director at the Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work at Norfolk State University, received the Outstanding Individual in Academia from the Congressional Research Institute for Social Work and Policy (CRISP) during their Social Work Day on the Hill event.
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- This is the March 2023 rendition of the CSET Good news report highlighting the memorable awards and opportunities that transpired in the month of March in the NSU College of Science, Engineering and Technology.
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- Norfolk State University will honor three of its alumni at the 2023 Alumni Awards Dinner scheduled for 7 p.m., Friday, May 5, at the Renaissance Norfolk Portsmouth.
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- Norfolk State University alumnus, now Senator-Elect, Lamont Bagby (D-Va.) won a special election Tuesday, March 28, to fill the Virginia Senate seat vacated by Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-Va.). Bagby defeated Republican Stephen Imholt in the contest. Bagby had over 89% of the votes by 9:30 p.m. the night of the election. With Bagby’s victory, the party divide in the Virginia Senate remains the same, with 22 Democrats and 18 Republicans.
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- Marcia Neblett, Assistant Professor of Fine Arts, was awarded the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to Malaysia for 2023.
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- Norfolk State was ranked #10 among the Top 25 HBCUs, named as a “Best College 2023,” named a “2023 Top School and University” in Virginia, and designated as a “Top 10 Military Friendly” school, #1 in the Small Public category.
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- A group of Norfolk State University School of Social Work students and faculty presented at the Global Conference on Women and Gender (GCWG) held at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA
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- Norfolk State University renewed its partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard on Thurs., March 23. The Memorandum of Understanding between the two entities continues the opportunity for students to receive tuition support and supports the Coast Guard’s civilian and military recruiting efforts through the College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative.
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- Norfolk State University has been designated as a 2023-2024 Top 10 Military Friendly School, ranking No. 1 in the Small Public category.
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- Some of the area’s most powerful, successful and well-known women will help provide guidance to women who need advice and an opportunity to achieve their own success through the Women Who Lead program.
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- Retool Your School is back, and they’re “powered up for 2023” as they kick off “an expanded program to help HBCUs remain powerhouses of excellence.” According to www.RetoolYourSchool.com, “The Campus Improvement Grant competition – the pillar of the Retool Your School Program – will return in 2023.
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- Social Work Month is off to a momentous start with the official welcoming of the sixth dean of the Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work, Dr. Isiah Marshall Jr. To mark this occasion, a Welcome Reception was held at the Murray Center in Downtown Norfolk in his honor while also shining a light on the student scholarship fund.
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- Faculty and students in our Center for Materials Research have been very busy with grants and research during February 2023. CMR at NSU conducts pioneering research in materials science and engineering and provides graduate education at the masters and doctoral levels.
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- This is the February 2023 rendition of the CSET Good news report highlighting the memorable awards and opportunities that transpired in the month of February in the NSU College of Science, Engineering and Technology.
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- “Eating Our Way to Healthy Hearts: Closing the Gap in Black Health Disparities” was a lively dinner discussion with celebrity chef Carla Hall, moderator April Woodard, and expert panelists on campus Feb. 16.
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- The Norfolk State University Spartan “Legion” Marching Band was honored by the Virginia House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate for their historic performance in the 2023 Tournament of Roses Parade.
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- Norfolk State Socio-Cybersecurity research assistants were a part of the university’s representation at the 2023 Emerging Researchers National Conference in (ERN) STEM.
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- This is the December 2022, and the January 2023 rendition of the CSET Good news report highlighting the memorable awards and January in the NSU College of Science, Engineering and Technology.
December 2022 – January 2023
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- Message from Javaune Adams-Gaston, Ph.D., President
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- The video of the wrongful death of Tyre Nichols is shocking to the conscience and very difficult to witness. While this story has been repeated too often between communities of color and some law enforcement, we must remember that this is why our voices must be heard at the ballot box. It is our responsibility to impact policies that affect our communities. Norfolk State has stood for eighty-eight years as a place to prepare our students to make their voices heard while here on campus and as graduates.
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- Spartan Legion fans are a very determined group. Despite snowstorms, canceled flights and an abundance of frustration, they made it to Pasadena in time to see their beloved Legion thrill parade watchers during the 134th Tournament of Roses Parade.
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- Eastern Virginia Medical School and Norfolk State University have launched an initiative that will target health equity and work to increase the number of minorities who become healthcare professionals.
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- Norfolk State University received a Sustained Distinguished Performance award from the Elizabeth River Project on Jan. 19, 2023.
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- The design is on T-Shirts now on sale at Target nationwide in celebration of Black History Month 2023.
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- The Joseph Jenkins Roberts Center for African Diaspora Studies at Norfolk State University was awarded $150,000 for its project, “Sold Down River: Making the Invisible, Visible,” by the Virginia African American Cultural Center, Inc. (VAACC) as part of the VAACC’s Virginia Tourism Corporation grant.
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The Norfolk State University Spartan Legion put on a series of stunning performances at the 2023 Tournament of Roses Parade and events. See the photos and articles.