As a graduating high school senior, Robert Scott was grateful for the opportunity to attend Norfolk State University that coming fall. He would become the first in his family to attend college. At that time, he never imagined that it would lead him on a journey that would place him at the helm of a higher educational institution. read more
Whether through athletics, research
or graduate programs, international
students choose Norfolk State
University to be a part of their academic journey.
Over 100 international students, representing 21
countries, are enrolled at the University. read more
Prior to the 1997 opening of state-of-the-art facility William “Dick” Price Stadium, Norfolk State football fans flocked to Foreman Field on Saturdays to see the premiere program in the area. One confident kid made his way into the venue with his middle school football team, taking in his first breaths of a college football atmosphere read more
Two of Norfolk State’s nursing alumnae, Captain Kirsten Dickerson ’11 and Major Enesha Hicks ’11, have answered a higher call, serving in the military where they combine clinical expertise with unwavering dedication to care for those on the front lines. read more
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 marked another historical moment in the archives of Norfolk State University history . . . NSU is now ranked among the top 12 percent of colleges and universities in the United States. A few months ago, read more
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