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Making Waves 10 2022

October 2022

Return to Sparta for Homecoming

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Our 2022 homecoming theme is “Return to Sparta” and we hope you do! Browse through all our homecoming activities and events and, if you haven’t done so already, make your plans today.  Read more about NSU  Homecoming.

Game Day Updates and Reminders

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NSU has some new game-day protocols in place at Dick Price Stadium this year. This will provide a safer environment for the public and expedite fan entry into the stadium. Know before you go! Read more new Game-Day Updates.

NSU Named Top 20 HBCU

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For the third year in a row, Norfolk State University has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the Top 20 HBCUs in the nation. Read more about the NSU HBCU rankings.

NSU Teams with IBM

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Norfolk State University will work with IBM to establish a Cybersecurity Leadership Center, giving students and faculty access to IBM training, software, and certifications at no cost. Read more about the IBM partnership.

Covington Named Chief of Police

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Brian K. Covington is Norfolk State University’s new Chief of Police following an extensive national search by the University. Congratulations Chief Covington! Read more about the new appointment.

NSU Increases Enrollment

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Despite steady declines in enrollment at colleges and universities throughout the nation, Norfolk State University saw a 17% increase in new incoming students and a 5% increase in total students. Read more our enrollement increase.

Mendez Represents NSU Proudly

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Anthony Mendez represented the Spartans this summer during the inaugural NBA HBCU Fellowship, a 10-week paid internship program across the Association’s 30 teams. Only 60 students were chosen for the fellowship from a pool of over 2,700 applicants. Read more the intership program.


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