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Making Waves 03 2025

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Women's History Month Speaker

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To celebrate Women's History Month, the College of Liberal Arts, the Robert C. Nusbaum Honors College, and the Center for African American Public Policy sponsored a women's lecture series with Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry.

Learn more about her lecture here.

 


Dr. Messaoud Bahoura Receives Statewide Award

Dr. Messaoud Bahoura

Norfolk State University’s Dr. Messaoud Bahoura was named one of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) and Dominion Energy recipients of the 2025 Outstanding Faculty Awards. Dr. Bahoura is a distinguished professor of engineering and the Center for Materials Research Director. With more than 20 years of leadership in cutting-edge research, he has spearheaded pioneering projects in renewable energy and advanced nanomaterials.


Learning Communities: Creating Community Relationships

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NSU’s Learning Communities (LC) expand students' horizons and foster a profound sense of curiosity and exploration. They focus on academic learning and aim to broaden students' horizons by collaborating with local businesses and organizations. The collaborations aim to cultivate a robust network by connecting students with community leaders from various fields, promoting cooperation, and exchanging diverse perspectives. Co-curricular partnerships ensure that students have access to multiple careers, ideas, and people that can inspire them.

Click here to learn more about their partnerships.


Philanthropy Tips – How Does My Gift Help?

Your gift can impact students' professional development.

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Extracurricular Activities: $500 can help fund student clubs and organizations, providing opportunities for leadership development, community service, and personal growth.

Internship Support: $500 can assist students with internship-related costs, such as transportation, professional attire, housing, and travel expenses.



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