Shaw University Alum and Former Divinity School Dean Nicholas Roberts to Posthumously Receive Historical Marker in Seaboard, Honoring 50 Years of Service

SEABOARD, N.C. – Shaw University graduate and former Shaw University Divinity School Dean, Dr. Nicholas F. Roberts, will be honored by the dedication and placement of a historical marker at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16 on the lawn of the Town Hall at 102 West Central Street in Seaboard, North Carolina.

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Dr. Mark Harden Appointed as Dean of Shaw University Divinity School

RALEIGH, N.C. – On Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, Dr. Mark Harden will begin his tenure as the dean of the Shaw University Divinity School.

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Dr. Mark Harden Appointed as Dean of Shaw University Divinity School

ShawU Homecoming 2023: Bearing The Legacy

Shaw University’s Homecoming is the University’s biggest Bear celebration of the year! ShawU Homecoming 23 will be back on October 1-8, 2023, with special events for every Bear!

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Update on Vaccination Requirements for Enrollment at Shaw University

Effective immediately, Shaw University will no longer require proof of vaccination against the COVID-19 virus as a mandatory prerequisite for enrollment.

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Friday, September 22, 2023

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Male Students at HBCUs

The purpose of this qualitative research case design study will be to understand the factors affecting persistence among first-generation, 18-32-year-old Black male students who attended a community college in North Carolina no earlier than May 2021 and are now attending Shaw University.
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Nakya Carter, Shaw University Student, Recaps Her Experience at the Online News Association Student Newsroom

The ONA Student Newsroom and Innovation Lab immerses 20 undergraduate and graduate college students in a digital media environment by providing hands-on experience during a paid trip to the 2023 Online News Association Conference (Aug. 23–26 in Philadelphia) and Online Journalism Awards Ceremony.
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September, a month of awareness........
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Constitution Day Program

2023 Constitution Day Observance commemorating the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787.
Student Activities Board Presents: Bear Break

Student Activities Board Presents: Bear Break

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Shaw Football Season Tickets On Sale

Shaw Football Season Tickets On Sale

RALEIGH, N.C. – Don't miss the action as Shaw football tickets go on sale to the general public Wednesday, July 26, for five exciting home games.
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Two Shaw University Students Honored by the White House

In July 2023, two Shaw University students received recognition by the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Initiative) as 2023 HBCU Scholars.

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