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We want to express our heartfelt appreciation for your support towards #ShawU during the Day of Giving. Your contributions have made a significant difference to our students and the university. Therefore, we have decided to extend the Day of Giving until May 30th. Please continue supporting our beloved university and make a gift today. #ShawUGiving

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George York Announced as 2023 Day of Giving Corporate Captain for a 2nd Time this Year!

I am delighted to again be serving as the Corporate Captain on behalf of Shaw University’s 2023 Day of Giving efforts. Last year, we generated over $1 Million in total raised funds for Giving Day.

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Update on The ShawU District

We’re one step closer to realizing our full potential for developing The ShawU District! Thank you again to everyone who came out in support of The ShawU District rezoning request on Tuesday, May 2nd.

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Shaw Captures Fifth Straight CIAA Tennis Crown

ETTRICK, Va. (April 22) – The Shaw women's tennis team capped a marvelous conference season by winning its fifth straight CIAA championship on Saturday morning at the VSU Tennis Complex.

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Hamilton Joins Shaw Women's Basketball Staff As Associate Head Coach

RALEIGH, N.C. (May 26) - The Shaw University women's basketball program is proud to announce that Lou Hamilton is the new Associate Head Coach of the Lady Bears.
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George York Announced as 2023 Day of Giving Corporate Captain for a 2nd Time this Year!

I am delighted to again be serving as the Corporate Captain on behalf of Shaw University’s 2023 Day of Giving efforts. Last year, we generated over $1 Million in total raised funds for Giving Day.
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Lynch Selected CIAA SID Of The Year

In only his second year, Antoine Lynch of Shaw University was named the 2023 CIAA Sports Information Director of the Year at the conference end-of-year awards reception in Richmond, Va., on Tuesday. Lynch was voted by his peers in the CIAA-Sports Information Directors Association.

#ShawU Day of Giving Extended!

We want to express our heartfelt appreciation for your support towards #ShawU during the Day of Giving. Your contributions have made a significant difference to our students and the university. Therefore, we have decided to extend the Day of Giving until May 30th. Please continue

Shaw University Gives College Senior a Way Out of Poverty

Spectrum News 1 interviewed recent graduate Kasonia Smith about the value of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). As graduation ceremonies take place across the state this month, many students are facing financial difficulties when it comes to paying for college. The Education Data Initiative

Wright Breaks Own School Record In 400 Hurdles Victory

MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. (May 14) – Shaw hurdler Symone Wright broke her own school record and set a new personal best in winning the women's 400 hurdles at the Mount Olive Final Qualifier on Sunday.

Shaw Names Washington As Associate AD Of Compliance/SWA

RALEIGH, N.C. (May 12) - The Shaw Athletic Department is proud to announce on Friday that Courtney Washington is its new Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Senior Woman Administrator.
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We’re one step closer to realizing our full potential for developing The ShawU District! Thank you again to everyone who came out in support of The ShawU District rezoning request on Tuesday, May 2nd.
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Join Grammy-nominated musician Pierce Freelon at the NCMA for a roundtable discussion about the history and future of Afrofuturism, its role in the arts, and its impact on Black culture.
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Shaw Tennis Teams Highlighted On Local News

RALEIGH, N.C. - The Shaw men's and women's tennis teams were featured on local stations CBS 17 and WRALTV 5 recently for advancing to the NCAA Division II Tennis Tournaments.
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While many Raleighites know and love the Village District shopping center, they are likely unaware that one of the most pivotal peaceful protests in the Civil Rights movement occurred right on the 400 block of Woodburn Road - at what was formerly known as Woolworth's.

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