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Biden’s health official to visit campus

In Main Alumni Post, News, News & Events by KHarrington

SALISBURY – A member of the Biden Administration whose work is dedicated to bridging racial gaps in healthcare and within the COVID-19 crisis will visit Livingstone College next week. Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, appointed by President Biden to chair the Presidential COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force, will visit the historic black college on Feb. 8. There will be a brief program at the college’s new F. George Shipman Science Annex, where STEM students will participate in scientific demonstrations during her tour of the facility. Livingstone’s science program will also unveil a new instrument at the program that no other HBCU in North Carolina its size can boast. “It is an honor to have one of the nation’s leading public health experts on the campus of Livingstone College, especially during the month that we celebrate the contributions of African Americans,” said Livingstone President Dr. Anthony J. Davis. “Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith is among those highly regarded in her field, coupling her passion for medicine with her commitment to social equity. Consistent with the population we serve, Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith’s insight will significantly impact our students and the greater Rowan Salisbury community.” The Health Equity Task Force is part of the government’s efforts to identify and eliminate health and social disparities that cause disproportionately higher rates of exposure, illness, hospitalization and death related to COVID-19, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health. Nunez-Smith was there when the first COVID-19 patient arrived at Yale New Haven Hospital at …

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Jamal Bryant is Founder’s Day speaker

In Main Alumni Post, News, News & Events by KHarrington

SALISBURY – Popular civil right activist and pastor, Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant, is the keynote speaker for Livingstone College’s Annual Founder’s Day program at 10 a.m. on Feb. 10 at Varick Auditorium, located on its campus. Founder’s Day celebrates the founder and first president of Livingstone College, Dr. Joseph Charles Price, and is the first formal convocation of the new year. Bryant has served as pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, Ga., since December 2018. His ministry is described as one that combines sound Biblical teaching, business acumen and political insight to propel the body of Christ to action and greater levels of faith. Since his youth, Bryant has prevailed against the odds, rising from earning a G.E.D. to his Ph.D. Prior to pastoring, he served as the national youth and college director of the NAACP for six years, where he helped to mobilize more than 70,000 youth worldwide in non-violent campaigns. A third-generation minister, Bryant was the founding pastor of Empowerment Temple A.M.E. Church in Baltimore, Md., acclaimed as the fastest-growing African Methodist Episcopal church in the denomination’s 200-year history. With an undeniable gift to bridge generations from the Civil Rights Movement to the Black Lives Matter era, Bryant incites change in the faith community. His ability to reach across social, economic and political barriers has helped people to not only experience the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ, but to activate success in their everyday lives. Bryant is a graduate of a historic black college, having received …

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Joint media statement on shooting

In Main Alumni Post, News, News & Events, Pebbles by KHarrington

Joint media statement from Livingstone College and Salisbury Police Depot on shooting incident Salisbury Police Department: Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Livingstone College family, and the victims of the incident that occurred on campus late yesterday evening. Although the Salisbury Police Department is still very early in its investigation, additional information is being made available by law enforcement. An altercation occurred on the campus of Livingstone College last night during its homecoming concert. During the altercation, a person, who is not a student of Livingstone College, fired one or more shots. The investigation up to this point indicates that there was no exchange of gunfire by those involved in the altercation contrary to earlier rumors. Salisbury Police Department is still investigating the incident and is devoting additional resources to solving this crime. The City of Salisbury continues to coordinate and work closely with Dr. Anthony Davis and the entire staff at Livingstone College. We appreciate his leadership, patience and full cooperation with law enforcement through this difficult situation. Livingstone College President Dr. Anthony J. Davis: Our priority is and remains to ensure the mental wellness of our students and to evaluate our public safety measures to create a safe, living, learning and working environment. I am saddened because our students, alumni, family and friends were exposed to this senseless act of violence. We are working collaboratively with our local law enforcement agencies as they are conducting a thorough investigation. Please pray for us in the coming days …

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Alumni Affairs names ‘Forty Under 40’

In Main Alumni Post, News by KHarrington

SALISBURY – It’s official. The Livingstone College Office of Alumni Affairs has announced the inaugural members of its “Forty under 40” Society. “Forty Under 40” is a recognition program that highlights young, successful alumni under the age of 40, who have made significant contributions in their careers, community, the nation or the world, said Vincia Benjamin Miller, director of Alumni Affairs. Nominations were accepted through June 18 and a committee of judges reviewed each application with scores based 50 percent on career and education, and 50 percent on community involvement. The group will be recognized at an Alumni Ball on Oct. 7 during Livingstone’s homecoming week. The members of the “Forty under 40” are: Alexis D. Taylor; Alexis L. Richardson; Annick Dalton; Brandon Moore; Chelsea Johnson; Christian Reeves; Christoper Davis; Christopher Kelly; Cortney Outing; Damein Greatheart; Deonne McNeil; Dondra Springfield; Dr. Earic Bonner; Dr. Jessica Howard; Dr. Kenneth White Jr.; Dr. Micah Griffin; Dr. Xellex Z. Rivera; Gregory D. Deas; Jordan Walker; Justin Walker; Kari Johnson; Keona Wootton; Kristal King; Krystal D. Kelly; Larry Richardson; Miriam A Moore, Ed.S; Moises Gordon; Nashonda Hunter; Patrick Hill; Ranzeno Frazier; Raven Sansbury; Renaldo N. McFalling; Renardo Gaston; Rev. Dr. Maurice Harden; Ria Sweeney; Vance Gamble; Wesley Jackson; Yannanda Mieses; Zandrea Lattimore; and Zoie Forster. “We’re super excited about all of the honorees and look forward to getting them together to celebrate their accomplishments and raise awareness of the success stories of Livingstone’s graduates,” Miller said.

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LC DAY OF GIVING

In Main Alumni Post by Donnie Butler

Your donation, large or small,  will help Livingstone College continue to live out its mission of education and excellence.  MAKE YOUR GIFT TODAY!!!!   Mail a check to:  Livingstone College     Alumni Affairs  701 West Monroe Street  Salisbury, NC 28144      Contact us:  (704) 216-6009 (Alumni Affairs)  (704) 216-6120 (Gift Records)      or  make an online gift: www.livingstone.edu