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Men’s track places second

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For the first time since 2004, the Men’s Indoor Track Team placed second and was only two track points away from first place in the indoor CIAA Championship, said Coach Justin Davis. WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina – The Livingstone track and field program wrapped up the Indoor season at the CIAA Indoor Championships, highlighted by the men’s team finishing second and David Bradford being named the Championship MVP for running events. Final Results  “I’m very proud of these ladies for going out and always competing hard. We were light in a lot of areas which sometimes makes it tough to reach that top spot but we look to keep improving our rankings each year.,” said head coach Justin Davis. On the women’s side, Lydia Chapple finished third in the 60-meters with a time of 7:71 and eighth in the 200-meters with a time of 25.80. Chapple collected seven points toward the women’s team score. Charity Collins took sixth in the pentathlon with 2610 points, earning three points for Livingstone. “Our placing does not speak for the efforts that these ladies put forth. Congratulations to the top teams and congrats to all our individual ladies. We are looking forward to our Outdoor season,” said head coach Davis. On the men’s side, Tyler Wagner took third in the 60-meters with a time of 6.96. Wagner finished fifth in the men’s 200-meters with a time of 22.90, collecting a total of 10 points between his events. Keilan Strader finished second in the 200-meters with a time of 22.47. Strader took third in the 400 meters …

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A black history fact not often told

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Did you know Solomon Carter Fuller, born in Monrovia, Liberia, and a graduate of Livingstone College, was the first black psychiatrist in the United States and had a pivotal role in discovering Alzheimer’s Disease? Click link below to read more about this little known black history fact in an article published by Boston University Today: Why the Story of Solomon Carter Fuller Matters to BU—and for Black History Month | BU Today | Boston University

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Students rally at HBCU Day in Raleigh

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Livingstone College students Lafayette Thompson, Charlie Collins and Jaden Edwards were among those addressing N.C. lawmakers at the HBCU Advocacy Day in Raleigh on Feb. 15. Click link below to read full article. HBCU students talk to NC lawmakers – EducationNC (ednc.org)

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President secures $7M for campus upgrades

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SALISBURY – Livingstone College made a major announcement at its Founder’s Day program Friday that will contribute millions of dollars into refurbishing the campus residence halls. “In my first 120 days, I have secured capital investment to the tune of $4 million that we will use to begin refurbishing our student residence halls,” said Livingstone President Dr. Anthony J. Davis before a full audience. “Wait a minute, that’s not all,” Davis said, adding that he has found an additional $3 million in the college’s budget to go toward the project, for a grand total of $7 million. Davis received a standing ovation for the announcement. “The least we can do is make students comfortable while they are on their journey,” Davis said. “We will begin construction in May. I’m paying it forward because my students deserve it.” In addition to this announcement, Davis also said Mondale Robinson, a 2011 graduate of Livingstone College and the mayor of Enfield, has pledged $60,000 per year over the next 10 years. And, Dr. Laticia Godette, owner of Ottendorf Laboratories, presented the college with a check for $50,000, as part of an ongoing pledge. Challenging infrastructure has plagued the 144-year-old historic black college with students sometimes venting their frustrations on social media. Davis referenced a social media comment from an individual who said the college “should have closed a long time ago.” “Initially I was bothered,” he said. “But I realized that of all that was said, that was most factual. This institution should …

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Biden’s health official to visit campus

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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

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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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Golf team puts a ring on it

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The Livingstone College Men’s golf team was honored for its successes during the 2021-22 season and was awarded the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Championship rings on Saturday during halftime of the men’s basketball game against Winston Salem State University. Following a successful regular season, the Blue Bears finished the two-round championship tournament with a team score of 582 (+14) to capture their first title since 2018. The team was also ranked the No. 1 HBCU (Historically Black College or University) Division II team in the nation. Xavier Proctor of Livingstone College was also named 2022 CIAA Player of the Year while Graham of Virginia Union was named 2022 CIAA Rookie of the Year. Livingstone College Head Coach Andre Springs was named 2022 CIAA Coach of the Year after leading the Blue Bears to four first-place finishes in CIAA Southern Division matches during the regular season. Following the championship event, the 2022 All-CIAA Golf team featured the top five players from both the CIAA Northern and Southern Division based on average scores during the regular season. Those selections included four members of the Livingstone College men’s golf team, Xavier Proctor, Ronald Otile, Emmanuel Jakisa and Joel Basalaine.   2022 CIAA Golf Championship All-Tournament Team Joel Basalaine, Livingstone – Low Medalist Xavier Proctor, Livingstone .  

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MBA cohort gets free laptops

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Livingstone College gave away free laptops again – but this time, to a unique set of students. The college’s inaugural Master of Business Administration program began this semester and each student in the alpha cohort received a free and new laptop computer this week. “We wanted to provide this history-making class with some tools that will help them as they navigate their way through our inaugural MBA program,” said Livingstone President Dr. Anthony J. Davis. “We are advancing on this campus and this alpha cohort is evidence of more great things to come.” Livingstone College received approval last year from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to offer its first graduate degree program. The graduate business degree is specifically designed for students and professionals who desire to advance their careers in business, excel as business executives or become successful entrepreneurs. Upon completion of the MBA program, students will have increased their business knowledge; grown their professional network; and boosted their career and salary prospects. Though the spring semester has started, interested students for the summer cohort can apply and get more information by calling the Office of Admissions at (704) 216-6001. The MBA program will be offered on the main campus of Livingstone College at 701 W. Monroe Street Salisbury, NC. Instruction will be a 100 percent traditional face-to-face format. To accommodate family responsibilities and employment, graduate students will have the flexibility to take classes during the evenings (Monday through Thursday) with some classes also being …