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Dean visits Finland to study education model

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Dr. Tarsha Reid, Dean of Education, Psychology and Social Work, visited Finland to study its early childhood education model, one of the best in the word. Click link to learn more: https://www.salisburypost.com/2023/06/25/keep-it-simple-livingstone-education-dean-gets-finnish-child-development-crash-course/

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Band director in Paris to teach music

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Congratulations and best wishes to Livingstone Band Director Anthony Jones as he heads to Paris with the 369th Experience Band to teach jazz to two schools of music that will culminate with a concert on July 3. Click link to read more: https://www.salisburypost.com/2023/06/29/livingstone-band-director-joins-paris-tribute-to-wwi-regiment/?fbclid=IwAR2wdQSydCAle0kH5Asg68heGMhdakpu_cfHK4xdog78UZilvMHox8bJAJE

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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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From the Salisbury Post Click link to read story: Livingstone culinary students host homeless for meal – Salisbury Post | Salisbury Post

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Livingstone talks HBCU relevancy

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Livingstone College president, student share why HBCUs are critical for student success and equity Click link to view program: https://www.wbtv.com/2022/02/25/livingstone-college-president-student-share-why-hbcus-are-critical-student-success-equity/