Two students shot at Delaware State University

Delaware State University administration quickly shut down access in and out of campus after two students were shot early Friday morning. Both shooting victims are 17-years old.

The shooting occurred on the Campus Mall between the Memorial Hall gymnasium and Richard S. Grossley Hall, an administrative building. It is likely that the male victim may know the shooter. The female victim is in serious condition. Click here for info from Yahoo News. Click here for photos.

Spotlight on Spelman College

Spelman at a Glance

Profile: Private, independent, liberal arts, historically Black college for women, founded in 1881.

Goal: Spelman ALIVE is an initiative that promotes: Academic Excellence, Leadership Development, Improving Our Environment, Visibility of Our Achievements and Exemplary Customer Service.

Atlanta University Center: Spelman is part of the largest consortium of historically Black institutions of higher learning in the world. Its four partner institutions include Clark Atlanta University, the Interdenominational Theological Center, Morehouse College and Morehouse School of Medicine. Spelman shares cross-registration with its undergraduate partners. They also share the Robert W. Woodruff Library.

Campus: A historic campus of 32 acres, dating back to 1883, five minutes west of downtown Atlanta. There are 25 buildings, including Sisters Chapel, Giles Hall, Packard Hall, Rockefeller Hall and Reynolds Cottage. The Camille O. Hanks Cosby Academic Center was dedicated in 1996, and a new state-of-the-art Science Center houses classrooms and labs.

Student Body: More than 2,100 students from 41 states and 15 foreign countries.

Ranking: As a result of the dedication of its faculty and staff, Spelman College has gained an excellent national reputation and consistently high rankings in the media's annual college guides.

The College ranks among the top 75 Best Liberal Arts Colleges according to U.S. News & World Report, 2007 edition. Washington Monthly Ranks Spelman No. 1 for Social Mobility; and Black Enterprise ranks Spelman No. 5 on its list of best colleges for African Americans. Read more on Spelman's Rankings

Faculty: More than 84 percent of full-time faculty hold Ph.Ds or other terminal degrees. Student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Women's Research and Resource Center: The first of its kind on a Black college campus devoted to curriculum in women's studies.

Special Provisions: Spelman College admits qualified student candidates regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or physical challenge.

Financial Aid: Financial aid is available from a variety of sources and is awarded in the form of grant, loan and/or work-study assistance. Approximately 87 percent of students receive financial aid. Scholarships are available from a variety of sources and are merit and/or need-based. All completed first-year applicants are considered.

Majors

Bachelor of Arts: Art, Child Development, Comparative Women's Studies, Drama, Economics, English, French, History, Human Services, Independent Major, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Spanish, Sociology, Sociology and Anthropology

Bachelor of Science: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer and Information Sciences, Engineering/Dual Degree, Mathematics, Environmental Science or Physics

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Notable Alumnae:

TINA McELROY ANSA (C'71) - Novelist whose works include Baby of the Family (1989), Ugly Ways (1993), The Hand I Fan With (1996) and You Know Better (2002). She and her husband, Jonee', are producing their first feature film, the movie adaptation of Ms. Ansa's best-selling novel, Baby of the Family.

PEARL CLEAGE (C'71) – Fiction writer, playwright, poet, essayist and journalist; Her books include Some Things I Never Thought I'd Do (2003), I Wish I Had a Red Dress (2001), and her debut novel, What Looks Like Crazy on an Ordinary Day (1997), which was an Oprah Book Club selection in 1998 and appeared on the New York Times bestseller list for nine weeks. Her articles have appeared in Essence magazine and other publications.

LATANYA RICHARDSON JACKSON (C'71) – Stage, film and television actress who starred in the comedy, The Fighting Temptations, and appeared alongside her husband, Samuel L. Jackson, in the thrillers, Kill Bill Volume 2 and Volume 1. Other movie credits include Losing Isaiah, Malcolm X, and U.S. Marshals. She also appeared in the HBO movie, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge , and the documentary, Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives; Television guest star roles include Boston Public, NYPD Blue, Judging Amy, Once and Again and Ally McBeal. She made her directorial debut with the Lifetime film, Hairstory; Member of the Spelman College Board of Trustees.

VARNETTE HONEYWOOD (C'72) – Internationally renowned artist; Creator of the image of the Little Bill character for the award-winning children's book series authored by Bill Cosby, and the animated series currently seen on the Nickelodeon Network.

ROLONDA WATTS (C'80) – Noted journalist, actor, writer and talk show host; President/CEO of her own production company, Watts Works Productions. She has guest starred in several television shows from West Wing and The District to Yes, Dear and The Bold and The Beautiful. She also landed the role of "Jena Rutherford" in Rikers, a feature film starring DL Hughley.

SHAUN ROBINSON (C'84) – Actress and weekend co-anchor and correspondent for Access Hollywood, a nationally syndicated entertainment news magazine show. She co-hosted NBC's coverage of the 2004 Tournament of Roses Parade and has made cameo appearances in the movies, Bruce Almighty, America's Sweethearts and Dr. Doolittle 2.

TANIKA RAY (C'94) – Host of the Head 2 Toe, a beauty and style show airing on Lifetime Television and a co-host of Lifetime Now; She also has served as host of SoapCenter, on the SOAPnet, designs her own eclectic jewelry and contributes to US Weekly's Fashion Police column.

KEISHA KNIGHT-PULLIAM (C'2001) – Actress; Played the role of Rudy Huxtable on the '80s television hit, The Cosby Show.

DANICA TISDALE (C'2001) -- Named Miss Georgia 2004, becoming the first African American to wear the crown in the pageant's 60-year history; The former Miss Atlanta competes for the title of Miss America in September 2004; Doctoral degree candidate in English at Emory University .

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Knowledge is Power: Congratulations, Candine S. T. Roberts!

Antiguan graduates with honors from Florida A & M University

Saturday August 18 2007

Candine S. T. Roberts, daughter of Milton and Coralita Roberts, was among five hundred and sixty-six (566) students who graduated from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) in Tallahassee Florida on Friday, 3 August 2007.

Candine, a licensed pharmacist, graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Management.

During her tenure at FAMU, Candine was one of the recipients of FAMU’s prestigious Presidential Scholarship Award and she was also an active member of the White and Gold Honour Society and the Golden Key International Honour Society.

She was on the Dean’s list throughout her period of studies. Recently, Candine was the recipient of an award for academic excellence and highest grade point average from her professors in the Division of Health Care Management.

Candine was also the only student who graduated with the distinguished honour of summa cum laude from FAMU’s School of Allied Health Science.

Candine is now attending graduate school and has received a full scholarship from Penn State University’s Department of Health Policy and Administration.

She is now pursuing a master’s degree in health policy and administration.

Source: Sun Weekend

Portia N. Gifford, Miss SCSU 2007-08, named “Most Impressive” at HBCU leadership conference

ORANGEBURG – Portia N. Gifford, Miss South Carolina State University 2007-2008, was named, "Most Impressive" during the Leadership for Queens and Kings Connection conference, held July 12-15, 2007, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The Leadership for Queens and the Kings Connection is a three-day conference for the queens and kings who will represent Historically Black College and University (HBCU) campuses in the upcoming academic year. The conference is designed to enhance, support and train young women and men to become dynamic campus representatives, as well as expose them to business and etiquette skills that will enhance their abilities to market their campuses and communities. At the conference, participants attended workshops where trained professionals discussed articulation, stage presence, etiquette, confidence and professionalism. Dr. Tonea Stewart, best known for her role as Aunt Etta in television's In the Heat of the Night and director of Theatre Arts at Alabama State University, was among the presenters. Click here to read more.