shaw university Archives - HBCU Buzz https://hbcubuzz.com/tag/shaw-university/ HBCU Buzz delivers HBCU news, insights and editorials from the Black College community. Since 2011, HBCU Buzz has been a resource for prospective & current students and alumni. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:20:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://hbcubuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/07/cropped-hbcu-buzz-favicon-1.png?w=32 shaw university Archives - HBCU Buzz https://hbcubuzz.com/tag/shaw-university/ 32 32 235275373 James Patterson Provides Scholarships to a Second HBCU https://hbcubuzz.com/104655/james-patterson-provides-scholarships-to-a-second-hbcu/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104655/james-patterson-provides-scholarships-to-a-second-hbcu/#respond Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104655 Shaw University has established a partnership with The Patterson Family Foundation, founded by best-selling author and philanthropist James Patterson. This collaboration aims to empower students dedicated to writing and the critical role of teaching literacy. James Patterson is celebrated for his extensive body of work, comprising over 200 published titles. He is equally renowned for […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104655/james-patterson-provides-scholarships-to-a-second-hbcu/feed/ 0 104655 Three-Time HBCU Alumnus Willis “Bill” Graves Jr. Honored with Civil Rights Trail Marker  https://hbcubuzz.com/104528/three-time-hbcu-alumnus-willis-bill-graves-jr-honored-with-civil-rights-trail-marker/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104528/three-time-hbcu-alumnus-willis-bill-graves-jr-honored-with-civil-rights-trail-marker/#respond Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104528 The legacy of Willis “Bill” Graves Jr., a groundbreaking civil rights attorney known for his relentless fight against racial housing discrimination, was honored this month with a new marker on the North Carolina Civil Rights Trail. The dedication ceremony took place at 814 Oberlin Road, the location of Graves’ birthplace. This location now serves as […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104528/three-time-hbcu-alumnus-willis-bill-graves-jr-honored-with-civil-rights-trail-marker/feed/ 0 104528 520 Wings: HBCU Alumnus Culinary Legacy Soars in Savannah https://hbcubuzz.com/104185/520-wings-hbcu-alumnus-culinary-legacy-soars-in-savannah/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104185/520-wings-hbcu-alumnus-culinary-legacy-soars-in-savannah/#respond Mon, 13 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104185 Gary Gordon, a 2010 graduate of Shaw University, has transformed his passion for hot wings into a thriving culinary empire with his restaurant, 520 Wings, in Savannah, Georgia. After earning his degree from Shaw University, Gordon returned to his hometown of Savannah, craving the traditional hot wings he enjoyed while studying in Raleigh. Noticing a […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104185/520-wings-hbcu-alumnus-culinary-legacy-soars-in-savannah/feed/ 0 104185 From Coordinator to Coach: Lamar Manigo Takes the Helm at Shaw University https://hbcubuzz.com/104098/from-coordinator-to-coach-lamar-manigo-takes-the-helm-at-shaw-university/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104098/from-coordinator-to-coach-lamar-manigo-takes-the-helm-at-shaw-university/#respond Tue, 07 Jan 2025 21:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104098 In a swift transition, Shaw University proudly announces the appointment of Lamar Manigo as the new head football coach of the Shaw Bears. This news comes just days after coach Greg Ruffin stepped down for health reasons. Manigo Returns to Shaw Manigo returns to Shaw after an impressive stint as the offensive coordinator from 2016 […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104098/from-coordinator-to-coach-lamar-manigo-takes-the-helm-at-shaw-university/feed/ 0 104098 Shaw University’s Head Football Coach Steps Down Due to Health Concerns https://hbcubuzz.com/104010/shaw-universitys-head-football-coach-steps-down-due-to-health-concerns/ https://hbcubuzz.com/104010/shaw-universitys-head-football-coach-steps-down-due-to-health-concerns/#respond Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=104010 Coach Greg Ruffin has stepped down as Shaw University’s head football coach, citing health issues that require his immediate attention. In a heartfelt statement, Ruffin expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead the Bears once more: “I deeply appreciate the opportunity to once again serve as head coach of Shaw University. Unfortunately, due to health […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/104010/shaw-universitys-head-football-coach-steps-down-due-to-health-concerns/feed/ 0 104010 Greg Ruffin Returns to Shaw University as Head Football Coach https://hbcubuzz.com/103928/greg-ruffin-returns-to-shaw-university-as-head-football-coach/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103928/greg-ruffin-returns-to-shaw-university-as-head-football-coach/#respond Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:45:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103928 The Shaw University Bears welcome back an old friend as Greg Ruffin takes the helm of the football program again, marking a significant moment in the team’s history. The announcement came from the university early Tuesday. “We are thrilled to welcome Coach Ruffin back to Shaw University,” said George Knox, Shaw University’s Athletic Director. “His […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/103928/greg-ruffin-returns-to-shaw-university-as-head-football-coach/feed/ 0 103928 ECSU Welcomes Adrian Jones as New Head Football Coach https://hbcubuzz.com/103898/ecsu-welcomes-adrian-jones-as-new-head-football-coach/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103898/ecsu-welcomes-adrian-jones-as-new-head-football-coach/#respond Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103898 Elizabeth City State University has officially hired Adrian Jones as its new head football coach. With a wealth of experience in collegiate athletics, Jones is poised to lead the Vikings to new achievements on and off the field. “We are thrilled to welcome Coach Jones to Elizabeth City State University,” said James M. DuBose Jr., […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/103898/ecsu-welcomes-adrian-jones-as-new-head-football-coach/feed/ 0 103898 HBCU Joins Innovative Initiative to Revamp Biology Education https://hbcubuzz.com/103575/hbcu-joins-innovative-initiative-to-revamp-biology-education/ https://hbcubuzz.com/103575/hbcu-joins-innovative-initiative-to-revamp-biology-education/#comments Thu, 05 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=103575 Saint Augustine’s University is set to revolutionize its introductory biology education through participation in the Science Education Alliance program. The initiative aims to enrich students’ academic experience in the scientific disciplines. This transformative program will replace the traditional year-long biology laboratory curriculum with a hands-on research project, allowing students to engage in meaningful scientific exploration […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/103575/hbcu-joins-innovative-initiative-to-revamp-biology-education/feed/ 1 103575 Anonymous Donation of $25K to Aid Hurricane Recovery at NCICU Campuses https://hbcubuzz.com/102708/anonymous-donation-of-25k-to-aid-hurricane-recovery-at-ncicu-campuses/ https://hbcubuzz.com/102708/anonymous-donation-of-25k-to-aid-hurricane-recovery-at-ncicu-campuses/#respond Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:54:29 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=102708 A remarkable act of kindness has emerged as an anonymous donor contributed $25,000 to assist North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities in their recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. Multiple Historically Black Colleges and Universities are part of the NCICU, including Bennett College, Johnson C. Smith University, Livingstone College, Saint Augustine’s University, and Shaw University. This […]

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]]> https://hbcubuzz.com/102708/anonymous-donation-of-25k-to-aid-hurricane-recovery-at-ncicu-campuses/feed/ 0 102708 HBCUs Experience Significant Enrollment Spikes for Fall 2024 https://hbcubuzz.com/101726/hbcus-experience-significant-enrollment-spikes-for-fall-2024/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 21:07:55 +0000 https://hbcubuzz.com/?p=86801 Multiple Historically Black Colleges and Universities are experiencing significant enrollment spikes for fall 2024 semester.

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