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Mystery Donor Pledges Sixth $1 Million Endowment To Livingstone College, 2nd Donation In Less Than A Month
Livingstone College just received its sixth generous $1 million contribution, the second in under a month. As one of the nation’s private historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Livingstone is one step closer to achieving its renovation goals thanks to a mystery donor who just processed a sixth $1 million donation to the school. Dr. Anthony J. Davis, the college’s 13th president, is leading a $30 million campus revitalization project to help Livingstone continue to be home to students interested in business, liberal arts, STEAM, teacher education, and workforce development programs. The new funding will be used toward the renovations, which will...
Livingstone professor slated to be Ashanti chief of Charlotte
Livingstone College professor Felix Adusei-Danso, who serves as chair for the department of biology, will be inaugurated as the new Ashanti chief of Charlotte on July 6. The three-hour ceremony will showcase Ashanti culture, tradition, music, dancing, and leaders pledging an oath of allegiance to the Ashanti people. All are invited to attend. A native […] The post Livingstone professor slated to be Ashanti chief of Charlotte appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Livingstone among colleges, universities tapped for expanded U.S. State Dept. study abroad opportunities
SALISBURY — To expand international education opportunities for American students, the U.S. Department of State announced earlier this week that Livingstone College was among 37 grant recipients of nearly $1.3 million awarded to U.S. colleges and universities through the 2024 Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program grant competition. IDEAS grants enable higher education institutions […] The post Livingstone among colleges, universities tapped for expanded U.S. State Dept. study abroad opportunities appeared first on Salisbury Post.
In visit to bilingual Concord preschool, Cooper calls childcare shortfall an ’emergency situation’
CONCORD, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Gov. Roy Cooper visited a Concord preschool Thursday to make a case for additional funding for early childhood education. He visited Cabarrus Bilingual Preschool, which has been operation for around 10 years, and offers teaching for both Spanish and English-speaking children in language programs before they enter public school. […]
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