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Introducing Huston-Tillotson University Key Cities President Larry L 33095b_Ram_Layout 1 11/4/11 5:13 PM Page 1 33095b_Ram_Layout 1 11/4/11 5:13 PM Page 2 for Academic Excellence; and the implementation of Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID). In addition, the establishment of a Leadership Seminar whereby student learning extends to the workplace environment of elected officials and key corporate executives supports unique and creative ways that faculty are engaging students. These endeavors, along with the President Larry L. Earvin (center) pictured uston-Tillotson University is continued success of the W.E.B. DuBois with students Christopher J. Woodard (left) at this place in history as a Honors Program place the University in and Tyrus Smith. result of discoveries, visions, a competitive global position. and insights made 136 years Hago. When George W. Richardson This Ram issue not only highlights the founded Samuel Huston College in University’s 135 anniversary but also Dallas, Texas, at St. Paul’s Methodist shares many accomplishments during Church with six scholars; and Jeffrey the past two years while showcasing Tillotson founded Tillotson Collegiate numerous firsts in a special segment. and Normal Institute in Austin, Texas, Among our many reasons to celebrate are they could only imagine the possibilities. the fact that we are the oldest institution Today, Huston-Tillotson University takes of higher education in Austin; the first pride in a number of accomplishments, university in the area designated as a including its record enrollment of a tobacco-free campus; and home to a diverse student body. national science winner. There are many areas of discovery at HT! I invite Many innovative initiatives, such as the you to continue to engage and support Day of Discovery for Central Texas our efforts. executives and decision makers and visits to target alumni-rich Key Cities allow the University to participate in outreach at even higher levels. New undertakings, include significant enhancements to the Dickey-Lawless Science Building, a Larry L. Earvin, Ph.D. dedicated nuclear science laboratory President and CEO equipped with Geiger-Muller counters and computers; launching of the Center 33095b_Ram_Layout 1 11/4/11 5:13 PM Page 3 The Ram Magazine is published by the Huston-Tillotson University Office of TABLE / OF / CONTENTS Institutional Advancement, 900 Chicon Street, Austin, TX 78702, 512.505.3073. ■ Unsolicited articles and pictures may be submitted to [email protected]. From the President ............................................................................................................................2 Alumni news and milestones should be HT Firsts ..............................................................................................................................................4 addressed to the Director of Alumni Affairs, [email protected]. Charter Day ......................................................................................................................................11 EDITOR President’s MASKED Scholarship Gala......................................................................................14 Linda Y. Jackson Around Campus ..............................................................................................................................16 ALUMNI SECTION EDITOR Student News....................................................................................................................................18 La Juana R. Napier Scholarships ......................................................................................................................................24 MAGAZINE DESIGN Faculty News ....................................................................................................................................25 Bella Graphic Design, Inc. Donations ..........................................................................................................................................30 PRINTING Alumni News....................................................................................................................................32 TWG+ Class Notes ........................................................................................................................................34 Photography credits: Joe Benton, General G. Marshall, Linda Y. Jackson, Laura Smith Obituaries ..........................................................................................................................................38 Sports Update ..................................................................................................................................44 Alumni Chapters..............................................................................................................................47 EXECUTIVE CABINET Larry L. Earvin, Ph.D. Events and Observations................................................................................................................49 President and CEO Tuition Comparison ........................................................................................................................50 Vicki Vernon Lott, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs MISSION STATEMENT Roderick L. Smothers, Ph.D. As an historically black institution, Huston-Tillotson University’s mission is to provide Vice President for Institutional Advancement opportunities to a diverse population for academic achievement with an emphasis on Valerie Hill, MBA academic excellence, spiritual and ethical development, civic engagement, and Vice President for Administration and Finance leadership in a nurturing environment. Terry S. Smith, M.Ed. VISION Executive Assistant to the President Huston-Tillotson University will be a leader in the education of diverse populations. We will empower students for success in a global society as critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and ethical citizens. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mrs. Frances Holliday Alford // Dr. Don W. Brown, Chair // Ms. Donna D. Carter // Bishop James E. Dorff // Dr. Larry L. Earvin, Ex-Officio // Mr. Derrick Evans // Dr. Terrance Grant- Malone // Mr. Albert Hawkins // Mr. Louis M. Henna, Jr. // Dr. James L. Hill // Dr. Zan W. Holmes, Jr. // Mr. Trennis Jones // Mr. J. Winston Krause, Esq. // Mr. Paul J. Legris // Mr. John D. Mays // Dr. C. Mark Melliar-Smith // Dr. Frank L. Morris // Ms. Kathyrn S. Page // Mrs. Ruth C. Robinson // Mr. John Scroggins // Mr. A. Leon Thompson, Esq. // Mr. Donnie J. Williams Huston-Tillotson University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Huston-Tillotson University. / 3 / 33095b_Ram_Layout 1 11/4/11 5:13 PM Page 4 Tom Joyner Inspires HT’s Largest Class of Graduates om Joyner, acclaimed by many as one of the most influential and inspirational personalities in the country, was all that radio Tlisteners imagined when he stepped into the role as Huston-Tillotson University’s Commencement Convocation speaker. The audience of more than 2,000 that came to witness the conferring of degrees for a record graduating class with its 120 members, cheered Joyner who also received HT’s honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. Graduates broke into the popular “Oh, Oh, Oh” Joyner jingle when he stepped to the podium. Joyner integrated life’s lessons and imparted sound advice humorously while encouraging students to gain knowledge from events such as weather disasters dignity (taking the high road is the right Joyner is the founder of REACH Media that have impacted African American thing to do), and keep some pictures to Inc., the Tom Joyner Foundation, communities disproportionately, the May yourself (stop taking pictures of yourself BlackAmericaWeb.com, and host of the anniversary of the Freedom Riders who in compromising leading nationally syndicated fought segregation laws, and President positions for short- morning radio show “The Tom Barack Obama’s strategic plan to capture lived fame).” Break new ground, Joyner Morning Show.” The Tom Osama Bin Laden. Joyner encouraged Joyner Foundation was started in graduates to learn from Obama’s Joyner said that he “soar above the clouds, 1998 to assist African American leadership style: “Don’t back down wanted graduates students at historically black (surround yourself with people who will take chances, to have a response colleges and universities with work your plan), don’t talk trash (unless to those scholarships to help pay you’re in a spades game); wait for it think outside the box, questioning their educational costs. The Foundation (perfect your plan), win with grace and entry into the be ahead of the trend, has raised more than $55 million to workforce. He date for this cause. He is in the wanted each one to kick the door, process of establishing partnerships start making money with historically black colleges and immediately, so he and always be willing universities in order to offer online gave graduates a degrees. hug and a crisp $5 to step up your game. bill as they crossed “Break new ground, soar above the the stage. “When ” clouds, take chances, think outside storms, problems, illnesses, accidents the box, be ahead of the trend, kick the come your way...learn from them, apply door, and always be ready and willing to what you learn, and I can almost step up your game,” he concluded. u guarantee a better outcome,”
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