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Exciting New Beginnings at Shaw University

On September 9, Shaw University introduced Dr. Irma McClaurin as the university’s 15th president in CC Spalding Gymnasium. Dr. McClaurin, the former Associate Vice President at the University of Minnesota promised to make fundraising one of her top priorites. “One thing that caught the universities eye was that the lady […]

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After Two Mishaps, Bears poised for CIAA Play

The football season is a make or break time for the hardworking Bears. Recent losses to Division 1-AA Elon, and perennial Division II powerhouse Catawba left the Bears with another opportunity to think about the possible stakes by the end of the season. With the CIAA-Conference play beginning this Saturday […]

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A female President for Shaw University

When you sit and think about Shaw University what comes to mind? Like others, the first thing that probably comes to mind is all the rich history that lies here at Shaw. Shaw has had monumental events happen over time. Being the oldest historically Black college in the South, and […]

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Shaw Student and Local Rapper Performs at Kmart Fashion Show

On Saturday, Shaw University student and local rapper Jessica Davis, better known as Jey Davis, performed at the Fall Fashion Show held at Kmart off Blue Ridge Rd. here in Raleigh. This was the first fashion show event held at this particular Kmart, where local models showcased different shoes and […]

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Shaw Officials Optimistic about McClaurin’s Presidency

Dr. Dorothy Cowser Yancy spent a year and a half serving as Shaw University’s interim President. On September 9, faculty, students, and school officials at Shaw University gathered on campus for the introduction of Dr. Irma McClaurin. Dr. McClaurin was elected to fulfill the position as Shaw’s 15th school President, […]

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Return To Tradition

Return To Tradition After more than a year without a traditional on campus Summer School, many wondered if traditional summer school would ever return to the University. In an effort to make summer school more accessible for students Shaw University broke tradition last year and offered summer school courses online […]

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First Year Students Taking Advantage of Summer School

According to some Shaw University officials, the better first year students are getting ahead, while the worst are on vacation. According to the Office of Institutional Research, Shaw University’s first year students who attended summer school 2010 earned an average of 33.5 credit hours after their first year versus the […]

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Lengthy Classes Determines Motivation

With 724 students in summer school, according to Shaw University’s officials, it is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of class. Teachers and students alike get up each day to prepare for a long day of classes. Since it is required that students take a minimum […]