VSU women remain perfect Mar 19, 2008
Over the weekend VSU had its consecutive-games streak snapped at 40 against Shaw University and although they won the match 7-2 their coach is still pushing them. When you re on top everyone is trying to knock you down off the pole, Person said. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
VSU moves to 5-0 in women’s tennis Mar 18, 2008
VSU moves to 5-0 in women s tennis 03/18/2008 Virginia State University women s tennis team remained undefeated and moved it s record to 5-0 after the Lady Trojans downed Shaw University 7-2 on Sunday in Ettrick ... On the men s side, Virginia State University s men s tennis team dropped its first game of the season when Shaw University downed the Trojans 9-0 on Sunday in Ettrick. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Obituaries (10) Mar 17, 2008
He graduated from Wilson High School in Florence and obtained degrees from South Carolina State College, Clemson University, Shaw University and Cocker College. He was also a Doctoral Fellow at the University of South Carolina. (Anson Record, NC)
Shaw, Brickey part ways Mar 15, 2008
Advertisements From staff reports Shaw University is looking for a new men's basketball coach ... Al Carter, director of athletics said in a statement, "We appreciate and value the dedication and contributions of coach Brickey to the athletic programming here at Shaw University. The Shaw Family extends best wishes for his continued success in all future endeavors."The school will conduct a national search to find a replacement. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bears eliminated in first round knocked Mar 15, 2008
Advertisements Brad Petit, Correspondent FLORENCE, S.C. - Down early, the Shaw University Bears refused to get knocked out. Up late, Shaw couldn't close the deal. (News & Observer -- Sports)
As state creates a new service, companies spring up to cash in Feb 26, 2008
Hopkins, the former Shaw University coach, built Dominion Healthcare Services by having workers go door to door in poor neighborhoods, looking for people to sign up for a mental-health service called community support. In 18 months, Dominion charged taxpayers $33. (News & Observer)
Newspaper: NC seeks repayment for mental health services Feb 26, 2008
The company was started by former Shaw University basketball coach Joel Hopkins, 39, who's best known for coaching NBA star Tracy McGrady in high school. His employees knocked on doors in poor neighborhoods in up to nine counties, asking people to sign up for community support. (The Daily Reflector)
Obituaries (8) Feb 25, 2008
She attended public school in Anson County and went on to receive vocational training at Shaw University in Raleigh. She served on the usher board and as a misionary for Centenary AME Zion Church, where she remained a faithful member until her death. (Anson Record, NC)
Falcons, Bears seek CIAA title Feb 25, 2008
The Shaw University women's basketball team and its crosstown rival, St. Augustine's, are each taking the relatively short bus trip to Charlotte for this year's CIAA Tournament. Both expect to return home with the title. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Newsome honored for daring to dream Feb 24, 2008
In acknowledgement of Black History Month, Newsome -- now president of Shaw University -- Jackson, former basketball player C.B. Claiborne and former football player William Turner were honored at halftime of the Duke-St. John's game Saturday in Cameron Indoor Stadium. (News & Observer -- Sports)
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She received a B.A. degree in Elementary Education from Shaw University in Raleigh and has done additional course work at NCCU in Durham. I am honored to have been chosen by my peers. (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)
Claflin baseball splits doubleheader Feb 16, 2008
The Panthers will play Shaw University Saturday at Mirmow Field beginning at 1:00 pm. . (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Civil Rights Veterans to speak about Ella Baker, SNCC, Social Justice Feb 12, 2008
Baker called a conference for Easter Weekend of 1960 at her alma mater, Shaw University in Raleigh, N.C., and out of that conference came the beginnings of the vanguard of the movement. Informed by her participation in the intellectual ferment of the Harlem Renaissance, her past experiences in youth-centered community organizing, and a disillusionment with the charismatic and male-dominated leadership within the Civil Rights Movement, Baker heavily influenced SNCC's development. (East Tennessean, TN)
Jenny Saturday area sports file Feb 10, 2008
On Saturday, Claflin has another doubleheader, also at 1 p.m., against Shaw University. SCSU softball team. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Marching bands bust a move at Dome Jan 27, 2008
Dancers from Shaw University hang in the air during the Honda Battle of the Bands at the Georgia Dome on Saturday. Driving beats, intricate marching and troops of dancing girls flashing sass and a little thigh had band members sweating as they left the turf. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Borrowed instruments allow band to compete Jan 25, 2008
NCCU's band is one of 10 invited to the event this year, and one of three from North Carolina; Winston-Salem State University and Shaw University in Raleigh will also be represented. All rights reserved. (News & Observer)
Still more to do Jan 21, 2008
A graduate of Shaw University, Prince, 54, works for the state Department of Health and Human Services. He lives with his wife and sons in an integrated middle-class neighborhood in Raleigh. (News & Observer)
'Dream big' to honor King, famous attorney advises Jan 18, 2008
Gary, 60, attended Shaw University in Raleigh, N.C., on a football scholarship. He earned his "Giant Killer" reputation by winning more than 150 cases with awards in excess of $1 million each. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
CIAA tourney sets its course Jan 18, 2008
The CIAA is made of 10 historically black schools, including Shaw University and St. Augustine's College in Raleigh. Last year's tournament drew more than 165,000 fans, officials said, and contributed about $27. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Trojans bury Bears Jan 16, 2008
Fleming scored a team-high 18 points in the Trojans 79-71 win over Shaw University at Daniel Gymnasium Tuesday. This was Flemings third game back after missing the previous 13 with a meniscus strain. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
A wordsmith inside Jan 10, 2008
His mother played basketball at Florida Tech; his father played at Shaw University in Raleigh, N.C.. Johnson was born in Jamaica and moved to the New York City borough of Queens at 2 years of age. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Watts advances MLK's legacy with 'service-centered' service Jan 8, 2008
Hammond is a native of Greenville, N.C., and an alumnus of East Carolina University and Shaw University Divinity School. He currently serves on the board of directors for the Greater Durham YMCA, Durham Habitat for Humanity, the Durham County Hospital Corporation, New Vision Community Development and the Joyland Foundation. (Durham News)
Pastor thrilled top attorney to speak at MLK banquet Jan 2, 2008
Durham remembers Gary from their days in college in the late 1960s and early 1970s at Shaw University in Raleigh, N.C. ... Gary then went to Shaw University in Raleigh, N.C., where he swept the locker room until an injury to another player gave him an opening to impress the coaches and win a scholarship ... 1 million to Shaw University, and he has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to other historically black colleges and universities. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
»Raiders making plays in college Jan 1, 2008
Shaw University sophomore quarterback Travis Robinson was part of the Bears 2007 CIAA championship team. Sierra College sophomore Chris Crank was part of a Sierra team that went 9-1 and won the Valley Conference championship. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Hunt: Chowan becomes CIAA's first non-HBCU member Dec 27, 2007
The CIAA consists of 10 HBCUs: Elizabeth City State, Johnson C. Smith, Fayetteville State, St. Paul's, Virginia Union, Virginia State, Bowie State, Saint Augustine's College, Shaw University and Livingstone College. The conference recently lost Winston-Salem State and North Carolina Central to the Division I ranks. (ESPN -- College Sports)
More of this story Dec 25, 2007
Brown, who will turn 79 on Jan. 30, graduated from J.A. Chaloner High School and entered Shaw University. The Korean War interrupted his college education. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Cutcliffe, Duke know recruiting is key Dec 18, 2007
Cutcliffe then turned to Alleva and Duke president Richard Brodhead, who were sitting next to him at the news conference on Saturday, and asked: "Correct me if I'm wrong, when you say not lower the academic standards, it doesn't mean we're not bringing in people that are not perfect in their college boards."Cutcliffe impressed the search committee, said Shaw University president Clarence Newsome, who was on the committee, with his grasp of the balance that Duke is trying to achieve between... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Less pomp in this circumstance Dec 17, 2007
Shaw University and St. Augustine's College do not hold winter commencements. Students who earn degrees in winter can participate in spring commencement. (News & Observer)
UNC, Meredith loan programs draw federal scrutiny Dec 11, 2007
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Meredith College and Shaw University each received letters that went out Oct. 24. Responses from the schools answering questions about financial arrangements were due back to the education department by Nov. 30. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
State dignitaries turn out for UNCF Banquet Nov 30, 2007
A graduate of Shaw University in Raleigh, N.C., Gary knows firsthand the importance of HBCs. Ive spent much of my life trying to inspire young people to be all they can be, said Gary. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Fans' melee halts game Nov 28, 2007
Jaymes Powell Jr., Staff Writer RALEIGH - The men's basketball game between Shaw University and St. Augustine's College on Tuesday night at Broughton High School was halted when a shoving match in the stands spilled onto the floor and Wake County sheriff's deputies used pepper spray to disperse about 40 people. Play was suspended and the gymnasium cleared with 4:31 left and St. Augustine's leading 60-51. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Community news Nov 28, 2007
The Shaw University Alumni Association of Greenville and Pitt County will host a reception from 6-9 p.m. Monday at the Willis Building, East Carolina University, to honor ministers who have supported the university and to raise funds for the United Negro College Fund. Dr. Clarence G. Newsome, the 13th president of Shaw, will be the speaker. (The Daily Reflector)
»Former Raider helps Shaw to title Nov 14, 2007
The Shaw University Bears traveled to American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte Saturday to challenge Virginia Union University for the CIAA football championship. Despite starting the game as the undisputed declared underdogs, the Bears beat the Panthers 31-24 in double overtime. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Women's Basketball Hosts Athletes In Action In Final Preseason Tune-Up Nov 6, 2007
in a 41-point, 101-60 victory over Shaw University. Jordan, a First Team Preseason All-CAA selection, was one of six Lady Monarch double figure scorers in the game. (Odusports.com)
Lumberton races offer spirited contests Nov 6, 2007
He has participated in leadership conferences, taken courses at Robeson County Community College and is a graduate of Shaw University, where he earned a degree in History and Community Government. He has also assisted a number of elected officials in their campaigns. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
Heels Sloppy In 114-62 Exhibition Win Nov 4, 2007
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. North Carolina was expected to roll over Shaw University in dominating fashion on Saturday night, but the top-ranked Tar Heels only led 50-34 with 16:54 remaining in the game, forcing Roy Williams to clear the bench to make his first statement of the year. The newly-inducted Hall of Fame coach pulled out Deon Thompson, Bobby Frasor, Quentin Thomas, William Graves and Danny Green following a missed 25-footer and a turnover, highlighting the early season issues plaguing the... (InsideCarolina.com)
UNC-SU Box Score Nov 4, 2007
Numbers from the exhibition win for the Tar Heels over the Bears of Shaw University. Scoring By Periods 1 2 Total Shaw 27 35 62 North Carolina 48 66 114. (InsideCarolina.com)
CSTV Announces Division II Men's And Women's Basketball Package Nov 2, 2007
The other women's games are Bridgeport University at the University of New Haven February 2 at noon and at Shaw University February 16, also at noon. The three men's games (all at noon Eastern) are Holy Family University at Philadelphia University on February 9, Henderson State University at Harding University on February 23 and Mount Olive College at defending Division II champion Barton College on March 1. (Kpmariners.com)
Ridiculous Offensive Showing Powers Duke Nov 2, 2007
DURHAM, N.C. -- Freshman forward scored 23 points to lead 10 Blue Devils in double figures as defeated Shaw University, 134-55, in exhibition action on Thursday night in Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils turned a 9-5 lead into a 36-5 advantage with a 27-0 run that ended with Singler's layup at the 9:50 mark of the opening half. (TheDevilsDen.com)
Box Score: Duke-134, Shaw-55 Nov 2, 2007
Statistics and numbers from Duke's pre-season opener against Shaw University. Official Basketball Box Score Shaw vs 11/01/07 6:30 PM at Durham, N.C. (Cameron Indoor Stadium). (TheDevilsDen.com)
T.J. Jordan Fuels 41-Point Exhibition Victory Nov 1, 2007
ODU Women's Basketball Captures 101-60 Win Over Shaw University ... was down right scary Halloween night at the Ted Constant Convocation as she shot 7-of-8 from downtown and led six Lady Monarch double figure scorers with 25 points in the Old Dominion women's basketball team's 101-60 victory over Shaw University in exhibition action. (Odusports.com)
Women's Basketball Receiving Votes In ESPN/USA Today Preseason Poll Nov 1, 2007
The Lady Monarchs take on Shaw University on Wednesday, October 31st and Athletes in Action on Tuesday, November 6th. USA TODAY/ESPN WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TOP 25 PRESEASON POLL. (Odusports.com)
First look: Shaw Bears Nov 1, 2007
The much anticipated college basketball season is just around the corner, as the Duke Blue Devils get the 2007-08 campaign kicked off Thursday night at 6:30 in Cameron Indoor Stadium when the Blue Devils host Shaw University for their first exhibition. Devils Illustrated provides the first look at the Shaw Bears. (Duke Sports -- Rivals.com)
Women's Basketball Takes On Shaw University In Exhibition Action Wednesday Oct 31, 2007
-- The Old Dominion women's basketball team continues exhibition action this week taking on the Shaw University Bears on Wednesday, October 31st ... Shaw University Women's Basketball Roster. (Odusports.com)
M&F Bank CEO Kim D. Saunders to Speak Before U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, Oct. 30 Oct 30, 2007
(Photo: ) Saunders, recent recipient of an honorary doctorate of Humane Letters from Shaw University, uniquely understands the hearing's topic as CEO of Mechanics and Farmers Bank, an African American owned financial institution celebrating its 100th anniversary throughout 2007 and 2008. "Every year we have been open, we've been profitable," Saunders said. (PR Newswire)
Exhibition Games Available Live On TarHeelBlue.com Oct 28, 2007
On Saturday, Nov. 3, the Tar Heels will host Shaw University at 8:15 p.m. On Friday Nov. 9, Carolina will host Lenoir-Rhyne College. Both games will be played in the Smith Center. (Tarheelblue.com)
Tiffany Green Posts Double-Double In Annual Blue-White Exhibition Oct 27, 2007
The Lady Monarchs host Shaw University on Wednesday, October 31st. The game will start at approximately 8:00 p.m., following the men's exhibition game against Mount Olive that tips at 6:00 p.m.. (Odusports.com)
S.P. Council Candidate Field Diverse Oct 24, 2007
Walden attended several different colleges, including Sandhills Community College and Shaw University Divinity School before settling on automotive studies. In 1971, he bought his uncle's auto shop in Southern Pines and named it West Side Auto. (The Pilot Newspaper)
'Prepare For Glory' Oct 13, 2007
Tar Heel fans will next see the team on the court in three weeks, with an exhibition against Shaw University on Saturday, Nov. 3. Related Stories. (InsideCarolina.com)
Bound for 'Jena Six' rally Sep 20, 2007
In Raleigh, college students will hold a rally today at Shaw University. Students from St. Augustine's College and N.C. Central, N.C. State and Elizabeth City State universities are expected to join Shaw students at Thomas J. Boyd Chapel at 1 p.m.The charges against the Jena Six came after weeks of racial unrest triggered by an incident at a local high school. (News & Observer)
Small colleges adopt football Sep 16, 2007
Shaw University and St. Augustine's College revived the sport in 2002 after decades of absence. And Elon, Winston-Salem State and N.C. Central universities moved up to Division I in the past few years, in search of name recognition and a spot on ESPN's ticker. (News & Observer -- Sports)
CIAA likely to stay in Charlotte Sep 14, 2007
The CIAA is composed of 11 historically black colleges and universities, including N.C. Central in Durham and St. Augustine's College and Shaw University in Raleigh. The annual tournament is a major social event, featuring a week of basketball, step shows, concerts and parties. (News & Observer)
Broughton boys are still kicking Sep 13, 2007
Thursday, September 13, 2007. Published: Sep 13, 2007 12:30 AM Modified: Sep 13, 2007 03:04 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Old Dominion Announces 2007-08 Women's Basketball Schedule Sep 7, 2007
The exhibition portion of the schedule gets under way on Friday, October 26th with the annual Blue-White scrimmage followed by a meeting with Shaw University on Thursday, November 1st and Athletes in Action on Tuesday, November 6th. The regular season kicks off against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, November 10th. (Odusports.com)
Falcons aim to fly high to title Aug 25, 2007
The Falcons joined the CIAA a year before Raleigh's Shaw University, which returned in 2003 with a football program for the first time since disbanding its team in 1978. CIAA commissioner Leon Kerry said both schools have made strong contributions to the conference, which has the second highest overall attendance in Division II football. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Duke releases 2007-'08 basketball schedule Aug 24, 2007
Thursday Nov. 1 SHAW UNIVERSITY $Cameron Indoor Stadium -- 6:30. Saturday Nov. 3 BARTON COLLEGE $Cameron Indoor Stadium -- 5:00. (Duke Sports -- Rivals.com)
Scout.com 2008 NFL Draft Rankings Aug 24, 2007
But the very best of the senior and junior group after Dorsey might actually be a freshman from little Shaw University in Raleigh, NC by the name of Callahan Bright. Signed originally by Florida State, he was ruled ineligible by the NCAA clearing house prior to the start of the 2005 season, and after briefly attending Hargrave Military Academy disappeared from the football landscape. (CowboyUpdate.com)
Shaw cuts ribbon at new site Aug 17, 2007
The Associated Press Shaw University officials cut a ribbon at Durham County Memorial Stadium on Thursday as the Bears football team gets ready to play home games there in a big-school atmosphere. Shaw, which does not have a stadium on its Raleigh campus, struck a deal this summer with Durham County to use the 8,500-seat stadium to host its NCAA Division II games until 2010. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bears football on show Aug 11, 2007
From College News Releases The Shaw Bears football team will hold its first intrasquad scrimmage at 10 a.m. today at Chavis Park, which is just east of Shaw University on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The scrimmage will be open to the public. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Shaw Bears unveil new logo Aug 10, 2007
"This is the first step that Shaw University athletics is taking to become a world-class program."The Bears' football season begins Aug. 25 at Miles College in Fairfield, Ala ... New logo for Shaw University. (News & Observer -- Sports)
17 rush to Board of Elections to file Jul 24, 2007
He is a graduate of Shaw University. Sampson represents District 3 on the Lumbee Tribal Council. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
Durham hopes a party signals downtown's renewal Jun 22, 2007
Angela Reed, 35, a Shaw University student who frequents some downtown restaurants, shook the locked doors of CVS Pharmacy. It was 6:21 p.m. Tuesday, making her 21 minutes late to catch the drug store open. (News & Observer)
Mrs. Myrtle Jeffers Bradshaw Jun 21, 2007
She was a graduate of Shaw University in Raleigh, NC with a BA degree and later, Post University in New York with a master's degree. She was a schoolteacher and a principle before she. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Rosa Gill to lead school board Jun 20, 2007
The next-to-youngest of 13 children, she entered Shaw University at 16 ... EDUCATION: Bachelor's in mathematics, Shaw University. (News & Observer)
Wright steps down at H-K-T May 24, 2007
local basketball fan wrote on May 23, 2007 7:04 PM:" WoW, I can't believe what I'm hearing. Big Time Coach, Big Time Money, Big Time Program, HKT is not the University of North Carolina, Not USC, Not SCSU,and Not Clemson. This is small town high school basketball team in the middle of nowhere. You need to be happy with what ever coach you can get. Also get a coach better then ZAM, please thats like saying Shaw university should get a coach better the Roy Williams or Coach K its not going to... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
