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#HTCommencement Reunites Campus Community

The Huston-Tillotson University Campus Community was reunited last Saturday morning as the Commencement Convocation for the graduating classes of 2020 and 2021 was held on the HT Athletic Field.

The graduation ceremonies, which also honored the Golden Classes of 1970 and 1971, was the first in-person commencement since 2019, as the 2020 event was postponed due to the pandemic.

Under a glorious (and hot) August Austin sun, and spurred by an inspiring message by commencement speaker, astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison, HT celebrated as one.

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#HTGraduateStories

In Their Own Words

Saturday's commencement convocation was the culmination of a series of individual journeys in which our graduates not only walked their own path to the stage, but, in many cases, chartered a new path for their families for generations to come.

Click below to your official Instagram page and scroll to read some of the powerful stories in their own words.

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#HT Named 2nd-Ranked HBCU In Texas

Huston-Tillotson University has been ranked as the #2 Historically Black College and University in the state of Texas by universities.com.

The site’s methodology takes a data-first approach to ranking colleges and universities. The site utilizes a college ranking algorithm and various metrics and data sets, specific focus areas include admissions, graduation rates, and financial resources. Click here for methodology.

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How Do You Create A Cryptocurrency Wallet?

The HT School of Business and Technology continues its series on blockchains, the growing importance of financial technology, and what it means moving forward.

This week, Dr. Abena Primo explains what a cryptocurrency wallet is and why it's important.

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HT Hosts Inaugural Coding And Creativity Center High School Camp

Huston-Tillotson University, in partnership with Apple and Tennessee State University, completed its first Coding and Creativity C² Center camp this week.

Huston-Tillotson C² [Coding & Creativity] Center Coding & App Development Bootcamp 2021

hosted a dozen high school-aged youth from the Excellence and Advancement Foundation, dedicated to disrupting the relationship between race, schooling, and incarceration.

"The experiential learning that took place this week with youth across the Austin community truly embodied the tenets of C² Coding & Creativity," said Dr. Jennifer Miles, Huston-Tillotson's C² Project Director. "As each session progressed, witnessing students gain confidence in mastering the SWIFT coding language felt rewarding. I applaud Dr. Abena Primo on her well-structured curriculum that took each learner from beginner level, to distinguished coders.

"Huston-Tillotson is honored to have partnered with the Excellence and Advancement Foundation. We are certain that our C² Center has prepared each student with the knowledge and motivation needed to thrive in today’s digital market."

WHY WE SAY #HTisIDEAL

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HT Graduate Named to Marquis Who's Who List

Huston-Tillotson University graduate Dr. Alotta E. Taylor has been named to the Marquis Who's Who List.

Dr. Taylor has accrued over 40 years of professional experience at the National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA). She began her lengthy tenure with NASA in 1973, at the Johnson Space Center where she was employed in the Human Resource Office as a personnel management specialist, and later as an employee development specialist.

Marquis Who's Who individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

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Campus Reactivation Updates

HT continues to monitor daily all the latest science and data surrounding the coronavirus and taking necessary steps to keep the campus safe.

Get the latest information on everything Huston-Tillotson University is doing to prepare for the reactivation of campus ahead of the fall semester beginning August 23.

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WHY #HTisIDEAL

“On my campus…we graduate families, not just individuals. I can have 200 graduates walk the stage for commencement and have 5,000 people on my campus, because they are graduating a family.”

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HT Athletes Return To Campus

Just days after #HTCommencement, the campus began to physically shift toward the fall semester.

On Tuesday, #HTAthletics began the move-in process for #HTFall21 as the soccer, track and field and volleyball teams returned to the beautiful East Austin campus to start preparations for their respective seasons.

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ALUMNI RELATIONS

Are you an alumnus/alumna? We want to hear from you! Contact Chris Cutkelvin, Director of Alumni Relations, at 512-505-3074 or via email at gccutkelvin@htu.edu or schedule a virtual meeting here - www.calendly.com/htualumniaffairs

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

2021

Mon-Sun

Aug. 16-22 Ram Training Camp

Wed.-Sat.

Aug. 18-21 Campus Move-In

Mon. Aug. 23 Fall Semester Begins

Mon.-Fri.

Aug. 23-27 Welcome Week

Fri. Oct. 22 Charter Day Observance

Fri. Nov. 19 Celebrating HBCU Excellence

Mon. Dec. 6 Last Fall Class Day

Tue.-Fri.

Dec. 7-10 Final Exams

Mon.-Fri.

Dec.20-Jan.2 Campus Closed

2022

Mon. Jan. 10 Spring Semester Begins

Fri. Apr. 29 Last Spring Class Day

Mon.-Thur.

May 1-4 Final Exams

Fri. May 6 Honors Convocation

Sat. May 7

Commencement Convocation

Class of 2022

Golden Class of 1972

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