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HT In National Spotlight as Roland Martin,

Rev. Jesse Jackson Appear On Campus

With an emphasis on changing voting rights focused on Central Texas capturing national attention, Huston-Tillotson University was in the spotlight as a pair of nationally recognized icons appeared on the HT campus.

Wednesday, journalist Roland Martin live streamed his daily digital show ‘Roland Martin Unfiltered’ live from the shadows of the bell tower on the HT Campus. Thursday, civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke to an invited segment of civic and community leaders in the Davage-Durden Student Union.

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HT, Manor ISD Host Summer Music Camp

The Huston-Tillotson University Department of Fine Arts and Humanities held its first music camp this week in conjunction with the Manor Independent School District.

The four-day camp was comprised of high school students who arrived on campus daily to receive world-class instruction from members of the HT Music faculty and local musicians and educators from the Austin area.

The first two days of camp focused on band students, while the final two days shifted to choral students.

How To Watch Commencement Convocation Live

Saturday, August 7, the HT campus comes alive as we celebrate the graduating classes of 2020 and 2021 with our Commencement Convocation.

The 9 a.m. ceremony on the Athletic Field will be streamed live on the University's YouTube page, which you can access by clicking here.

Engineer, physician, advocate and astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison, the first woman of color to go into space, will deliver the commencement address.

The convocation will also recognize honors students from the Class of 2020 and 2021 and the Golden Classes of 1970 and 1971.

Appropriate Covid-19 protocols and safety measures will be in place, with event parking on Chalmers Avenue.

What Are Cryptocurrencies?

A trio of Huston-Tillotson University faculty members are leading the charge to inform the campus community of the growing importance of financial technology and what it means moving forward.

As the HT School of Business and Technology continues its series on blockchains, Dr. Abena Primo explains cryptocurrencies.

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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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INVEST IN HT!

HT Athletics Shines In Classroom

The onset of a global pandemic did not stop the success of Huston-Tillotson University student-athletes in the classroom.

HT student-athletes in five of the ten varsity programs boasted a team GPA over a 3.0 for the 2020-21 academic year.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

In-Person Fall Semester

Classes Begin August 23

The countdown continues for the reactivation of the Huston-Tillotson University campus for in-person instruction this fall.

Since March 2020, the HT family has been separated due to the outbreak and on-going affects of the coronavirus.

As we have continued to monitor latest developments and evolving science, HT is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our campus community to return as one.

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Urban Cultural Fest Comes to HT Campus

Labor Day Weekend

Huston-Tillotson University has partnered with the Urban Music Festival to create a new Labor Day Weekend experience on the HT Campus.

The Urban Cultural Fest will be held on campus Friday - Sunday, September 3-5. This year's event has expanded the brand to include Afrocentric aspects of culture to help all to better understand how we arrived to our cultural existence.

Dru Hill, Ginuwine, and Con Funk Shun are among the artists and groups headlining this year's event.

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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

Sat. Aug. 7

Commencement Convocation - 9 a.m.

Honors Convocation

Class of 2020 & 2021

Golden Class of 1970 & 1971

Wed.-Sat.

Aug. 18-21 Campus Move-In

Mon. Aug. 23 Fall Semester Begins

Fri-Sun.

Sept. 3-5 Urban Cultural Fest

Fri. Oct. 22 Charter Day Observance

Fri. Nov. 19 HBCU Excellence Awards

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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UPCOMING EVENTS

In-Person Fall Semester

﻿Classes Begin August 23

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Classes Begin August 23