Friday, October 1, 2021

Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, President & CEO | www.htu.edu

HT Releases Five-Year Report

Huston-Tillotson University released its five-year report, providing a snapshot of accomplishments and achievements during the period from 2015-2020.

"This Five-Year Report is our persistence personified, illustrating our unified triumphs, groundbreaking initiatives, and effervescent moments of joy," HT President Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette said. "May every page exemplify the university's progression: launching our superlative MBA program, our designation as the only All-Steinway School in Central Texas, our African American Male Teacher Initiative with Apple, and so much more. May every story inspire you, encourage you, and unequivocally demonstrate that our persistence is our superpower."

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W.E.B. Honors Scholars Welcomed With Dinner

The W.E.B. Dubois Honors Scholars at Huston-Tillotson University were feted with dinner to formally welcome them to the fall semester.

President Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette delivered welcome remarks, encouraging the scholars to set their own bar for their collegiate experience, and to be leaders on campus.

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HT Participates In National Voter Registration Day

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

- African Proverb

Huston-Tillotson University’s NAACP Chapter registered the campus to vote on #NationalVoterRegistrationDay in partnership with Texas Rising, and The Links Inc.

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Rowing Introduced To HT Students

The #GeniusGeneration of Huston-Tillotson University students were introduced to the sport of rowing in the Davage-Durden Student Union.

Tracy Falkenthal of The Texas Rowing Center brought a rowing machine for display and for students to exercise on to get a feel for how to properly use it with correct technique and posture.

Perhaps an #HTRowing team in the future? Hmmm. Stay tuned!

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Downs-Jones Library Introduces

New Campus Delivery Service

Huston-Tillotson University's Downs-Jones Library will begin a delivery service for on-campus residents to have books delivered directly to their dormitory.

HTLIB+ Delivery is a newly featured library service that will provide deliveries and pick-ups of books and articles to the residence halls. Beginning Monday, October 4, students will now have the added option for the library to place holds on items and conveniently have them delivered to their residence hall. 

"This service was created so that students will have easier access to resources to assist them with their learning and research," said Danielle' McGhee, Director of Library Services and University Archivist. "We wanted to provide a solution to meet students where they are while also implementing safety protocols."

Hours of operation for services are:

Monday-Friday Morning Delivery/Pick-Up: 10 a.m.

Evening Delivery/Pick-Up: 6 p.m. (5 p.m. Friday)

Click here to access HTLIB+ Delivery.

Search Downs-Jones Library Archives

The Huston-Tillotson University Archives serve as the long-term repository for the institutional records of the University. The archives house yearbooks, photographs, newsletters, programs, etc.

Last year, the library launched our digital collections that are updated on an ongoing basis. Schedule an appointment for independent research, class tour, and/or a class session or make requests scans here: https://htu.edu/academics/library/archives

HT To Host Building Green Justice Forum

Huston-Tillotson University will present the 8th annual Building Green Justice Forum on Tuesday, October 12^th, 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm via Whova. This year's theme is “Repair, Regeneration, and Reparations.”

Repair and regeneration have complementary but distinct biological definitions. Repair prevents an injury from spreading and re-establishes basic support; regeneration is a complete renewal of function that restores components by rebuilding them anew. We can envision how both definitions apply to environmental justice work, from science and policy to advocacy and community resilience.

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#HTManCrushMonday

Full Name: Jeyner Lara

Hometown: Austin, TX

Classification: Junior

Major: Business Administration (Management)

Organizations You Are A Part Of at HT: NABA (National Association of Black Accountants)

Career Aspirations: Real Estate Development

What Do You Enjoy Most About HT: The community is closely knit together.

Who Inspires You And Why: My mother. She migrated to a country she did not know the language. Within 10 years she became a business and homeowner. Her story inspires me to overcome all challenges in my pursuit of happiness.

Favorite Food: Chicken Wings

Favorite Hobby: Hiking

Fun Fact: I was conceived En caul

Words You Live By: Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn’t, pays it.

#HTWomanCrushWednesday

Full Name: Michéla Walker

Hometown: Seattle, Washington

Classification: Senior

Major: Business Management

Organizations You Are A Part Of at HT: Royal Court / Miss Huston-Tillotson University, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Career Aspirations: To become a road and productions manager, as well as own my own Broadway theater show

What Do You Enjoy Most About HT: The family orientation

Who Inspires You And Why: My Mentor Michelle Lang-Raymond because she is such a go-getter and believes in endless possibilities

Favorite Food: Pasta

Favorite Hobby: Singing, baking, and pageants

Tell Us Something Unique About You: I have a warm birthmark on my left arm that never gets cold

Words You Live By: “Be in pursuit of what sets your soul on fire and maintain unshakable character while doing it.”

#HTFacultyStaffFriday

Degrees: 

B.A. Fashion Merchandising, Howard University

M.S. Library Science, North Carolina Central University

When did you join the HT fRAMily:

August 2018

What you enjoy most about working at HT: I mostly enjoy engaging with students in the library and with community members as it relates to archival outreach.

Fondest memory of your college days: Oooh so many! I made a dress that was selected to be on display at Bloomingdales. 

Favorite Food: The first thing that comes to mind is Vietnamese egg rolls.

Favorite Hobby: Ballroom dancing

Unique About You: I'm an Author and Artist

Best Advice For #GeniusGeneration:

Cultivate positive relationships with peers, professors, and staff. There are long-term benefits to having these relationships in the professional world should you have a quick question, need guidance, and/or for networking. You will have an instant community of support.

HBCU'S IGNITE

In partnership with the United Negro College Fund, your voice is needed now to urge Congress to increase funding to HBCUs in the infrastructure and reconciliation bill by $1 billion, protect that funding for HBCUs and pass the HBCUs IGNITE Excellence Act, which provides desperately needed repairs and renovations for HBCU campus buildings and research facilities across the United States. Click on the graphic to learn how to make your voice heard.

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