Friday, October 29, 2021
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Jackson Jr., Student Government Association Executive Cabinet Inaugurated
Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Huston-Tillotson University Student Government Association Executive Cabinet, who were officially inaugurated in a ceremony at the King-Seabrook Chapel.
President: Derrick Jackson Jr.; Junior; Criminal Justice; Houston, Texas
Vice-President: Zahria Touchstone; Senior; Business Administration & Management; Waco, Texas
Secretary: Aleaya Albrow; Senior; Biology; Houston, Texas
Campus Activities Board President: Jordan Anderson-Cortez; Senior; Business Management; San Antonio, Texas
Treasurer: Elysse Burris; Senior; Criminal Justice; Round Rock, Texas
Chief Justice: Jeffrey Clemmons; Senior; Political Science; Lancaster, Texas
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Ada Anderson Celebrated At King-Seabrook Chapel
Iconic and trailblazing Austin community leader Ada Cecilia Collins Anderson was remembered and celebrated last weekend on the Huston-Tillotson University campus at the King-Seabrook Chapel.
Family, friends and colleagues took part in the celebration, including HT President Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, Luci Baines Johnson, daughter of former United States President Lyndon B. Johnson, Austin Mayor Steve Adler, and others.
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#HTNAACP Hosts Local Politics Engagement Night
The Huston-Tillotson University chapter of the NAACP hosted Local Politics Engagement Night in the Agard-Lovinggood Auditorium. The forum provided an opportunity for the #GeniusGeneration to hear from and engage with local leaders to discuss topics of importance to their future.
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SBT Student Spotlight Series: Angelina Bravo
The Huston-Tillotson University School of Business and Technology is spotlighting some of its amazing scholars through the Student Spotlight Series.
This week's spotlight shines on Ms. Angelina Bravo!
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HT Fall Preview Day Set For November 12
HT Preview Day is an excellent opportunity for prospective students that have an interest in becoming a part of the #fRAMily to get an intimate look into the University’s exceptional degree programs and engage in a virtual campus tour. Each student will have the opportunity to interact with faculty, staff and students from various departments and organizations throughout the campus! Parents, guardians, teachers, alumni, guidance counselors, principals and more are invited to attend!
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Full Name: Elysse Monet Burris
Hometown: Round Rock, Texas
Classification: Senior
Major: Criminal Justice
Organizations You Are A Part Of at HT: Student Government Association- Treasurer, Lead Resident Assistant
Career Aspirations: My goal is to own my own non-profit organization helping youth who are lost in the criminal justice system.
What Do You Enjoy Most About HT: I enjoy the warm and welcoming environment that HT provides; they help you grow in a way like I've never experienced before.
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Who Inspires You And Why: My mother inspires me the most. The way she lives her life in confidence and strong in her faith inspires me each and everyday. She is the best example that I know.
Favorite Food: Nachos for sure!
Favorite Hobby: Taking walks in the park or painting
Tell Us Something Unique About You: All my siblings attended and graduated from this illustrious university, and I plan to be next!
Words You Live By: "Make the older you, thank the younger you."- DAD
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Full Name: Virgie Beatrice Morton
Hometown: Dale, Texas
Degrees: BA in Business Administration, Huston-Tillotson University
When did you join the HT fRAMily:
April 1999
What you enjoy most about working at HT: HT’s dedication, commitment and love for the students. Seeing the smiles on students' faces during graduation, knowing that they have accomplished and completed what they set out to do. Also, I enjoy being a part of the Provost’s staff.
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Fondest memory of your college days: Working in the Bookstore with my mother and getting to know all the students on campus.
Favorite Food: Seafood
Favorite Hobby: Fishing
Unique About You: An animal lover – being compassionate about all animals.
Best Advice For #GeniusGeneration:
Every day is a good day to have a great day. If you don’t ask the question, you’ll never know the answer.
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Online Fan Shop Now Live
#fRAMily can now purchase HT merchandise online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!!
Visit htfanshop.com to purchase HT gear and have it delivered directly to your door.
Plus - a portion of all sales directly benefit Huston-Tillotson University. Click the graphic to order now!
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#fRAMily Can Now Reserve Library
Study Room Online
Students, faculty, and staff can now reserve a library study room from any device, anytime! No need to email, call, or stop at the library desk to ask if a study room is available. See what's free and claim your space with Skedda, our NEW study room calendar! (Includes Study Room 204, Study Room 205, and Multipurpose Room104)
Click on the graphic above, following the instructions, and reserve your room now!
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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
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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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#HTMensSoccer BELMAN NAMED RRAC CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to HT Men's Soccer student-athlete Juan Belman who was named as the Red River Athletic Conference Player of The Week.
Belman scored a pair of goals and recorded two assists for HT in matches against Texas San Antonio and Our Lady Of the Lake. The Rams have clinched a berth in the conference tournament in November.
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WHY #HTisIDEAL - 146 Years Of Excellence | |
Click on the graphic to learn about 146 Years of Huston-Tillotson EXCELLENCE! | |
UPCOMING ATHLETICS SCHEDULE | |
Date | Sport / Opponent | Location /Time | Sat. Oct. 30 | Women's/ Men's Soccer @ Houston-Victoria | Victoria, Texas
1 p.m. / 3 p.m. | Sat. Oct. 30 | Women's Basketball @ UNT - Dallas | Dallas, Texas -
2 p.m. | Mon. Nov. 1 | Volleyball @ St. Thomas | Houston, Texas - 6 p.m. | Mon. Nov. 1 | Men's Basketball vs. North American | Mary E. Branch Gym - 7:30 p.m. | Wed. Nov. 3 | Women's Basketball vs. Wilberforce | St. Thomas, V.I. -
2 p.m. | Thur. Nov. 4 | Women's Basketball vs. Arkansas Baptist | St. Thomas, V.I. -
2 p.m. | Thur. Nov. 4 | Men's Basketball vs. Warner | St. Thomas, V.I. -
4 p.m. | Fri. Nov. 5 | Men's Cross Country at RRAC Championship | TBD | Fri. Nov. 5 | Men's Basketball vs. Warner | St. Thomas, V.I. -
4:30 p.m. | Fri. Nov. 5 | Women's Basketball vs. US virgin Islands | St. Thomas, V.I. -
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2021
Mon. Dec. 6 Last Fall Class Day
Tue.-Fri.
Dec. 7-10 Final Exams
Mon.-Fri.
Dec. 20 - Jan. 2 Campus Closed
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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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