Friday, September 10, 2021

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#HTVaxUp Encourages Vaccinations

Huston-Tillotson University is encouraging the #fRAMily to do their part to help keep everyone safe.

The #HTVaxUp campaign informs the community of the key facts surrounding vaccinations, the campus protocols to help keep everyone safe, and why it is important for everyone to do their part.

Watch the messaging that included HT students, faculty, and staff leading the way in helping each of us protect ourselves from Covid-19.

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Dr. Rohan Thompson Named Dean - School Of Business And Technology

Dr. Rohan Thompson has been appointed as the Dean of the School of Business and Technology at Huston-Tillotson University.

Dr. Thompson joined HT in 2016 as the Chair of the Department of Business and Technology and served as Interim Dean of SBT over the 2020-21 academic year.

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A trio of Huston-Tillotson University students have been named as Apple Scholars for the 2021-22 academic year.

Teah Wilson, Tay Harding, and Romario Barrett have earned the distinction for the school year.

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President's Convocation Officially Welcomes Campus To Fall Semester

Reunited And It Feels So Good! The #fRAMily was back together this week at the annual President’s Convocation.

Huston-Tillotson University President Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette officially welcomed everyone back to campus as the Fall Semester began in late August. The Convocation brought students, faculty, and staff together for the first time since Spring 2020.

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QEP Kickoff

The Huston-Tillotson University Quality Enhancement Plan helps to ensure the success of the #GeniusGeneration.

Associate Provost Dr. Beverly Downing led the Fall kickoff, presenting to the HT campus the importance of the QEP in maintaining and continuing full accreditation status.

The RAMSS Program (Ready to Attain Maximum Student Success calls for the infusion of career readiness concepts in three competency areas, 1) Professionalism, 2) Communications (oral and written), and 3) Critical Thinking career readiness.

What Is Ce-Fi?

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 ce-fi (centralized finance) and its importance.



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Pie A Royal

The Huston-Tillotson University Royal Court literally took pie in the face as part of Welcome Week activities. For a small fee, the court was 'pied' for a 'tasty' fundraiser.

Urban League Sponsors Free Vaccinations for HT Students

The Austin Area Urban League sponsored a vaccine drive on campus, encouraging Huston-Tillotson University students to get vaccinated while also rewarding them for helping to keep ATX safe. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. assisted with providing food and refreshments in support of the event.

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HT Alum Named First Woman Scout In

Chicago Bears History

Huston-Tillotson University alumnae Ashton Washington has been named as the first woman scout for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. 

Washington, a 2019 mass communications graduate of HT, is now a scouting assistant for the Bears. Washington originally joined the Bears organization this summer as a training camp intern as a part of the Nunn Wooten Scouting Fellowship.  

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#HTVolleyball Beats NCAA Division I Opponent

Congratulations to the Huston-Tillotson University volleyball team which defeated NCAA Division I opponent Prairie View A&M in four sets earlier this week.



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THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

Mon. Sept. 13 Women's Soccer Wayland Baptist Round Rock, Texas - 10 a.m.

Mon. Sept. 13 Men's Soccer Wayland Baptist Round Rock, Texas - 3 p.m.

Tues. Sept. 14 Volleyball at Texas Wesleyan; Fort Worth Texas - 6 p.m.

Fri. Sept.. 17 Volleyball vs. Wiley; 6 p.m.

Sat. Sept. 18 Men's Soccer at McMurry; Abilene, Texas - 11 a.m.

Sat. Sept. 18 Volleyball vs. Paul Quinn; 1 p.m.

Full Athletics Schedule