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Ram Career Connections Welcomes New HT Students
The fifth class of Huston-Tillotson University’s Ram Career Connections program began this week during a virtual orientation as some of the newest members of the #GeniusGeneration began their HT journey.
A total of 20 students from Texas to Nigeria participated in the program’s opening, with the goal of providing a seamless path from college to career.
As a part of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Career Pathways Initiative, students who are considering majoring in business administration, communication, computer science, criminal justice, education, kinesiology, mathematics, or music have the opportunity to engage in a four-year individualized academic experience that will lead to a career upon graduation.
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All-Star Academy Welcomes New Students To
Summer Bridge Program
The All-Star Academy opened this week at Huston-Tillotson University, as 16 incoming freshmen began their college careers on the path to graduation.
The All-Star Academy Summer Bridge Program promotes an environment where students will have an opportunity to grow, while they enhance their academic and leadership possibilities. The program includes a variety of enrichment activities such as mentorship, leadership development, and career development. By attending the program, students will gain exposure to the full range of resources and facilities that are made available to them by the university.
This program focuses on building English and Math skills. Participants will be enrolled in Math 0330 and English 0311, and complete six hours of college-level coursework. In addition to academic enrichment, this program also provides weekly career networking opportunities, mentoring sessions with Austin community leaders, and daily tutoring sessions.
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Faculty Leads HT Campus
Awareness Of FinTech
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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.
Dr. Abena Primo, Dr. Derrick Bonyuet, and Dr. Azubike Okpalaeze are leading the way to expand knowledge of FinTech at HT. The articles aim to inform the campus on hot blockchain topics like cryptocurrencies, yield farming, centralized finance (CEFI), and decentralized (DEFI).
The project is funded by a 2021 Innovation Grant from the FinTech Center at Morgan State University.
"FinTech is a field that is filled with exciting new innovations in payments processing, cryptocurrencies, crowd funding, etc.," said Dr. Primo. "As a faculty member of the School of Business and Technology and as a Computer Science Professor, I am very aware of the potential opportunities this field has for students to start businesses and to contribute to the scientific advancement of the field. Hence, when I saw the grant opportunity at Morgan State University, I was excited to apply."
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New Institutional Advancement Team At HT
Huston-Tillotson University President Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette announced new hires in the Department of Institutional Advancement.
- Nakeenya Wilson - Vice-President, Institutional Advancement
- Paige Kelly – Director of Development
- Ara Williams – Donor Relations Specialist
- Tiffany Nance – Institutional Advancement Assistant
- Chris Cutkelvin – Director of Alumni Relations
- Duane Lewis – Director of Marketing and Public Relations
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"Everyday I come into the office, I learn or create something new. So far, I am totally loving the big apple and am reminded daily of the blessings that have been granted to me. Hard work really does pay off y'all! Never quit!"
- Huston-Tillotson University student Hannah Clayton on her current Amazon Web Services internship in New York.
Hannah's younger brother Todd is currently enrolled in HT's Career Pathways Program (CPI).
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"As a student here at Huston-Tillotson, I love the environment. I love that people know who I am. I love feeling like I have a chance to be somebody, and not just be a number or another face."
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HT AUSTIN ALUMNI CHAPTER PARTICIPATES IN JUNETEENTH PARADE
The Austin Alumni Chapter of the Huston-Tillotson International Alumni Association participated in the 2021 Juneteenth Celebration Parade.
This year's parade was extremely special, as this was the first year that Juneteenth was recognized as a holiday by both the federal government and the City of Austin.
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HT IN ATTENDANCE AT HISTORIC AUSTIN FC HOME OPENER
Student-Athletes, coaches, and staff of Huston-Tillotson University attended the home opener for the Austin FC soccer team at Q2 Stadium.
The contest was one of the most anticipated events on the Central Texas calendar this year. The Rams were represented not only in attendance, but HT was also featured on the videoboard during the contest.
Members of the HT women's and men's soccer teams, along with volleyball and men's basketball coaches attended the game, as did President/CEO Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette.
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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
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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