HT TO HOLD ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER
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AUSTIN -- On Saturday, October 27, Huston-Tillotson University will hold its biggest annual fundraiser at the JW Marriott at 6:00 p.m. It is Huston-Tillotson’s Scholarship Gala, this year, featuring GRAMMY Award-winning Gary Clark, Jr. and local artist, The Peterson Brothers. Sponsorships, tables, and individual tickets are available now via the University’s website at htu.edu (click the photo above) or by calling 512.505.3073 or emailing
htgala@htu.edu
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Proceeds from the Gala help close the funding gap for students, effectively removing financial barriers that otherwise would cause students to end their college years suddenly.
For 143 years, Huston-Tillotson has received support from many individuals who believe in the University’s mission of nurturing a legacy of leadership and excellence in education, connecting knowledge, power, passion, and values. Huston-Tillotson’s legacy includes graduates with careers in corporate America, science, education, sports, medicine, law, and much more, including owning businesses. And many of these professionals entered Huston-Tillotson as first-generation college students, students who were the first in their family to attend college.
Today, Huston-Tillotson continues to make such history in families from across America and internationally right here in East Austin. With a rich history in East Austin as the community’s “intellectual heartbeat,” the University attracts students with daring dreams, pivoting the University to expansion, such as a new campus in East Austin for its Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, opening later this year. Huston-Tillotson also hit another milestone this year with the 2018 freshman class being the largest since 2010, ultimately increasing Huston-Tillotson’s enrollment to more than 1,100 students.
Financial support for the Gala helps position the University to provide scholarships to more students, thus lifting more families out of binds that only an education can do.
Huston-Tillotson looks forward to the special evening of celebration in October that also will feature an exclusive video of Huston-Tillotson’s everyday story told by current students. The University will recognize three partners, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Merck, and HomeAway. Additionally, there will be an auction of some impressive gifts, including a trip and an all-inclusive Austin package, to name a few. Rounding out the evening will be an after-party with entertainment by The Peterson Brothers.
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AUSTIN -- Huston-Tillotson University grows its departmental leadership with the addition of Ms. Jennifer Miles. Miles joins the Huston-Tillotson family as its director of the Center for Academic Innovation and Transformation (CAIT), designated to service the professional development needs of faculty and staff.
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HT ANNOUNCES ITS FIRST-EVER BASKETBALL CLASSIC
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Dr. John Quill Taylor King
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AUSTIN -- From Friday, November 16 to Saturday, November 17, the Delco Center located at 4601 Pecan Brook Drive will be full of excitement when four college basketball teams and two local high school teams meet on the hardwood. This will be Huston-Tillotson University's kickoff of its first-ever HBCU Basketball Classic named after the University's third president following the merger, Dr. John Quill Taylor King. With games scheduled across both days with guaranteed family fun, advance tickets are available now
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Athletics Director Charles H. Dubra (pictured), an HT alum and 43-year employee, shared that this Classic is a community event.
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72 STUDENTS ARE POTENTIAL BONE MARROW DONORS
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AUSTIN -- "Once our science students learned about the horrifyingly large health disparity in those donor registry stats, they were mobilized to act!" Dr. Amanda Masino said. Masino serves as associate professor of biology and director of STEM Research Scholars. Recently, the students met with representatives of Gift of Life at Huston-Tillotson to find out if they are potential matches for individuals in need of bone marrow.
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HT STUDENTS STAND OUT IN CITY OF AUSTIN INTERNSHIPS
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AUSTIN -- Two HT students participated in the City’s internship program in summer 2018, Chima Ezirim and Christopher Nguyen. Dr. Patricia Muse, the IT Program Manager for the City’s Communications and Technology Management (CTM) department, noted that “they both performed admirably at their jobs.” Ezirim and Nguyen are majoring in the School of Business and Technology’s computer science program.
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HT-UT ROTC CONDUCTS TRAINING EXERCISES ON HT'S CAMPUS
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Whitworth and Moore shake hands, resembling the University's seal.
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AUSTIN -- Huston-Tillotson University partners with the University of Texas at Austin to offer military science courses. On September 6, the ROTC conducted laboratory exercises on Huston-Tillotson’s campus. Huston-Tillotson’s cadets Kelly Moore and Johnathan Whitworth were able to step away for a moment to share about their journey to date.
First Sergeant Moore of Norfolk, Virginia aspires to be an officer, either second lieutenant or quartermaster in logistics or supply officer in the U.S. Army. After she enlisted, she was a sergeant - HR specialist.
“Since I aspire to be an officer, I returned to school, and I chose Huston-Tillotson University,” Sergeant Moore said. “Being in ROTC (and the military, in general) has grown me a lot and given me an opportunity to juggle a lot of responsibilities that I wasn’t really used to in the past. It’s also good being a student at Huston-Tillotson University and to experience life away from the Army. I get to see how regular students live and experience a civilian life.”
Second Lieutenant Whitworth of Shelby, North Carolina was a sergeant, first class, active duty, before coming to Huston-Tillotson. He aspires to become an 06 (Colonel). “I will reach for the stars to get there,” Whitworth emphasized.
“I love HT. It’s Austin’s biggest kept secret and an HBCU,” he said. “With me being an older cadet here, with kids of my own, it is enlightening. It’s been challenging as a 34-year-old getting back into the college realm, but it opens my eyes to how much I have grown. Here at HT, I don’t have to go too far for my classes, and the cost is kept down. I can get a quality education. I can relate to the education here because of the cultural experience and the professors. The professors just don’t teach the class; they make you use things that you can apply in life."
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Whitworth stands at rest.
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Moore gives orders to fellow cadets.
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Moore salutes fellow cadets.
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Pictured is one of the many learning teams of the University's popular Adult Degree Program. This submitted photo is of three teammates following their final UNIV 1301 class presentation on Thursday, September 13, 2018. From left to right are Delia "Lisa" Rios (Psychology), Kiska Jones (Business Administration), and Yuri Avila (Business Administration).
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We were honored to have the Honorable Cynthia “Mother” Pratt, the first woman Deputy/Acting Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and the First Woman Minister of National Security in the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, visit our campus on Tuesday, September 25, and share with our students a powerful, motivational message!
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The 82nd U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. visits Huston-Tillotson University on Friday, September 28, with Texas State Representative Eric Johnson for a conversation on "Redistricting in Texas."
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HT'S LIBRARY STAFF TO PARTICIPATE IN AUSTIN ARCHIVES BAZAAR
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AUSTIN -- Join Huston-Tillotson’ s Downs-Jones Library/Archives and the Archivists of Central Texas for the Austin Archives Bazaar on Sunday, October 28 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Saengerrunde Hall, 1607 San Jacinto Blvd. Discover the photographs, documents, films, maps, video games, and more held in the incredible archival collections in Austin! Hear speakers discuss their experiences in the archives, record a story about Central Texas in our Oral History booth, and share with like-minded, history-loving locals. For speaker line-up and full details, visit the
Austin Archives Bazaar
website. We hope to see you there!
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PRESIDENT BURNETTE 'ON THE MOVE' PROMOTING HT
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Dr. Burnette stopped by Austin's 95.9 RnB to record several Public Service Announcements on the 2018 Scholarship Gala and other University programs and initiatives.
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Earlier in September, Dr. Burnette participated in a podcast with The Bingham Group.
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Early in the morning, Dr. Burnette stopped by KAZI to spread the great news about the University's enrollment growth and much more.
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A ‘SPARK’ OF HOPE FOR SURVIVORS LIKE ME
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DURHAM, NC -- A bright soul in a dark place. A college cheerleader full of spirit, full of hope, no worries other than nailing the cheer routines and every college class test. But April-Autumn Jenkins never knew that she would face the test of power, physical power, a male college athlete who would soon change her life forever. Jenkins became a victim of sexual assault, and nobody believed her story. Her life was ripped apart with a resulting, unplanned child, alcoholism, and a loss of mind, literally. But today, this Duke University Women’s Center’s therapist and motivational speaker is speaking out. She is saving others because “Huston-Tillotson saved me.” She is on a mission to lift other victims, primarily black girls, out of their dark places.
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HOMETOWN: Houston, Texas
ACCOMPLISHMENTS/HONORS: Selected to the Champions of Character Team for the Red River Athletic Conference
FAVORITE HOBBY: Listening to music
FAVORITE FOOD: Cinnamon rolls
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT BEING AN HT STUDENT: I LOVE the environment here at HT. The feeling of being welcomed and supported is felt every single day. I also love the crazy support we get at our basketball games; our fan base is a special thing.
UNIQUE ABOUT ME: I love writing and reading poetry!
WHO/WHAT INSPIRES ME AND WHY: Every single person who has helped me to get to where I am today inspires me because if I ever stop working to get to the top, then, I have let every single one of them down.
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HOMETOWN: Bastrop, Texas
MORE ORGANIZATIONS: Pi Gamma Mu
FAVORITE HOBBY: Playing the piano
FAVORITE FOOD: Italian
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT BEING AN HT STUDENT: I love the personable feel of the campus and the amazing professors who we are blessed to have!!
WHO INSPIRES ME AND WHY: My mom inspires me because she is a strong foundation for me to stand on and is one of my biggest supporters.
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JOINED HT fRAMily: October 2002 - 2007; November 2013 -
MORE EDUCATION: Leadership Training Academy (Military School) - Norfolk, VA; Tidewater Community College - Virginia Beach, VA; Austin Community College - Austin, TX
LIKE MOST ABOUT WORKING AT HT: I enjoy the campus grounds and history of Huston-Tillotson University. The fact that this HBCU is the most diverse university in Austin, Texas makes me a proud employee of HT. As a retired Navy Veteran and a former educator, I admire the unselfish sacrifices done by faculty and staff for the success of our students on a daily basis. The same diversity I witnessed in the U.S. military overseas and in the U.S. has been seen on this campus, and this diversity continues to grow.
FONDEST MEMORY OF COLLEGE DAYS: Taking college courses while stationed aboard a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier during a hurricane
FAVORITE FOOD: Traditional Margarita Pizza
FAVORITE HOBBY: Paint/art
UNIQUE ABOUT ME: Martial arts, Asian arts, and training
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HOMETOWN: Fort Worth, Texas
MORE ORGANIZATIONS: Divine Purpose Mime Ministry (President) and Pre-Alumni Council
ACCOMPLISHMENTS/
HONORS: Dean’s List, Honor Roll, internships, and many leadership roles since freshman year
FAVORITE HOBBY: Dancing and hanging with family
FAVORITE FOOD: Pizza
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT BEING AN HT STUDENT: I like the family environment and the connections I’ve made through my college years here.
UNIQUE ABOUT ME: I am a twin, and my twin brother goes to Jarvis Christian College.
WHO/WHAT INSPIRES ME AND WHY: My mother and grandmother inspire me with their strength through the things they face and how they overcome such things. My favorite quotes are one from Tamar Braxton, “No matter who you want to be, no matter what you want to be, don’t give up on you. IT’S POSSIBLE,” and another one from the Holy Bible (Romans 8:18), “For I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”
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HOMETOWN: Houston, Texas
HIGH SCHOOL: Dulles HS - Sugar Land, TX
HIGH SCHOOL SPORT AND POSITION: Volleyball (Outside Hitter)
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT PLAYING HT VOLLEYBALL: I love how everyone is so supportive, not just the students but also the faculty and staff. We are a true fRAMily.
WHAT IS THE ONE THING THAT HELPS YOU PERFORM AT A HIGH LEVEL IN SPORTS: Preparation. Our coaches ensure that we are always properly prepared and well trained.
FAVORITE SPORTS STAR AND WHY:
Serena Williams is my favorite sports star because she has continued to excel, regardless of all of the obstacles throughout her career.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I am honored to be chosen and know that all of my fRAMily will have a great 2018-2019 season and year!
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HOMETOWN: Seattle, Washington
ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENT/
HONOR: Miss Umoja Fest Queen of Africa Town 2018
CAREER ASPIRATION: Talent Scout, Producer, Famous Vocalist
FAVORITE HOBBIES: Singing and serving my community
FAVORITE FOODS: French fries, gelato, fruit roll-ups, and cantaloupe
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT BEING AN HT STUDENT: I love being able to build a career alongside beautiful black and brown students just like me.
UNIQUE ABOUT ME: I have a birthmark on my left arm that is always warm.
WHAT INSPIRES ME: “Be in pursuit of what sets your soul on fire,” and “if that dream doesn’t scare you, it isn’t BIG enough!”
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JOINED HT fRAMily: August 1998
LIKE MOST ABOUT WORKING AT HT: I like the opportunity to take students who other universities might pass over and give them the opportunity to become productive performers, educators, and citizens.
FONDEST MEMORY OF COLLEGE DAYS: Singing in and traveling with the Texas Southern Concert Choir and being voted “Miss Texas Southern University”
@texassouthern
FAVORITE FOOD: chocolate with almonds
FAVORITE HOBBY: strength training
UNIQUE ABOUT ME: I conducted the 105 Voices of History National HBCU Choir at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
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HOMETOWN: Giddings, Texas
MORE ORGANIZATIONS: RLCM, CAB, Rambassador, HT Track Manager, and HT Mascot
ACCOMPLISHMENTS/ HONORS: Asked to join Career Pathways Initiative Cohort 2 Summer 2018 and graduated high school with distinction
FAVORITE HOBBY: Cross Country and helping in my community back home
FAVORITE FOOD: tacos or anything Mexican cuisine
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT BEING AN HT STUDENT: I like how the student body and overall campus are close-knit.
UNIQUE ABOUT ME: I am a very social person.
WHO INSPIRES ME AND WHY: My family inspires me because I am a first-generation college student who wants to make my family proud and show them that I can achieve anything that I put my mind to.
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HOMETOWN: Dickinson, TX
MORE ORGANIZATIONS: Green is the New Black, Student Kinesiology Association, Criminal Justice Club
ACCOMPLISHMENTS/ HONORS: Dean’s List, Honor Roll, Champions of Character Award for soccer and softball, 2017-18 Second Team All-Conference for softball, Betty Ettier Award: Highest Female Kinesiology major rank, and Academic All-conference for soccer and softball
MORE ON CAREER ASPIRATION: I want to get my master’s in adaptive physical activity and open gym facilities that are accessible for people with disabilities.
FAVORITE HOBBIES: Staying active, being outdoors, and spending time with my family and friends
FAVORITE FOOD: my mom’s tamales!
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT BEING AN HT STUDENT: HT has provided me with opportunities that I didn’t even think were possible for myself.
UNIQUE ABOUT ME: I have close to 100 pairs of shoes.
WHO INSPIRES ME AND WHY: My parents and three sisters inspire me because they’ve always supported me and believed in me even when I didn’t. Through my parents’ trials and tribulations, they always have made sure that me and my sisters had what we needed.
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HOMETOWN: Edinburg, Texas (The Rio Grande Valley
HIGH SCHOOL: Robert Vela High School
HIGH SCHOOL SPORT(S) AND POSITION(S): Volleyball (libero), basketball (shooting guard), and track and field (100m sprint, 4x1 relay, long jump)
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT PLAYING HT VOLLEYBALL: I like the hype that we get at our games; it creates an adrenaline rush, motivating not only me but also my teammates to win.
WHAT IS THE ONE PERSON WHO HELPS YOU PERFORM AT A HIGH LEVEL IN SPORTS: My family helps me perform to the best of my ability. Since I’m the oldest of three, I like to think that I’m out here doing good to be a good role model to my siblings and trying to make my parents and entire family proud of everything I’m doing.
FAVORITE SPORTS STAR AND WHY: My favorite sports star was my cousin, Cassandra Trevino. She was my role model who gave me this dream that’s coming true.
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JOINED HT fRAMily: September 2017
LIKE MOST ABOUT WORKING AT HT: I enjoy working with the students and finding innovative ways to increase the efficiency and services of the Business Office.
FONDEST MEMORY OF COLLEGE DAYS: I met my husband at GSU, and I love the Grambling motto, “Where Everybody is Somebody.”
FAVORITE FOOD: soul food
FAVORITE HOBBY: swimming
UNIQUE ABOUT ME: I am the first person on my dad’s side to graduate from college!
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#WeAreYOU #WeAreIDEAL #WeAreHT
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Mission
HT nurtures a legacy of leadership and excellence in education, connecting knowledge, power, passion, and values.
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Vision
A connected world where diversity of thought matters.
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