The evening was all about HBCU pride and Black excellence at the Defender Network’s signature event “The HBCU Presidents Classic” celebrating the leadership and achievements of Texas Southern University and Prairie View University on Thursday, Aug. 25, just ahead of the annual Labor Day Classic.
The event sponsored by Amegy Bank welcomed more than 200 in attendance who watched the informative and entertaining dialogue between the Prairie View A&M University President Dr. Ruth J. Simmons and Texas Southern University President Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young moderated by Defender Network Education Reporter Laura Onyeneho.
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Top 10 Highlights
HBCU RESEARCH
What’s happening in research on campus and how is it impacting students and the institution?
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HBCU TSU FUTURE
Dr. Crumpton-Bailey: Over 90% of state-supported colleges are in a system. What is the future of TSU?
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HBCU NEXT STEPS DR. SIMMONS
Dr. Simmons: Why are you stepping down from the presidency and what’s next for you?
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