Actress Kim Fields will deliver the keynote address at Livingstone College’s annual fall convocation.

The event, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 16, will be held in
Varick Auditorium.

Fields has been acting for more than three decades. Her most enduring role, perhaps, was as the adorable braces-wearing Tootie on “The Facts of Life.” She later played the role of Regine Hunter on “Living Single.”

Fall Convocation is an annual event highlighting the beginning of a new academic year and the fall season. It includes a rite of passage for Livingstone College freshmen and features a special candlelight ceremony.
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Inspiring young dreamers at JCSU

The second annual “Masterminds, Millionaires and Moguls” event returns to Johnson C. Smith University on September 22.

During the event, five of the city's most enterprising executives and entrepreneurs will speak to aspiring students, sharing real life experiences about the triumphs and lessons on their journey to success. Students leave the event daring to dream, yet grounded in the knowledge that success comes with determination and hard work.

The event is open to the public. Last year’s “Masterminds, Millionaires and Moguls” drew more than 200 students and nearly 100 community guests.

“Masterminds, Millionaires and Moguls” is a signature event of YOUniversity Drive, a Charlotte-based national organization that caters to first-generation college students.

"We have to expose our students, especially African Americans, to more positive images that will encourage and ignite dreams," said YOUniversity Drive founder Michelle R. Horton. "We have to show them successful individuals who aren't athletes or entertainers."

For more information, visit the YOUniversity Drive website.
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Students at NC Central volunteer for day of service

On Sept. 17, North Carolina Central University will partner with the city of Durham and community organizations for a day of service to five neighborhoods surrounding the campus.

Started by Chancellor Charlie Nelms in 2009, “Make a Difference Day” is designed for students to give back to the community and show that NCCU is a good neighbor.
Volunteers will spend the morning, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., picking up litter, painting, planning and knocking on doors to greet residents. The theme for this year’s event is “Neighbor to Neighbor.”

The day will culminate with a groundbreaking for Eagle-Habitat 4, the university’s fourth house to be built in partnership with Habitat for Humanity.

Sept. 17 also marks the observance of Constitution Day, the historic date in 1787 when the U.S. Constitution was ratified by 39 founding fathers. Students from the NCCU Institute for Civic Engagement and Social Change will join Make a Difference Day to offer complimentary copies of the Constitution to residents.

At the end of the day, students will write a reflection paper to capture their thoughts on the experience. The assignment will prompt students to think about their role in society along with issues, ideas and solutions to address community needs.
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The US News rankings are in

Spelman, Howard, Morehouse, Hampton and Fisk. Those are the top five historically black colleges and universities as ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

To find out how the national magazine ranked your favorite HBCU, click here.

Related Story: HBCUs rank high among schools contributing to public good.
 

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