Lessons learned at Elon have lasting impact on Darrin Smith ’88
Smith followed his Elon education with a 12-year career in the U.S. Army that prepared him for his current role at chief financial officer.
Like...
Bronx students headed to top-choice colleges following tour of HBCUs
Two Bronx students are soon heading to their dream colleges following a special tour that brought them to nine historically Black colleges and universities...
UGA alumni come together to give back
Knox Martin spent his life inspiring others. Now, his legacy fuels brain cancer research.
In September 2017, Martin was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form...
Sigmas honor educators
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. Gamma Psi Chapter provided a Teacher Appreciation lunch for the 65 staff members at Southwood Elementary School on May...
Rev. William Lawson’s legacy celebrated as a ‘multidimensional’ civil rights icon
One service wasn’t enough to celebrate the life of a beloved community leader, civil rights trailblazer, founding Pastor Emeritus of the church and “Houston’s...
Williamsburg native 1st Lt. Zachary Galli laid to rest after fatal...
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — 1st Lieutenant Zachary Galli’s family laid him to rest Friday. The Williamsburg native, 23, died on May 11 during an army training exercise...
John A. Burks, minister, professor and entrepreneur, dies at 76
John Austin Burks, an ordained minister, marketing research manager, university professor and entrepreneur, died on Saturday, May 11, 2024. He was 76.
He was born...
ALPHA Cares Community Health and Wellness Fair set for June 15
A local fraternity chapter will host a free health and wellness fair next month at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in Paducah.
The third annual...
Former Whitman Swimmer Competes in US Olympic Trials
Former Blue Tanner Filion ’23, graduate student at the University of Notre Dame, is currently competing in the U.S. Olympic Trials for the 2024...
Fifty Under 50: Eric Jacks ’03
Eric Jacks, ’03 has been a member of Whitman’s President’s Advisory Board since 2018. Jacks’ Whitman connections started at home. His dad, Rich Jacks, was...
Meet the Candidate: John Robert James
James will face incumbent Steve Duffy and Brook Kaufman in June 4 primary
John Robert James is seeking his first-term in the South Dakota state...
‘It takes everyone’: Community groups help Detroit twins prepare for prom
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) — We’ve all heard the saying “It takes a village to raise a child.” That saying rings true for two Detroit...
