Making Waves is a newsletter for faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of Norfolk State University

Spartans Summer Abroad

nsu student photos from studying abroad

Summer was an active time for Norfolk State students and faculty who participated in study abroad programs. The programs visited Ghana, Jamaica, London, Florence, and Barcelona and covered Fine Arts, Social Work, Biology, Sociology, and Education.

Learn more about their experience abroad.

NSU Highlights $3.8M Program 
during HBCU Week

White house photo

Norfolk State University has been selected to have one of its programs highlighted during the Annual National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Week Conference scheduled for September 15-19 in Philadelphia.

Read the full article on this program.


Biden Give ‘Shout Out’ to Norfolk State

HBCU Week Conference photo

During HBCU Week, President Joe Biden highlighted NSU and its partnership with Micron Technology Inc. 

See the video here.


Testing Services Showcases Growing Collaborations and Partnerships

Dr Bennett at a National College Testing conference

Dr. Gladys M. Bennett, NSU Testing Services Director, presented jointly with the Executive Director of Modern States Education Alliance and Director of CLEP Outreach and Account Management at the 2024 National College Testing Association (NCTA) conference in August.

Learn more about Dr. Bennett's presentation.

Bra-Ha-Ha Creation

bra ha ha pinks custom designs

Coast Live teamed up with Norfolk State University Professor Christy Frederick and two of her former design students, Tekayla Wilson and Anjenette Britton. The trio executed the vision superbly. A bra inspired by Marilyn Monroe's cassic gown in the 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blonds. The bra will be auctioned off during the Bra-Ha-Ha event on October 6, 2024. The funds raised help cover mammogram costs for uninsured and underinsured women.


Watch the creation be revealed on Coast Live.

Now Is Our Time: Campaign for 
Norfolk State University

Norfolk State University launched the public phase of our most ambitious fundraising campaign in University history Saturday, September 14, 2024. The comprehensive campaign has a goal of $90 million and will culminate during the University’s 90th anniversary in 2025.

See photos from the kickoff

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