NSU News & Events

A listing of community meetings, agendas and news concerning Norfolk State University.

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NSU Launches 4-Day Work Week Beginning May 11

Norfolk, Va.—In an effort to reduce energy costs, reduce fuel consumption for commuters, and lessen the university’s carbon footprint on the planet, Norfolk State University will implement a 4-day work week during the summer semester.

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NSU Awarded $200,000 Grant from The Norfolk Foundation, Inc.

Norfolk, Va.—The Alison J. and Ella W. Parsons Fund of The Norfolk Foundation has awarded the Norfolk State University Foundation, Inc. a two-year grant of $200,000 to fund stipends for faculty fellows and marketing initiatives for the NSU Honors College.

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Norfolk State Board Approves Tuition Increase

Norfolk, Va.— Norfolk State University’s Board of Visitors approved an increase in tuition and fees for the 2009-10 academic year at its board meeting today. Beginning fall 2009, tuition and fees for in-state undergraduate students will increase 5.6 percent or $312.10 per year. Out-of state undergraduate students will see a 6.7 percent increase or $1,124.20 per year.

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Norfolk State Chosen for $100,000 “Wal-Mart Minority Student Success Award”

Norfolk, Va.— Norfolk State University has been selected by the Institute for Higher Education Policy to receive a Wal-Mart Minority Student Success Award—a $100,000 grant to help build on NSU’s demonstrated successes in enrolling, retaining, and graduating first-generation college students. Norfolk State was one of only 15 minority-serving institutions (MSIs) selected through a highly competitive application process to strengthen efforts to support first-generation students.
 

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NSU Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Library

Norfolk, Va. — NSU President Carolyn W. Meyers, Provost Y.T. Shah, University Archivist Tommy L. Bogger and other university officials will participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for NSU’s new library at 2 p.m. Monday, June 8 at the campus greens, which is adjacent to the present library. Expected guests also include NSU Rector Bobby N. Vassar and representatives from the companies who designed and will construct the new facility.

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NSU Offers Scholarships to African-American Males in Hampton Roads 

Norfolk, Va.—Norfolk State University is committed to the educational success of African-American males in Hampton Roads. To strengthen the university’s commitment to this endeavor, NSU announced today at the 12^th Annual 200+ Scholars Breakfast that it is offering Provost’s Academic Achievement Scholarships to African-American males in Hampton Roads with at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.

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