Thank you to the 15th Mister and 85th Miss Fort Valley State University for joining me at the third annual HBCU Heritage Day at the state capitol hosted by Senator Sonya Halpern. https://t.co/ImETPln3q3
Sylvia and I are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Thomas W. Dortch Jr. ‘72, a trailblazer, philanthropist and the National Chairman of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc.
We extend our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends. #FVSU
While we mourn his death, we also celebrate his life and impactful contributions to Fort Valley State University. His legacy is that of service, and we are thankful for his leadership and the many contributions he made to the FVSU community.
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Oscar Lewis Prater, the sixth president of @FVSU. Sylvia and I and the entire @FVSU family, extend our heartfelt condolences to the Prater family.
I am thankful for my @FVSU family. To the faculty, staff, students and alumni from my family to your family, Happy Thanksgiving! https://t.co/OjAn8G4Gmj…
The Wildcat Family mourns the loss of Ms. LouAnn Gross. She was a beloved and well-respected part of our Wildcat Family who continuously shared her time, passion, and leadership with her beloved alma mater. We are eternally grateful for her unyielding dedication and service.
Back again. Five years in a row. #1 Public HBCU in Georgia
New ranking alert 🚨 #1 Public University in Social Mobility for Regional Universities
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1890 universities like @FVSU have always been the nucleus of opportunity for higher education in underserved communities.
I'm thrilled to see @USDA commit to strengthening relationships with the 1890 community & providing the appropriate resources to foster that environment.
Today @SecVilsack and I signed a Memorandum of Understanding to reaffirm and strengthen the ongoing relationship between the 1890s community and USDA through cooperation and partnership. #USDA#FVSU
Today @SecVilsack and Dr. Paul Jones, Chair of 1890s Presidents Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding to reaffirm and strengthen the ongoing relationship between the 1890s community and USDA through cooperation and partnership. Details: https://t.co/fyNUP0rcGp
In partnership with @FVSU, we’re excited to announce that our solar project is live. This initiative, the largest that Georgia Power has ever installed on a college campus, will provide educational opportunities to students and grow the future of solar energy in our state. ☀
Sylvia and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Richard Knight Jr, a 1968 graduate of @FVSU. Our thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences are with his family and friends. The University flags will fly at half-staff until sunset, following him being laid to rest.
We thank Chairman @repdavidscott and Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow and their staffs for their hard work in making the infrastructure needs of the 1890 Universities a legislative priority.
On behalf of the Council of @1890landgrant Universities, we are pleased to see the inclusion of several meaningful investments for our schools in the Build Back Better legislation.
With House passage of the #BuildBackBetterAct today, American families are one step closer to an expanded Child Tax Credit, child care and universal pre-K, expanded health care and lower prescription drug costs.
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Ahead of this weekend’s 31st annual #FountainCityClassic, the @AlbanyStateUniv Golden Rams and @FVSU Wildcats honored longtime supporter, Classic chairman and Dean of the Georgia House, @CalvinSmyre.
Our best to him, and to our students. Kick-off’s at 2 p.m.!