Shaw University

| From graduation day milestones to everyday moments. Happy Father's Day from Shaw University.

| In a recent interview with WFAE 90.7, Charlotte's NPR news source, Shaw University sophomore Mass Communication major and men's soccer student-athlete Jacky Fulu Kiazayadioko reflected on the excitement surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the opportunity it presents to elevate HBCU soccer.

A proud supporter of the Democratic Republic of the Congo national team, Kiazayadioko also shared his aspirations of competing at the international level one day.

Read the full story: https://www.wfae.org/2026-06-11/hbcu-football-club-2026-fifa-world-cup-soccer-black-colleges

| Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when news of freedom reached the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas.

We reflect on the enduring legacy of freedom, resilience and hope.

Men's Basketball Annual Team Camp Schedule Set - Shaw University RALEIGH, N.C. — Shaw University men's basketball will host its annual Team Camp on June 23-24 at C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium, welcoming high school programs from across North Carolina for two days of competitive summer basketball action.

| Shaw Bears are helping shape the future of one of North Carolina’s premier entertainment destinations.

Alumni Terrell Midgett ’98 and LT McCrimmon ’05 serve on the 21-member board overseeing the Lenovo Center and its surrounding entertainment district, helping guide decisions that impact millions of visitors and the regional economy.

Click the link below to read more.

https://www.shawu.edu/shaw-university-alumni-help-guide-future-of-lenovo-center-and-regional-economy/

| The impact of collective generosity was on full display during ShawU Days of Giving.

Alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents, and friends came together with a shared commitment to supporting Shaw University and empowering the next generation of leaders.

Every gift mattered and every act of generosity helped move us beyond our goal.

Thank you for believing in ShawU.
Thank you for investing in our students.
Thank you for making a difference.

# | From Shaw University to the bench.

Alumna Nikia Smith Sellers '97 has been elected to the Fulton County Superior Court, one of Georgia's most prominent trial courts.

Her election reflects a career dedicated to public service and the pursuit of justice, while adding to the legacy of Shaw alumni making an impact across the country.

Read more at the link below.
https://www.shawu.edu/alumna-nikia-smith-sellers/

| Join Shaw University and The BMH Movement for The Men’s Mental Wellness Check-In, an evening dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and encouraging open, honest conversations about emotional well-being.

Hosted by CBS 17's Greg Funderburg and featuring special guest Jaden Lucas Miller, actor from Beyond the Gates and Tyler Perry’s Divorced Sistas, this event will explore mental wellness, resilience, and the importance of seeking support.

📅 June 4
🕔 5:45 p.m.
📍 Estey Hall, Shaw University

Free and open to the public

Register today: thebmhmovement.com

| Graduating high school early, Amira Haywood arrived at ShawU ready to lead, grow and make an impact.

Now, the Class of 2029 psychology major serves on the Freshman Council and as a Peer Orientation Mentor, helping guide fellow students while building her own future at Shaw University.

“Shaw has given me real leadership experience and the confidence to pursue my goals,” she said.

Students like Amira are why ShawU Days of Giving matters.

With the May 31 deadline approaching, every gift supports scholarships, student success and critical campus needs.

Give now: shawu.edu/DOG2026
Text DOG2026 to 41444

| Pride. Purpose. Possibility. 🎓

Shaw University celebrated the Class of 2026 with a powerful Commencement ceremony, featuring an inspiring keynote from Edwina Findley Dickerson, an acclaimed actress, author, producer, and humanitarian whose work amplifies stories that inspire change.

The university also honored distinguished alumni, including Bobby Sanders and Evelyn Lane Sanders ’71, whose lives reflect a legacy of service and impact.

Click the link below to read more.

https://lnkd.in/ebMwTWrC