CareersRam News
Homecoming 2010
Homecoming 2010 was a great success. Hundreds of HT alumni attended activities. In conjunction with University Day and The Heritage Day Festival, fraternities, sororities, and graduates from around the country enjoyed tailgating, music, bar-b-que, basketball, and reminiscing with old friends. The fun continued into the night with the Official Homecoming After party at the Doubletree and other alumni get-togethers around Austin.
The National Forum for Black Public Administrators
Huston-Tillotson University hosted a Community Forum, Thursday, February 18, 2010. The panel included a list of Austin's most distinguished African American leaders. Come out and hear their discussion about, The Reality of Our Existence: An Open Dialogue about Critical Issues Impacting our Community. Click here to LEARN MORE!
Alum selected to the 2010 Leadership Texas Program
Huston-Tillotson University Alum Alta Moten has been selected to the 2010 Leadership Texas program. Click here to see press release attached.
Department of State Ranks High as Employer for HBCU Students and Alumni
In the current edition of HBCU Connect, the Department of State placed among the top five employers for Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) students and alumni. The Department of State is the highest-ranking Federal agency, listed under first-ranked McGraw-Hill, second-ranked Continuum Health Partners, and third-ranked State Farm. LEARN MORE!
Houston NAACP President
Our own, Carolyn Parker Scantleberry '69, chaired her first meeting as president of the Houston Chapter of the NAACP tonight. HT Alumni continue to make a great impact on society.
Beverly Silas named to Capital Metro Board
The Travis County Commissioners named HT alumnae, Beverly Silas, to the Capital Metro Board of Directors, as part of a state-mandated makeover of the board of the troubled organization. LEARN MORE!
LEAP Honors HT Graduate
The Leadership Enrichment Arts Program (LEAP) founder, philanthropist, and HT alumnae, Ada Anderson was honored at a reception hels at the Austin Crown Plaza Hotel. The keynote speaker for the evening was Pinnicle Award winning motivational speaker, Jonathan Sprinkles, http://jsprinkles.com/.
LEAP's mission is to provide youth, ages 12-18, with tools for life-long learning and success by exposure to the arts and access to institutions of higher learning through community partnerships to increase their social and competitive edge. The brainchild of the organization is local social activist and philanthropist Ada Anderson.
The program began as a community outreach program for the Austin Lyric Opera. Over the years, students have attended operas, ballets, plays, art gallery exhibitions and live theater performances as a part of the program, The Arts Connection. LEAP opens the doors to students who might not otherwise experience such activities and studies over the years have proven that exposure to the various art disciplines enhances student memory, self-esteem and overall school performance. Today, LEAP remains at the forefront of the charge to include under served youth in arts exposure in Austin and surrounding areas.
For more information about LEAP please visit us at www.leapaustin.org
HT in Heidelberg, Germany
Alumna, Stephanie Morales, '72, showcased HT to parents and students at Heidelberg Middle School College Night in Heidelberg, Germany. More than 500 students and parents attended and had the opportunity to talk to approximately 50 college representatives from Harvard, Georgetown, Cornell, Florida A&M, Huston-Tillotson University, and many more. Click here for more photos.
Thank you Stephanie!!
Austin Alumnus Named Public Citizen of the Year
Ora Houston is known as the “Community Agitator Extraordinaire.” She has had a 31-year career in public service working with disenfranchised populations. As an employee of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, she acted as a client and parent advocate in several key positions. She demonstrated a special talent for working effectively within a large state agency while incorporating changes for the benefit of the clients. She successfully worked in the Division of Consumer Rights, investigating complaints from clients and families in the State Schools, as well as coordinating a highly innovative In-Home Family Support Unit that empowered individuals to stay in their home communities. Her “temporary” five Legislative Session; post-retirement employment with State Senator Barrientos, allowed her to continue her close work with vulnerable populations.
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HT Represented at 2012 Olympic Games
Coach Howard Ware recently qualified to be a judge in the 2012 Olympic Games in London and in all other world championship Olympic track and field events. After taking an extensive qualifying test, he is now eligible to be a Starter, Finish Judge, and Umpire (coordinator) for Olympic track meets.
Congratulations on a world-class accomplishment!
Dobie Middle School visits HT
It really is important to start early preparing young minds to pursue higher education. Students from Dobie Middle School, AVID Program, visited campus on Oct. 22nd. The AVID Program is designed to encourage and cultivate an interest in higher education beginning at the middle school level. Click here to see letters from future HT students.
Employer Matching Gift Programs
Your gift to Huston-Tillotson University may be doubled or even tripled by matching funds from the company or foundation you work for. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contribution made by their employees. To find out if your employer has a matching gift policy, click here to view a list of companies.
If your employer is on the list, request a matching gift form and send HT the completed form along with your gift. We’ll do the rest. Some companies also match gifts made by retirees and/or employee spouses.
A Message from Enrollment Management
If you been paying on student loans for at least 25 years, the loan balance can now be 100% forgiven. If you have such loans, please contact your lender to request the loan forgiveness form. Federal tax implications are not clear, but generally such write offs would be considered non-taxable income and required to be reported on federal and state tax returns.
Antonio Holloway
Huston-Tillotson University
Dean of Enrollment Management (Interim)
512.505.3031
aholloway@htu.edu
Current News
Reducing total municipal waste by more than 80% and other green efforts resulted in recognition for Huston-Tillotson University from the National Wildlife Federation. The University was awarded for its sustainability efforts and commitment to creating a campus community that focuses on recycling, energy conservation, and waste reduction. LEARN MORE.
HT in the Press
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The Presidential Inauguration drew media attention to the campus on Jan. 20, 2009. View the links to hear and see more.
Huston-Tillotson University's new construction plans have dominated the news. View these links to learn more about the health and wellness multi-purpose complex.
Austin Weather
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