Category: Blog
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LeMoyne-Owen College’s 151st Commencement Ceremony
The ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 8, 10 a.m. at The Orpheum Theater, College Names Three Valedictorians Memphis, Tenn. – After hosting virtual a commencement ceremony for Spring 2020 graduates due to COVID-19 restrictions, LeMoyne-Owen College will host its 151st Commencement in person at The Orpheum on Saturday, May 8 at 10 a.m.…
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Tennessee Secretary of State Visits LeMoyne-Owen College
President Bennett-Fairs met with Tennessee Secretary of State, Tre Hargett on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Secretary Hargett met with the president and her cabinet members about the College’s successes and challenges and toured of our historic campus. We are excited to show off the MAGIC happening on Walker Avenue at LeMoyne-Owen College.
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Dr. Miriam DeCosta-Willis
While Black American history is celebrated year-round at LeMoyne-Owen College (LOC), we are pleased that February offers us another opportunity to highlight the contributions of so many in our community whose legacy and impact continue long beyond their physical presence in our midst. In January, we bid farewell to one of our academic scholars and…
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FedEx Establishes New Initiative to Support Local HBCUs
$5 million commitment to four regionally based HBCUs builds on longstanding commitment to advance inclusion and empower economic opportunity in the Black community February 10, 2021 MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 10, 2021 – FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced today a pledge to commit $5 million to four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Mississippi and…
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Winter Weather – February 11, 2021
Due to local weather conditions, LeMoyne-Owen College’s campus will be closed Thursday, February 11, 2021. Classes will continue in a virtual format. Staff should work remotely.
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LeMoyne-Owen College – Memphis Alumni Association 30th Annual MLK Observance
LeMoyne-Owen College Alumni Association – Memphis Chapter’s 30th annual MLK Virtual Birthday Observance. Keynote speaker, Dr. Vernell A. Bennett-Fairs, 13th President of LeMoyne-Owen College.
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LeMoyne Owen College’s 13th Annual MLK Day of Service
January 18, 2021, Virtual Program for LOC’s 13th Annual MLK Day of Service and Presentation of the Dr. Cheryl Golden Award to Mr. Steve Schular Special Assistant Neighborhood Concerns City of Memphis.
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63rd Annual International Tea
The International Tea was founded as a means to increase the faith community’s support for LeMoyne-Owen College and higher education. This annual event is one that continues to be a highlight in our College’s history. The International Tea kicks off the faith community’s annual fundraising season and raises much needed dollars to support our community’s…
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Summer and Fall 2020 Graduate Recognition
Celebrating our graduates with greetings from President Vernell Bennett-Fairs and an inspiring message for current and future Magicians from our speaker, Mr. Oris Stuart, Chief People and Inclusion Officer for the National Basketball Association.
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LeMoyne-Owen College Launches Online Payment Portal
Memphis, TN – LeMoyne-Owen College is pleased to announce online payment options for tuition and fees, housing, and registration for students. This roll out comes just as students are registering and validating for the spring 2021 semester. The Information Technology team has been working hard, along with Fiscal staff members and ACI Universal Payments, to…