Howard University's
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May 1, 2001

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Front Page

Capstone Profiles

Advancing Alma Mater

News Briefs

 
Capstone Currents
Three faculty members were honored during the 23rd Annual Salute to Black Achievers' Luncheon, sponsored by the Undergraduate Student Assembly on April 8. Those voted upon by students to receive the recognition were Dr. Jules Harrell, professor in the Department of Psychology and director of Graduate Programs; Dr. Sandra Shannon, graduate professor in the Department of English; and Dr. Richard Wright, professor in the School of Communications.

The Reverend Dr. Betty Lancaster-Short, a member of the General Counsel's staff, was named D.C. Mother of the Year by American Mothers Inc. (AMI). She recently participated in the 66th national convention of AMI April 25-29 in Portland, Ore. where the National Mother of the Year was named.

 

Dr. Ransford W. Palmer, professor and chairman of the Department of Economics, was invited by the Carter Center to join its mission to observe the national elections in Guyana held on March 19. The mission was led by former President Jimmy Carter.  

Erika Redmond is the Office of University Communications' staff assistant responsible for supporting departmental operations. Redmond assumes her position after working in various capacities within the University since May of 1997.

 

Frank Savage, University alumnus and chairman of the board of trustees, was recognized by the Wall Street Hall of Fame on March 22 for his demonstrated commitment to opening doors for people of color in the finance industry. Savage is chairman of the Alliance Capital Management International, a division of Alliance Capital Management, which is an investment management subsidiary of AXA Financial Inc. (formerly Equitable Companies Inc.).

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