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The purpose of the enter for Racial and Social Justice (CRSJ) is to enable meaningful social change by fostering engagement around civil and human rights, spiritual formation, discernment and social justice. The CRSJ also will support development of healthy congregations and communities.

Shaw University announced that long-time athletic director, Dr. Alfonza Carter, will retire effective July 31 after 40 years of distinguished service. Dr. Carter has served the University since 1980 in a variety of positions.

Effective July 1, the newest members of the University’s governing body are: Dr. Tony W. Barr, Sr., Executive Secretary-Treasurer for the General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina (GBSCNC); Mr. Isaac Wheeler, Sr., General Manager of the Wake County ABC Board, business owner and Shaw alumnus; and Mr. Ian Finley, 2020-2021 President of the Shaw University Student Government Association.

balloons, honking horns and lots of smiling faces marked a special drive-through graduation last week at the Shaw University Center for Early Childhood Development Center (CDC). Over 40 families waited patiently to drive through the CDC’s parking lot for a chance to see – and be seen by – their favorite pre-K teachers.