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from the desk of
Anthony L. Jenkins, Ph.D.
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Dear Eagle Nation:
This week, Coppin State University will welcome the University System of Maryland Board of Regents to our beautiful campus for their April meeting. This two-day meeting, taking place on April 13 and April 14, will be another opportunity to showcase the brilliant minds, and great successes of our university to the individuals who oversee operations, develop policy, and appoint leaders of the USM, and its 12 universities.
In his recent newsletter, Chancellor Jay Perman, M.D. highlighted the Pathways to Professions (P2P) program which is training diverse, culturally competent educators, while also addressing the shortage of qualified teachers in our schools. Training highly adaptable and capable educators is part of Coppin State University’s DNA, and was the reason our university was founded. I am proud of the recognition we have received around our competitive programs, our innovative faculty, and our outstanding students.
Faculty, staff, students, and administrators from our sister institutions will also be present on campus. I ask that you give them a warm welcome when you see them on campus.
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I also want to congratulate the students and organizations recognized during the 2023 Eagles Choice Awards. The celebration was a time to highlight those who are excelling academically, as well as those who were nominated and chosen by their peers, for making major contributions to student life here at Coppin State University.
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It was my pleasure to announce Jahi Chapman ('23), an Interdisciplinary Studies major from Baltimore, as the winner of the Coppin Pride Award. Jahi is a former Mister Coppin, a member of our ROTC program, and someone who does not hesitate when given a chance to represent our university with pride and positive energy.
Jahi believes in handing down the traditions that makes our campus and our community strong. In nominations for the award, he was described by other Eagles as an excellent role model, who provides guidance and advice from everything from classes, to work study, and encourages others to get as involved as they can in campus life.
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I encourage all of us to show pride in Coppin State, in all we do: how we perform in the classroom; our participation in events on and off-campus; how we treat our colleagues and classmates; and how we support one another as we come closer to the end of the semester.
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Commencement 2023 Tickets
We are another week closer to celebrating the Class of 2023, during their Commencement ceremony set for Friday, May 19, 2023 at 9 a.m.
Each graduate will receive eight tickets for the ceremony, and those tickets will be distributed during Commencement rehearsal.
Save the date for Commencement rehearsals, which will take place on Thursday, May 11 at 12 p.m. and Wednesday, May 17 at 6 p.m. on the Library Quad.
Graduates should plan to attend one rehearsal, to review ceremony logistics, receive their tickets, and have their questions answered.
You can find all updated Commencement information by visiting the Commencement website.
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Summer and Fall Registration Continues
Today, registration for fall and spring classes for undergraduate students with 60 to 89 earned credits.
If you are a student who needs help navigating registration or any other support services available at Coppin State, connect with the Eagle Achievement Center EAC during one of the Registration Pop-Up Events this week:
- April 10 | 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. | Science and Technology Center
- April 13 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Health and Human Services Building
- April 13 | 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Redwood Apartments
Registration opens April 13 for students with 30-59 credits, and April 18 for students with 0-29 earned credits. Registration events will be available to all students through May 4:
- April 18 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Commuter Lounge
- April 19 | 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Dedmond Hall
- May 1 | 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Dedmond Hall
- May 4 | 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Redwood Apartments
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Presidential Scholar, Amayah Bell (’25), will study abroad at the University of Stirling in Scotland this summer. Amayah will be studying Introduction to Short Story Writing and Science Fiction Literature beginning in June, through the Arcadia University: Summer Through Arcadia Abroad program. Amayah is an English major who was looking for a chance to study creative writing and learn more about Scottish culture.
“I have the opportunity to explore castles, visit major attractions in Edinburgh, Glasgow and St Andrews, and put what I’m learning into a real-world context,” said Amayah. “I am also looking forward to having a taste of education in the United Kingdom, as it is my intention to apply to graduate schools in the U.K. as well as the United States.”
When asked what she hopes to bring back from her studies abroad, Amayah said:
I hope to return with a worldly perspective that I can apply to my academics. The Stirling faculty will teach me new ways of writing creatively, which I could use in Coppin’s creative writing courses. I also hope to get more students interested in studying abroad. I want my experience to encourage Coppin students seize these opportunities while they still have the flexibility to do so.
Amayah says Coppin, and the community she has found here, have given her an undergraduate experience that would have been harder to find at another university.
“The Department of Humanities has provided continued support and encouragement through my endeavors, and the environment fostered on campus is irreplaceable. I’m following in the footsteps of my father, who is a Coppin alum, and I have made strides in defining the path to my future.”
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The Baltimore Beat recently highlighted Coppin State University alumna and entrepreneur Dr. Tammira Lucas ('09), and her company, The Cube. The Cube gives mothers piece of mind their children are taken care of, while also providing space to pursue their dreams. She has a unique model that is benefiting generations here in Baltimore. Fellow alumna TeKesha Jamison ('03) is co-owner and Chief Operating Officer.
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Congratulations to Allen Burrus (‘76), whose company, Allen & Son Moving & Storage, was recognized with a 2023 Family-Owned Business Award from the Baltimore Business Journal. Burress started his business in 1991.
Now, the company has 30 pieces of equipment, satellite offices and a warehouse in Miami, Florida.
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This month, the Title IX Office is partnering with student organizations and other offices to host events focused on the theme: Not at My HBCU! End Sexual Violence.
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This Week's Events:
April 10 | 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.| Self-Defense Class
LeCarlo Beaty will teach skills and tips to maintain personal safety. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water.
Location: Talon Center Atrium
April 11 | 5 p.m. – 6:30 | Thriving in Your Relationship:
No Matter Who You Love
Presenters from House of Ruth will provide information and resources for maintaining healthy relationships, whether you are straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or asexual.
Location: Tawes Commuter Lounge
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April 12 | 6:30 p.m. | Virtual Red Table Talk
Conversation will focus on the mental health impacts of sexual assault for victims and survivors. Students from other HBCUs will also join the conversation.
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Teacher Education Recruitment Fair Hosted by the Center for Inclusive Excellence
Interested in building a career in education and making a difference in the classroom?
Join the Center for Inclusive Excellence to learn more about teacher education at Coppin, meet professors from the School of Education, and connect with advisors who will help you plan a career in education.
Date: April 20, 2023
Time: 12:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m.
Location: Tawes Center Fireside Lounge
Networking, lunch, and door prizes available.
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Economic Inclusion Conference
at Coppin 2023
The Economic Inclusion Conference at Coppin returns April 27, 2023.
Hosted by the Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship, the interactive forum brings together thought leaders to highlight opportunities for economic inclusion in Baltimore and beyond, across all sectors.
Maryland Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman will serve as the keynote speaker.
The theme for EICAC 2023 is: “Building Innovative Networks of Collaboration.”
The conference will focus on the Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship pillars of Economic Development, education, and as well as Social and Community Innovation.
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APPLY NOW: Private Donor Awards
and Scholarships
Here at Coppin State University, we are deeply committed to student success. We seek to increase access to opportunities and remove barriers that could prevent students from obtaining their degree. The Private Donor Award Program helps lessen the financial burden on students to increase student enrollment, retention, and graduation rates. Assistance is available to students who demonstrate academic achievement and financial need, thanks to our generous donors who support the Coppin State University Development Foundation. Students are eligible if they are:
- Currently Enrolled undergraduate or graduate students
- Part-time or full-time status
- Seeking a degree
- Maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.2
Application Deadline: May 31, 2023
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Become a Member of Eagle Nation
Coppin State University is adding to the ranks of our accomplished, talented, and diverse faculty and staff. View current job listings and learn more about Coppin State on our website. Take the next step to join Eagle Nation.
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Take care, be well, and Go Eagles!
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Anthony L. Jenkins, Ph.D.
President
Coppin State University
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