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from the desk of
Anthony L. Jenkins, Ph.D.
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Dear Eagle Nation:
Today, campus is buzzing with new energy, as our students, faculty, and staff at Coppin State University, and Coppin Academy High School, return excited to conquer a new academic year.
Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of helping some of our more than 600 students living on campus move into their residence halls, including the newly-renovated Daley Hall. I greatly appreciate our community volunteers, including members of our Greek letter organizations, who spent their weekend helping our new and returning students with move in.
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As residential and commuter students return to classes, our Office of Campus Life and Campus Activites Board have planned a number of activities to have fun and help get involved outside of the classroom.
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A new semester is a unique opportunity, not ony to start something new, but to continue building on our great momentum, and reap rewards that come from months and years of hard work by each member of Eagle Nation.
I look forward to sharing a new academic year with you, and showing the world what Eagle Nation is all about! The news shared below is just a taste of what we are up to. I encourage everyone to continue following and sharing our progress throughout the year.
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Coppin State University to Extend In-State Tuition to Students from 30+ U.S. States and Terrirories
Coppin State University is offering in-state tuition to new undergraduate students from more than 30 states and U.S. territories outside of Maryland, to increase access to and affordability of an HBCU education. Students from eligible locations can receive in-state tuition if they are accepted to Coppin State, enroll, and finish their education here.
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Social Work student Faith Rogers ('24) (left), with Associate Professor, Melissa Buckley, Ph.D. during the fellowship announcement August 24, 2023
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Coppin State University Social Work Students Participating in Mental Health Fellowship
Five Coppin State University students are participating in a fellowship through the University of Maryland Baltimore School of Social Work Center for Restorative Change, that would provide them with financial support as they train as school-based mental health service providers in high-need schools across Central Maryland.
The fellowship is supported by a $5.5 Million grant from the Department of Education, and will support diverse social work students from Coppin State University, University of Maryland Baltimore, and University of Maryland Baltimore County - all University System of Maryland institutions.
Coppin State University students participating in the initiative are:
- Jasmine Dilworth ('24)
- Jaela Morris ('24)
- Faith Rogers ('24)
- Krishna Smith ('24)
- Xavionnah Wallace ('24)
The program will serve six local educational agencies, with Baltimore City Public Schools as the primary partner, serve 105 fellows, hire 50 providers, and serve 10,000 students. The partnership provides targeted training for social work students to ensure that they are fully prepared to meet the diverse needs of students in these communities. The students will receive continuous support and mentorship while completing their degrees, ensuring that they are fully equipped to serve in these critical roles.
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SGA Presiednt Appointed to Maryland Higher Education Commission Student Advisory Council
Congratuations to Mykayla Davis (’24), who will represent Coppin State University on the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) Student Advisory Council. Mykayla is the Coppin State University Student Government Association president for the 2023-2024 academic year. The Student Advisory Council, created in 1988, advises MHEC on the concerns, perspectives, and experiences of students attending colleges and universities in Maryland,
and works to find new approaches to address concerns.
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President Anthony Jenkins (right) with Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church Pastor, Dr. Franklin Lance
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President Anthony L. Jenkins was the guest speaker at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church in Baltimore on July 16 for their Education Sunday. He shared more about the transformative work being done here at Coppin State University and thanked the congregation for their generous donation of $10,000 to help clear balances for scholars who graduated in 2023 so they could finish their educational journey.
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BGE interns paint a bench outside of
Coppin Academy High School
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| Interns and team members from Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) volunteered July 13 to help complete project in and around Coppin Academy High School, the charter school operated by Coppin State University and housed on our campus.
Team members spent an afternoon painting and helping prepare the building for renovations taking place this summer. This is only one part of the partnership between Coppin State, which prepares and provides access to new
opportunities for our students.
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Left to right: Dr. Tammira Lucas, Phylicia Rashad, and Darrell Booker.
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| During the ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans, Professor Tammira Lucas, Ph.D. (’09) sat down with Phylicia Rashad, dean of the Howard University College of Fine Arts; Nzinga Blake, Executive Producer for Race and Culture at Disney Entertainment; and Darrell Booker, who leads the Nonprofit Tech Acceleration for Black and African American Communities initiative for Microsoft for “The Power of our Stories” on July 8.
The event hosted by Walker's Legacy Foundation. The event brought together more than Black and Brown women entrepreneurs in a celebration of resilience, innovation, and determination with meaningful discussions around supplier diversity, generational wealth creation, the importance of storytelling, and redefining business success.
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Coppin State University Golf Classic
Get ready to tee up at the 20th Coppin State University Golf Classic on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Greystone Golf Course. There is something for everyone! Join more than 100 other supporters of Eagle Nation for a day on the course, or enjoy a golf-themed experience for non-golfers.
This year, we are aiming to raise $100,000 to support our Coppin State scholar-athletes!
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The Rollex Band plays on the CSUmmer stage August 24, 2023
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Ten Years of CSUmmer Concert Series
The Rollex Band gave us a show to remember on August 24 for the tenth anniversary finale of the CSU Summer Concert Series. This year, we had more than 2,500 members of Eagle Nation, and our greater Baltimore community, come to gether for a summer of fun and live music on the South Quad. We appreciate everyone who joined us for this celebration, and we look forward to seeing you next year!
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Vote for Coppin State in Baltimore Style Magazine
Baltimore Style is bringing back its Readers’ Choice Awards, where Baltimoreans weigh in on their favorites – from restaurants, to schools, and event venues. This year, you can vote for Coppin State University in “Best Continuing Education”, and “Best Maryland College/University.”.
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Eagles Go Out to the Ball Game
There are two chances to join Eagle Nation at Orioles Park at Camden Yards to support the Baltimore Orioles and Coppin State University!
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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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