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from the desk of
Anthony L. Jenkins, Ph.D.
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Dear Eagle Nation:
I want to welcome our students and faculty back to campus for the start of the Spring semester, which began on Monday.
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President Jenkins during the ConnectEagle Nation announcement, Monday, January 30, 2023.
Photo Courtesy: Office of the Governor
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We began the semester with a significant milestone for Coppin and for Baltimore City and Baltimore County: announcing ConnectEagle Nation broadband pilot project, supported by a nearly $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
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The public-private partnership, led by Coppin State, is designed to provide critical access to reliable broadband, connect Marylanders with more opportunities in the digital economy, attract new businesses to the area, and close the digital divide. As an anchor university nationally recognized for our academic programs in business, healthcare, psychology, social work, and the STEM fields, Coppin is uniquely positioned to lead this effort.
We had the opportunity to celebrate this good news with our local, state, and federal partners, as well as our collaborators, including the Enoch Pratt Library, and Baltimore County Government.
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Left to Right: University System of Maryland Chancellor, Jay A. Perman, Assistant Secretary Alan Davidson, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin,Governor Wes Moore, Coppin State University President Anthony L. Jenkins, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, Congressman Kweisi Mfume, Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves, and Nicholas Eugene, Ph.D., Coppin State University.
Photo Courtesy: Office of the Governor
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Thank you to Nicholas Eugene, Ph.D. for leading a collaborative effort securing this grant on behalf of Coppin, and to everyone working on this transformative initiative. We appreciate our partners, and look forward to building a program that will become a model for improving connectivity in urban environments.
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Wednesday marks the start of Black History Month. I am proud of Coppin State University and our role as major player in changing lives and transforming our state and nation since 1900. Our fight for greater equity and equality has not only been for Black Americans, but for all Americans.
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I encourage everyone to participate in the great events happening on campus, and in our community, to celebrate Black History Month. On campus, we begin our celebration by welcoming vendors to campus on February 1, for The Marketplace.
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We are four months away from hosting our inaugural Coppin State University Gala. Join me as we illuminate the impact of Eagle Nation on Friday, May 5, 2023 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, and recognize the members and friends of our institution who continue to help us nurture potential and transform lives now, and for generations to come.
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Coppin State University Homecoming 2023 kicks off February 12, 2023. I am calling on all members of Eagle Nation to join us as we celebrate 123 years of Coppin State history, honor the community we have built, and instill Coppin pride in all members of Eagle Nation.
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Interim Chair for Department of Graduate Nursing Education Announced
Associate Professor Vaple I. Robinson, Ph.D. (‘83), was appointed Interim Chair for the Department of Graduate Nursing Education.
Dr. Robinson teaches in the Doctor of Nursing Program and serves as Vice President of the Faculty Senate at Coppin. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Coppin State University, and is also a graduate of Towson University, the Francis King Carey School of Law at University of Maryland, Baltimore, and Walden University.
Dr. Robinson is serving her third term as President of Black Nurses Association of Baltimore Inc., and an active member of many professional organizations such as American Public Health Association, Maryland Nurses Association, National Black Nurses Association, the American Red Cross, and the American Heart/Stroke Association’s Power to End Stroke program. She also serves on the Maryland Department of Health’s State Advisory Council on Health.
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Eagle Achivement Center - Help Wanted
New semester, new opportunity. Coppin’s brand-new Eagle Achievement Center is looking for bright, motivated, and successful Coppin Students to join our team as Success Coaches. As a Success Coach, you will help your fellow students navigate their journey through Coppin by enriching skills, providing support, and leading the way by example.
Deadline to Apply: Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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 | Dion Jones ('16) waves after receiving the Milken Educator Award in
January 2023. Photo courtesy: Milken Family Foundation
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Coppin Alumnus Dion Jones Wins Milken Educator AwardDion Jones (‘16) recently received the Milken Educator Award for his outstanding work in the classroom. Jones is a third grade teacher at Fairland Elementary School in Silver Spring, Maryland, and studied Elementary Education at Coppin. The Milken Educator Award comes with a $25,000 prize. See the celebration and see Dion talk more about the honor on Good Morning Washington.
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Robert J. Stewart ('10) was named Assistant Superintendent of Baltimore Area National Parks by the National Park Service in December. Stewart holds a Bachelor of Science in history and secondary education from Coppin State University. Read more about his appointment from the National Park Service.
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Carolyn J. Scruggs (’91) is now Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPSCS) by Governor Wes Moore. Scruggs was appointed interim Secretary on January 1 by Governor Hogan Scruggs is a 27-year veteran of the agency who has served in several facilities as Warden or Facility Administrator; Assistant Commissioner of the Division of Pretrial Detention and Services; and Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Correction.
Scruggs began her career with DPSCS as a correctional officer at Central Booking in 1995.
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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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