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from the desk of
Anthony L. Jenkins, Ph.D.
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Dear Eagle Nation:
We remain focused on keeping members of our community engaged and healthy throughout the fall semester especially as we enter cold and flu season. I want to remind everyone of the importance of observing proper handwashing, and to be mindful of how germs spread to keep us all healthy and safe.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises to take the following precautions to help stop the spread of germs:- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and throw tissues
in the trash; - If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow, not your hands;
- Immediately wash your hands for at least 20 seconds after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. This is one of the most effective ways to prevent spreading germs and getting sick.
- If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol to clean your hands.
- If you are feeling unwell, please stay home and maintain distance from others. You should also follow-up with your primary care or local urgent care provider for guidance.
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I also want to make people aware that the Community Health Center is no longer providing regular COVID screening or testing. The Community Health Center is also not providing vaccinations for COVID-19 or the flu, at this time. While the FDA has approved a new COVID-19 vaccine, the Community Health Center we do not know whether vaccinations will be provided in the future. We encourage every member of our community who is able, to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu as vaccines are made available.
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Coppin State University is a mask-optional campus, and members of our community are encouraged to wear a mask if they are more comfortable doing so.
If you suspect that you have contracted COVID-19, please self-test and speak with your primary care provider. Remember, we all play a role in maintaining a safe and healthy campus.
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Coppin State Rises to #31 in 2024
U.S. News and World Report HBCU Rankings
Coppin State University is ranked 31st by U.S. News and World Report on its list of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, as part of its 2024 Best Colleges rankings. Coppin State was ranked 33rd on the 2023 list.
Schools on this list are baccalaureate-granting institutions that enroll mostly first-year, first time students, and appear on the 2024 Best Colleges rankings.
The schools on the list are also part of the White House and U.S. Department of Education's Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
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Coppin State University students on campus
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Inside Higher Ed featured Coppin State University’s innovative initiative offering in-state tuition to students from more than 35 U.S. states and territories beginning in Fall 2024. The initiative will boost student enrollment and retention, while also reducing the overall educational cost for non-Maryland residents. The new initiative, made possible by support from University System of Maryland, allows for students to attend our HBCU at an affordable price.
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Coppin State University faculty and students at the studios of Maryland Public Television, after a recording of Ask the Governor, September 13, 2023.
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Coppin State University faculty and students attended the recording of “Ask the Governor: Examining Education” at Maryland Public Television. This one-hour special explores what is working in education in Maryland, areas needing improvement, and implementing the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
Early Childhood Education major Tori Haynes-Harrison (’24) and Associate Professor Yi-Ping Huang, Ph.D. asked their questions about education in Maryland to Governor Moore directly.
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Maryland Public Television anchor, Jeff Salkin (left), and President Jenkins (right)
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As we prepare for National HBCU Week later this month, we take a look at President Jenkins’ interview with Maryland Public Television, highlighting Coppin State University and the transformative change happening under President Jenkins’ leadership.
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Demetria McCray ('05) (left) and State Senator Cory McCray (right) pose
at Fanny Jackson Coppin Plaza.
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State Senator Cory McCray and Demetria McCray (’05) Launch Endowment to Support Future Educators
Thank you to State Senator Cory McCray and his wife, Demetria McCray (‘05), who have launched an endowment at Coppin State University to help support future educators. The Demetria Boyd Foundation Merit Scholarship Endowment will support students in the School of Education who maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average, and are verified voters in Baltimore City.
Demetria, a teacher in Baltimore County Public Schools, credits her success to her experiences and training she received as a student at Coppin State University. She says her experience at Coppin helped her mature and gain her independence. “I felt like I could do anything once I left here, I felt prepared."
“There aren’t as many Demetria’s that get across that finish line that there are supposed to be,” said Senator McCray. “We have that responsibility to make sure young folks from Baltimore City have that path. Supporting education is another form of giving back.”
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Coppin Golf Classic participants in 2022.
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WEDNESDAY: Coppin Golf Classic
We are hitting the links this Wednesday, September 20, for the Coppin Golf Classic, which supports our student-athletes and helps us build the future of Coppin Athletics. Tickets are sold out, but you can still support Eagle Nation and contribute to our $100,000 goal, by donating at the link below.
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Associate Professor Ronald C. Williams, Ph.D. with Coppin State student entrepreneurs who participated in the I-Corps Summer Launch program in June 2023.
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USM Launch Fund Enhances Economic Development and Access to Capital Through Grants to EntrepreneursThe University System of Maryland (USM) is supporting entrepreneurship through its new Launch Fund, which awards grants and microgrants to entrepreneurs and ventures connected to USM.
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The Oriole Bird and Jackson pose during HBCU Night 2022.
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Join the Eagles for HBCU Night
at Camden Yards
The Baltimore Orioles are hosting their second annual HBCU Night at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 28, 2023, when the Orioles face the
Boston Red Sox. Join Eagle Nation as we cheer on the Orioles, who have the best record in the American League East, and are set to play in the postseason.
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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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