Washington DC Alumni Chapter of Shaw University

Ambassador Edward Peck, retired, an expert on Middle East politics and diplomatic relations address a full house of faculty, students and staff Friday morning. His presentation, entitled "Neither Quick Nor Easy: Doing What's Best for America, Israel, Palestine and the Middle East - An Effort to Provoke Thoughts - Not People," was one of three he made in the Raleigh Area.

Dr. Dorothy Cowser Yancy, a native of Alabama, rejoins the Shaw University family as interim president, having served in the post for more than a year in 2009 and 2010. Her appointment in June 2009 made her the University’s first female president. Dr. Yancy previously served as the twelfth president of Johnson C. Smith University and was the first female elected to hold that post. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and social science from Johnson C. Smith University, a Master of Arts degree in history from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and a Ph.D.

Dr. Irma McClaurin, President of Shaw University, released a message to the Shaw community July 9 which emphasized that the university is open and ready for students for the Fall 2011 semester.

From the statement:

"To paraphrase Mark Twain, the rumors of Shaw University's demise are greatly exaggerated. We are not closed. And, we are now, and always have been, accredited.

(Durham, NC) – Shaw President Dr. Irma McClaurin was part of a delegation that met with President Barack Obama prior to his address in Durham yesterday which detailed the economic initiatives which he unveiled at the headquarters of Cree Incorporated.

Dr. McClaurin was the only university president in the group of Triangle-area elected officials and community representatives in the gathering.

(Newport News, VA) - Shaw University's Sherri Fillingham was named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Sports Information Director of the Year at the conference's annual banquet at the Marriott at City Center Tuesday.

The John Holley Sports Information Director of the Year Award is presented by the conference based on a vote by the members of the CIAA Sports Information Directors Association. Fillingham is finishing her second year as Sports Information Director at Shaw.

More than 500 seniors from Shaw University graduated Saturday May 7, even though some were not able to finish the school year due to the April 16 tornado. The graduation ceremony was held Saturday at the J.S. Dorton Arena in Raleigh. On Thursday, Shaw University President Irma McClaurin said all candidates for graduation, including those who still have academic and financial obligations to the school, would walk Saturday.

The Shaw University sports champions will be honored as part of the Raleigh Downtown Alliance's Spring Fling to celebrate the opening of the Downtown Raleigh Farmers Market on Wednesday, April 27. The Spring Fling will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. while the ceremony honoring the champions Bears will begin at 10:30 in City Plaza on Fayetteville Street.

Shaw University will suspend classes for the rest of the Spring 2011 semester as of April 17, following the devastating damage done to its campus by yesterday's tornado. "While we exist to educate these young men and women, our first priority is their safety and well being," said Shaw President Dr. Irma McClaurin. "With this widespread damage, we could not resume operations in time to continue classes over the next two weeks." Eight days of classes remained, as well as a one-week long exam period.

North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue today welcomed Shaw University's football, men's basketball and women's basketball teams to the Executive Mansion in a celebration of their Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) titles. "There are little boys and little girls all over North Carolina who are going to see your pictures in the papers tomorrow, they're going to see you on YouTube, on the internet and they're going to dream about being you," said Governor Perdue at the reception. "They're going to be inspired because of the way you live your life.

Welcome to the Washington DC Alumni Chapter of Shaw University Website. Here is your opportunity to Feel the Pride! and participate in local Shaw University activities and events no matter where you live. The Alumni Chapter is a recognized chartered organization established under the umbrella of the Shaw University National Alumni Association consisting of alumni and friends living throughout the area.