Shaw University

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1. Official University Site: Shaw University
2. Location Website: Raleigh, NC
3. Graduate School Website: Shaw University Graduate School
4. Official Athletic Site: The Shaw Bears
5. Wikipedia: Shaw University
6. Princeton Review: Shaw University
7. College Merchandise: Shaw University Book Store

Shaw University News and Articles

• Official Site: News & Events
• Campus Newspaper: The Bear Facts
• City Newspaper: News & Observer
• Google News: Shaw University

Shaw University Basics

• Official Site: About Shaw University
• Founded: 1865
• Faculty: Approx. 400
• Undergraduates: Approx. 2,500
• Postgraduates: Approx. 400

Shaw University Leadership

• President: Clarence G. Newsome
  • 2003-present: President
    • 1985-2003: Head of Howard University School of Divinity

Shaw University Notable Alumni

• James E. Shepard (1894), founder of North Carolina Central University
• Willie E. Gary (1971), renowned attorney and Chairman of the Black Family Channel
• James “Bonecrusher” Smith (1975), first heavyweight boxing champion with a college degree
• Shirley Caesar (1984), renowned pastor and gospel music sensation
• Vernon Malone, a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly

Studying at Shaw University

• Shaw University Undergraduate School  (46.75 KB)
• Shaw University Graduate School  (64 KB)
• Shaw University Notable Programs of Study
  • The Shaw University Divinity School
  • Department Of Allied Health

Prospective Students for Shaw University

• Note: these are from the Shaw University website:
  • Application
  • Freshman Admission Criteria
  • Graduate School Admission Criteria 
  • Financial Aid
  • Important Dates And Deadlines
  • International Students Admission Criteria
  • Transfer Students Admission Criteria

Visiting Shaw University

Shaw University: Admissions Contact Information

Shaw University Hotels

• Shaw University: Area Hotels  (11.54KB)
• Citysearch: Raleigh, North Carolina Accommodations 
• TripAdvisor: Raleigh, North Carolina Accommodations  

Shaw University Restaurants

• TripAdvisor: Raleigh, North Carolina Restaurants  
• Citysearch:Raleigh, North Carolina Restaurants 

Shaw University Transportation

• Airport: Raleigh-Durham International Airport
• Train: Amtrak, Raleigh
• Bus: Greyhound Bus, Raleigh

Shaw University Student Life

• Official Site: Division of Student Affairs
  • Residential Life
  • Chapel Services
  • Women's Center
  • The James E. Cheek Learning Resources Center
• Raleigh,North Carolina: Welcome to City Life, Carolina Style

Shaw University Student Life News

• The Bear Facts: "The Shaw Man/Shaw Woman Society"
• News 14 Carolina: Shaw University hosts rally for "Jena 6"   | Shaw Plays First Game at Stadium
• JarvisTV: Shaw Bears Broadband TV Channel 

Shaw University Student Media

• Newspaper: The Bear Facts
• Radio: WSHA 88.9 FM

Shaw University Blogs, and Forums

• HBCU Connect: Sports View Blog  

Shaw University Timeline

• 1865: Founded as an institution of higher learning for African Americans
• 1870: Present site was purchased, name changed to Shaw Collegiate Institute
• 1866: The first class for women was formed and has served both sexes since that time
• 1885: Opened first four year medical school in the south
• 1888: Law School founded
• 1914: Law School closed, after graduating 54 students during its existence
• 1918: The last graduating class from the School of Pharmacy

Shaw University Sports Teams

• Official Athletic Site: Shaw Bears
• Athletic League: Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association
• Football
• Men's Basketball / Women's Basketball
• Men's Cross Country / Women's Cross Country