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Dr. Frankie Jacquelyn Scotton Joyner was born in 1936 to Reverend H. Franklin and Mrs. Lina Scotton in High Point, NC. She was the family matriarch – oldest of nine siblings – Charles, Harry, Ted, Teresa, Gwendolyn, Rebecca, Gail, and Richard. She was a dedicated mentor, community member, educational professional, and loyal friend to many. Jacquelyn departed this life on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Leaving High Point with her parents, she lived in Washington, DC for a short while and then...

The 2 nd HU African Indigenous Knowledge and Languages International Conference was highly successful, building on the momentum of last year’s gathering. A total of 300 participants registered for the conference, and 75 papers were presented in both virtual and in-person formats. Sixty dedicated volunteers ensured that the conference ran smoothly. The majority of volunteers were Howard University students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The actual number of conference...

Cleveland State Community College welcomes Tim Scotton as the new Vice President for Finance. Scotton was the Comptroller at Lee University for two years before coming to Cleveland State. He has more than 20 years of experience in finance and accounting, including positions in government, manufacturing, logistics, and higher education. A Bradley County native, Scotton says he grew up on the Cleveland State campus. His mother worked in the Business Office at the college for 25 years, and he...